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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ballad Of Serenity kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
Reynolds dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzsimmons walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reynolds.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reynolds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a three punch combo!
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds motions for Fitzsimmons to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzsimmons swivels and escapes.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Reynolds throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Reynolds.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reynolds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Reynolds's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzsimmons napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzsimmons is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reynolds content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Reynolds advances nicely into full mount.
Reynolds looking to ground and pound but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
Reynolds wants to control the pace but Fitzsimmons is squirming around nicely.
Fitzsimmons is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Reynolds there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fitzsimmons is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fitzsimmons and Reynolds has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fitzsimmons stops Reynolds from passing to mount.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fitzsimmons is avoiding damage well.
Fitzsimmons is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reynolds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fitzsimmons is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzsimmons is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Reynolds crashes against the mat.
Fitzsimmons is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzsimmons as Reynolds shoots in.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reynolds fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds takes one to the chin there.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reynolds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Reynolds's front leg.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Reynolds throws a body kick.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Reynolds is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malcolm Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Fitzsimmons leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Reynolds.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzsimmons sprawls well. Fitzsimmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Reynolds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzsimmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Fitzsimmons looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'd like to give a hearty shout out to all my fans: What ho!'.
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