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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aung San Suu Kyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suu Kyi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Peace Prize Speech. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aung San Suu Kyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suu Kyi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Suu Kyi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suu Kyi checks a leg kick.
Suu Kyi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Suu Kyi throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons lands a high kick!
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suu Kyi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzsimmons manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suu Kyi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suu Kyi lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Suu Kyi avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suu Kyi manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Suu Kyi slams his shin into Fitzsimmons's torso.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suu Kyi. That one must have hurt.
Suu Kyi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suu Kyi is out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Suu Kyi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Suu Kyi saw that one coming.
Suu Kyi throws a body kick that misses.
Suu Kyi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suu Kyi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Suu Kyi is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons tests Suu Kyi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suu Kyi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi lands a slapping body shot.
Suu Kyi dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suu Kyi.
Suu Kyi scores with a kick to the body.
Suu Kyi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suu Kyi ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
Suu Kyi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Suu Kyi blocks it.
Suu Kyi goes for a double leg but Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzsimmons continues to drive forward.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suu Kyi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suu Kyi feinted with a counter takedown.
Suu Kyi misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Suu Kyi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Suu Kyi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suu Kyi 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 lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Suu Kyi
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Suu Kyi's ribs.
Fitzsimmons looks for the body kick but Suu Kyi saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Suu Kyi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Suu Kyi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suu Kyi is looking to land body kicks.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzsimmons off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suu Kyi missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suu Kyi wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
Suu Kyi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suu Kyi slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Suu Kyi jumps back.
Suu Kyi blocks a jab.
Suu Kyi slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suu Kyi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suu Kyi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Suu Kyi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suu Kyi is out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Suu Kyi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Suu Kyi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suu Kyi throws the kick towards the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suu Kyi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suu Kyi walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
A head kick misses from Suu Kyi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suu Kyi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suu Kyi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suu Kyi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suu Kyi throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Suu Kyi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suu Kyi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suu Kyi tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suu Kyi manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzsimmons as Suu Kyi shoots in.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suu Kyi slips under a jab.
Suu Kyi tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suu Kyi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suu Kyi scores with a spinning back kick!
Suu Kyi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suu Kyi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suu Kyi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Suu Kyi moves away and avoids it.
Suu Kyi throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Suu Kyi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Suu Kyi avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Suu Kyi avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suu Kyi on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suu Kyi avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suu Kyi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Suu Kyi checks it.
Suu Kyi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Suu Kyi throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suu Kyi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Suu Kyi's belly button to the back.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Suu Kyi tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suu Kyi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Suu Kyi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzsimmons - that will leave a mark!
Suu Kyi scores with a spinning back kick!
Suu Kyi lands a head shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Suu Kyi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Suu Kyi throws a nice head kick!
Fitzsimmons has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suu Kyi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suu Kyi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suu Kyi. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Suu Kyi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suu Kyi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Suu Kyi.
A big left from Suu Kyi misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzsimmons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Suu Kyi slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Suu Kyi avoids the punch easily.
Suu Kyi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suu Kyi misses with a kick to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a body kick that stops Suu Kyi in his tracks momentarily.
Suu Kyi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Suu Kyi saw that one coming.
Suu Kyi tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suu Kyi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Suu Kyi throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suu Kyi at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Suu Kyi throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Suu Kyi's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suu Kyi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzsimmons - the referee stops the clock and Suu Kyi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzsimmons. Suu Kyi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Suu Kyi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is pulling down on Suu Kyi's head to control his posture.
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Suu Kyi from controlling successfully.
Suu Kyi throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suu Kyi's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!
Fitzsimmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzsimmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Suu Kyi is retaining full guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Suu Kyi keeps moving.
Aung San Suu Kyi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suu Kyi has his foot on Fitzsimmons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzsimmons works his way back into a safe position though.
Suu Kyi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzsimmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Suu Kyi looking for a guillotine here but Fitzsimmons defends easily.
Suu Kyi controls Fitzsimmons momentarily but Fitzsimmons frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suu Kyi manages to avoid it.
Suu Kyi is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Suu Kyi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suu Kyi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Suu Kyi off balance momentarily.
That's four 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.
Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Suu Kyi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suu Kyi lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suu Kyi.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suu Kyi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suu Kyi lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a three punch combo!
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suu Kyi throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
Suu Kyi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Suu Kyi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzsimmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons wins by unanimous decision!
Jim Fitzsimmons made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd like to give a hearty shout out to all my fans: What ho!'.
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hype
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