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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Hackenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzsimmons's entrance music is Scotland The Brave. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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224 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Hackenburg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackenburg dives in and grabs Fitzsimmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons pushes down on Hackenburg's head and hops out.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Hackenburg blocks it.
Hackenburg thuds his right hand into Fitzsimmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hackenburg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackenburg shoots for a takedown but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Hackenburg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackenburg is just out of range.
Hackenburg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Hackenburg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackenburg misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hackenburg scores with a one two! Fitzsimmons had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hackenburg scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hackenburg clinches up with Fitzsimmons and pushes him back against the cage.
Hackenburg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Hackenburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hackenburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hackenburg - that will leave a mark!
Hackenburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Hackenburg.
Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Hackenburg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hackenburg is looking to clinch.
Hackenburg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzsimmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a few strikes there.
Hackenburg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Hackenburg sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Hackenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hackenburg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Hackenburg manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackenburg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hackenburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Hackenburg thows a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hackenburg's knee momentarily.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons thumps Hackenburg with a low kick.
Christian Hackenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hackenburg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hackenburg.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Hackenburg avoids it.
Hackenburg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hackenburg has closed the distance and engaged Fitzsimmons in a clinch.
Hackenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Hackenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hackenburg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hackenburg shoots for a takedown but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hackenburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Hackenburg tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzsimmons shakes him off and moves away.
Hackenburg gets a takedown into half guard.
Hackenburg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzsimmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hackenburg there.
Hackenburg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hackenburg throwing shots but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fitzsimmons tries to get to full guard but Hackenburg has control of the leg.
Fitzsimmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hackenburg throwing shots but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hackenburg clinches up with Fitzsimmons and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hackenburg throws an elbow but misses.
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.
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Hackenburg lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Christian Hackenburg has been cut.
Hackenburg dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzsimmons tries to land a front kick but Hackenburg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hackenburg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hackenburg instigates a clinch.
Fitzsimmons has had enough of the clinch but Hackenburg keeps him there for the moment.
Hackenburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hackenburg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fitzsimmons sprawls well initially but Hackenburg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackenburg slips a nice elbow through Fitzsimmons's hands, connecting with Fitzsimmons's forehead.
Hackenburg thows a huge punch but Fitzsimmons dodges it nicely.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Hackenburg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzsimmons avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hackenburg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Hackenburg's head but Hackenburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Hackenburg avoids it.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons forces Hackenburg back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hackenburg lands a left hand.
Hackenburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Hackenburg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Hackenburg gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hackenburg pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hackenburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hackenburg - that landed with a thud.
Hackenburg pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackenburg throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Hackenburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Hackenburg avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Hackenburg controls the action.
Hackenburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Christian Hackenburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hackenburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Hackenburg.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hackenburg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hackenburg misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hackenburg.
Nice body punch from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hackenburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it misses.
Hackenburg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzsimmons fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg clinches up with Fitzsimmons and pushes him back against the cage.
Hackenburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike.
Hackenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Hackenburg is trying to drag Fitzsimmons to the mat but Fitzsimmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Hackenburg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hackenburg has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Hackenburg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzsimmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Hackenburg.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hackenburg backwards.
Hackenburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackenburg throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Hackenburg lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hackenburg lands a damaging elbow.
Hackenburg takes a shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg lands an elbow inside.
Hackenburg blocks an uppercut.
Hackenburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hackenburg.
Hackenburg wants to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch position.
Hackenburg catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hackenburg is out of range.
Hackenburg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hackenburg tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hackenburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Hackenburg as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hackenburg is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christian Hackenburg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hackenburg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzsimmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hackenburg misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Hackenburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hackenburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Hackenburg misses with a head kick.
Hackenburg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackenburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Hackenburg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackenburg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hackenburg is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Hackenburg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild combination.
Hackenburg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackenburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Hackenburg tries to clinch up but Fitzsimmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Hackenburg.
Hackenburg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hackenburg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hackenburg lands with a cross.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Hackenburg moves out of range.
Hackenburg connects with a high kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Hackenburg slaps the foot to one side.
Hackenburg lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hackenburg.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hackenburg.
Hackenburg throws a body shot but no joy.
As Hackenburg backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Hackenburg was well out of range.
Hackenburg wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him away.
Hackenburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Hackenburg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fitzsimmons did well to prevent Hackenburg getting side control.
Hackenburg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hackenburg is looking to advance position but Fitzsimmons won't allow it.
Fitzsimmons has his hands clasped together around Hackenburg's back. He's all about the action.
Hackenburg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackenburg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hackenburg misses with a head shot.
Hackenburg is landing with some decent strikes but Fitzsimmons is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hackenburg controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackenburg unloads with some shots from mount but Fitzsimmons bucks and avoids them well.
Hackenburg working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hackenburg throws some wild stikes that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid easily.
Hackenburg throws some wild stikes that Fitzsimmons manages to avoid easily.
Hackenburg working the ground and pound effectively.
Hackenburg lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hackenburg trying to control but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons tries to hold on but Hackenburg pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Hackenburg.
I think Hackenburg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Christian Hackenburg!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Christian Hackenburg!
Christian Hackenburg wins by majority decision!
Christian Hackenburg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a gin and tonic?'.
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