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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julle Hallava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallava's entrance music is Nightcall. A fine choice. Fitzsimmons is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rule Britannia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julle Hallava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons pushes Hallava up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Hallava has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallava just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzsimmons's brow.
Hallava misses with some punches.
Hallava has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Hallava lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hallava tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallava takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallava.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Hallava's torso.
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!
Fitzsimmons scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Hallava.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Hallava's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallava throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Hallava pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallava pulls guard.
Fitzsimmons stands and throws Hallava's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hallava is looking for a sweep.
Hallava being controlled for a moment.
Hallava tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzsimmons decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hallava to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitzsimmons in the body.
Fitzsimmons has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallava.
Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Hallava steps away.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Hallava sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallava misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Hallava avoids it.
Fitzsimmons motions for Hallava to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallava bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallava stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Hallava's leg. Hallava is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallava keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Hallava had a free shot at his head there.
Hallava moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Hallava misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Hallava looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hallava tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hallava jumps guard but Fitzsimmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Hallava controls the action.
Hallava tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Hallava's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Hallava blocks it.
Hallava on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hallava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallava swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons works on Hallava's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons gets through Hallava's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallava lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallava throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallava.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Hallava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Hallava.
Hallava looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallava bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallava. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hallava on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Hallava.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination. Hallava tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallava counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallava moves away.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hallava loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Hallava connects with a single shot there.
Hallava moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallava stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallava has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Hallava's head.
Hallava throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Hallava swinging wildly here.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallava throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons motions for Hallava to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Hallava throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Hallava scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hallava doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
And Hallava counters with a quick kick to the body but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hallava takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Hallava pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallava fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallava. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallava steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzsimmons. That one must have hurt.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Hallava's body.
Hallava clinches.
A short left from Fitzsimmons.
Hallava working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallava's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallava.
Fitzsimmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hallava tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons won't allow it.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Hallava blocks it.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hallava rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Hallava.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Hallava's body.
Hallava swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Hallava moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hallava takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallava is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hallava misses with a looping left.
Hallava looks to land a combination. Fitzsimmons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hallava tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A combination from Hallava does no damage.
Hallava moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallava tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons works Hallava's body with a nice hook.
Hallava misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hallava blocks it well.
Hallava walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fitzsimmons.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallava throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzsimmons.
Hallava keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallava throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hallava misses with a hook.
Hallava is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Hallava moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hallava looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Hallava cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hallava scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Hallava is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Hallava.
Hallava connects with a crisp jab.
Hallava throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hallava tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves away
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hallava gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hallava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hallava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Hallava connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hallava is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hallava throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallava has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallava misses with a head kick.
Hallava tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Hallava throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hallava connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Hallava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallava lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons lands a front kick.
Hallava is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Hallava's legs.
Hallava misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Hallava down.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hallava throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallava misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hallava throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hallava takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hallava throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Hallava throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hallava will feel that in the morning.
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!
Fitzsimmons scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hallava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Hallava ducks down to avoid it.
Hallava misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Hallava avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons lands a high kick!
Julle Hallava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallava.
Hallava looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hallava takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallava tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Hallava sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hallava fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hallava tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Hallava.
Fitzsimmons clinches.
Hallava misses with an elbow strike.
Hallava will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hallava misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hallava.
Hallava pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Hallava.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hallava crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzsimmons - the referee stops the clock and Hallava gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzsimmons. Hallava manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hallava throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hallava throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallava swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallava scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallava at a distance.
Hallava takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hallava misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Hallava throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons cracks Hallava with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Hallava pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallava throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A jab from Hallava misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzsimmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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