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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 1018 p4p, 164 weight class) and Adrian Shota (ranked 1136 p4p, 179 weight class). Shota is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
37 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Adrian Shota!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota 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.
Fitzsimmons motions for Shota to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Shota stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
Shota jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Shota.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Shota thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shota! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Shota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Shota.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Shota only half commits.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shota misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
As Shota backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shota can pounce on him.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Shota manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shota was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shota misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Shota takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Shota moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shota.
Shota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Shota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Shota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Shota misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Shota sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shota.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Shota misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons scores with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Shota.
Shota ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice head kick!
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzsimmons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Shota should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Shota.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shota lands with a shot to the body.
Shota throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Shota seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Shota strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shota walks into a jab.
Shota is looking to score with low kicks.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
As Shota tries to get set, Fitzsimmons tries to push him back and clinch up but Shota manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Shota's shoulder, as Shota tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shota manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Shota scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Shota.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shota has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shota misses with a body punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Shota tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Shota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shota finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Nice cross by Shota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Shota.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a right hand to the body.
Shota closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shota jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shota moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shota tried to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Shota misses.
Shota's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shota scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Shota.
Shota looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Shota's leg. Shota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Shota.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tests Shota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Shota appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shota.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shota lands with an overhand left.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Shota throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Shota stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Shota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
Shota takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shota scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Shota misses with a looping left.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota lands a head shot.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Shota moves away and avoids it.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota misses with a leg kick.
Shota motions for Fitzsimmons to come forward. Shota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shota has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Shota moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Shota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Shota.
Shota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Shota misses the target.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Fitzsimmons.
Well Fitzsimmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
After the fight, Jim Fitzsimmons was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Adrian Shota stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.
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