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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay Wilder (ranked 3368 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 5574 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deontay Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Wilder throws knees to the body.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzsimmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Wilder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Wilder defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons clinches up with Wilder and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilder blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons wants a takedown.
Wilder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons postures up.
Wilder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position here.
Wilder postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons pulls Wilder in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Wilder is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons clinches.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Wilder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch.
Wilder gets underhooks to prevent Fitzsimmons's takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Wilder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilder. Wilder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw a body kick
and Wilder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilder.
Fitzsimmons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Wilder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Wilder tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzsimmons is quick to defend against it.
Wilder checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzsimmons feints with a jab and clips Wilder right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Wilder is sent crashing into the canvas and Fitzsimmons leaps in for the kill! Wilder tries to get to his feet but Fitzsimmons is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Wilder is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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