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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 257 p4p, 36 weight class) and Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 425 p4p, 56 weight class). Mamoru Date had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date sizes up Fitzpatrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Date.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Date avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Date misses with some punches.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date is working Fitzpatrick over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Date tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Date.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Date in his tracks for a moment.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Date 's eye.
Date misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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 Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date works on Fitzpatrick's body with a couple of short punches.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Date working aggressively here.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Date uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date lands a body shot.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Date.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Date cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Date is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
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!
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Date seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzpatrick can turn it around.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Date.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzpatrick or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Date lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the cage and back into range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Fitzpatrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Date.
Date slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Date.
Date lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date connects with the punch.
Date drops Fitzpatrick with a straight right hand, right on the button! Date follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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