Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CEC 678.51
Date: Oct 07, 2019

#R1#
Lombard tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hank Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lombard. Fitzsimmons shrugs it off though.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombard misses the target.
Lombard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Lombard's shoulder, as Lombard tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Lombard does no damage. #T1#
Lombard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Lombard throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Lombard only half commits.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Lombard.
Lombard slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Lombard blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lombard there.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Lombard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombard cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.#T2#
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Lombard avoids it.
Lombard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lombard scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons thows a body kick. Lombard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombard is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Lombard manages to avoid it.
Lombard missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons tried to counter with a leg kick but Lombard avoided it.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombard was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Lombard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lombard!
Lombard throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Lombard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzsimmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Lombard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.#T3#
Lombard throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Lombard lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lombard. Lombard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons cracks Lombard with an open hand slap.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Lombard tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lombard throws a head kick that Fitzsimmons semi-blocks.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lombard avoids the punch easily.
Lombard lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Lombard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lombard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Lombard wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Lombard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lombard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him. #T4#
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lombard moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Lombard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Lombard's defenses.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Lombard cracks the inside of Fitzsimmons's front leg.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombard misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Lombard slips the punch.
Lombard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lombard. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hank Lombard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Lombard should have avoided that one.
Lombard looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Lombard lands the left hand.
Lombard misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombard lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
Lombard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Lombard with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Lombard loads up on a big left hand.
Lombard looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Lombard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Lombard ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombard misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick. #T1#
Lombard ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombard! But no joy.
Hank Lombard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Lombard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Lombard 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 connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard lands a two punch combo.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lombard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Lombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lombard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
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!
Lombard swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Lombard moves away and avoids it.
Lombard is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Lombard throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombard cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombard.
Lombard scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Lombard is out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombard misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a series of strikes. Lombard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lombard tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombard misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lombard swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A head kick from Lombard lands but Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lombard's head.#T3#
Lombard tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lombard blocks a leg kick.
Lombard slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Lombard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombard misses with a low kick.
Lombard defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Lombard delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lombard scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Lombard's knee but Lombard avoids it well.
Lombard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Lombard.
Lombard keeps Fitzsimmons at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Lombard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons. #T4#
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Lombard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Lombard.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Lombard slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Lombard takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Lombard tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lombard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Lombard.
Lombard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Lombard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lombard follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lombard scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Lombard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Lombard.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Lombard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lombard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzsimmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Lombard's front leg with a kick but Lombard checks it.
A big right from Lombard misses.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Lombard moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lombard with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Lombard throws out a powerful jab.
Lombard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Lombard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lombard misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lombard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Lombard's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombard misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Lombard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Lombard's head.
Lombard misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Lombard takes a jab right on the kisser.
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 misses with a hook. Lombard ducked under it nicely.
Lombard flicks out a counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons steps away.
Lombard looks to throw a body kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombard avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lombard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombard.
Lombard misses with a body punch
and Lombard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombard throws a head kick that misses.
Lombard connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Lombard strikes.
Lombard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Lombard.
Lombard ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lombard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Lombard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Lombard feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Lombard throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily. #T3#
Lombard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Lombard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Lombard was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lombard throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombard throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Lombard throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lombard under the eye.
Lombard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lombard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
A low kick from Lombard misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lombard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
A swing and a miss from Lombard.
Lombard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lombard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank Lombard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Lombard's shoulder, as Lombard tries to avoid the shot.
Lombard throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombard moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombard.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Lombard saw that one coming.
Lombard misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lombard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lombard duly obliges.
Lombard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fitzsimmons will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Lombard.
Lombard moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Lombard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lombard connects with a solid leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lombard 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CEC 674
Date: Sep 08, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Panayotov's shoulder, as Panayotov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Panayotov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Panayotov moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a double jab
and Panayotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Panayotov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Panayotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Panayotov.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Panayotov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panayotov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Panayotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Panayotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panayotov.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panayotov manages to avoid it.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Panayotov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Panayotov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Jim Fitzsimmons's cut even more.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panayotov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Panayotov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panayotov lands an overhand right.#T3#
Panayotov cracks Fitzsimmons with a left hook right on the temple and Fitzsimmons goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Panayotov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Fitzsimmons is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Panayotov!
Nikolay Panayotov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jim Fitzsimmons was interviewed post fight and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 670
Date: Aug 11, 2019

#R1#
Cooke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cooke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Cooke's front leg with a kick but Cooke checks it.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cooke.
Cooke moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooke lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Cooke works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Cooke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooke's hand. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Cooke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Cooke counters with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cooke misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cooke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cooke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cooke counters with a series of strikes. Fitzsimmons will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
A big left from Cooke misses.
Cooke defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooke.
Cooke misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Cooke makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cooke scores with a body shot.
Cooke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cooke lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
Fitzsimmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cooke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzsimmons connects with a right hand. Cooke shakes it off.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Cooke misses. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lunges at Cooke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cooke's hand.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons punishes Cooke's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Cooke moves out of range.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Cooke's corner calls for a 1-2. Cooke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Cooke avoids it with no problem.
Cooke is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooke.
Cooke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Cooke slaps the foot to one side.
Cooke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke. #T4#
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooke moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch
and Cooke counters with a head kick. That will keep Fitzsimmons thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Cooke.
Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Cooke steps away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Cooke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Cooke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Cooke digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Cooke misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
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 Matt Cooke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Cooke counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cooke blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the leg kick from Cooke.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
A big left from Cooke misses.
Fitzsimmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Cooke connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Cooke's front leg with a kick but Cooke checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Cooke throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cooke. Fitzsimmons shrugs it off though.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cooke.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fitzsimmons might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cooke has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Cooke misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Cooke counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Cooke slips the punch.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Cooke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cooke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cooke, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke cracks Fitzsimmons with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooke misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Cooke tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Cooke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooke.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Cooke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Cooke moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Cooke saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke scores with a decent looking hook.
Cooke slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Cooke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the liver by Cooke. Beautiful body shot.
Cooke throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Cooke slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Cooke's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Cooke quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cooke slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Cooke checks it
and Cooke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Cooke checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke lands a front kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cooke misses the body punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a double jab
and Cooke counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooke. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooke throws a head kick that Fitzsimmons semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Cooke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Cooke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cooke lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Cooke.
Cooke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooke.
It looked like Cooke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cooke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Cooke moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Cooke will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A head kick misses from Cooke.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Cooke blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
enabling Cooke to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooke misses with a body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Cooke was not able to check.
Cooke avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Cooke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooke.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cooke.#T2#
Cooke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooke misses the target.
Cooke slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Cooke is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Cooke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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 head kick by Cooke.
Cooke throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cooke throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Cooke fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Cooke was well out of range.
Cooke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooke punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cooke throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
Cooke throws a good cross that connects.
Cooke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Cooke misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Cooke blocks it.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cooke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cooke. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Cooke.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Cooke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cooke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cooke moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.

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 Matt Cooke.
Well Cooke 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 667
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzsimmons wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Akumba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akumba ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Akumba.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akumba has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
Akumba misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Akumba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akumba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
Mako Akumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akumba misses with a takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Akumba drives through and clinches with Fitzsimmons against the cage.
Fitzsimmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Akumba has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Akumba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Akumba ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Akumba moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons leaves Akumba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akumba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Akumba drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Akumba prevents Fitzsimmons from getting back to his feet.
Akumba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Akumba postures up in Fitzsimmons's guard and throws a big left but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons is controlling Akumba's posture.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Akumba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Akumba decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Akumba gets a clinch. #T3#
Fitzsimmons tries to break the clinch but Akumba is controlling the position.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Akumba's arms but Akumba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Akumba breaks from the clinch.
Akumba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzsimmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akumba misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzsimmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target. #TD2#
Akumba shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fitzsimmons is pulling down on Akumba's head to control his posture. #T4#
Fitzsimmons keeping full guard, as Akumba tries to pass.
Fitzsimmons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akumba preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Fitzsimmons is working an open guard so Akumba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Akumba moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Akumba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akumba avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Akumba tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mako Akumba's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Akumba fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akumba tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akumba misses with a takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Akumba does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Akumba closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Akumba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Akumba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzsimmons prevents it.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Akumba.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2##BC#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Akumba has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Akumba.
Fitzsimmons cracks Akumba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Akumba moved out of range nicely.
Akumba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akumba can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akumba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Akumba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Akumba fails with the takedown.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Akumba fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Akumba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzsimmons!
Akumba is looking to take a break and control but Fitzsimmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Akumba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fitzsimmons to his feet.
Akumba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Akumba.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Akumba moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Akumba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Akumba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Mako Akumba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akumba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzsimmons swivels and escapes.
Akumba shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense.
Akumba shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. He's pushed Akumba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Akumba is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akumba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Akumba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mako Akumba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Akumba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akumba.
Akumba on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Akumba shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. He's pushed Akumba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzsimmons as Akumba shoots in.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mako Akumba.
Akumba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Akumba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akumba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Akumba tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Akumba blocks it.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akumba walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Akumba.#CL2#
Akumba instigates a clinch.
Akumba stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Akumba breaks the clinch.
Akumba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzsimmons is fending him off so far but Akumba persists. Nope, Fitzsimmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons cracks Akumba with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Akumba tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Fitzsimmons pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Akumba is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 664
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Stefan misses with a kick to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Stefan.
A shot to the body from Stefan misses
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stefan is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stefan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Stefan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stefan is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Stefan catches Fitzsimmons right on the button with a cross.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stefan lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzsimmons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stefan misses with a combination
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stefan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Stefan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Stefan throws a counter combo.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stefan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Stefan is rocked!
Hector Stefan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stefan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stefan seems to have recovered his senses.
Stefan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Stefan down with leg kicks. #T2#
Stefan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Stefan's knee but Stefan avoids it well.
Stefan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Stefan moves away and avoids it.
Stefan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Stefan misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stefan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Stefan.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Stefan manages to avoid it.
Stefan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Stefan scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stefan scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Stefan's midsection.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Stefan.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
Stefan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Stefan cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Stefan.
Stefan blocks a jab.
Stefan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stefan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
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!
Nice shot lands for Stefan.
Stefan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Stefan manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Stefan.
Stefan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Stefan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is getting worse.
Stefan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Stefan lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Stefan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stefan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Stefan.
Stefan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stefan throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Stefan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stefan throws a combination. Fitzsimmons tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stefan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefan slips under a jab.
Stefan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stefan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Stefan moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Stefan misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzsimmons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefan.
Stefan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Stefan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stefan throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stefan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stefan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons cracks Stefan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stefan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Stefan.#KD2#
Stefan lands a left and a right that send Fitzsimmons crashing to the mat, dazed. Stefan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Fitzsimmons throws a combination. Stefan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefan.
A little jabbing left from Stefan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Stefan.
Stefan lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stefan lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Stefan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stefan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Stefan takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stefan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Stefan is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Stefan counters with a crisp one two that drops Fitzsimmons! Stefan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fitzsimmons to his feet! Fitzsimmons is in big trouble!
Stefan looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range. #KD2#
Stefan lands a big right hand that sends Fitzsimmons crashing to the mat! Stefan stays standing though and waves Fitzsimmons back to his feet!#ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Stefan is out of range.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stefan steps in with a hook that catches Fitzsimmons right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Stefan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Fitzsimmons looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Stefan!
Hector Stefan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jim Fitzsimmons was interviewed post fight and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 660
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Brophy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
A low kick from Brophy misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy throws a good cross that connects.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a big head kick but Fitzsimmons shrugs it off. #T1#
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brophy, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Brophy's head back.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Brophy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brophy lands with an overhand left.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brophy throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Brophy checks it
and Brophy counters with a good low kick that Fitzsimmons was not able to check.
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 misses with a lunging right hand
and Brophy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brophy's head.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
Brophy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brophy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Brophy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brophy.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Brophy scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brophy with a nice cross.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
It seemed like Brophy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Brophy lands a jab.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brophy.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fighters circling - Brophy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Brophy has knocked Fitzsimmons down with a huge combo! Brophy steps away and waves a wobbly Fitzsimmons back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!#CUT2#
Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is getting worse.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brophy.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brophy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Brophy misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice hook to Brophy's body. Brophy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Brophy misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzsimmons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Brophy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons tries to bum rush Brophy with a series of wild strikes but Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Brophy.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
letting Brophy counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Fitzsimmons half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Brophy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.#T3#
Brophy lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brophy is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Brophy's body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Brophy 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.
Brophy connects with a single shot there.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Brophy throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Brophy slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Brophy ducks down to avoid it.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Brophy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Brophy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brophy misses with a hook
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
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.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brophy lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.
Donk. Brophy catches Fitzsimmons right on the button with a cross.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brophy takes one on the button.
Brophy with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Brophy tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Brophy slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Brophy blocks a low kick nicely.
Brophy cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Brophy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
Brophy blocks a leg kick.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Brophy tries to land a body kick
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Brophy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target. #T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Brophy throws a head kick that Fitzsimmons semi-blocks.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Brophy counters with a nice right hand that sends Fitzsimmons toppling to the canvas! Fitzsimmons scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brophy finish him?!#ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!#CUT2#
Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brophy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a crisp right that sends Fitzsimmons to the canvas! Brophy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brophy!
A very excited looking John Brophy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jim Fitzsimmons was interviewed post fight and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 656
Date: May 19, 2019

#R1#
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asztalos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asztalos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Asztalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons jabs Asztalos right on the nose. Asztalos blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Asztalos steps away.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Asztalos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asztalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asztalos throws a body kick that misses.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Asztalos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Asztalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asztalos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Asztalos sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat. #T3#
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Fitzsimmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asztalos is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Asztalos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
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 with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily. #CL#
Fitzsimmons tries to keep at a distance but Asztalos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
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 Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Asztalos should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Asztalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A jab from Asztalos finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Asztalos seems unphased.
Asztalos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asztalos under the eye.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Fitzsimmons's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asztalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asztalos with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asztalos slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Asztalos takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Asztalos is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Asztalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Asztalos checks it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos lands with a nice body kick.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Asztalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Asztalos saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
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 Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Asztalos scores with a push kick.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Asztalos down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Fitzsimmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Asztalos off the cage and back into range.
Asztalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asztalos catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Asztalos's belly button to the back.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asztalos - that will leave a mark!
Asztalos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos. #T2#
Asztalos with a jab.
Asztalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with the left hand. Asztalos knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Asztalos lands with a cross.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos thinks about countering with a body kick.
Asztalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asztalos.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a body shot.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.#T3#
Asztalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asztalos connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asztalos misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
A low kick from Asztalos is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Asztalos settles back down.
Asztalos swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Asztalos avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons connects with a right hand. Asztalos shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asztalos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Asztalos!
After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 653
Date: Apr 24, 2019

#R1#
Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arjuna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arjuna swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arjuna.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons motions for Arjuna to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Arjuna's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arjuna down.
Arjuna attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arjuna under the eye.
Arjuna misses the body punch
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arjuna slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arjuna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arjuna is looking to land body kicks.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Arjuna moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzsimmons wants to break free but Arjuna has control.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Arjuna scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arjuna backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Fitzsimmons catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross.
Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Arjuna's head but Arjuna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Arjuna, as that shot connected.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Arjuna counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna.
Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Arjuna throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Arjuna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Arjuna blocks it.
A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arjuna at a distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
letting Arjuna counter with a right hand.
Arjuna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arjuna scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arjuna misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Arjuna lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Arjuna scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arjuna scores with a punch to the head.
Arjuna moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arjuna looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arjuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Arjuna.
Arjuna connects with a looping right hand.
Arjuna misses with a few strikes there.
Arjuna has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Arjuna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arjuna counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Arjuna ducks down to avoid it.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arjuna connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Arjuna wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arjuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Arjuna.
Arjuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Arjuna bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Arjuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arjuna 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 walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arjuna checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons gets tackled into the cage by Arjuna. Arjuna maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Arjuna throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjuna moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Arjuna moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Arjuna swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Arjuna has closed the distance and engaged Fitzsimmons in a clinch. #T1#
Arjuna being controlled against the cage.
Arjuna prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Arjuna manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons jabs Arjuna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Arjuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arjuna.
Rama Arjuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Arjuna misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Arjuna with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arjuna's hand.
Arjuna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arjuna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arjuna 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.
Arjuna finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Arjuna is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arjuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Arjuna uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Arjuna's belly button to the back.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a nice body kick.
Arjuna will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arjuna throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons avoids them all with ease.
Arjuna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arjuna bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Arjuna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a two punch combo.
Arjuna is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Arjuna ducked under it nicely.
Arjuna wants to clinch.
Arjuna ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Arjuna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arjuna scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Arjuna's body.
Arjuna tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arjuna lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Arjuna lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arjuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Arjuna lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Arjuna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Arjuna misses with a body punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arjuna thinking.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Arjuna releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna scores with a body shot.
Arjuna lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Arjuna.
Arjuna swinging wildly here.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Arjuna walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rama Arjuna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Arjuna, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Arjuna moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arjuna is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Arjuna looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Arjuna stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Arjuna counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Arjuna to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arjuna misses the body punch
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arjuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arjuna throws a combination that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Arjuna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Arjuna tries to counter with a clinch but Fitzsimmons shakes him off and moves away.
Arjuna connects with a body shot that sends Fitzsimmons's belly button to the back.
Arjuna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands the left hand.
Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Arjuna looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Arjuna lands with a good body shot.
Arjuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there #CL2#
and Arjuna moves into the clinch.
Arjuna working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Arjuna. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Arjuna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arjuna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Rama Arjuna is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna is looking to land body kicks.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Arjuna 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Arjuna fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arjuna gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arjuna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Arjuna looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arjuna fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Arjuna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Arjuna saw that one coming.
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 Arjuna has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arjuna and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Arjuna just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Arjuna counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Arjuna.
Arjuna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Arjuna. Arjuna obviously looking to wear him down.
Arjuna scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons is wise to it.
Arjuna takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arjuna.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Arjuna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arjuna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arjuna. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Arjuna.
Arjuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Arjuna throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Arjuna throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arjuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Arjuna's defenses.
Arjuna is looking to land body kicks.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Arjuna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arjuna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Arjuna avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rama Arjuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arjuna 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 652
Date: Apr 17, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuire misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands with a straight right. McGuire didn't see that one coming.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from McGuire.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from McGuire.
Fitzsimmons cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons works over McGuire's head and body with a nice combination.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuire throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for McGuire's leg but McGuire calmly moves out of range.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow McGuire down by chopping away at his legs.
McGuire throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
McGuire defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Fitzsimmons tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGuire tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
McGuire is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuire moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons lands with an uppercut that bounces McGuire off the cage and back into range.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
McGuire cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by McGuire.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
McGuire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice combination there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons is wise to it.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.#T4#
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thumps McGuire with a low kick.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzsimmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the button.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from McGuire.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
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!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire misses with a body shot. #T1#
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fitzsimmons if he has to take too many more of those.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGuire misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
McGuire defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire feints a counter leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bryer McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuire under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons steps away.#T4#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
And McGuire responds with a good body kick, but Fitzsimmons manages to step out the way in time.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzsimmons eats them both and turns towards McGuire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.

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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 649
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Kahn with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kahn, as that shot connected.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons sets himself, and Kahn steps forward looking for the clinch! Fitzsimmons avoids it this time.
Kahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Kahn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Kahn blocks it.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kahn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a body shot
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Kahn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kahn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Kahn jabs Fitzsimmons right on the nose. Fitzsimmons blinks but takes it well.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Kahn.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
A left lands for Kahn.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.#T2#
Kahn looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Kahn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
Fitzsimmons walks into a straight right hand from Kahn.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Kahn avoids it well.
Kahn lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Kahn blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Kahn lands a head shot.
Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kahn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Kahn thows a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Kahn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Kahn strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kahn, right into the meat. #CL2#
Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons. #T4#
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Kahn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kahn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kahn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Kahn settles back down.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Kahn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kahn throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target. #CL2#
Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.#T1#
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzsimmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Fitzsimmons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2##BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Kahn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kahn up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Solomon Kahn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. #BC2#
Kahn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahn throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kahn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Kahn checks it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Kahn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kahn to score with a decent uppercut.
Kahn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Kahn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kahn wants to land a leg kick 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.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Kahn.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
A jab from Kahn does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Kahn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Kahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.
Solomon Kahn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Kahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons controlling the action here for a moment.
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzsimmons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Kahn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Kahn misses.
Kahn lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Kahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn.
Fitzsimmons motions for Kahn to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Kahn catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kahn lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kahn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Kahn's ribs.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons cracks Kahn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Kahn ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses.
Kahn lands with a cross.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahn tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Kahn.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn letting Fitzsimmons take a breather here.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons cracks Kahn with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Kahn manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahn cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Kahn lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Kahn counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kahn scores with a nice strike.
Kahn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Kahn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Solomon Kahn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Kahn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Kahn!
A very excited looking Solomon Kahn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 627
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Dall throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Dall throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Dall slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzsimmonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzsimmons as he avoids it easily.
And Fitzsimmons counters with a quick kick to the body but Dall blocks it.
Dall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzsimmons swivels and escapes.
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyryx Dall.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A combination from Fitzsimmons does no damage.
Dall misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Dall misses with a shot to the body
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzsimmons pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Dall closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzsimmons, looking for a takedown. Dall pushes Fitzsimmons against the cage but Fitzsimmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzsimmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
Dall shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fitzsimmons eats them both and turns towards Dall to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fitzsimmons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Dall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Dall throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.#TD2#
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.#SUB2#
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fitzsimmons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fitzsimmons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fitzsimmons! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4##SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Fitzsimmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage.
Dall tries to pass to full mount but Fitzsimmons defends it.
Dall wants to take a breather but Fitzsimmons is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a kimura here.
Fitzsimmons tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dall manages to move to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dall slips under a jab.
Dall misses with a series of wild punches.
Dall checks a leg kick nicely.
Dall shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Dall - just one landing.
Dall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons circles away easily
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Dall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzsimmons is fending him off so far but Dall persists. Nope, Fitzsimmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyryx Dall.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
Dall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons leaves Dall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dall staying out of range there.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dall. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.#T3#
Dall shoots in but Fitzsimmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Dall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dall down.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzsimmons as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Dall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dall misses with a looping right.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Dall saw that one coming.
Dall with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.#TD2#
Dall decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fitzsimmons is trying to escape back to his feet but Dall uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dall lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Dall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dall is in Fitzsimmons's guard.#ES#
Fitzsimmons pushes Dall off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Dall throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Fitzsimmons takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dall lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Dall cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Hyryx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Dall.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Dall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Dall misses with a left hand
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dall staying out of range there.
Dall throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Dall walks into a jab.
Dall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzsimmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyryx Dall.
Dall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Dall feints the counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Dall's leg. Dall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Dall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitzsimmons won't be happy with that.
Hyryx Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons pushes Dall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dall fails to land a wild elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzsimmons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEC 623
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
Burns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Burns throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons stuns Burns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
Burns sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns .
Burns slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Burns lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Burns throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burns takes one on the button.
Burns tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Burns .
Burns throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.#T1#
Burns lands a head shot.
Burns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons cracks Burns with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Burns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Burns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
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.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Burns lands a front kick.
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons. #T2#
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Burns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns 's hand.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Burns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Burns settles back down.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns .
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns .#T3#
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Burns .
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burns misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Burns down.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Burns is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick from Burns misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Burns moved out of range nicely.
Burns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns . That snapped Fitzsimmons's head back.
Burns throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns . That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns .
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Burns was not able to check.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fitzsimmons might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burns has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Alex John Conor Burns is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Burns 's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Burns 's ribcage but misses.
Burns appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Burns .
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Burns lands a jab.#T2#
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzsimmons duly obliges.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Burns .
Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons cracks Burns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Burns walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.#T3#
Burns avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross.
Burns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Burns 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burns down.
Burns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Burns .
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns .
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burns connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns .
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Burns takes one to the side of the head.
Burns digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Burns tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Burns throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Burns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Burns misses the target.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burns .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Burns looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Burns lunges at Fitzsimmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzsimmons's hand.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Burns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Burns .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Burns avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burns looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming. #T1#
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Burns connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns misses the jab.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A head kick misses from Burns .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Burns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Burns .
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Burns throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Burns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Burns to acknowledge the strikes.
Burns misses with a looping left.#T3#
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Burns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Burns swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns .
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Burns looks to land a body kick but Fitzsimmons moved away.
Burns checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Burns was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Burns .#T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Burns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Burns .
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns .
Burns throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Burns 's midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alex John Conor Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Burns fails to land with a series of punches.
Burns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
enabling Burns to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to bum rush Burns with a series of wild strikes but Burns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
Burns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Burns swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Burns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burns throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns .
Burns 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.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Burns connects with a body shot that sends Fitzsimmons's belly button to the back.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thumps Burns with a low kick.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Burns avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns 's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.#T3#
Burns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Burns throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Burns 's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons motions for Burns to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Burns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns scores with a nice right hand.
Burns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Burns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow Burns down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burns cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns . Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Burns was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Donk. Fitzsimmons catches Burns right on the button with a cross.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alex John Conor Burns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Burns lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Burns misses.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burns misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.#T1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Fitzsimmons sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Burns .
Burns slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Burns throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a good low kick that Fitzsimmons was not able to check.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex John Conor Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Burns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Burns 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Burns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Burns loads up on a big left hand.
Burns misses with a straight left.
Burns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick there by Burns .
Fitzsimmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Burns misses the target.
Burns dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Burns misses.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Burns cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns 's hand.
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Burns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns doesn't seem phased though.
Burns connects with a right hand. Fitzsimmons shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burns .
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Burns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns , right into the meat.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Burns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Burns lands a head kick!
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex John Conor Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex John Conor Burns !
Alex John Conor Burns retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Alex John Conor Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 616
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Blazer.#CL#
Blazer clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Blazer.
Blazer is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer throws a head punch that misses.
Blazer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Blazer. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blazer misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Blazer scores with a decent looking hook.
Blazer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Blazer moves into range and clinches up with Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blazer lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Blazer blocks it.
Blazer working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Blazer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blazer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blazer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Blazer digs a right hand underneath Fitzsimmons's ribcage. Fitzsimmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blazer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Blazer gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blazer backwards.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons. #T2#
Blazer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Blazer throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Blazer as he checks the leg kick.
Blazer is looking to counter punch.
Blazer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blazer misses with a body shot.
Blazer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzsimmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Blazer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blazer throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Blazer moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blazer staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Blazer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blazer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Blazer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blazer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Blazer moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Blazer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer throws a head kick that misses.
Blazer 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.
Blazer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blazer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blazer lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Blazer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blazer down.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Blazer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blazer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Blazer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazer is just out of range.
Blazer 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blazer.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Blazer tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blazer clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Blazer moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Blazer.
Blazer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Blazer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Blazer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Blazer steps away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blazer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Blazer slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blazer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blazer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Blazer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Blazer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Blazer moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Blazer.
Blazer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blazer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blazer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Blazer's head but Blazer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blazer tried to counter with a leg kick but Fitzsimmons avoided it.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Blazer moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blazer throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Blazer misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Blazer strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blazer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Blazer avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
It looked like Blazer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Blazer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Blazer was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blazer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Blazer is looking to score with low kicks.
Blazer throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Blazer moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Blazer avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Blazer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blazer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blazer connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons defending well as Blazer loads up on a big left hand.
Blazer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
As Fitzsimmons looks to move away, Blazer throws a big counter combo but Fitzsimmons just gets out of the way.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blazer under the eye.#CL#
Blazer instigates a clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Blazer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blazer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blazer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Ricky Blazer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Blazer.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blazer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Blazer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blazer. That did some damage!
Blazer throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Blazer lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blazer is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Blazer misses with a head kick.
Blazer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Blazer works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons walks into a straight right hand from Blazer.
Blazer throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moved away.
Blazer scores with a head kick. Fitzsimmons tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blazer throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Donk. Blazer catches Fitzsimmons right on the button with a cross.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazer tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blazer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons counters with a body kick.
A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Blazer's defenses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Blazer blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blazer in his tracks.
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 cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Blazer slips the punch.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Blazer moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blazer staying out of range there.
Blazer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Blazer looks to land a body kick but Fitzsimmons moved away.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Blazer moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Blazer.
Blazer lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Blazer takes one to the chin there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazer misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Blazer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Blazer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blazer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Blazer misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Blazer.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blazer is looking to score with low kicks.
Blazer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Blazer ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Blazer tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blazer manages to avoid it.
Blazer sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
enabling Blazer to counter with a crisp jab.
Blazer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Blazer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blazer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blazer throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Blazer 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.
Blazer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Blazer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blazer slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Blazer with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Blazer strikes.
Blazer misses with a wild combination.
Blazer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blazer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blazer throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Blazer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blazer wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blazer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
Blazer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blazer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blazer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Blazer throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Blazer just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons tests Blazer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blazer moves away.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricky Blazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blazer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Blazer.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Blazer saw that one coming.
Blazer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Blazer misses.
Blazer looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blazer throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blazer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Fitzsimmons.
I've got Fitzsimmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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.

Event: CEC 613
Date: Sep 07, 2018

#R1#
Razor cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Razor is able to avoid easily.
Razor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Razor tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Razor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Razor misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Razor ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Razor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Razor wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Fitzsimmons.
Razor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1##CL#
Razor takes the fight into the clinch.
Razor struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Razor lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Razor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Razor looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Razor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Razor throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Razor was not able to check.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Razor scores with a jab to the body.
Razor scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Razor ducked under it nicely.
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.
Razor feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Razor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Razor down. #T2#
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Razor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Razor.
Razor scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Razor throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Razor looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Razor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Razor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Razor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Razor.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Razor walks into a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Razor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Razor looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Razor.
Fitzsimmons lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Razor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Razor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Razor throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Razor.
Fitzsimmons motions for Razor to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Razor slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Razor fails to land with a series of punches.
Razor throws out a powerful jab.
Razor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Razor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Razor's ribcage but misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Razor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Razor connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Razor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Razor blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Razor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Razor misses.
Razor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Razor's head.
Fitzsimmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Razor misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Razor misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Razor.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
Razor misses the shot to the body.
Razor misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Razor thinking.
A swing and a miss from Razor.
Razor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Razor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzsimmons defends well and Razor ends up having to push Fitzsimmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Razor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand right.
Razor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Razor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Razor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
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 blocks a leg kick.
Razor walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a body kick but Razor moved away.#T1#
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Razor.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Razor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Razor.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Razor.
Fitzsimmons explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Razor has time to react.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Razor.
Razor swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons tests Razor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Razor.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Razor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Razor.#T2#
Razor looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
A left lands for Fitzsimmons.
Razor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Razor manages to avoid it.
Razor misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Razor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Razor down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons lands a front kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Razor doesn't seem phased though.
Razor tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons thuds his shin into the meat of Razor's side.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.#T3#
Razor throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons cracks Razor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Razor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Razor to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Razor takes one to the side of the head.
Razor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzsimmons at a distance.
Razor misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Razor counters with a good low kick that Fitzsimmons was not able to check.
Razor looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Razor avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Razor.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
Razor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross. #T4#
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons cracks Razor with a good jab.
Razor misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Razor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Razor looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Razor misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Razor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Razor's head.
A big right from Razor misses.
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Razor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Razor avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Razor lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Razor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Razor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Razor scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Razor is able to avoid easily.
Razor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Razor as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Razor's leg. Razor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons lands with a straight right. Razor didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Razor under the eye.
Razor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Razor misses.
Razor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Razor moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Razor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Razor checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Razor.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Razor was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Razor tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Razor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Razor slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a series of punches but Razor moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Razor's defenses.
Fitzsimmons connects with a jab.
Razor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Razor slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Razor avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Razor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Razor slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
It looked like Razor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Razor fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Razor.#T3#
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Razor misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Razor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons tests Razor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Razor's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Razor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Razor scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Razor's head back.
Razor throws an off balance right hand
and Razor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Razor's ribcage but misses.
Razor walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Razor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons.
A slow jab from Razor misses its intended target.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Razor misses.
Razor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Razor throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Razor.
Razor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Razor just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Razor blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Sonny Ray Razor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzsimmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CEC 606
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznick.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznick.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Reznick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reznick throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Reznick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Reznick checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reznick.
Reznick misses with a leg kick.
Reznick slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Reznick blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reznick slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reznick's head.
Reznick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Reznick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Reznick tries to clinch up but Fitzsimmons circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Reznick clinches with his opponent.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reznick throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Reznick working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznick.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Reznick tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reznick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reznick steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reznick! But no joy.
Reznick misses with a looping left.
Reznick connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reznick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reznick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Reznick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Reznick looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Reznick.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reznick scores with a jab.
Reznick blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Reznick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reznick moves away.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Reznick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Reznick had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Reznick has closed the distance and engaged Fitzsimmons in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Reznick controls the action.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reznick can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action. #T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reznick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reznick swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reznick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Reznick.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Reznick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reznick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
Reznick defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Reznick's shoulder, as Reznick tries to avoid the shot.
Reznick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons jabs Reznick right on the nose. Reznick blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reznick throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Reznick backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Reznick throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Reznick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reznick scores with a leg kick.
Reznick fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Reznick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reznick slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Reznick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reznick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reznick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reznick throws a big shot that misses.
Reznick misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
A left lands for Reznick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Reznick.
Reznick throws out a powerful jab.
Reznick tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Reznick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Reznick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Reznick strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Reznick misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Reznick. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reznick misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
Reznick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Reznick moved out of range.
Reznick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Reznick misses
and Fitzsimmons makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reznick really felt that one!
Good shot there by Reznick.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Reznick's shoulder, as Reznick tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Reznick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Reznick throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Reznick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Reznick connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Reznick digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Reznick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reznick lands a body shot.
Reznick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Reznick misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Reznick tries to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Reznick moves away and avoids it.
Reznick misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Good work by Reznick as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Reznick counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.#T2#
Reznick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reznick throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Reznick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Reznick moves out of range.
Reznick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reznick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reznick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reznick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reznick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reznick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot by Reznick.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
A swing and a miss from Reznick.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Reznick.
Reznick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab. #T3#
Reznick thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Reznick moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reznick misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reznick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons cracks Reznick with an open hand slap.
Reznick throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reznick moves out of range of the strikes.
Reznick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Reznick throws a leg kick which misses Fitzsimmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid it.
Reznick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Reznick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reznick misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reznick.
Reznick cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Reznick.
Reznick 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 body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Reznick moves out of range easily.
Reznick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reznick is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reznick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reznick under the eye.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reznick misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Reznick.
Good shot there by Reznick.
No joy there for Reznick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Reznick 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.
Reznick throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trevor Reznick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons works Reznick's body with a nice hook.
Reznick lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Reznick's head back.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Reznick throws a body kick.
Reznick tries to clinch up but Fitzsimmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Reznick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Reznick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Reznick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Reznick.
Reznick throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznick.
Reznick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Reznick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reznick throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Reznick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
Reznick throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Reznick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reznick avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reznick takes a step back to recover.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reznick. #T2#
Reznick misses with an uppercut.
Reznick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reznick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reznick throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reznick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Reznick looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Reznick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons cracks Reznick with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Reznick.
Reznick tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reznick is out of range.
Reznick lands with a nice body punch.
Reznick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reznick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Reznick throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reznick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Reznick.
Fitzsimmons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reznick. That one must have hurt.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Reznick moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Reznick scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Reznick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reznick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Reznick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Reznick saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons. #T4#
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Reznick moved out of range.
Reznick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Reznick scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons blocks a leg kick.
Reznick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Reznick.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reznick ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reznick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reznick manages to avoid it.
Reznick tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Reznick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reznick throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Reznick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

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.
I think Fitzsimmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: CEC 598
Date: Jun 29, 2018

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.'.

Event: CEC 590
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mutou scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Mutou throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Mutou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
enabling Mutou to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mutou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mutou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
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 paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutou.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mutou!
A right-left combo lands from Mutou.
Mutou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Mutou should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Mutou throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Mutou lands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. #T1#
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Mutou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons motions for Mutou to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mutou misses with a wild body shot.
Mutou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutou has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mutou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Good exchange - Mutou coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mutou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mutou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
No luck for Mutou with that takedown attempt.
Mutou lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutou.
Mutou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mutou throws a series of strikes that have Fitzsimmons backpedaling.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Mutou lands a head shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mutou or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzsimmons, which made it look bad.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mutou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mutou on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mutou takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Mutou throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Mutou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big right from Mutou misses.
Mutou walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mutou throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Mutou with that takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Mutou with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Mutou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mutou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Mutou blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mutou! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Mutou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mutou blocks a jab.
Mutou lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mutou swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Mutou's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Mutou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Mutou ducked under it nicely.
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Mutou down with leg kicks.
Mutou misses with a straight left.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mutou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mutou there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Mutou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mutou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mutou blocks a jab.
Mutou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Mutou.
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.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mutou works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Mutou moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mutou throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mutou jumps guard but Fitzsimmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mutou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mutou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mutou is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzsimmons has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mutou backwards.
Mutou blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou is struggling to control the position.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Mutou can't get the takedown.
Mutou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Mutou wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mutou tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mutou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here. #BC2#
Mutou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Mutou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mutou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Mutou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons delivers a nice body kick.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Mutou sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mutou connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
Mutou tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mutou.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mutou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mutou moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Mutou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mutou cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Mutou's front leg.
Fitzsimmons leaves Mutou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Mutou throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Mutou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mutou has time to react.
Mutou lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mutou darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mutou blocks a jab.
And Mutou tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzsimmons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A head kick from Fitzsimmons lands but Mutou takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Mutou is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Mutou is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Mutou seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Mutou and move into the clinch.
Mutou is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Mutou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mutou moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mutou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mutou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Mutou as he checks the leg kick.
Mutou tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons tests Mutou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzsimmons defends well and Mutou ends up having to push Fitzsimmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mutou manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons cracks Mutou with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mutou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Mutou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mutou digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mutou if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target. #CL2#
Mutou gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Mutou.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent.
Mutou can't break the clinch.
Mutou tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Mutou back against the cage.
Mutou misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Mutou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T1#
Mutou has Fitzsimmons pushed against the cage.
Mutou continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons is pressed up against the cage. Mutou has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzsimmons down to the mat. Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Mutou does no damage.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutou dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mutou looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mutou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mutou drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fitzsimmons swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mutou's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#700 Goodman v Obama 3
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons tests Sharp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Sharp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Sharp connects with a solid leg kick.
Sharp digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons looks for the body kick but Sharp saw that one coming.
Sharp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Sharp.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Sharp's midsection.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a body kick
and Sharp counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sharp is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharp.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey's House of Squats & Grabs in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharp moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sharp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sharp.
Sharp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Sharp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sharp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with the left hand. Sharp knows he should have avoided that one.
Sharp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharp lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Sharp.
Fitzsimmons quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sharp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sharp thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Sharp slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharp! But no joy.
Sharp is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Sharp throws a counter combo.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Sharp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Sharp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is getting worse.
Sharp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharp on the side of the head.
Sharp moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Sharp connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sharp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sharp is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Sharp misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sharp swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Sharp's ribs.
Sharp lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Sharp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Fitzsimmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharp.#T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Sharp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp keeps Fitzsimmons at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sharp.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sharp with a nice cross.
Sharp misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Sharp sees coming a mile off.
Sharp shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sharp connects with a right hand. Fitzsimmons shakes it off.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Sharp counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Sharp saw it coming and moves away.
Sharp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Sharp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharp's hand.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sharp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp.
A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Sharp's defenses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sharp misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Sharp avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sharp 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.
Sharp lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sharp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzsimmons back to the cage. Sharp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Sharp is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Sharp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Sharp unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzsimmons as he connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Sharp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharp's hand.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Sharp.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp lands a nice looking body shot.
Sharp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Sharp throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sharp.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Sharp and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Sharp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Sharp stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sharp tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
Victor Sharp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sharp connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons works Sharp's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sharp. Sharp circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A good leg kick by Sharp.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sharp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick.
Sharp throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
As Fitzsimmons backs off Sharp throws a huge counter combo but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it all.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sharp has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sharp lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzsimmons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sharp 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.
Sharp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sharp throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sharp throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Sharp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sharp cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
Sharp lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
Jeez, Jim Fitzsimmons's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Sharp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Sharp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Sharp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sharp lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sharp tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sharp doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Sharp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Sharp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzsimmons. Sharp shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sharp.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sharp at a distance.
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Sharp lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sharp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sharp misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Sharp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Sharp's ribs.
Fitzsimmons's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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.
Sharp moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sharp.
Sharp takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
Fitzsimmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Sharp throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 misses with a body shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Sharp lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sharp scores with a nice strike.
Sharp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sharp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sharp jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sharp.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sharp.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Sharp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sharp keeps Fitzsimmons at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharp.
Sharp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sharp. Fitzsimmons shrugs it off though.
A lazy left from Sharp finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Sharp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sharp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Sharp's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sharp.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sharp with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharp's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sharp with a hook.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharp lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sharp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharp was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sharp.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Victor Sharp is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharp 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Sharp!
After winning the bout, Victor Sharp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: GAMMA#696 Goodman v Asai 2
Date: Mar 10, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doolittle! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Doolittle looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Doolittle needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doolittle at a distance.
Doolittle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Doolittle thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Doolittle moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
Doolittle lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doolittle moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Doolittle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doolittle staying out of range there.
Doolittle throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Doolittle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doolittle doesn't seem bothered though.
Doolittle misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Doolittle dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doolittle.
Doolittle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good exchange - Doolittle coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doolittle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Doolittle avoids it easily.
Doolittle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Doolittle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzsimmons cracks Doolittle with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doolittle. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doolittle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Doolittle misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Doolittle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Doolittle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.
Doolittle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Doolittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target. #T3#
Doolittle moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Doolittle clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Doolittle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Doolittle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doolittle scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Doolittle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doolittle ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Doolittle lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Doolittle walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Doolittle tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doolittle jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Doolittle misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Doolittle cracks the inside of Fitzsimmons's front leg. #T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Doolittle moves away and avoids it.
Doolittle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doolittle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Doolittle's torso.
Doolittle delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Doolittle throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doolittle can pounce on him.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doolittle.
Doolittle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doolittle defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doolittle on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Doolittle.
Doolittle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Doolittle was well out of range.
Doolittle with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doctor Doolittle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
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 Doolittle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doolittle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Doolittle tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Doolittle slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Doolittle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doolittle.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doolittle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doolittle! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Doolittle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doolittle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons cracks Doolittle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzsimmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doolittle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doolittle scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doolittle just misses with a punch to the body.
Doolittle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Doolittle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Doolittle blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doolittle finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Doolittle is looking to land body kicks.
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good leg kick by Doolittle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Doolittle blocks it.
A jab from Doolittle misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.#T2#
Good shot there by Doolittle.
Doolittle throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doolittle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doolittle. Doolittle obviously looking to wear him down.
Doolittle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Doolittle moves away and avoids it.
Doctor Doolittle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
Doolittle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Doolittle blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle misses with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doolittle misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Doolittle moves out of range easily. #T3#
Doolittle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Doolittle ducks down to avoid it.
Doolittle connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Doolittle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doolittle misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Doolittle lands with a nice combination. Fitzsimmons backs away looking to recover.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Doolittle had a free shot at his head there.
Doolittle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Doolittle moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Doolittle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doolittle lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Doolittle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Doolittle's shoulder, as Doolittle tries to avoid the shot.
Doolittle flicks out a counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons steps away.#T4#
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doolittle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolittle lands with a good body shot.
Doolittle lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Doolittle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Doolittle avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Doolittle tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doolittle slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doolittle moves away.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Doolittle throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Doolittle both land. Nice combination.
Doolittle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doolittle slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Doolittle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Doolittle slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Doolittle moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Doolittle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doolittle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Doolittle takes one to the side of the head.
Doolittle works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Doolittle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Doolittle moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolittle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Doolittle's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Doolittle slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Doolittle scores with a nice strike.
Doolittle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Jab from Doolittle.
Doolittle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Doolittle throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doolittle throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Doolittle.
Doolittle throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Doolittle checks it well.
Doolittle throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Doolittle's head but Doolittle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doolittle throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doolittle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doolittle connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Doolittle avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Doolittle's shoulder, as Doolittle tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Doolittle counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Doolittle.
Doolittle clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Doolittle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Doolittle misses with a looping right.
Doctor Doolittle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Doolittle counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doolittle connects with a jab.
Doolittle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Doolittle 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.
Doolittle cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doolittle sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doolittle.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Doolittle connects with an inside leg kick.
Doolittle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doolittle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doolittle on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Doolittle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Doolittle counters with a leg kick.
Doolittle keeps Fitzsimmons at a distance using the push kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzsimmons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Doolittle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doolittle was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Doolittle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doolittle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Doolittle's knee but Doolittle avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Doolittle.
Doolittle throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Doolittle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Doolittle moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Doolittle moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Doolittle misses.
Doolittle lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Doolittle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Doolittle.
Doolittle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Doolittle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Doolittle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doolittle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doolittle sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doolittle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Doolittle scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doctor Doolittle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doolittle 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doctor Doolittle!
During a confident post fight interview, Doctor Doolittle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: GAMMA#692 Ridgeway v Diehard
Date: Feb 17, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Sodergren should have avoided that one.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sodergren on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Sodergren throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Sodergren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sodergren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Sodergren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sodergren throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sodergren scores with a punch to the head.
Sodergren jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sodergren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sodergren manages to circle out of the way.
Sodergren throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren. #T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Sodergren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Sodergren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sodergren thuds his right hand into Fitzsimmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sodergren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSodergren.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons works Sodergren's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Sodergren was well out of range.
Sodergren unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sodergren manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Sodergren clinches up with Fitzsimmons and pushes him back against the cage.
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 shot to the side of Sodergren's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Sodergren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Sodergren controls the action. #BC2#
Sodergren manages to break the clinch.
Sodergren throws a body kick that misses.
Sodergren lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Sodergren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Sodergren.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Sodergren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sodergren blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sodergren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sodergren.
Sodergren swinging wildly here. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Sodergren.
Sodergren moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Sodergren counters with a nice uppercut.
Sodergren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sodergren lands with a right hand.
Sodergren looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Sodergren misses.
Jab, jab by Sodergren - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sodergren. #T4#
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sodergren will feel that in the morning.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sodergren finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Sodergren throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sodergren 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 throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sodergren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Fitzsimmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sodergren.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Sodergren avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sodergren checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sodergren slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sodergren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Sodergren moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Basten Sodergren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Sodergren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sodergren tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sodergren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sodergren scrambles back to his feet.
Sodergren lands a nice shot to the body.
Sodergren scores with a push kick.
Sodergren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Sodergren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sodergren checks a leg kick.
Sodergren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Sodergren.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks. #T1#
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sodergren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Sodergren scoring well with a low kick there.
Sodergren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sodergren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Sodergren moves out of range.
Sodergren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sodergren 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.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fitzsimmons jabs Sodergren right on the nose. Sodergren blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Sodergren moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Sodergren moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Sodergren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the button.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sodergren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzsimmons. That one must have hurt.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sodergren.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sodergren misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Sodergren.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sodergren.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Sodergren lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzsimmons off balance momentarily.#T3#
Sodergren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sodergren tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sodergren throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Sodergren moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sodergren misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Sodergren had a free shot at his head there.
Sodergren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sodergren lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sodergren takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sodergren avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Sodergren strikes.
Sodergren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Sodergren is just out of range.
Sodergren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Sodergren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sodergren counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sodergren walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Sodergren jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Sodergren misses.
Sodergren throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Sodergren throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Sodergren.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sodergren misses with a wild body shot.
Sodergren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sodergren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Sodergren.
A slow jab from Sodergren misses its intended target.
Sodergren lands a head kick. Fitzsimmons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Sodergren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sodergren scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sodergren misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sodergren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Sodergren counters with a good low kick that Fitzsimmons was not able to check.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Sodergren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Sodergren.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!#CL2#
Sodergren moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow. #T3#
Sodergren misses with a punch on the inside.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sodergren.
Sodergren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sodergren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sodergren tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A short left from Sodergren.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sodergren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Sodergren breaks the clinch.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Sodergren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Sodergren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sodergren, as that shot connected.
Basten Sodergren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Sodergren scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sodergren. Sodergren obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Sodergren counters with a left to the body.
Sodergren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Sodergren is out of range.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sodergren's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons looks for the body kick but Sodergren saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Sodergren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Sodergren feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Sodergren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Basten Sodergren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sodergren 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basten Sodergren!
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: GAMMA#688 Diehard v Bryune
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Kind misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Kind on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kind uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Kind fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kind throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kind.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Kind jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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.
Kind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kind appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kind lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzsimmons at a distance.
Kind misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kind.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kind just misses with a punch to the body.
Kind punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Kind blocks the low kick.
As Fitzsimmons tries to get set, Kind tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kind feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzsimmonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kind thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Kind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kind. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Kind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Kind saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Kind counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Kind.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Kind is wise to 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!#CL#
Kind has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kind.
Kind cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot.#BC#
Kind breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Kind throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Kind takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Kind misses. #T3#
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Kind.
A big left from Kind misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.#CL#
Kind closes the distance and clinches.
Kind lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Kind works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Kind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind misses with the head strike.
Kind blocking some punches.
A short left from Kind. #T4#
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kind.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kind scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Kind throws a head punch that misses.
Kind blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Kind has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Kind's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kind's gas tank.
Kind is trying to stall.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kind's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Kind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Kind blocks it.
Fitzsimmons presses Kind against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Kind dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Kind does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Kind misses.
Kind stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kind looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Champ Kind is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kind.
Kind throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Kind does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Kind.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Kind misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kind is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Kind throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Kind throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kinds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Kind clinches up with Fitzsimmons and pushes him back against the cage.
Kind scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Kind lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Kind.
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Kind.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Kind.
Kind blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kind is leaning against Fitzsimmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kind lands a shot to the body.
Kind lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Kind misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Kind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons. #T2#
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Still in the clinch, Kind scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kind lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kind tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kind working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Kind blocks it.
Kind misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kind misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kind.
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
A body shot lands from Kind.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Kind lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Kind throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzsimmonss head.
Kind has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Kind.
Kind lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kind lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Kind blocks it.
Kind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kind.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kind tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kind lands a shot to the body.
Kind lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kind is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns Kind into the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Kind. #T4#
Kind lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind lands a right hand.
Kind lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kind lands an uppercut.
Kind misses with some punches.
Kind scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kind swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kind scores with a shoulder strike.
Kind lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kind blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kind tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Kind dominated that second round.
That's time! Kind's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Kind moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Kind moves out of range.
Kind lands a jab to the nose.
Kind scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Kind fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Kind swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Kind blocks a low kick nicely.
Kind thows a body kick. Fitzsimmons tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Kind staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kind.
A jab from Kind does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Kind counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kind lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Kind moves into the clinch successfully.
Kind misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kind.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kind.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Kind scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kind scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Kind.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards. #ROC#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kind throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Kind lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not. #KD#
Kind drops Fitzsimmons onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fitzsimmons is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Kind finish him?
Kind misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kind creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Fitzsimmons with a big uppercut! Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Kind pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Fitzsimmons to the mat! Fitzsimmons covers up and Kind unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Champ Kind!
Our winner, Champ Kind, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEFC 271
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denis manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDenis.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick from Fitzsimmons lands but Denis takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Denis.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Denis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Denis circles away.
Denis throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denis doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Nice jab there from Fitzsimmons.
Denis tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Denis slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Denis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Denis connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Denis circles away and keeps his distance.
Denis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Denis circles away.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denis throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Denis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Denis's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denis throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denis sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Fitzsimmons rushes Denis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Denis.
Denis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Denis avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Denis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Denis tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denis blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denis blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Denis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Denis tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Denis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denis gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Denis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denis's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Denis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denis misses with the head strike.
Denis presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denis misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denis backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzsimmons.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Denis misses with a punch on the inside.
Denis has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Denis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denis blocking some punches.
Denis misses with some punches.
Denis lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Denis lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Denis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Denis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Denis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denis lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Denis working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Denis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches up with Denis and pushes him back against the cage.
Denis misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Denis.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Denis.
Denis lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzsimmons prevents Denis from breaking the clinch.
Denis lands a nice uppercut.
Denis misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Denis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Denis misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Denis.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Denis.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Denis. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Denis.
Denis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Denis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Denis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Denis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Denis working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denis.
Denis is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzsimmons has double underhooks.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Denis throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denis lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denis pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Denis has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A nice left hand lands by Denis.
Denis working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Denis backwards.
Denis cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot.
Denis pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Denis is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.#BC2#
Denis breaks from the clinch.
Denis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Denis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw a body kick
and Denis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Denis drops Fitzsimmons with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Fitzsimmons! Denis dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achab Denis!
Achab Denis is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Achab Denis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEFC 269
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzsimmons down to the mat. Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson blocking some punches. #BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzsimmons's guard.#ES#
Fitzsimmons is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anderson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzsimmons prevents it.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Anderson is working for takedown but Fitzsimmons is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Fitzsimmons is controlling him.
Anderson takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson scores with a head kick. #CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it. #T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Anderson.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Sparky Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a high kick!
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Fitzsimmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks. #CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.#T3#
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.#T4#
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Anderson 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 lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Fitzsimmons rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Fitzsimmons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Anderson has picked Fitzsimmons up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Fitzsimmons manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
Anderson moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Anderson pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson 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.
Anderson tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.#CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fitzsimmons is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Anderson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fitzsimmons regains guard immediately.
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 wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fitzsimmons is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Fitzsimmons kicks Anderson off and gets to his feet.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Anderson.
As Anderson tries to get set, Fitzsimmons tries to push him back and clinch up but Anderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Fitzsimmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzsimmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson taking a breather.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzsimmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Anderson. #T4##BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons cracks Anderson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Anderson's body.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson 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.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Anderson's body.
Fitzsimmons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anderson eats them both and turns towards Fitzsimmons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.
Anderson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Anderson.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Anderson keeps Fitzsimmons at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it. #T2#
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand right.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Anderson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson tries to stall but Fitzsimmons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Anderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anderson manages to end up in side control.
Anderson tries to score with some ground and pound. Fitzsimmons controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzsimmons keeps working.
Fitzsimmons is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anderson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Fitzsimmons is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#ES#
Fitzsimmons bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson flicks out a counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons steps away.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzsimmons cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.#T3#
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons connects with a high kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.#CL#
Fitzsimmons drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzsimmons has double underhooks.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Fitzsimmons has the dominant position.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson. #BC2#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Fitzsimmons pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzsimmons has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons retains his middleweight title!
Jim Fitzsimmons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEFC 267
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Vurny jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Vurny was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzsimmons as he connects with a hook.
Vurny slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Vurny moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vurny! But no joy.
Vurny avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Vurny on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vurny misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vurny's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vurny momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
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 looks to land a combination but Vurny avoids it well.
Vurny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vurny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vurny feints the counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons cracks Vurny with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook #TD2#
and Vurny counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Fitzsimmons kicks Vurny off and gets back to his feet.
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 throws a shot from downtown. Vurny moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Vurny's front leg.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Vurny.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Vurny's front leg.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Vurny's leg but Vurny calmly moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T2#
Vurny tries to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Vurny closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzsimmons to the mat! Fitzsimmons manages to get full guard.
Vurny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vurny looking to pass the guard.
Vurny stops Fitzsimmons from standing up.
Vurny wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
Vurny with a nice head shot there.
Vurny looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom. #T3#
Vurny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vurny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vurny.
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vurny looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzsimmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fitzsimmons trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vurny's guard.#T4##SU#
Vurny is working an open guard so Fitzsimmons takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vurny.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Vurny moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurny is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vurny in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Vurny's head back.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Vurny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vurny throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses #TD2#
and Vurny counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitzsimmons!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vurny blocks a low kick nicely.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Vurny avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
It seemed like Vurny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vurny scores with a nice head shot.
Vurny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Vurny moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Vurny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vurny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vurny! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Vurny misses the target.
Vurny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Vurny was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vurny.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Vurny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vurny in his tracks.
Vurny on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vurny's hands.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons tests Vurny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Vurny counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Vurny defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Vurny slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Vurny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Vurny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Vurny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vurny takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow Vurny down by chopping away at his legs.
Vurny lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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.
Vurny feints the counter takedown.
Vurny throws a one two combo.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vurny darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons gets double underhooks and turns Vurny into the cage.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vurny! But no joy.
Vurny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vurny needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Vurny throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Vurny ducked under it nicely.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses #TD2#
and Vurny counters with a takedown into side control.
Fitzsimmons is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Vurny.
Aldo Vurny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzsimmons parries the strikes from Vurny easily there. Vurny is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fitzsimmons to escape.
Vurny works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fitzsimmons regains half guard, as Vurny was trying to land strikes. #T4#
Vurny scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Vurny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzsimmons has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Vurny seems to be working for a kimura but Fitzsimmons defends the submission attempt.
Vurny throwing shots but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
Vurny is trying to control. Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vurny blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vurny! But no joy.
Vurny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons defends it nicely.
Vurny defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Vurny checks a leg kick.
Vurny ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vurny can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vurny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the body from Vurny misses
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vurny.
Vurny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vurny.
Vurny is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Vurny shoots in for a double leg but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vurny.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Vurny's shoulder, as Vurny tries to avoid the shot.
Vurny looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vurny shoots in and drives through. Fitzsimmons sprawls well.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Vurny takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vurny takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
Vurny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vurny slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Vurny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurny lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vurny wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
Vurny is stalling in the full guard.
Vurny throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
Vurny with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Vurny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vurny has gone for a leg lock! Fitzsimmons slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vurny's guard.#REVR#
Fitzsimmons wants to get up but he can't break Vurny's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fitzsimmons won't allow Vurny to sweep him here. #SU#
Fitzsimmons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vurny walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Vurny throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Vurny bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vurny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vurny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Vurny misses with the combination.
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 tries to move into range but Vurny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vurny throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vurny looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Vurny misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Vurny.
It seemed like Vurny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Vurny's knee but Vurny avoids it well.
Vurny avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Vurny avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vurny. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurny was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Vurny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vurny throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Vurny counters with a single leg into guard. Fitzsimmons didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vurny landing some decent shots from guard.
Vurny is in close to Fitzsimmons's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Vurny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vurny postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vurny scoring with some ground and pound.
Vurny cracks Fitzsimmons with a solid left hand.
Vurny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzsimmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vurny throwing strikes but missing.
Vurny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Vurny postures up in Fitzsimmons's guard and throws a big left but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Vurny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Vurny from controlling successfully.
Vurny in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vurny is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Vurny trying to move into half guard but instead Fitzsimmons has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Fitzsimmons postures up.
Vurny wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzsimmons wanted to stand there but Vurny had control of the position. #SU#
Fitzsimmons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vurny manages to avoid it.
Vurny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vurny uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Fitzsimmons as Vurny shoots in.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vurny was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Vurny counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Vurny to counter with a crisp jab.
Vurny blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Vurny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vurny checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Vurny connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Vurny.
Fitzsimmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Vurny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Vurny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Vurny has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vurny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vurny lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Vurny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Vurny slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
And Vurny tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzsimmons pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vurny fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Aldo Vurny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Vurny goes for a double leg but Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzsimmons continues to drive forward.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Vurny counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Vurny off the cage and back into range.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Vurny moved away.
Vurny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vurny walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Vurny swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Vurny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitzsimmons won't be happy with that. #ES#
Fitzsimmons explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Vurny staying out of range there.
Vurny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick by Fitzsimmons misses
and Vurny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Vurny moves out of range.
Vurny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons connects with a high kick.
Vurny shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Aldo Vurny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vurny looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vurny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vurny fails with the takedown.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Vurny.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Vurny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vurny fails with a takedown attempt.
Vurny is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzsimmons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vurny throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Vurny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Fitzsimmons sizes up Vurny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Vurny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vurny takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Vurny's shoulder, as Vurny tries to avoid the shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vurny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons punishes Vurny's body with a nice straight punch.
Vurny looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Vurny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzsimmons's guard.#ES#
Fitzsimmons pushes Vurny off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzsimmons. No joy for Vurny on that attempt.
Vurny is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vurny at a distance.
Vurny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Vurny down.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that Vurny avoids nicely.
Vurny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzsimmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Jim Fitzsimmons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEFC 185 tourney Final
Date: Nov 23, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a right hand. Litt shakes it off.
Litt swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Litt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Litt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
The fighters circling - Litt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Litt throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Litt 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.
Litt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Litt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Litt misses with a straight right.
Litt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Litt throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Litt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzsimmons wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Fitzsimmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Litt slips under a jab.
Litt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Litt throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons motions for Litt to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Litt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Litt's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Litt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Litt catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Litt misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons throws a series of strikes that have Litt backpedaling.
Litt defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons fakes the leg kick and cracks Litt in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Litt misses the body punch
and Litt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Litt.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Litt lands a body shot. #T2#
Litt throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Litt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Litt misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons leaves Litt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Litt.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Litt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Litt blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Litt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Litt misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Litt takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Litt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Litt takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Litt counters with a low kick, right behind Fitzsimmons 's knee.
Fitzsimmons cracks Litt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Litt walks into a left hand.
Litt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Litt will feel that in the morning.
Fitzsimmons tests Litt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Litt throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Litt misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Litt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Litt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Litt settles back down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Litt misses.
Litt misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Litt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Litt's body.
Litt throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Litt moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown.
Litt misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Litt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Litt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Litt.
Litt looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Litt off balance momentarily.
Litt misses with a hook.
Litt connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Litt misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Litt can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
Donk. Litt catches Fitzsimmons right on the button with a cross.
Litt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Litt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons cracks Litt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Litt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Litt avoids it.
Litt looks to throw a body kick
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Litt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fitzsimmons has got the better of the exchanges.
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Litt.
Litt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Litt tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Litt misses with a straight left.
Litt tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Litt cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Litt throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Litt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Litt delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Litt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Litt takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Litt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Litt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Litt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Litt's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Litt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Litt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons defends it nicely.#T2#
Litt misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with an outside leg kick.
Litt moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzsimmons. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Litt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Litt's head backwards.
A big right from Litt misses.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Litt under the eye.
Litt throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Litt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Litt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Litt misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.#T3#
Litt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
It seemed like Litt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Litt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Litt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
Litt lunges at Fitzsimmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzsimmons's hand.
Litt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Litt looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Litt connects with a body shot.
Litt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Litt missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Litt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Litt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Litt misses.
Litt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Litt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Litt scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Litt.
Good shot there by Litt.
Litt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Litt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Litt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Litt misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Litt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to avoid it but Litt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzsimmons to the ground. Fitzsimmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Litt.
Litt moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Litt throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Litt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Litt ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Litt is defended easily by Fitzsimmons.
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.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Litt shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Litt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Litt takes one on the button.
Litt misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Litt throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Litt throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Litt takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Litt.
Litt misses with a looping left.
Litt scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one.
Litt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Litt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Litt off balance momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Litt misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Litt shoots in but Fitzsimmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Litt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Litt throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Litt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Litt misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Litt moves away.
Litt throws a wild body kick that Fitzsimmons sees coming a mile off.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Litt throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Fitzsimmons cracks Litt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Litt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Litt.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Litt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Litt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons stuns Litt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Litt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Litt.
Litt slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Litt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Litt looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Litt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzsimmons - the referee stops the clock and Litt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzsimmons. Litt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Litt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Litt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fitzsimmons.
Litt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Litt.
Litt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Litt.
Litt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice body kick.
Litt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons cracks Litt with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Litt moves away and avoids it.
Litt thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Litt misses its intended target.
Litt is looking to land body kicks.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Litt at a distance.
Fitzsimmons punishes Litt's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Litt tried to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Litt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Litt misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons stuns Litt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Litt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Litt drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Litt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Litt.
Litt throws the kick towards the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litt moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Litt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Litt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Litt's ribcage but misses.
Litt slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Litt motions for Fitzsimmons to come forward. Litt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Litt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Litt thinks about the counter body kick.
Litt avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Litt scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Litt. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Litt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Litt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Litt throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Litt.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Litt. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Litt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Litt moves out of range of the strikes.
Litt digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Litt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Fitzsimmons was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Litt moves out of range easily.
Litt with a hook.
Litt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Litt.
Litt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Litt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fitzsimmons is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Litt.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons.
Litt misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Litt takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T2#
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Litt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Litt moves away and avoids it.
Litt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Litt tries to land a body kick
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Litt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons lands a head kick. Litt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Litt.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Litt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Litt misses with a lunging right hand
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Litt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Litt throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
Litt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.#T3#
Litt blocks a jab.
Litt misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Litt down with leg kicks.
Litt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Litt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Litt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Litt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Litt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Litt with an uppercut!
Litt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Litt blocks it.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Litt seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Litt moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Litt's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Litt ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Litt. #T4#
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Litt moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Litt! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons cracks Litt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Litt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Litt.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Litt.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that half lands.
Litt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Litt fails with the takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Litt connects with the punch.
Litt throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litt blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Litt.
Litt misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Litt 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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons had his way with Louie Litt in that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Litt.
Litt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Litt moved out of range.
Litt throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that Litt semi-blocks.
Litt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Litt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Litt.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Litt.
Litt misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Jab, jab by Litt - just one landing.
Litt cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Litt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Litt defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Litt misses with a wild body shot.
Litt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons defends it nicely.
Litt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Litt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Litt.
Litt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Litt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Litt throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Litt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Litt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Litt.
No luck for Litt with that takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Litt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Louie Litt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Litt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
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 moves out of range as Litt throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Litt momentarily.
Litt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Litt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Litt.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Litt scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice hook to Litt's body. Litt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Litt down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Litt's ribs.
Litt misses with a body punch #CL#
and Fitzsimmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzsimmons.
Litt misses with some punches. #TD2#
Litt wants the takedown. Fitzsimmons is fighting it off but Litt persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fitzsimmons's guard against the cage.
Fitzsimmons wants to get back to his feet but Litt passes into half guard. #REVR#
Litt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Litt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Litt working Fitzsimmons over with strikes.
Litt looks to land a strike but Fitzsimmons avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fitzsimmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Litt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Litt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Litt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Litt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Litt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Litt working some strikes from top position.
Litt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzsimmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Litt throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Litt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louie Litt.
I think Fitzsimmons has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons is the new middleweight champion!
Jim Fitzsimmons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC 185 tourney semi finals
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Handle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Handle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Handle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land. #BC2#
Handle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handle tries to clinch up but Fitzsimmons circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Handle throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
Handle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Handle 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.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.#CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into range and clinches up with Handle.
Handle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Handle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Handle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handle throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Handle rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Handle breaks from the clinch.
Handle throws a good cross that connects.
Handle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Handle.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Handle does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Handle! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Handle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Handle misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Handle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice cross by Handle.
Handle missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Handle's head.
Handle tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
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 slips under a jab.
Handle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Handle is rocked!
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handle takes one to the chin there.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handle.#T2##KD#
Fitzsimmons cracks Handle with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Handle looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Handle is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Handle throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons rattles Handle with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Handle tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fitzsimmons dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Handle stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Post fight, Jim Fitzsimmons stared into the camera and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEFC 185 tourney round 1
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Hunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Hunt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Fitzsimmons's legs.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
Hunt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt 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.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hunt throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons attempts a counter takedown but Hunt avoids it well and moves away.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Hunt connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick from Hunt misses
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him. #T2#
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunt 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.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Hunt takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.#T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Hunt. That snapped Fitzsimmons's head back.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunt wants to stall.
Hunt tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Hunt is looking to control Fitzsimmons's arms but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hunt has his back to the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Fitzsimmons as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Hunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Hunt moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Jab by Hunt.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt wants to clinch but Fitzsimmons slips to the side
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hunt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt slips a jab and a cross from Fitzsimmons.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzsimmons doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt 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.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Hunt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hunt lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzsimmons momentarily. #T4#
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Hunt throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt throws a leg kick
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Hunt throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hunt can pounce on him.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the leg kick from Hunt.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a high kick!
Hunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons slips a nice elbow through Hunt's hands, connecting with Hunt's forehead.
Hunt trying to control here.
Fitzsimmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Hunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzsimmons.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head shot. Hunt uses the momentum to regain guard. #ES2#
Hunt pushes Fitzsimmons off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head. #T3#
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.#CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons works on Hunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Fitzsimmons improves position.
Hunt wants to stall. #T4#
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jim Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt trying to stall but Fitzsimmons improves his position.

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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Post fight, Jim Fitzsimmons stared into the camera and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
Phol Hunt was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.

Event: CEC 539
Date: Sep 06, 2017

#R1#
Beast looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons catches Beast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Beast slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Beast looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beast is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Beast throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Beast attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Beast rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzsimmons delivers a nice body kick.
Beast throws a body kick that misses.
Beast avoids a kick to the body.
Beast is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beast.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Beast counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beast takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beast clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 throws a body kick that misses
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Beast saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beast tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beast takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beast throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Beast checks a leg kick.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beast misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Beast throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Beast blocks the leg kick.
Good work by Beast as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beast. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beast crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzsimmons - the referee stops the clock and Beast gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzsimmons. Beast manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beast throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.#T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body
and Beast counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beast is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beast connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beast misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Beast. That did some damage!
Beast takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Crunch! Beast slams his shin into Fitzsimmons's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Beast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Beast.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Beast moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzsimmons. That one must have hurt.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Beast moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Beast saw it coming and moves away.
Beast is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Beast looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Beast's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beast throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beast backing away here, and Fitzsimmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beast scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.#T1#
Beast scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beast misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Beast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons keeps Beast at a distance using the push kick.
Beast lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Beast throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beast scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beast checks a leg kick. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
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!
Beast scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Beast avoids it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Beast counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Beast.
Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beast 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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch
and Beast counters with a nice kick to the body. #T3#
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beast lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Beast misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Beast.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beast, right into the meat.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Beast counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
An inside leg kick from Beast misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
A big left from Beast misses.
Beast moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Beast counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Beast scores with a spinning back kick!
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Beast darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beast.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Beast.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Beast manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Beast down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Billy Beast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beast has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beast loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast misses the shot to the body.
Beast throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Beast looks to land a body kick but Fitzsimmons moved away.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Beast's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Beast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Beast.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Beast counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body kick.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Beast had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Beast moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Beast was not able to check.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a body kick but Beast moved away.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Beast finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beast is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Beast misses the target.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Beast.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Beast appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Beast counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that Beast ducks under and follows up with a left that Beast also avoids with ease.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Beast's body.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
letting Beast counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beast.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Beast checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Beast wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Beast counters with a stiff right hand.
Beast scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beast counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beast misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Beast's torso.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim Fitzsimmons.
I think Fitzsimmons 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons took some time post fight to say the following; 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 523
Date: Jun 25, 2017

#R1#
Sunuwar moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunuwar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Sunuwar tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sunuwar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Sunuwar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sunuwar.
Sunuwar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand. #CL#
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sunuwar is leaning against Fitzsimmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzsimmons prevents Sunuwar from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Sunuwar throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sunuwar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Sunuwar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sunuwar.
Sunuwar looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Sunuwar scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Sunuwar.
Sunuwar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Sunuwar avoids it.
Sunuwar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sunuwar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sunuwar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sunuwar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Sunuwar moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sunuwar.
Good work by Sunuwar as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sunuwar was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Sunuwar checks it
and Sunuwar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Sunuwar jumps back.
Sunuwar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sunuwar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sunuwar tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sunuwar walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sunuwar 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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Sunuwar circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Sunuwar finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Sunuwar should have avoided that one. #T3#
A nice combination there by Fitzsimmons.
No joy there for Sunuwar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sunuwar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sunuwar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Sunuwar's midsection.
Sunuwar scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sunuwar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Sunuwar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sunuwar thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sunuwar throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Sunuwar only half commits.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sunuwar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sunuwar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fitzsimmons looks to clinch
and Sunuwar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Sunuwar saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Sunuwar throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunuwar can pounce on him. #CL#
Sunuwar gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch.
Sunuwar misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aatish Sunuwar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sunuwar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Sunuwar misses.
Sunuwar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Sunuwar misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Sunuwar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Sunuwar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sunuwar looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Sunuwar connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sunuwar misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Sunuwar throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.#T1#
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons cracks the inside of Sunuwar's front leg.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Sunuwar strikes.
Fitzsimmons fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sunuwar just manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Jab from Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Sunuwar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sunuwar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunuwar. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Sunuwar tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sunuwar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons tries to bum rush Sunuwar with a series of wild strikes but Sunuwar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Fitzsimmons sizes up Sunuwar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sunuwars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sunuwar moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
Sunuwar checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Sunuwar throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Sunuwar lands a head shot.
Sunuwar throws the kick towards the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Sunuwar lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sunuwar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons stuns Sunuwar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Fitzsimmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sunuwar presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sunuwar misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Sunuwar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sunuwar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sunuwar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sunuwar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sunuwar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Sunuwar settles back down.
Sunuwar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Sunuwar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sunuwar cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sunuwar misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sunuwar misses the jab.
Sunuwar misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sunuwar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Aatish Sunuwar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Sunuwar moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sunuwar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunuwar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sunuwar misses the shot to the body.
Sunuwar moves out of range of the strikes.
Sunuwar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sunuwar.
Sunuwar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sunuwar throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Sunuwar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sunuwar blocks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunuwar. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sunuwar avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
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.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sunuwar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sunuwar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sunuwar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sunuwar swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Sunuwar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Sunuwar misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sunuwar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sunuwar checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Sunuwar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Sunuwar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sunuwar checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Sunuwar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Sunuwar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sunuwar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
Sunuwar throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Sunuwar throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Sunuwar tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sunuwar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Sunuwar.
Sunuwar checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Sunuwar's ribcage but misses.
Sunuwar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons. #T2#
Sunuwar checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sunuwar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sunuwar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Sunuwar connects with an inside leg kick.
Sunuwar misses with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Sunuwar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sunuwar slips under a jab.
Sunuwar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunuwar can pounce on him.
Sunuwar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Sunuwar throws a big counter head kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sunuwar takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Sunuwar moves out of range.
Sunuwar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Sunuwar off balance momentarily.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Sunuwar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sunuwar.
Sunuwar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sunuwar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Sunuwar misses with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by clinching up but Sunuwar breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Sunuwar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sunuwar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Sunuwar pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Sunuwar moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Sunuwar counters with a good low kick that Fitzsimmons was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sunuwar checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Sunuwar sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sunuwar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Sunuwar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sunuwar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sunuwar.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Sunuwar.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Sunuwar connects with a jab.
Sunuwar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Sunuwar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sunuwar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Post fight, Jim Fitzsimmons stared into the camera and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 517
Date: May 24, 2017

#R1#
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons walks into a straight right hand from Burns .
Burns moves out of range of the body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
We've been told by Burns 's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Burns .
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Burns .
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Burns checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burns at a distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Burns coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns tries to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Burns pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns blocking some punches. #T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burns lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Burns .
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Burns digs a right hand into Fitzsimmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzsimmons's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons looks winded!
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns .
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
A short uppercut from Burns .
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Burns working aggressively here. #T3#
Burns pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns .
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzsimmons momentarily.
Burns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Burns .
Burns throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons drives through and clinches with Burns against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Burns tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burns 's brow.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns working aggressively here.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns . #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex John Conor Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns . That did some damage!
Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns .
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Burns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Burns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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!
Burns 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 misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns 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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Burns moves into the clinch.#T1#
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns lands with a right to the head.
Burns blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land.
Burns prevents Fitzsimmons from breaking the clinch.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alex John Conor Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Burns misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns .#T2#
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Burns digs a right hand into Fitzsimmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzsimmons's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Burns .
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burns moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick. #CL#
Burns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Burns 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burns 's gas tank.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burns lands an uppercut.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burns lands a left hand.
Burns lands a left hand. #ROC#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Burns .
Burns lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fitzsimmons to his knees! Burns keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
An out of breath Alex John Conor Burns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 515
Date: May 14, 2017

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Forclit.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forclit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Forclit shoots in but Fitzsimmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzsimmons keeps Forclit at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzsimmons looks for the body kick but Forclit saw that one coming.
Forclit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Forclit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Forclit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Forclit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Forclit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Forclit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Forclit misses.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Fitzsimmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forclit manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Forclit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Forclit counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons. #CL#
Forclit tries to keep at a distance but Fitzsimmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Forclit controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Forclit controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Forclit. #BC2#
Forclit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forclit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forclit throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Forclit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Forclit shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forclit misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.#CL2#
Forclit takes the fight into the clinch.
Forclit tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Forclit back against the cage.
Forclit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Forclit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Forclit misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Forclit avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Forclit swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forclit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forclit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forclit wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Forclit.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forclit tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Forclit back against the cage.
Forclit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Forclit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Forclit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Forclit struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Forclit lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Forclit misses with a body punch. #BC#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Forclit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forclit feints the counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Forclit is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Forclit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forclit misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Forclit blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forclit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Forclit dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Forclit. #ES#
Fitzsimmons bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Forclit misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
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.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Forclit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Forclit lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Forclit moves away.#CL#
Fitzsimmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forclit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forclit.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Forclit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Forclit.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Forclit moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left. #T1#
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forclit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forclit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forclit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons looks to clinch
and Forclit counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
Forclit cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Forclit.
Forclit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Forclit and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Forclit ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Forclit misses.
Forclit throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Forclit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forclit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Forclit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forclit throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons avoids them all with ease.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Forclit's midsection.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Forclit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forclit looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Forclit throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Happy Forclit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Forclit's ribs.
Forclit dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Forclit missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand right.
A lazy body kick from Fitzsimmons
and Forclit counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forclit.
Forclit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Forclit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Forclit scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forclit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Forclit's knee but Forclit avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Forclit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
A big right from Forclit misses.
Fitzsimmons appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forclit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forclit. #T4#
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forclit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forclit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Forclit fails with the takedown.
Forclit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Forclit manages to avoid it.
Forclit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forclit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forclit misses with a looping left.
Forclit moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Forclit moves out of range.
Forclit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Forclit tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Happy Forclit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons motions for Forclit to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Forclit blocks the body kick.
It seemed like Forclit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Forclit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Forclit and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Forclit moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Forclit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forclit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Both fighters circling a little - Fitzsimmons finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzsimmons defends well and Forclit ends up having to push Fitzsimmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Fitzsimmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Forclit avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Forclit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Happy Forclit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Forclit blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Forclit misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Forclit lands with a light punch inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Forclit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forclit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Forclit tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Forclit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.#T2#
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!
Forclit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Forclit.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Forclit manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Forclit.
Forclit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Fitzsimmons rushes Forclit and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Forclit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Forclit has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Forclit tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Forclit back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Forclit.
Fitzsimmons pushes Forclit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Fitzsimmons. #ROC#
Forclit is rocked!
Forclit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Forclit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Forclit - that landed with a thud.
Forclit managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Forclit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Forclit swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Forclit.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forclit looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
A shot to the body from Forclit misses #CL#
and Fitzsimmons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Forclit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Forclit misses with a punch to the body.
Forclit throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forclit 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.
Forclit gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Forclit tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Forclit.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Forclit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forclit's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Forclit misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forclit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
In his post fight interview, Jim Fitzsimmons gave a big smile as he said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 513
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
A slow jab from Leija misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leija takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Leija tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leija slips a jab and a cross from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a body kick
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Leija checks it
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
It seemed like Leija was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Leija 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.
Leija chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Reeperbahn in the buildup to the fight.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Leija blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Leija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Leija avoids it.
Leija staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leija checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Leija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Leija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Leija moves away and avoids it.
Leija misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Leija counters with a series of strikes. Fitzsimmons will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Leija tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leija sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Leija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Leija 's body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Leija circles away and keeps his distance.
Leija throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija counters with a nice uppercut.
Leija blocks a leg kick.
Leija lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Leija is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch. #T3#
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Leija is having none of it.
Leija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Leija swinging wildly here. #T4#
Leija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Leija counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Leija to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Leija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leija prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Leija wants to break free but Fitzsimmons has control.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Leija blocks it.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Leija staying out of range there.
A head kick by Leija misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leija has time to react.
Fitzsimmons has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Leija is pushing Fitzsimmons up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leija blocks an uppercut. #T1##BC2#
Leija 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons thumps Leija with a low kick.
Leija works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija blocks a jab.
Leija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Leija was well out of range.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Leija moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leija circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick. #T2#
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Leija counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons works Leija 's body with a nice hook.
Leija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
Leija appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
Leija throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Leija blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Leija blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leija 's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Leija seems unphased.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Leija staying out of range there.
Leija lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Leija . #CL#
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Leija is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Leija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Leija moved out of range.
Leija with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Leija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leija throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Leija lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Leija .
Leija throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leija .
Leija has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leija there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons catches Leija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leija s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Leija circles away. #KD#
Fitzsimmons drops Leija with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leija looks back up at him and smiles so Fitzsimmons waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Leija is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Leija checks it.
Leija is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Leija moves out of range easily.
Leija throws a big counter head kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Leija misses.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Leija connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Leija .
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Leija misses the target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Leija .
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leija on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzsimmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leija swinging wildly here.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Leija counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leija .
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Leija pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzsimmons!
Leija throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leija doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
A lazy left from Leija finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
Leija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Leija misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for Fitzsimmons.
Leija closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD#
Fitzsimmons lands a big head kick that sends Leija tumbling to the mat! Fitzsimmons takes a step backwards and waves Leija back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Leija . #T4#
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leija .
Leija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Leija .
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Leija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzsimmons duly obliges.
Alfredo Leija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leija tries a head kick but it misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Post fight, Jim Fitzsimmons took to the microphone: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 508
Date: Mar 31, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Flores.
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.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Flores sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flores checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Flores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Flores moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flores swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Flores's head coaches at Wild Card that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Flores throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Flores on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flores takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flores can pounce on him. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Flores counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flores throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Flores throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Flores counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A shot to the body from Flores misses
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick that sends Flores stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Flores counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flores.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.#T2#
Flores scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Flores's midsection.
Flores scores with a hook.
A big right from Flores misses.
Flores swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice hook to Flores's body. Flores takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Flores throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flores.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Flores is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Flores was well out of range.#T3#
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Flores saw that one coming.
Flores throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Flores.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flores looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Flores's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Flores walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flores avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
It looked like Flores wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flores has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flores misses with an uppercut.
Flores connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Flores looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Flores misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Flores takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flores. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Flores has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons thumps Flores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Flores's knee but Flores avoids it well.
Flores swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flores avoids a kick to the body.
Flores throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flores.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Flores takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Flores doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Flores's belly button to the back.
Flores will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Flores.
A lazy left from Flores finds it's target.
Flores throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Flores.
A countering left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses.
Flores takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Flores feints a jab promting Fitzsimmons to slip. Flores then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fitzsimmons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Flores scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Flores is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Flores is just out of range.
Flores scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flores takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Flores looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Flores is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Flores counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Flores throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flores feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzsimmonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons cracks Flores with a good jab.#T2#
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
Flores moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Flores appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Flores misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Flores will feel that in the morning.
Flores throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Flores was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Flores moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Flores looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Flores. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Flores.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Flores takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good exchange - Flores coming out on top.
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Flores's ribs.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Flores throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flores throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Flores.
A big right from Flores misses.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
A nice side step and Fitzsimmons releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Flores throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flores scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Flores cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons scores with a spinning back kick!
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzsimmons cracks Flores with a good jab.
Flores throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzsimmons.
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 cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Flores's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flores lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Flores blocks it.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flores throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons works Flores's body with a nice hook.
Flores throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flores. Flores circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Flores.
Flores misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flores scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Flores.#T1#
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Flores scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
Flores with a hook.
Flores works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Flores's front leg with a kick but Flores checks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Flores jumps back.
Flores throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow Flores down by chopping away at his legs.
Flores slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Nice jab there from Flores.
Flores takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rafael Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Flores misses the target.
Flores throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Flores gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Flores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Flores moves out of range.
Flores scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flores throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons pushes Flores away with a front kick.
Flores lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flores throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Flores misses with a kick to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a thumping low kick.
Flores takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flores throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Flores.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
and Flores counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A combination from Fitzsimmons does no damage.
A slow jab from Flores misses its intended target.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Flores throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Flores on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzsimmons as he connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Flores's front leg but catches the back leg as Flores tries to avoid it.
Flores steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Flores checks the leg kick.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
A solid body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Flores checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Flores might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Flores.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flores throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with an outside leg kick.
Flores jabs Fitzsimmons right on the nose. Fitzsimmons blinks but takes it well.

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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 505
Date: Mar 10, 2017

#R1#
Wisk 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.
Wisk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Wisk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wisk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wisk lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice hook to Wisk's body. Wisk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses
and Wisk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wisk stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wisk connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wisk misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wisk's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wisk gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Wisk misses with some punches.
Wisk misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Wisk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons is trying to push Wisk away but Wisk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wisk.
Wisk can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Wisk lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Wisk blocks it.
Wisk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Wisk.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it. #T2#
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Wisk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Wisk.
Knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk works on Fitzsimmons's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Wisk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wisk misses with a body punch.
Wisk scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wisk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wisk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
Wisk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wisk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Wisk digs a right hand underneath Fitzsimmons's ribcage. Fitzsimmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Wisk controls the action.
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Wisk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Wisk.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Wisk.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons works on Wisk's body with a couple of short punches.
Wisk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wisk misses with a body punch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzsimmonss head.
A head punch on the inside from Wisk fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisk lands a right hand.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
Wisk misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Wisk.
Good body shot from Wisk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wisk.
Fitzsimmons cracks Wisk with a nice body shot.
Wisk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Wisk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wisk struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Wisk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Wisk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wisk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wisk misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wisk throws a leg kick which misses Fitzsimmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid it.
Wisk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wisk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wisk. Wisk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wisk misses with a body punch
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Wisk 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk looks to clinch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Wisk misses the jab.
Wisk throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Wisk has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Wisk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wisk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wisk misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisk controls his hands. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wisk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk closes the distance but Fitzsimmons moves to the side
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Wisk misses
and Wisk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons jabs Wisk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Wisk off balance momentarily.
Wisk misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wisk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Wisk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wisk.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wisk misses with the body kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wisk wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Wisk's front leg but catches the back leg as Wisk tries to avoid it.
Wisk throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Wisk backing away here, and Fitzsimmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Wisk moves out of range.
Wisk cracks Fitzsimmons with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wisk throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Wisk feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Wisk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Wisk steps away.
Wisk misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons cracks Wisk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Wisk.
Wisk connects with a body shot that sends Fitzsimmons's belly button to the back.
Wisk throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wisk circles away quickly and effectively.
Wisk throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wisk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Wisk moves away and avoids it.
Wisk swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Wisk was not able to check.
Wisk ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wisk tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Wisk 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.
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 cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Wisk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Wisk closes the distance but Fitzsimmons moves to the side
and Fitzsimmons counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch but Wisk slips to the side
and Wisk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wisk slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.#CL#
Wisk clinches up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Wisk.
Wisk lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wisk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons gets through Wisk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wisk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Wisk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MC Wisk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wisk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wisk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wisk throws a head punch that misses.
Wisk throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wisk misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Wisk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Wisk saw that one coming.
Wisk lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Wisk keeps it at a distance.
It appears Wisk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wisk avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right. #T2#
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Wisk loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons cracks Wisk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Wisk tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Wisk moved away.
Wisk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wisk blocks a leg kick.
Wisk walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Wisk is having none of it.
MC Wisk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Wisk throws a body kick.
Wisk throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wisk swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Wisk is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Wisk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wisk clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Wisk counters with a right hand to the body.
Wisk looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MC Wisk is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Wisk is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons cracks Wisk with a good jab.
Wisk misses with a low kick.
Wisk fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Wisk throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Wisk throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Wisk throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Wisk steps away.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wisk takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks the body kick.
Wisk tries to clinch up.
Wisk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but MC Wisk did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wisk can pounce on him.
Wisk throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wisk. Wisk obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Wisk strikes.
Fitzsimmons replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wisk blocks it well.
Wisk throws a body kick that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good low kick that Wisk was not able to check.
Wisk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wisk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Wisk's legs.
Wisk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.#T1#
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Wisk.
Wisk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Wisk takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wisk fails to land.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Wisk.
A head punch on the inside from Wisk fails to land.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Wisk's head.
Wisk digs a right hand into Fitzsimmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzsimmons's gas tank.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wisk lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Wisk misses with the head strike.
Wisk lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Wisk forces Fitzsimmons back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wisk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wisk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Wisk.
Wisk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wisk.
Fitzsimmons is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Wisk pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wisk lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wisk.
Still in the clinch, Wisk scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Wisk lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wisk lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wisk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wisk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wisk ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons. #T4#
Wisk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wisk looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Wisk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wisk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wisk connects with a body shot.
A jab from Wisk misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch
and Wisk counters with a head kick.
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 Wisk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wisk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Wisk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wisk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Wisk had his way with Jim Fitzsimmons in that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wisk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Wisk rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Wisk blocks it.
Wisk misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Wisk blocks it.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Wisk.
Wisk blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wisk backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wisk - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.#T1#
Wisk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wisk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wisk.
Fitzsimmons is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Wisk.
Wisk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Wisk scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Wisk as the two fighters clinch.
Wisk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Wisk.
Wisk is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Wisk misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Wisk fails to land.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Wisk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wisk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wisk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wisk lands with a right to the head.
Wisk lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the head but Wisk blocks with his arms.
Wisk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Wisk 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Wisk fails to land.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Wisk.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Wisk.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wisk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Wisk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
Wisk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wisk blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Good body shot from Wisk.
Wisk lands a shot to the body.
Wisk gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wisk tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wisk.
Nice body punch from Wisk.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wisk lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Wisk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wisk.
A shot in the inside from Wisk.
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Wisk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Wisk on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
MC Wisk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wisk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MC Wisk!
MC Wisk retains his light heavyweight title!
MC Wisk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 502
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
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. #BC2#
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 #CL2#
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.#T1#
Hallava misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
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.#SU2#
Fitzsimmons decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hallava to his feet. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#CL2#
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. #T4#
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. #BC2#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
Hallava clinches.
A short left from Fitzsimmons.
Hallava working aggressively here. #T2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3##CL2#
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. #BC2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Hallava.#CL2#
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. #BC2#
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. #T4#
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?'.

Event: CEC 500
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fitzsimmons counters with a one-two to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrym misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
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.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym throws a wild body kick that Fitzsimmons sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thrym throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
Thrym misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Thrym has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym is stalling here. #T1#
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Thrym prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
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 tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrym has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrym's efforts to push away.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thrym.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrym circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Thrym misses.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thrym 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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Thrym throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Thrym scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thrym throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and pushes Thrym back into the cage.
Good body shot from Fitzsimmons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Thrym wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thrym cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Thrym connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thrym connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrym. Thrym obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Thrym lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that Thrym ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrym also avoids with ease.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thrym.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thrym checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thrym's head.
Thrym throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Thrym.
Thrym will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
Fitzsimmons misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Thrym pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Thrym settles back down.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons forces Thrym back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Thrym pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook 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!#BC#
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrym throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up
and Thrym counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Thrym misses.
Fitzsimmons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thrym back to the cage. Fitzsimmons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fitzsimmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thrym wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons thumps Thrym with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Thrym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Thrym throws a body kick. #T3#
Fitzsimmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Thrym's head back.
Thrym tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Thrym checks the leg kick.
Thrym wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrym throws a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Thrym's torso.
Fitzsimmons lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons punishes Thrym's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Thrym's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thrym down.
Sloppy strikes from Thrym. Those never looked like landing.
Thrym is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrym. That did some damage!
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Fitzsimmons counters by clinching up.
Fitzsimmons has Thrym pressed against the cage, preventing Thrym from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thrym wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym taking a breather.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thrym lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thrym tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrym lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzsimmons.
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 Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Thrym will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a clinch but Thrym shakes him off and moves away.
Thrym moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Thrym slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzsimmons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrym - the referee stops the clock and Fitzsimmons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrym. Fitzsimmons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Thrym slips the punch.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thrym misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Fitzsimmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzsimmons.
Thrym looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Thrym's head.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Thrym wants to break free but Fitzsimmons has control. #BC#
Thrym breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Thrym keeps it at a distance.
Thrym is looking to counter punch.
Thrym throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Thrym throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Thrym looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Thrym thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons lands with a straight right. Thrym didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrym.#T2#
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Thrym takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thrym is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons pushes Thrym 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 keeps control of Thrym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thrym working hard to break the clinch.
Thrym's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thrym dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons. #BC#
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.#T3#
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrym moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thrym's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrym obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thrym lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Thrym with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thrym has time to react.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrym circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Thrym tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Thrym is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thrym lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Thrym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrym fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a fast counter high kick but Thrym manages to duck under it in time.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Thrym down with leg kicks.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Thrym's leg but Thrym calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons has Thrym up against the cage in a clinch.

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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
As Jim Fitzsimmons got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 496
Date: Jan 25, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but War checks it
and War counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lunges at War with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by War's hand.
Fitzsimmons cracks War with a right hand to the side of the head.
War throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been informed that Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
War jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
War moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from War misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
War misses with a body shot.
War finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow War down with leg kicks. #T1#
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at War's ribcage but misses.
War blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
War throws a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and War counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on War's shoulder, as War tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and War counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons moves to clinch but War breaks away
and War counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
War dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. War does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons defending well as War loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised War's leg. War is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
War swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
War misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy head kick
and War counters with a slapping leg kick.
War throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at War.
War 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.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by War.
Fitzsimmons cracks War with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
War scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but War slips the punch.
War misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. War saw that one coming.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons pushes War up against the cage in a clinch.
War scores with a nice hook to the head.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
War tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
War misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the head but War blocks with his arms. #T4#
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but War blocks it.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
War tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
War lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
War lands a body punch.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
War lands with a left to the head.
War lands an uppercut.
War throws a head punch that misses.
War scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's 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 Holy War will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
War swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. War takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. War manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
War throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but War moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at War's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice head kick!
War throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from War.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
War missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by War. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand underneath War's ribcage. War let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holy War has scored more points in the clinch so far.
War throws an elbow but it misses.
War throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from War.
War scores with an uppercut up the middle.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
War lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
War lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
War misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by War.
War tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
War swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
War throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons is working War over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
War working aggressively here.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.#T3#
War avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
War can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
War lands an uppercut.
A short left from War.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
War misses with the head strike.
War struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
War tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
War takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
War misses with a punch to the body.
War tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow. #T4#
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
War is leaning against Fitzsimmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
War lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons gets through War's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from War fails to land.
A short right from War on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
War misses with some punches.
War misses with a hook from the clinch.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike.
War misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holy War dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Holy War's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with War, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War misses with a short punch on the inside.
War lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but War avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
War misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as War controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
War working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
War misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from War. #T1#
War scores with a nice hook to the head.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for War.
War doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
War using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
War tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from War.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of War backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
War can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
War missing with knees to the body. #T2#
War tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
War has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
War scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
War using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
War misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from War.
War pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from War.
War is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over War's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
War scores with an uppercut up the middle.
War throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from War.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
War lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
War swings away with an uppercut that misses.
War struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from War.
War throws a head punch that misses.
War tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing War back against the cage.
War avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body.
Holy War is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
War putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from War.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
War throws an elbow but it misses.
War blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
War blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 lands a left hand that snaps the head of War backwards.
War misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by War.
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of War backwards.
War blocks a punch to the side of the head.
War swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards War's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holy War showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for War, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holy War!
After the fight, Holy War 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.
The defeated Jim Fitzsimmons had this to say: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 492: Olympics FINALS!
Date: Jan 04, 2017

#R1#
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
A head kick by Velasquez misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Velasquez clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Velasquez on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Velasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons. #T1#
Fitzsimmons cracks Velasquez with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Fitzsimmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Velasquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Velasquez throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Fitzsimmons rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velasquez blocking some punches. #T2#
Velasquez cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot.
Velasquez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Velasquez.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Velasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Velasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
Velasquez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velasquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Velasquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Velasquez drives through and clinches with Fitzsimmons against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Velasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Velasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Velasquez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here. #T4#
Velasquez tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Velasquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Velasquez misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Velasquez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Velasquez.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzsimmons.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Velasquez dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A punch combination from Velasquez misses.
Velasquez throws a right hand that Fitzsimmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzsimmons also avoids with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Velasquez 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.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Velasquez throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez lands an overhand right.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juan Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Fitzsimmons half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Velasquez.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a thumping low kick.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Velasquez's leg but Velasquez calmly moves out of range.
Velasquez unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasquez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Velasquez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a front kick but Velasquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Velasquez moves into the clinch.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juan Velasquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velasquez looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Velasquez fails to land.
Velasquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velasquez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Velasquez scores with a push kick.#T4#
Fitzsimmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velasquez looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Velasquez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez misses with the combination.
Velasquez throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Velasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Velasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juan Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Velasquez clinches up with Fitzsimmons and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Velasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Velasquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velasquez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Velasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Velasquez is rocked!
Fitzsimmons dips a shoulder and cracks Velasquez with a mighty uppercut! Velasquez falls back against the cage and Fitzsimmons unloads with a barrage of strikes! Velasquez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fitzsimmons screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons took some time post fight to say the following; 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 487
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Hughes's knee but Hughes avoids it well.
A jab from Hughes misses.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hughes working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Hughes 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
Hughes throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hughes throws a wild body kick that Fitzsimmons sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Hughes. That snapped Fitzsimmons's head back. #T1#
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Hughes throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Hughes is out of range.
Hughes tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
An inside leg kick from Hughes misses.
Hughes throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Hughes down. #T3#
Hughes throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a counter combo.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes misses the jab.
Nice cross by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Hughes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hughes connects with a body shot.
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzsimmons. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hughes throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Hughes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Hughes.
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!
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hughes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that Hughes avoids nicely.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Winston Hughes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Hughes avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Hughes - just one landing.
Hughes motions for Fitzsimmons to come forward. Hughes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to clinch
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hughes. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes staying out of range there.#CL#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
Hughes is trying to break the clinch but Fitzsimmons is controlling him.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Hughes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hughes prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughes is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hughes wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hughes scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Hughes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Hughes slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons blocks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut there from Hughes.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hughes lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Hughes blocks the body kick.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hughes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Winston Hughes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hughes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
That kick from Hughes tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hughes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Hughes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hughes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Hughes checks it
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Hughes stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Hughes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Hughes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hughes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fitzsimmons!
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
Hughes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzsimmons as he connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winston Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
letting Hughes counter with a right hand. #T2#
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Hughes cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hughes, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Hughes checks it.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughes swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Hughes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hughes throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughes checks it well.
Fitzsimmons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hughess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches up with Hughes and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hughes. #T4#
Hughes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards. #BC2#
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
Fitzsimmons keeps Hughes at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Hughes checks it
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes tries a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Hughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Fitzsimmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughes's calf.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzsimmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winston Hughes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Winston Hughes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hughes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston Hughes!
Post fight, Winston Hughes took to the microphone: 'Ho ho! Silly commoner.'.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 480
Date: Nov 02, 2016

#R1#
Wisk punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Wisk scores with a leg kick.
Wisk is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wisk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzsimmons - the referee stops the clock and Wisk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzsimmons. Wisk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Wisk moves out of range.
Wisk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wisk.
Wisk throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wisk 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.#CL#
Fitzsimmons pushes Wisk up against the cage in a clinch.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is trying to force a seperation but Wisk has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Wisk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Wisk.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Fitzsimmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wisk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
Wisk misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Wisk.
Fitzsimmons working hard to break the clinch.
Wisk lands with a light punch inside.
Wisk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wisk lands a left hand.
Wisk struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Wisk.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Wisk throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Wisk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Wisk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wisk. That did some damage!
Wisk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Wisk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wisk lands a head shot.
Wisk is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
Wisk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Wisk wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Wisk doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Wisk jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Wisk swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Wisk blocks it.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Wisk.
A left lands for Wisk.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wisk.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Wisk.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Wisk takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Wisk avoids it.
Wisk wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him away.#CL2#
Wisk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzsimmons trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Wisk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Wisk lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisk lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzsimmons off balance momentarily.
Wisk throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Wisk manages to avoid it.
Wisk motions for Fitzsimmons to come forward. Wisk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Wisk moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Wisk misses with a kick to the body.
Wisk throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wisk.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wisk.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Wisk avoids it easily.
Wisk scores with a hook.
Wisk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Wisk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wisk was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wisk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wisk connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wisk counters with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves to clinch but Wisk breaks away
and Wisk counters with a stiff right hand.
Wisk jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wisk looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wisk has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Wisk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Wisk ducked under it nicely.
Wisk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wisk.
MC Wisk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wisk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Wisk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wisk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wisk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Wisk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wisk 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 ducks under a wild hook from Wisk.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Wisk blocks the low kick.
Wisk throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Wisk digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Wisk works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wisk.
It seemed like Wisk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wisk throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Wisk avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wisk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wisk tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Wisk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Wisk blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wisk.
Wisk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wisk blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Fitzsimmons stuns Wisk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Wisk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wisk wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him away.
Wisk swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Wisk avoids it.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wisk.
Wisk works the jab nicely.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wisk is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
MC Wisk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisk is looking to score with low kicks.
Wisk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Wisk misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wisk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wisk throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A head kick by Wisk misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a low kick, right behind Wisk 's knee. #T4##CL#
Fitzsimmons has Wisk up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wisk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons gets through Wisk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wisk's elbow.
Wisk swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wisk scores with a shoulder strike.
Wisk lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow that stopped Wisk in his tracks for a moment.
Wisk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MC Wisk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wisk tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
Wisk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Wisk moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Wisk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wisk scores with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wisk.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wisk misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Wisk's head but Wisk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick from Wisk lands but Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Wisk.
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!
Wisk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wisk. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Wisk walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Wisk cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wisk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wisk throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wisk tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Wisk back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wisk is defending well for now.
Wisk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wisk backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wisk.
Wisk lands a left hand.
Wisk digs a right hand underneath Fitzsimmons's ribcage. Fitzsimmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wisk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
Wisk throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A short right from Wisk on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries a knee to the head but Wisk blocks it.
Wisk works on Fitzsimmons's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Wisk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Wisk.
Wisk swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wisk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wisk keeps control of Fitzsimmons as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries to break the clinch but Wisk is controlling the position.
Wisk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wisk lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A shot in the inside from Wisk.
Wisk prevents Fitzsimmons from breaking the clinch.
Good body shot from Wisk.
A short right from Wisk.
Wisk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Wisk lands with a right to the head.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right handed body shot lands from Wisk.
Wisk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wisk. #ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wisk lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Wisk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Wisk tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
A body shot lands from Wisk.
Wisk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Wisk.
Wisk lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wisk lands with a right to the head.
Wisk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wisk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wisk lands a big right hand that drops Fitzsimmons! The killer instinct kicks in and Wisk finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wisk!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MC Wisk!
MC Wisk tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Zivic throws a leg kick
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Zivic catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Zivic 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.
Zivic misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zivic throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zivic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zivic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zivic throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zivic throws out the jab.
Zivic lands with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Zivic.
Zivic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zivic tries to clinch up
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Zivic's torso.
Zivic avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zivic throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zivic misses with a lunging right hand
and Zivic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons thuds his shin into the meat of Zivic's side.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zivic.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Zivic counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Zivic gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zivic tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zivic working aggressively here. #T2#
Zivic swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Zivic prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zivic or not.
Zivic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zivic.
I was talking to Fitzsimmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Zivic.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Zivic.
Zivic tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zivic has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Zivic can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action. #BC#
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Zivic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Zivic misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a body kick that stops Zivic in his tracks momentarily.
Zivic digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Zivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zivic. That did some damage!
Zivic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zivic scrambles back to his feet.
Zivic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zivic moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zivic avoids it.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw a body kick
and Zivic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zivic.
Zivic looks to clinch
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zivic misses with a straight left.
Zivic connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Zivic swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A slow jab from Zivic misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Zivic misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zivic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zivic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zivic scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fritzie Zivic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zivic tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zivic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Zivic.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Zivic moves into the clinch successfully.
Zivic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zivic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zivic slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Zivic.
Zivic throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a one-two to the body.
Fitzsimmons cracks Zivic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zivic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons catches Zivic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zivic misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick.
Zivic misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zivic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zivic throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zivic.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zivic misses with a body shot. #T1#
Zivic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Zivic misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zivic takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Zivic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zivic can do to turn this around?
Zivic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zivic scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zivic.
Zivic just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zivic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Zivic takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Zivic looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zivic. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zivic avoids it.
Zivic jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zivic throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zivic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zivic in his tracks.
Zivic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zivic.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Zivic's midsection.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Zivic loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zivic misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left and a right that stings Zivic.
Zivic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zivic is breathing heavily.
Zivic is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
Zivic misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
It appears Fitzsimmons was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Zivic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Zivic throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zivic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#KD#
Fitzsimmons feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zivic sprawling to the canvas! Zivic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fitzsimmons finish him?! #ROC#
Zivic is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Fritzie Zivic has been cut.
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!
Zivic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fitzsimmons counters with a body kick. #T4#
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Zivic lands a lovely overhand right.
Zivic moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Zivic's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zivic.
Zivic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Zivic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zivic.
Zivic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zivic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zivic.
Zivic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Zivic settles back down.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Zivic saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Fitzsimmons.
Zivic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Zivic scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zivic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zivic. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zivic thows a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Zivic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zivic misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Zivic digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Zivic is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Zivic throws a body shot but no joy.
Zivic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zivic seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Zivic misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice right hand that sends Zivic toppling to the canvas! Zivic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fitzsimmons finish him?!
Zivic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zivic throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a huge left! Zivic is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fitzsimmons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zivic from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fitzsimmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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?'.

Event: CEC 472
Date: Sep 21, 2016

#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chantry momentarily.
Chantry swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chantry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chantry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Chantry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chantry.
Chantry loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons tried to counter with a leg kick but Chantry avoided it.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chantry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Borden Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chantry takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Chantry blocks the leg kick.
Chantry misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chantry with a nice cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
A head kick from Chantry lands but Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons. #T1#
Chantry is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chantry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Chantry.
Nice cross by Fitzsimmons.#CUT#
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
Chantry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.#ROC#
Chantry is rocked!
Chantry misses with a right hand
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Chantry is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Chantry avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Chantry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chantry duly obliges.
Chantry seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chantry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chantry.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chantry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Fitzsimmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chantry's calf.
Chantry misses with a double jab.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chantry.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chantry throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chantry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Chantry 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.
Chantry is looking to land body kicks.
Chantry stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chantry lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Chantry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by clinching up but Chantry breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Chantry finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chantry.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Chantry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chantry down.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Chantry misses with a straight left. #T3#
Chantry misses with a combination #CL#
and Fitzsimmons counters by clinching up.
Chantry misses with the head strike.
Chantry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Chantry.
Chantry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Chantry controls his hands.
Chantry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Chantry.
Chantry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chantry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chantry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chantry misses with the head strike.
Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chantry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Chantry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chantry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chantry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Chantry avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chantry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantry blocks the elbow strike.
Chantry working aggressively here.
Chantry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chantry throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons pushes Chantry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chantry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chantry misses with the head strike.
Chantry throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons pushes Chantry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the 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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Fitzsimmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chantry misses with a punch on the inside.
Chantry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borden Chantry seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantry's elbow.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Chantry misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzsimmons.
A short body shot lands from Fitzsimmons as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Chantry is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Chantry.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chantry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chantry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chantry can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head. #KD#
Fitzsimmons drops Chantry onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Chantry is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Chantry with a big uppercut! Chantry tries to clinch up but Fitzsimmons pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Chantry to the mat! Chantry covers up and Fitzsimmons unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 468
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karimov.
Karimov connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karimov.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons darts in trying to clinch
and Karimov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been informed that Fitzsimmons 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.
Karimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karimov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Karimov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dasha Karimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Karimov throws a body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Karimov tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Karimov moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Karimov misses the target.
Karimov cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karimov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karimov misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Karimov down. #T1#
Karimov loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Karimov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
A combination from Fitzsimmons does no damage.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Karimov.
Karimov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karimov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karimov with a hook.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Karimov.
A telegraphed right hand from Karimov misses the target.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Karimov moves his leg out of the way.
Karimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
Karimov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Karimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Karimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Karimov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Karimov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karimov's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Karimov tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it. #T3#
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Karimov digs a right hand underneath Fitzsimmons's ribcage. Fitzsimmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.
Fitzsimmons looks winded!
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Karimov controls his hands.
Karimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body. #T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Karimov backwards.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Karimov.
Karimov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Karimov misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karimov gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karimov blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Karimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karimov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karimov looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a clinch but Karimov shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Karimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Karimov is defending well for now.
Karimov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Karimov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand underneath Karimov's ribcage. Karimov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karimov blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Karimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karimov.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzsimmons won't want to take too many of those.
Karimov presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Karimov pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzsimmons won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Dasha Karimov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
Karimov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Karimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karimov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
Karimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Karimov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karimov pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Karimov presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Karimov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
A right hand to the body from Karimov.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Karimov tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Karimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzsimmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karimov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
A short right from Karimov on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karimov lands a body shot.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Karimov.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzsimmons won't want to take too many of those.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Karimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Karimov.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
The referee calls for Karimov to work.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Karimov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov lands a nice knee to the body.
Karimov missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dasha Karimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Karimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Karimov is avoiding it.
Karimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karimov misses with a head kick.
Karimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Karimov should have avoided that one.
Karimov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Karimov instigates a clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Knees to the body from Karimov.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Karimov.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karimov obliges.#T1#
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Karimov misses with a body punch.
Karimov misses with a punch to the body.
Karimov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karimov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karimov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karimov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Karimov.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Karimov lands a shot to the body.
Karimov trying to land knees to the body.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
A short left from Karimov.
Karimov stalling in the clinch but Fitzsimmons improves position.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Karimov throws knees to the body.
Dasha Karimov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Karimov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Karimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Karimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karimov's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Karimov.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Karimov struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Karimov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Karimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Karimov.
Karimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Karimov.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Karimov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Karimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Karimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Karimov tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Karimov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Karimov back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karimov trying to stall but Fitzsimmons improves his position.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Karimov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Karimov fails to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Karimov blocks it.
Karimov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzsimmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dasha Karimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karimov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dasha Karimov!
Dasha Karimov made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
Jim Fitzsimmons was interviewed post fight and said 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 465
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Punani connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Punani 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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Punani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Punani.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Punani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Fitzsimmons works Punani's body with a nice hook.
Punani lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Punani tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Punani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Punani.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Reeperbahn in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Punani moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Punani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punani changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Punani throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Punani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Punani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Punani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Fitzsimmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Punani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzsimmons after a bit of a struggle.
Punani trying to control the position but instead, Fitzsimmons has worked for underhooks and has pushed Punani into the cage.
Punani tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Punani back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a body kick but Punani moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punani ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Punani throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Punani.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Punani.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Punani has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Punani blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Punani scoring well with a low kick there.
Punani fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Punani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Punani.
Punani lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Punani. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Punani.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Punani lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Punani moved out of range nicely.
Punani with the counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Punani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Punani lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Punani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Punani.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Punani wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Punani misses with a body shot.
Punani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punani throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Punani's front leg but catches the back leg as Punani tries to avoid it. #CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches with his opponent.
Punani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Punani lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Punani controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Punani has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Punani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punani stalling.
Punani goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee strike. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Punani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Punani throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons cracks Punani with a good jab.
Punani misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Punani misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Punani tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Punani throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Punani has Fitzsimmons pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzsimmons from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punani.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Punani throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Punani.
Punani just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Punani can do to turn this around?
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Punani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Punani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
Punani loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Punani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Punani moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Punani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Punani slaps the foot to one side.
Punani misses with a low kick.
Punani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Punani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punani circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Punani misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Punani.
Punani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Punani misses the target.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punani.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Punani's body.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Punani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punani down.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Punani's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Punani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Punani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Punani scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Punani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Punani's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Punani's head.
Punani misses with a wild body shot.
Punani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Punani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Punani's knee momentarily.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Punani.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani right on the nose. Punani blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Punani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Punani is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Punani.#T1#
Punani tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Punani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Punani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Punani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Punani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzsimmons as he avoids it easily.
Punani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Punani throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Punani misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Punani throws a leg kick which misses Fitzsimmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid it.
Punani throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Punani swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Punani misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Punani.
Harry Punani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punani misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Punani lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Punani circles away.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Punani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Fitzsimmons as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punani's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons jabs Punani to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Punani.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Punani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Punani.
Punani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Punani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Punani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Fitzsimmons rushes Punani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Punani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Punani is trying to stall.
Punani stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Punani.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punani misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Punani controls the action.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punani lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Punani struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punani lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Punani's elbow.
Punani misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 451
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jṏhanssṏn avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Jṏhanssṏn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Jṏhanssṏn moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Jṏhanssṏn avoids the punch easily.
Jṏhanssṏn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jṏhanssṏn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jṏhanssṏn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Jṏhanssṏn looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Jṏhanssṏn moves away and avoids it.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a head kick. #T1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Jṏhanssṏn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Jṏhanssṏn ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzsimmons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jṏhanssṏn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Jṏhanssṏn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzsimmons. That one must have hurt.
Fitzsimmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
It appears Fitzsimmons was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Jṏhanssṏn checks it.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jṏhanssṏn throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons jabs Jṏhanssṏn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Jṏhanssṏn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Jṏhanssṏn ducked under it nicely.
Jṏhanssṏn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jṏhanssṏn at a distance.
Jṏhanssṏn is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks. #T2#
Jṏhanssṏn lands with a right hand.
Jṏhanssṏn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzsimmons is fending him off so far but Jṏhanssṏn persists. Nope, Fitzsimmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Jṏhanssṏn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jṏhanssṏn fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Jṏhanssṏn takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzsimmons won't want to take too many of those.
Jṏhanssṏn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jṏhanssṏn blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jṏhanssṏn obliges.#BC2#
Jṏhanssṏn breaks the clinch.
Jṏhanssṏn takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Jṏhanssṏn looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jṏhanssṏn in his tracks.
Jṏhanssṏn doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzsimmons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jṏhanssṏn somewhat.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Jṏhanssṏn misses.
Jṏhanssṏn slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons jabs Jṏhanssṏn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons stuns Jṏhanssṏn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Jṏhanssṏn throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jṏhanssṏn looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Jṏhanssṏn tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Jṏhanssṏn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Jṏhanssṏn looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jṏhanssṏn lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Jṏhanssṏn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Jṏhanssṏn is rocked!
Fitzsimmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jṏhanssṏn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jṏhanssṏn is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jṏhanssṏn out cold! Jṏhanssṏn corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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?'.
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn spoke after the fight, saying 'Wait a minute, there must be some type of mistake. I don't lose.'.

Event: CEC 444
Date: May 06, 2016

#R1#
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick by Ronaldo misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ronaldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo misses with a looping left.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
Ronaldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Ronaldo scores with a punch to the head.
Antonio Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Ronaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ronaldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ronaldo misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ronaldo blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzsimmons scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Antonio Ronaldo has been cut.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Ronaldo has closed the distance and engaged Fitzsimmons in a clinch.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Ronaldo gets control of Fitzsimmons's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ronaldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Fitzsimmons defends easily. #SUB2#
Ronaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzsimmons defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ronaldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzsimmons defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fitzsimmons won't allow Ronaldo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzsimmons manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fitzsimmons stays in close to Ronaldo's body and controls the position.
Ronaldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Ronaldo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fitzsimmons doesn't defend quickly enough and Ronaldo has managed to lock this one up! Can Fitzsimmons escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ronaldo on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Ronaldo!
Antonio Ronaldo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I do this for Braaazzzillll.'.
In defeat, Jim Fitzsimmons stepped up to the mic, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

Event: CEC 435
Date: Mar 23, 2016

#R1#
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Stroya seems unphased.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses #TD#
so Stroya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons seems keen to control Stroya's posture.
Stroya is stalling in the full guard.
Stroya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but Stroya controlling him for the moment.
Stroya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but Stroya controlling him for the moment.
Stroya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Stroya from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stroya swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stroya misses with a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stroya finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Stroya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stroya slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Stroya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stroyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Stroya ducked under it nicely.
Stroya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stroya checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Stroya is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Stroya slips the punch.
Stroya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroya misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stroya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Stroya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
Stroya lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stroya is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stroya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jim Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Stroya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzsimmons manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzsimmons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A leg kick checked by Stroya.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroya manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stroya was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick #CL#
and Stroya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stroya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stroya lands a left hand.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroya. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons works Stroya's body with a nice hook.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons jabs Stroya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Stroya counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Stroya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stroya down.
Stroya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Stroya misses.
Stroya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Stroya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Stroya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stroya misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. That's going to slow Stroya down.
Fitzsimmons misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroya.
Stroya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Stroya lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Stroya 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 hook. Stroya ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Stroya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stroya avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Stroya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroya blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Stroya breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Stroya uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Stroya lands a head kick! #CUT#
It looks like Jim Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
so Stroya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stroya stops Fitzsimmons from standing up.
Stroya landing some decent shots from guard.
Stroya with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stroya throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stroya's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!#REVB#
Stroya working a defensive guard here.
Stroya wants to sweep here but Fitzsimmons controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Stroya.
Fitzsimmons wants to stand but Stroya has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Stroya keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Fitzsimmons's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Stroya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Stroya's leg but Stroya calmly moves out of range.
Stroya cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stroya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stroya throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Stroya moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroya connects with a body shot.
Stroya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stroya, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Stroya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Stroya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Stroya counters with a series of strikes. Fitzsimmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Stroya sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
As Fitzsimmons looks to move away, Stroya throws a big counter combo but Fitzsimmons just gets out of the way.
Fitzsimmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroya's calf.
Stroya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroya.
Stroya throws a leg kick that misses.
Dee Stroya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stroya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroya throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stroya.
Stroya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Stroya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Fitzsimmons tenderised Stroya's leg. Stroya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stroya keeps Fitzsimmons at a distance using the push kick.
Nice defenses there by Stroya.
Stroya blocks the body kick.
Stroya is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it. #T3#
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Stroya throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Stroya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stroya swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Stroya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons 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 takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Stroya misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Stroya scores with a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
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!
Stroya is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Stroya throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stroya's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!#REVB#
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stroya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stroya lands strikes from half guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but Stroya is controlling well.
Fitzsimmons trying to control from the bottom.

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 Dee Stroya.
I think Fitzsimmons 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Jim Fitzsimmons took some time post fight to say the following; 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.

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