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Event:
Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.
Orsini swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orsini, as that shot connected.
Orsini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orsini throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Orsini throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsini moves away.
A low kick from Orsini is predictable there
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orsini paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Orsini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Orsini was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a low kick but Orsini moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orsini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage. #T2#
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
and Orsini counters with a nice body shot.
Orsini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Orsini moved out of range nicely.
Orsini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orsini in his tracks. #CL2#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Orsini lands a body shot.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Orsini digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Orsini struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Orsini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzgeralds head.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Orsini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Orsini lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Fitzgerald looks winded!
Fitzgerald tries to break the clinch but Orsini is controlling the position. #TD#
Orsini gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Orsini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsini working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Orsini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitzgerald has hold of Orsini's hands but Orsini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Fitzgerald is defending against the submission attempts here by Orsini.
Orsini wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Orsini working over Fitzgerald with some ground and pound. Fitzgerald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Orsini is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitzgerald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4##SUB#
Orsini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Orsini working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Orsini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Orsini 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.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Orsini is nestled in close to Fitzgerald, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orsini prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Orsini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzgerald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Orsini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Orsini staying out of range there.
Orsini avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orsini doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Orsini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsini was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzgerald thuds his right hand into Orsini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that Orsini ducks under and follows up with a left that Orsini also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but Orsini avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Orsini tests Fitzgerald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Orsini scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orsini cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orsini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Orsini gets a double leg takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Orsini postures up.
Orsini chips away with some ground and pound.
Orsini trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Orsini. #T2#
Orsini won't allow Fitzgerald to sweep him here.
Fitzgerald wants to hit a switch here but Orsini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fitzgerald there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsini working the ground and pound effectively.
Orsini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Orsini with the ground and pound from mount.
Fitzgerald gets back to half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Orsini is keeping busy.
Orsini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Orsini in his half guard. #T3#
Orsini lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitzgerald is staying active underneath Orsini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alessandro Orsini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orsini lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Orsini there.
Orsini slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.#SUB#
Orsini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Orsini has control of the leg.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Fitzgerald is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsini scores with a couple of nice shots.
Orsini is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orsini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Orsini dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orsini counters with a right hand to the body.
Orsini swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Orsini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzgerald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Orsini is out of range.
Orsini shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Orsini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches.
Orsini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orsini cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
Orsini working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Orsini gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fitzgerald regains guard.
#ES2#
Fitzgerald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Orsini has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzgerald's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Orsini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsini.
Orsini slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Nice body punch from Orsini.
Orsini takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsini slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orsini counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsini.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Orsini is having none of it.
It looked like Orsini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orsini.
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Orsini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Fitzgerald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsini looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsini manages to avoid it.
Jab from Orsini.
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Orsini's ribcage but misses.
Orsini stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orsini throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Orsini moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up
and Orsini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Orsini lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orsini throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Orsini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzgerald.
Orsini lands a nice hook to Fitzgerald's body. Fitzgerald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Orsini scores with a push kick.
Orsini works Fitzgerald's body with a nice hook.
Orsini connects with a nice looking jab.
#ROC#
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Orsini lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzgerald is still on wobbly legs! Can Orsini finish him?
Orsini moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Orsini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Orsini counters with a straight right hand.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Orsini scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Orsini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch successfully.
Orsini lands a right hand.
Orsini tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Orsini back against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Orsini.
Orsini works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Orsini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Orsini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Orsini on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Orsini counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fitzgerald! Orsini lets Fitzgerald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Orsini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orsini 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Orsini!
An out of breath Alessandro Orsini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Aspire 47: McGee vs Sarkisyan
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Knight.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick which misses Knight's front leg but catches the back leg as Knight tries to avoid it.
Knight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Knight checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzgerald.
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzgerald has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzgerald's head.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight counters with an inside leg kick.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Fitzgerald.#T1#
Knight lands with a hook. Fitzgerald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Knight is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Knight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knight duly obliges.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Fitzgerald's belly button to the back.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Knight moves out of range as Fitzgerald strikes.
Knight unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.#T2#
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Knight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Knight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Knight finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Knight scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzgerald.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight throws the left hand but Fitzgerald avoids the punch easily.
Fitzgerald takes one on the button.
Fitzgerald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
Knight scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Knight ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Fitzgerald is predictable there
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Knight walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Knight avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Knight moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzgerald throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.#T4#
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzgerald is looking to wear down Knight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
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 lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Fitzgerald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick there by Knight.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping right.
Knight digs a good hook to Fitzgerald's body.
Knight takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzgerald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald avoids the head kick by Knight.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jed Knight will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jed Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knight stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzgerald's sensitive parts.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Knight throws a leg kick which misses Fitzgerald's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzgerald tries to avoid it.
Fitzgerald tries to land a leg kick but Knight saw it coming and moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzgerald might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Knight throws the kick towards the body but Fitzgerald avoids it.
Fitzgerald throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald lands a glancing blow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Knight slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Knight throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Knight moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Knight avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Knight blocks the low kick.#T2#
Knight scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knight throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Knight avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
A low kick from Fitzgerald is predictable there
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Knight moves out of range easily.
Knight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzgerald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Knight stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Knight blocks the low kick.
Knight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Knight throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzgerald drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzgerald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzgerald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Knight catches Fitzgerald right on the button with a cross.
Fitzgerald throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzgerald's sensitive parts.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzgerald checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fitzgerald throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Knight is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knight lands a nice hook to Fitzgerald's body. Fitzgerald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Knight slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Knight finds it's way through Fitzgerald's defenses.
Knight slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzgerald has time to react.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Fitzgerald throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight 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#
Knight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A left lands for Fitzgerald.
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzgerald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.
Fitzgerald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knight avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Knight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzgerald's head backwards.
Fitzgerald thuds a left hand into Knight's body.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fitzgerald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Knight strikes.
A jab lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knight throws a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Knight works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight lands with a nice combination. Fitzgerald backs away looking to recover.
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range. #T2#
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight tried to score with a low kick but Fitzgerald checks it.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knight slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald avoids the head kick by Knight.
Fitzgerald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Knight there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzgerald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Knight moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Knight lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzgerald throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Fitzgerald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Knight swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Fitzgerald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knight throws a low kick but Fitzgerald avoids it.
Fitzgerald looks to land a right hand but Knight moved out of range.
Fitzgerald lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jed Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knight scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzgerald should have avoided that one.
Knight on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzgerald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Andy Fitzgerald.
Well Knight 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Knight!
Jed Knight took some time post fight to say the following; 'i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzgerald is quick to defend against it.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fitzgerald has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Fitzgerald's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie 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.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 35
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Debble with a jab.
Debble throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble lands a lovely overhand right.
Debble cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Debble swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Debble lands with a hook. Fitzgerald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Debble moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Debble.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch
and Debble counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up but Debble circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches up against the cage.
Debble lands a hook to the side of 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!
Debble pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Debble tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Debble back against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
Debble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Debble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Debble counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Debble.
Fitzgerald tries a quick counter leg kick but Debble is wise to it.#T1#
Debble throws a jab when Fitzgerald was well out of range.
Fitzgerald throws out a counter right but Debble avoids it with no problem.
Fitzgerald tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Debble counters with a left to the body.
Debble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Debble lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Debble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald lands a jab-cross combination.
Debble digs a good hook to Fitzgerald's body.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Debble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Debble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Fitzgerald cracks Debble 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.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
Debble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Debble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzgerald has time to react.#T2#
Debble punishes Fitzgerald's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgerald defending well as Debble loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzgerald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Debble throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Debble lands a nice looking body shot.
Debble throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Fitzgerald stuns Debble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Debble. That did some damage!
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the head.
Debble takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Fitzgerald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Debble is looking to wear down Fitzgerald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Debble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzgerald takes one to the chin there.
Debble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Debble lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Debble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Debble catches Fitzgerald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Debble misses with an uppercut
and Fitzgerald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Debble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Debble's ribcage but misses.
Debble darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Debble throws a body shot but no joy.
Debble connects with a jab.
Debble throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Debble throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Debble moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
It looked like Debble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzgerald.
Debble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries a low kick but Debble avoids it.
Debble throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch
and Debble makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Debble tries to keep at a distance but Fitzgerald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Debble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Debble.
Debble lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Debble lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Debble.
Debble gets through Fitzgerald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzgerald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Debble.
Debble scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dum Debble dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Fitzgerald takes one on the button.
Debble lands with a nice body punch.
Nice defenses there by Debble.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzgerald duly obliges.
Dum Debble is winning the standup battle so far.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
Debble tests Fitzgerald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Debble checks a leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the body
and Debble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Debble 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!
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Debble counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzgerald jabs Debble right on the nose. Debble blinks but takes it well.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debble.
Debble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzgerald doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Debble counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
It looked like Debble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald stalks Debble and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Debble's face. Debble staggers backwards, shaken.
Debble connects with a body shot that sends Fitzgerald's belly button to the back.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Debble finds it's target.
Debble throws a body shot but no joy.
Debble misses with a straight left.
Debble scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzgerald should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Debble connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzgerald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Debble counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Debble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald 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.
Debble scores with a hook.
Fitzgerald cracks Debble with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzgerald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Debble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.#CL2#
Fitzgerald forces Debble back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses.
Debble tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but Debble avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land. #T3#
Debble lands a body shot.
Debble lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Debble.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Debble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Debble digs a right hand into Fitzgerald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzgerald's gas tank.
Debble throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Debble lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Debble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Debble misses with some punches.
Debble lands a shot to the body.
Debble lands a right hand.
I was talking to Debble's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Debble.
#BC#
Debble breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Debble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzgerald on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Debble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzgerald throws out a counter right but Debble avoids it with no problem.
Fitzgerald is still on wobbly legs! Can Debble finish him?
Fitzgerald has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Debble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Debble is out of range.
Debble with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Debble lands with a nice body punch.
Debble connects with a body shot that sends Fitzgerald's belly button to the back.
Debble lands a nice shot to the body.
Debble 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.
Debble digs a good hook to Fitzgerald's body.
Debble connects with a jab.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Debble strikes.
Debble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
Debble moves into range and connects with a jab.
Debble lands with a shot to the body.
Debble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald closes the distance but Debble moves to the side
and Debble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Debble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Debble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzgerald.
Debble is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dum Debble dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Debble cracks Fitzgerald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Debble lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzgerald off the cage and back into range.
Fitzgerald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Debble throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Fitzgerald takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Debble was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Debble dips to his left and cracks Fitzgerald with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Debble misses its intended target.
Debble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzgerald on the side of the head.
Debble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Debble takes one on the button.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
#T1#
A big right from Debble misses.
Nice shot lands for Debble.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch
and Debble counters with a straight right hand.
Debble misses with a body shot
letting Fitzgerald counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Debble lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzgerald doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Debble.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Debble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Debble jabs at Fitzgerald's body.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Debble moved out of range nicely.
Debble was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Debble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Debble moves out of range of the strikes.
Debble is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Debble sends Fitzgerald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Debble is motioning to the referee to let Fitzgerald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Debble walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fitzgerald drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Debble swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fitzgerald's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble!
Dum Debble was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 12
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Robbins lands with a shot to the body.
Robbins scores with a jab. Fitzgerald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robbins circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Robbins counter with a right hand.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Robbins was well out of range.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Robbins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzgerald cracks Robbins with an open hand slap.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbins throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robbins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Fitzgerald darts in and clinches Robbins up against the cage.
Robbins has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Robbins manages to break the clinch.
Robbins throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald. #T1#
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins.
Robbins scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Robbins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Robbins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Robbins is out of range.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Robbins counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Fitzgerald has Robbins up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzgerald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robbins at a distance.
Robbins 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.
Robbins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robbins moves away.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins tests Fitzgerald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.#T2#
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Robbins slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Robbins is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzgerald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fitzgerald takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robbins loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Robbins.
Robbins lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Robbins lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzgerald tried to score with a low kick but Robbins checks it.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Robbins.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald thuds a left hand into Robbins's body.
Robbins moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald. #T3#
Robbins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robbins cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Robbins scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to Robbins's midsection.
Robbins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robbins walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Robbins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robbins doesn't seem bothered though.
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robbins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzgerald thinking.
Robbins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Robbins counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzgerald as he connects with a hook.
Robbins missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
A swing and a miss from Robbins.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Robbins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzgerald throws a body punch but Robbins moves out of range.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins misses with a hook.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Robbins moves away
and Robbins counters with a left to the body.
Robbins lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzgerald wants to slow Robbins down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzgerald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robbins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robbins throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robbins.
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Robbins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbins.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Robbins misses the target. #T1#
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Robbins's ribs.
Fitzgerald lands a slapping body shot.
Robbins lands a body shot.
Robbins looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robbins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robbins.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robbins lands with a good body shot.
Robbins throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzgerald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robbins lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Robbins has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbins looking to stall.
#BC2#
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fitzgerald lands a two punch combo.
Fitzgerald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robbins misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Robbins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Robbins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robbins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald needs to keep his hands up - Robbins had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzgerald closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robbins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Robbins moved away.
Robbins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Robbins misses with a looping left.
Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robbins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robbins lands with a right hand.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robbins was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
As Fitzgerald backs off Robbins throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all.
Robbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Robbins sees coming a mile off.
Robbins slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Fitzgerald misses
letting Robbins counter with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Robbins. #CL#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robbins trying to stall but Fitzgerald improves his position.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robbins has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Robbins.
Fitzgerald dips to his left and cracks Robbins with an uppercut!
Fitzgerald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robbins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzgerald misses with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Robbins's ribs.
Robbins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robbins 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Robbins is avoiding it.
Robbins misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marty Robbins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Robbins jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robbins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marty Robbins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald tried to score with a low kick but Robbins checks it.
Robbins checks a low kick from Fitzgerald.
Robbins throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Robbins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Robbins jumps back.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Robbins connects with a body shot.
Robbins connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Robbins.
Robbins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzgerald in his tracks.
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jab from Robbins.#T1#
Robbins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzgerald.#CL#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robbins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robbins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robbins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Robbins breaks from the clinch.
Robbins misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzgerald misses its target.
Robbins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up but Robbins circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzgerald cracks Robbins with a good jab.
Robbins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but Robbins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robbins throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Robbins looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Robbins just gets out of the way.
A jab from Robbins finds it's way through Fitzgerald's defenses. #T2#
Fitzgerald connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Robbins.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robbins misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Robbins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzgerald lands with an uppercut that bounces Robbins off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robbins is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the head.
Robbins wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
Robbins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald has Robbins pressed against the cage, preventing Robbins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robbins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Robbins misses with a few strikes there.
Robbins throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robbins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Robbins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robbins lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robbins misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robbins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald. #T4#
Robbins misses with a straight right.
Robbins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald digs a good hook to Robbins's body.
Robbins cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzgerald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robbins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marty Robbins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Fitzgerald instigates a clinch.
Robbins wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Robbins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robbins blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but Robbins avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marty Robbins.
I've got Robbins 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 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marty Robbins!
An out of breath Marty Robbins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
James throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
James misses with a looping right.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Fitzgerald forces James back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
James blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from James.
Fitzgerald looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
James throws a head punch that misses.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
James scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
James blocks an uppercut.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
#T2#
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Fitzgerald is working James over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald pressing his opponent against the cage.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Fitzgerald tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but James blocks it.
#T4#
James lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
James tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
James lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by James.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzgerald working James over with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
James tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from James. #BC2#
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Fitzgerald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James misses with some punches.
#T2#
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Fitzgerald misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzgerald tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
James scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andy Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
James scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside. #T3#
James throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
James misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from James.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzgerald throws an elbow but misses.
James pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzgerald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
James tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James tries to work over Fitzgerald'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.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald digs a good hook to James's body.
Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald works James's body with a nice hook.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from James.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald takes one to the chin there.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rick James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fitzgerald slips a jab from James.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that is checked
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald digs a good hook to James's body.
Fitzgerald throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
James lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from James.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
Andy Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from James.
Fitzgerald works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.#T4#
James throws an elbow that misses.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
James has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from James.
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 Andy Fitzgerald.
Well Fitzgerald 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Revolution XC 11
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Come on Fitzgerald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Belcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzgerald after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belcher wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Belcher's head.
Belcher can't get the takedown.
Andy Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Belcher.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Belcher managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Belcher is looking to take this one to the mat.
I was talking to Fitzgerald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald with a knee to the head.
Belcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Belcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzgerald is pushing Belcher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belcher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Belcher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzgerald prevents it.
Belcher looks winded!
The referee calls for Fitzgerald to work.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Fitzgerald gets through Belcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald lands a good knee to the midsection. Belcher won't want to take too many of those.
Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belcher tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Fitzgerald presses Belcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzgerald.
Belcher letting Fitzgerald take a breather here.
Fitzgerald lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Jake Belcher has been cut.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Belcher is rocked!
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
Belcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee strike.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand underneath Belcher's ribcage. Belcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Belcher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fitzgerald rushes Belcher and presses him up against the cage.
Belcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belcher wants a takedown but no success here.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald is working Belcher over against the cage.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Andy Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Nice elbow from Fitzgerald.
Belcher is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald presses Belcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand underneath Belcher's ribcage. Belcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald stalling.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Belcher backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzgerald creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Belcher! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Fitzgerald.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
In his post fight interview, Andy Fitzgerald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 6
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Cesar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Cesar Chavez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fitzgerald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cesar Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Cesar Chavez controls his hands.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cesar Chavez backwards.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cesar Chavez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar Chavez jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cesar Chavez fails to land.
Cesar Chavez slows down the pace here.
Cesar Chavez tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
#T1#
Cesar Chavez is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Julio Cesar Chavez . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cesar Chavez wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cesar Chavez backwards.
Cesar Chavez tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Cesar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Cesar Chavez is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cesar Chavez prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Cesar Chavez tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
#TD#
Cesar Chavez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cesar Chavez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald controlling from the top position.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the guard.
Fitzgerald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fitzgerald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cesar Chavez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzgerald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cesar Chavez has his feet on Fitzgerald's thighs here. He's pushed Fitzgerald off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fitzgerald screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
Don Julio Cesar Chavez retains his welterweight title!
Don Julio Cesar Chavez 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.
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Event:
Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Valo tries to move into range but Fitzgerald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valo looks to land a body kick but Fitzgerald moved away.
Valo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzgerald has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Fitzgerald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Valo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valo misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald - that landed with a thud.
Valo can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Valo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valo stalling.
#T1#
Valo tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Valo back against the cage.
I was talking to Fitzgerald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Valo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Valo controls his hands.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzgerald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Valo can turn it around.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Valo.
Fitzgerald is working Valo over against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Valo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valo throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Valo.
Valo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Valo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
Valo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valo misses with some punches.
Valo is looking to control Fitzgerald's arms but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valo has his back to the cage.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Valo controls his hands.
Valo can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Valo taking a breather.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Valo's head. #CUT#
It looks like Tapio Valo has been cut.
Valo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald just leaning against Valo, taking a breather.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Valo blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land. #T3#
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
Fitzgerald gets through Valo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Valo can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Valo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valo blocking some punches.
Valo is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzgerald as Valo tries to tie him up.
Valo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald is struggling to control the position.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Valo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald looking to throw knees to the head but Valo is blocking nicely.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald tries a knee to the head but Valo blocks it.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valo seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valo lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Valo's head.
A right hand to the body from Valo.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Come on Valo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Valo tries to stall but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valo blocks an uppercut.
Valo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Valo blocks it.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tapio Valo's cut.
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#
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valo.
Tapio Valo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Valo misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Valo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Valo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Valo is just out of range.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Valo throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Valo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Valo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valo. Valo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Fitzgerald misses.
Valo walks into a jab.
Valo is looking to clinch.
It looked like Fitzgerald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.#CL#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.#T1#
Valo blocking some punches.
Valo controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Valo scores with a shoulder strike.
Valo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valo scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Valo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Valo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Fitzgerald tries to work over Valo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valo.
Fitzgerald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
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!
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald.
Valo takes a shot to the head.
Valo trying to stall but Fitzgerald improves his position.
Valo trying to control the position but instead, Fitzgerald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valo into the cage.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Fitzgerald as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Valo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzgerald.
Valo throws a head punch that misses.
Valo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Valo scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
A head punch on the inside from Valo fails to land.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Valo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valo blocks it with crossed arms.
Andy Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valo managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valo working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valo is looking to control Fitzgerald's arms but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valo has his back to the cage. #T4#
Valo scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Valo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valo misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valo's elbow.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valo backwards.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Valo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fitzgerald is unloading with more strikes now! Valo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald retains his middleweight title!
Andy Fitzgerald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Revolution XC 911
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Siffredi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Siffredi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Siffredi misses with a hook
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Fitzgerald takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi working hard to break the clinch.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Siffredi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.
Siffredi managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Siffredi throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Siffredi controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Siffredi is keeping busy.
Fitzgerald tries to land knees in the clinch but Siffredi avoids the damage to the body.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee to the head.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Siffredi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siffredi's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
Siffredi lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Siffredi misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
#CL2#
Siffredi tries to keep at a distance but Fitzgerald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it misses.
#T3#
A short right from Fitzgerald.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald looking to throw knees to the head but Siffredi is blocking nicely.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Siffredi blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Siffredi's efforts to push away.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Siffredi.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
Siffredi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald is working Siffredi over against the cage.
Siffredi works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
#BC#
Siffredi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siffredi takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Siffredi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Siffredi scores with a hook.
Siffredi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.#CL2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Siffredi lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Siffredi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
#BC#
Siffredi breaks the clinch.
Siffredi slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi throws a big shot that misses.
Siffredi looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Siffredi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Siffredi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzgerald misses the target.
Siffredi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siffredi circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgerald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Siffredi counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siffredi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Siffredi loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
Fitzgerald connects with the punch.#T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a hook. Siffredi ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald clobbers Siffredi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Siffredi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Siffredi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Siffredi strikes.
Siffredi misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald misses with a looping right.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Siffredi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Siffredi throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Siffredi misses with a left hand
and Siffredi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siffredi defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Siffredi is looking to counter punch.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Siffredi drops his hands momentarily and Fitzgerald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siffredi was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siffredi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald jabs Siffredi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Fitzgerald takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Siffredi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzgerald tries a low kick but Siffredi avoids it.#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitzgerald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siffredi blocks it with crossed arms.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Siffredi.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Siffredi avoids it.#BC#
Siffredi breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Siffredi throws out the jab. #T1#
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Siffredi with a jab.
Siffredi connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab to the body
and Siffredi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siffredi takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Siffredi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siffredi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Fitzgerald forces Siffredi back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald displaying some good clinch control by pressing Siffredi up against the cage.
Siffredi prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald. #T2#
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald tries to throw a body punch but Siffredi avoids it by throwing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Siffredi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch but Siffredi improves position.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzgerald.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzgerald has Siffredi pressed against the cage, preventing Siffredi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siffredi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siffredi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siffredi manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Siffredi swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siffredi thinking.
Siffredi swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that misses.
Siffredi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Siffredi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.#T4#
Siffredi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Siffredi.#CL2#
Fitzgerald forces Siffredi back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
Fitzgerald is pushing Siffredi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siffredi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald prevents Siffredi from breaking the clinch.
Siffredi tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Siffredi misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald works on Siffredi's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siffredi avoids the elbow strike from Fitzgerald, against the cage.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzgerald has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siffredi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi blocks an uppercut.
Siffredi lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzgerald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siffredi's brow.
Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Siffredi - that landed with a thud.
Siffredi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siffredi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Siffredi breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Siffredi throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald cracks Siffredi with an open hand slap.
Siffredi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siffredi misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Fitzgerald misses with a jab to the body
and Siffredi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siffredi walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siffredi throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Siffredi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling him.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Siffredi lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siffredi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Siffredi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Siffredi misses the target.
Siffredi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzgerald lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzgerald.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzgerald there.#T4#
Fitzgerald cracks Siffredi with a good jab.
Siffredi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siffredi misses with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Fitzgerald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Siffredi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald obviously looking to wear him down.
Siffredi throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Siffredi down.
Fitzgerald lands a nice hook to Siffredi's body. Siffredi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Siffredi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Fitzgerald drives through and clinches with Siffredi against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Siffredi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siffredi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzgerald pushes Siffredi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald is trying to stall.
Siffredi wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
A nice left hand lands by Siffredi.
Siffredi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzgerald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siffredi.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siffredi's elbow.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzgerald gets through Siffredi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Siffredi wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald cracks Siffredi with a nice body shot.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Siffredi working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Siffredi.
Siffredi lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andy Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
Siffredi tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Siffredi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siffredi's elbow.
Siffredi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
#T4#
Siffredi works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siffredi struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by Siffredi.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzgerald 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald is the new middleweight champion!
Andy Fitzgerald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi spoke after the fight, saying 'Yeah...yeahhh oooh fuck yeah!!'.
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RXC 5 King of Smack!
Date: Aug 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metso.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metso walks into a jab.
Metso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Metso.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Metso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzgerald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metso shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Metso takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Metso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzgerald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metso scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzgerald tests Metso's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stalling against the cage.
Metso takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Fitzgerald to work.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Metso's defenses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working Metso over with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Metso is breathing heavily.#T2#
Fitzgerald lands an elbow just above Metso 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
Metso is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald works on Metso's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald lands an elbow just above Metso 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metso tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metso or not.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Metso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Fitzgerald landing knees to the body.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Metso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzgerald pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metso walks into a straight right hand from Fitzgerald.#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald working Metso over with knees to the body.
Metso has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA ($500/week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fitzgerald.#T4#
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald works on Metso's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metsos head.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metso backwards. #ROC2#
Metso is rocked!
A short left from Fitzgerald.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Metso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metso's gas tank.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metso seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand underneath Metso's ribcage. Metso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald. #TD#
Metso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Metso keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metso trying to control the position but Fitzgerald is working away.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald keeping his opponent close.#T1#
Fitzgerald takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Metso.#SUB#
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fitzgerald is looking to reverse the position.
Metso working the head with strikes.
Metso 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.
Metso wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Metso off but Metso is having none of it.
Metso in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends.
Metso is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Metso crashes against the mat.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzgerald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Metso is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nice strikes from Metso there. #T3#
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Metso prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
Metso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzgerald connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Metso shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metso walks into a jab.
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Metso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
#KD2#
Fitzgerald throws a left that rocks Metso and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Fitzgerald dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Metso regain composure!
#SU2#
Fitzgerald decides to stand back up.
Metso shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald catches Metso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzgerald drops Metso with a naaaaasty hook - Metso is in real trouble here! Fitzgerald dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald very nearly forgot to thank Leviathan Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Newton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newton is trying to drag Fitzgerald to the mat but Fitzgerald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
Newton tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzgerald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andy Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Newton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Fitzgerald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newton looks winded!#T1#
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald - that landed with a thud.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.
Newton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzgerald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newton can turn it around.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald - that landed with a thud.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
A body shot lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzgerald slows down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzgerald.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Newton is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a big uppercut that drops Newton! More strikes from Fitzgerald and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Newton lies dazed against the cage as Fitzgerald celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Fitzgerald waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Siffredi lunges at Fitzgerald with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzgerald's hand.
Siffredi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Siffredi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot that snaps Siffredi's head back.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald stuns Siffredi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Fitzgerald has Siffredi up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Siffredi as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siffredi. #T1#
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Siffredi lands a nice shot to the body.
Siffredi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Siffredi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Siffredi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzgerald or not.
Siffredi is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzgerald has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Siffredi controls his hands.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Fitzgerald trying to stall but Siffredi improves his position.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siffredis head.
Siffredi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Siffredi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald has Siffredi pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Fitzgerald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siffredi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Siffredi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siffredi lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Siffredi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it misses.
Siffredi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzgerald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Siffredi blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi digs a right hand into Fitzgerald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzgerald's gas tank.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siffredi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
Siffredi working hard to break the clinch.
I was talking to Fitzgerald's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Siffredi blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
Siffredi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike.
Siffredi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Siffredi.
Siffredi presses Fitzgerald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siffredi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siffredi tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Siffredi back against the cage. #T4#
Siffredi is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling him.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch but Siffredi improves position.
Siffredi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siffredi can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Siffredi.
A left hand lands to the body for Siffredi.
Siffredi can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
A short uppercut from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siffredi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Siffredi is trying to break free.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Siffredi blocks it.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgerald has Siffredi pressed against the cage, preventing Siffredi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siffredi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Siffredi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Siffredi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siffredi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocco Antonio Siffredi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siffredi.
Siffredi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Siffredi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body punch.
Siffredi ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight right.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Siffredi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siffredi.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgerald. Beautiful body shot.
Siffredi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzgerald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Siffredi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Siffredi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Siffredi.#T1#
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Siffredi slips the punch.
Siffredi misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Siffredi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siffredi. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Siffredi.
Siffredi swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Siffredi should have avoided that one.
Siffredi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siffredi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzgerald with a body shot.
Siffredi looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range. #T2#
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.
Fitzgerald catches Siffredi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andy Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Siffredi lands a jab.
Fitzgerald misses the body punch
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Andy Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Siffredi moves 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!
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Siffredi's shoulder, as Siffredi tries to avoid the shot.
Siffredi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siffredi moves away.
Siffredi moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook. Siffredi ducked under it nicely.
Siffredi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Siffredi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Siffredi sends Fitzgerald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Siffredi is motioning to the referee to let Fitzgerald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Siffredi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fitzgerald! Siffredi lets Fitzgerald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
and Siffredi counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Fitzgerald out cold! What a finish! Siffredi is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi is the new middleweight champion!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siffredi moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot.
Siffredi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siffredi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Siffredi lands a head shot.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Siffredi slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Siffredi.
Siffredi blocks a jab.
Jab from Fitzgerald.#T1#
Fitzgerald lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Siffredi misses the target.
Fitzgerald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Siffredi misses its intended target.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzgerald, as that shot connected.
Siffredi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Siffredi moves out of range.
Fitzgerald moves away from the strike by Siffredi.
Siffredi throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald misses the body punch
and Siffredi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siffredi moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Fitzgerald misses with a hook.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook
and Siffredi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab to the body
and Siffredi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Siffredi looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siffredi moves away.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Siffredi's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Siffredi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald misses with a leg kick
enabling Siffredi to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
enabling Siffredi to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Siffredi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siffredi.
Siffredi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzgerald looks to land a left hand but Siffredi moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Siffredi misses.
Fitzgerald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Siffredi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Siffredi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Siffredi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Siffredi.#T4#
Siffredi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Fitzgerald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Siffredi eats them both and turns towards Fitzgerald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Siffredi throws a body shot but no joy.
Siffredi throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald misses with a left hand
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzgerald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzgerald moves away from the strike by Siffredi.
Siffredi moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Siffredi scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Siffredi slips the punch.
Siffredi misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siffredi blocks a leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siffredi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siffredi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Siffredi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Siffredi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fitzgerald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Siffredi has got the better of the exchanges.
Fitzgerald jabs at Siffredi's body.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siffredi.
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Siffredi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald 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.
Siffredi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzgerald at a distance.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy uppercut
and Siffredi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Siffredi walks into a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald 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.
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!
Siffredi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A low kick from Fitzgerald is predictable there
and Siffredi counters with a right hand to the body.
Siffredi digs a good body shot into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Siffredi's shoulder, as Siffredi tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch
and Siffredi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Siffredi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siffredi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Siffredi ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siffredi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
Siffredi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Siffredi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses. #T2#
Siffredi scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siffredi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzgerald! But no joy.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Siffredi misses the target.
Siffredi looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Fitzgerald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Siffredi misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Siffredi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Siffredi looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Siffredi works the jab nicely.
Siffredi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Siffredi lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.#T3#
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut. Siffredi saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Siffredi circles away quickly and effectively.
Siffredi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
Siffredi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siffredi throwing a counter right hand but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Siffredi's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Siffredi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a left hand
letting Fitzgerald counter with a right hand.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Siffredi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Siffredi is having none of it.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch
and Siffredi counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siffredi throws the left hand but Fitzgerald avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Fitzgerald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzgerald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the body
and Siffredi counters with a straight right hand.
Siffredi moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Antonio Siffredi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Siffredi misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald throws out a counter right but Siffredi avoids it with no problem.
Fitzgerald misses with a right hand
and Fitzgerald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siffredi lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Siffredi is out of range.
Siffredi throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Siffredi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald catches Siffredi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siffredi misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Siffredi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siffredi blocks a jab.
Siffredi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
#T1#
Siffredi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Siffredi throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzgerald! But no joy.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siffredi scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Siffredi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Siffredi misses its target.
Fitzgerald misses with a lunging right hand
and Siffredi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siffredi misses the shot to the body.
Siffredi looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siffredi is looking to counter punch.
Siffredi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with an uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Siffredi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Siffredi misses its intended target.
Siffredi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzgerald. Siffredi does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Fitzgerald takes the fight into the clinch.
Siffredi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siffredi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siffredi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Siffredi as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siffredi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Siffredi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi. #T3#
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siffredi takes a shot to the head.
Siffredi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Siffredi tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage.
Siffredi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siffredi lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Siffredi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siffredi is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Siffredi.
Siffredi misses with a punch on the inside.
Siffredi swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzgerald.
Andy Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Siffredi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siffredi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Siffredi tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Siffredi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Siffredi has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Siffredi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siffredi has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Siffredi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Siffredi lands a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Still in the clinch, Siffredi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siffredi.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siffredi backwards.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Siffredi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Siffredi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzgerald can turn it around.
Siffredi works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siffredi 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Rocco Antonio Siffredi!
Rocco Antonio Siffredi wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Rocco Antonio Siffredi, 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.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzgerald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metso's head.
Metso walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Metso's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Fitzgerald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metso doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metso fails to land the takedown.
Metso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Metso.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metso at a distance.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metso looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Metso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Metso takes one to the side of the head.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Metso's ribs.
Fitzgerald has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metso fails to land the takedown.
Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Metso is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Metso up against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metso is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage.
Fitzgerald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald pushes Metso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Metso looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
#T4#
Knees to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metso backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Metso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Metso pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Fitzgerald passes Metso's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Metso trying to control but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Metso keeping control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald is trying to control. Metso 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.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metso. Metso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metso walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Metso gets slowly back to his feet.
Metso drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metsos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzgerald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald jabs Metso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metso on the side of the head. #ROC2#
Metso is rocked!
Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metso misses with a takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald goes for a small jab and connects. Now Fitzgerald goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Metso stumbles back but Fitzgerald runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Metso to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Metso will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andy Fitzgerald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andy Fitzgerald waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Leite takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Fitzgerald counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leite up against the cage.
Leite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leite tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald holds him up against the cage and eventually Leite drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Leite. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Leite's head.
Fitzgerald is struggling to control the position.
Leite is trying to stall.
Leite is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Leite tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Leite tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzgerald works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside.
Leite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Leite fails to pull guard.
Leite being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Leite takes a shot to the head.
Leite jumps guard but Fitzgerald stands there with Leite around his waist. Leite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leite is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Leite is breathing heavily.
Leite is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald. #ROC2#
Leite is rocked!#T2#
Fitzgerald pushes Leite back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Leite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzgerald presses Leite against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leite backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald pushes Leite against the cage. Fitzgerald is working some dirty boxing. Fitzgerald pushes off with a quick right hook! Leite goes down! Leite tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fitzgerald moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andy Fitzgerald made sure he mentioned Leviathan Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
West throws a leg kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand.
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzgerald lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzgerald lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
Fitzgerald punishes West's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
West tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves away
and Fitzgerald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Fitzgerald.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pharoah West. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a good cross that connects.
#KD2#
Nice combo by Fitzgerald! Oh, that's hurt him - West falls to the canvas and Fitzgerald follows him into side control. #ROC2#
West is rocked!
West is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fitzgerald.
#SU2#
Fitzgerald stands up.
A big right from West misses.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! West had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
Fitzgerald rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
Fitzgerald just leaning against West, taking a breather.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Fitzgerald avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
West tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzgerald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pharoah West has been cut.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops West to his knees! Fitzgerald keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
After the big win, Andy Fitzgerald made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Leviathan Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Metso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Fitzgerald both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Metso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Metso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
Fitzgerald has control of Metso's left arm, preventing Metso from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Metso's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Metso is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzgerald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzgerald has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Metso is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Metso is controlling from the bottom.
Fitzgerald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Metso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Metso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metso postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Metso 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.
Fitzgerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metso manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Metso.#SUB#
Metso is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Metso is working from the bottom. #T2#
Metso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Metso, up you get!
Metso walks into a left hand.
Metso misses with an uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Metso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Metso persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzgerald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metso. Metso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metso gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Metso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot that snaps Metso's head back.
Metso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab. Metso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metso.
Metso misses with a takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Metso is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Metso. Metso gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald lands a body shot.
Fitzgerald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Metso has his takedown stuffed
and Metso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Metso ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzgerald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzgerald punishes Metso's body with a nice straight punch.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metso moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metso walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzgerald.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.#ROC2#
Metso is rocked!
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's time! Metso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Metso with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Metso.
Fitzgerald throws out a counter right but Metso avoids it with no problem.
Metso takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Metso half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald jabs Metso right on the nose. Metso blinks but takes it well.
Metso tries to move into range but Fitzgerald moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Metso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metso seems to have got his legs back now.
Metso tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away easily
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metso.
Metso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Metso should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Metso takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metso shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzgerald dips to his left and cracks Metso with an uppercut!#TD#
Fitzgerald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metso scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
Metso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzgerald controlling Metso's posture.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Metso looking for a guillotine here but Fitzgerald defends easily.
Metso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Fitzgerald throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metso works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Metso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzgerald is aware though and is defending well.
Fitzgerald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fitzgerald preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Metso working for a triangle but Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position from guard on top but Metso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Metso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzgerald is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzgerald is continuing to stall.
Fitzgerald throwing strikes but missing.
Metso trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Metso takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Metso tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Metso ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Fitzgerald smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Fitzgerald.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Metso. #TD#
Metso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
#T1#
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Metso is thwarting Fitzgerald's attempts to control the position.
Metso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Metso wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Metso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Metso there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzgerald tries to get to full guard but Metso has control of the leg.
Metso lands strikes from half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to improve his position but Metso is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzgerald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Metso chips away with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso stands up over Fitzgerald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzgerald has control of Metso's left arm, preventing Metso from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzgerald trying to keep a closed guard but Metso is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzgerald is looking to slow Metso down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Metso shoots in.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgerald scores with a four punch combination!
Metso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a jab to the nose.
Fitzgerald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metso dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Metso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzgerald has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Andy Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metso with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Metso on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Fitzgerald.
Metso misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.
Metso has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metso darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Metso into the cage.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Metso has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Fitzgerald lands.
Fitzgerald lands a right hook to the body.
Metso shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald cracks Metso with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzgerald scores with the left hand. Metso knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald leaves Metso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald throws a monster overhand right that drops Metso! Fitzgerald follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald is the new middleweight champion!
Andy Fitzgerald gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Venables.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by Venables.
Still in the clinch, Venables scores with a nice short uppercut.
Venables misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venables blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald has a couple of punches blocked by Venables.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
Venables utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
Fitzgerald stalling the fight.
Venables takes a shot 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!
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.#T1#
Fitzgerald lands a body punch.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzgerald works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venables pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Venables lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Venables swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald dodges an elbow strike from Venables.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Venables or not.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venables avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
A short body shot lands from Fitzgerald as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Venables is trying to break the clinch but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Venables lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venables has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Venables.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Venables stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Venables takes a shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch.
Venables is breathing heavily.
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald is working Venables over against the cage.
Fitzgerald stalling.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Fitzgerald works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
#T3#
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Venables.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.
Fitzgerald 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!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Venables takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Venables misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzgerald takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald stalls.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Venables's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venables's gas tank.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Venabless head.
Fitzgerald lands a nice elbow.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch in the clinch.
Venables blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Venables working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables'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#
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzgerald throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Venables.
Fitzgerald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Venables is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into range and clinches up with Venables.
Venables missing with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald presses Venables against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzgerald works on Venables's body with a couple of short punches.
Venables is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venables throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andy Fitzgerald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Venables throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venables dodges an elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald. #T1#
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Venables fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Venables breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venables connects with a right hand. Fitzgerald shakes it off.
Venables throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzgerald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venables on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Venables.
Venables gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Venables attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fitzgerald. Beautiful body shot.
We've been told by Venables's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venables moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzgerald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Venables.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Fitzgerald there.#ROC2#
Venables is rocked!
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzgerald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Venables lands a nice looking body kick.
Venables pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald stuns Venables with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Fitzgerald forces Venables back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Oh Venables is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Venables or not.
Come on Fitzgerald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venables blocks the elbow strike.
#T3#
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Venables takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Joseph Venables's cut is getting worse.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald is leaning against Venables and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Venables avoids it.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald - that landed with a thud.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Venables's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venables throws a knee to the head but misses.
Venables's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
#T4#
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Venables backwards.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Venables misses with some punches.
Venables letting Fitzgerald take a breather here.
Fitzgerald blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Venables misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Venables with a big uppercut! Venables tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Venables to the mat! Venables covers up and Fitzgerald unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HI 60 - Redemption Island
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.
Newton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Newton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzgerald's guard.
Newton trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Newton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Fitzgerald.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is keeping the position.
Fitzgerald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton pulls Fitzgerald in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Fitzgerald throws an elbow that misses. Newton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fitzgerald's guard. Nice move by Newton!#REVB#
Newton being controlled here momentarily.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzgerald working a defensive guard here.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Newton connects with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton is pushing down on Fitzgerald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitzgerald is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Newton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Fitzgerald defending well. #SUB2#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Newton trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Newton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Newton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Newton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Newton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Newton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzgerald has hold of Newton's hands but Newton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Newton moves into full mount! Fitzgerald won't be happy about that!
Newton is landing with some decent strikes but Fitzgerald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fitzgerald on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitzgerald tries to get out of the position.
Fitzgerald tries to reverse the position but Newton maintains control.
Newton lands a nice shot to the head.
Fitzgerald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fitzgerald knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newton on the ground.
Fitzgerald is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Newton.
Newton working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Newton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzgerald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzgerald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fitzgerald connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice combination there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Newton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton shoots in and drives through. Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC#
Newton is rocked!
Fitzgerald looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a shot from downtown. Newton moves away and avoids it.
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Newton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzgerald on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzgerald's guard now, I'm sure.
Carlos Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newton is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newton wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Newton working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Newton preventing the sweep.
Fitzgerald is working hard here to advance position.
Newton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Newton is pushing down on Fitzgerald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitzgerald is fighting to maintain full guard but Newton has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep. Newton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton is keen to just control but Fitzgerald is a slippery customer.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald has hold of Newton's hands but Newton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Newton thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Newton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Newton passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Newton is working for a guillotine from mount but Fitzgerald frees his head quite easily.
Newton landing strikes from the mount and Fitzgerald is in trouble! #T3#
Newton with shots to the head and body - Fitzgerald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Newton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Newton breaks from Fitzgerald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Newton has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fitzgerald's face.
Fitzgerald is trying desperately to improve position.
Newton looking to finish Fitzgerald with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Fitzgerald rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzgerald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fitzgerald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald is controlling Newton's trapped leg to prevent Newton from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton is trying to control the action in half guard but Fitzgerald is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Newton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
Fitzgerald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fitzgerald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body punch.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzgerald.
Newton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown.
Newton shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andy Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Newton.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzgerald stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald lands the left hand.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newton.
Fitzgerald is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well. #SUB2#
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Newton scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitzgerald, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Newton tries for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well.
Fitzgerald can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Newton. #SUB2#
Newton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitzgerald, who protects the arm well.
Newton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fitzgerald tries to control but Newton manages to take his back.#T4##SUB2#
Newton looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Fitzgerald taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Newton!
Carlos Newton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
HI 54: WedFight X
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cesar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cesar Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cesar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cesar Chavez .
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Cesar Chavez is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cesar Chavez in his tracks. #CL#
Fitzgerald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Cesar Chavez .
Fitzgerald missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Cesar Chavez blocks it.
Cesar Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
Cesar Chavez fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cesar Chavez jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald'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.
A short body shot lands from Fitzgerald as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cesar Chavez or not.
Fitzgerald slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cesar Chavez s head.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Cesar Chavez 's head.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Cesar Chavez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cesar Chavez 's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
Cesar Chavez looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook 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!
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Cesar Chavez is rocked!
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Cesar Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cesar Chavez s head.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cesar Chavez s head.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cesar Chavez s head.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cesar Chavez to his knees! Fitzgerald keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 20
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Fitzgerald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Fitzgerald stalls.
Fitzgerald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson tries to stall but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzgerald works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson is working Fitzgerald over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Johnson trying to stall but Fitzgerald improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson looks winded!
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzgerald - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Fitzgerald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald is working Johnson over against the cage.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson. #TD#
Fitzgerald manages to pull guard.
Johnson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fitzgerald throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Fitzgerald gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fitzgerald throws a pinpoint strike between Johnson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Johnson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Fitzgerald scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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