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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
DFC Night of Champions
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raskolnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzpatrick defending well as Raskolnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzpatrick with the counter takedown but Raskolnikov avoids it easily.
Raskolnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raskolnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a chopping leg kick but Raskolnikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raskolnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzpatrick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raskolnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Raskolnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raskolnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raskolnikov swinging wildly here.
Raskolnikov throws a head kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raskolnikov defends it well.#T1#
Fitzpatrick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raskolnikov checks a leg kick.
Raskolnikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzpatrick keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Raskolnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raskolnikov connects with a knee to the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Raskolnikov tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks with his arms.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage as Raskolnikov throws knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Raskolnikov.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Raskolnikov blocks it.
#TD2#
Fitzpatrick jumps guard and drags Raskolnikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzpatrick looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick looking for a guillotine here but Raskolnikov defends easily.
#T2#
Raskolnikov is looking to stand up but Fitzpatrick won't let him.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control the position but Raskolnikov postures up.
Fitzpatrick has a closed guard, preventing Raskolnikov from standing up.
Raskolnikov preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick working for a triangle but Raskolnikov defends it easily.
Raskolnikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitzpatrick's guard.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control the position but Raskolnikov postures up. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fitzpatrick holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Raskolnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitzpatrick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raskolnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Fitzpatrick's legs - danger averted.
Raskolnikov trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raskolnikov wants to stand but Fitzpatrick is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Raskolnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
Fitzpatrick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raskolnikov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raskolnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Sloppy strikes from Raskolnikov. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Raskolnikov throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick feints the counter takedown.
Raskolnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Raskolnikov misses.
Raskolnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raskolnikov looks to clinch #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Raskolnikov won't be happy with that. #ES#
Raskolnikov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but Raskolnikov ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raskolnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Raskolnikov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rod Raskolnikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Raskolnikov has managed to clinch.
Raskolnikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Liam Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Raskolnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Fitzpatrick pulls guard effortlessly.
Fitzpatrick has control of Raskolnikov's left arm, preventing Raskolnikov from doing any damage.
Raskolnikov stopping the sweep attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Raskolnikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Raskolnikov trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskolnikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fitzpatrick is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Raskolnikov is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick has his foot on Raskolnikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Raskolnikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Raskolnikov wanted to stand there but Fitzpatrick had control of the position.
Fitzpatrick pulls Raskolnikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Raskolnikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fitzpatrick has a closed guard, preventing Raskolnikov from standing up.
Raskolnikov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Raskolnikov wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raskolnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raskolnikov moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzpatrick misses with a takedown attempt - Raskolnikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raskolnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzpatrick feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Raskolnikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzpatrick.#CL#
Raskolnikov moves into the clinch.
Raskolnikov blocking some punches.
Raskolnikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Raskolnikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raskolnikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzpatrick blocks an elbow strike from Raskolnikov.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzpatrick.
Rod Raskolnikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Raskolnikov managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzpatrick.
#T3#
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raskolnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Raskolnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raskolnikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Raskolnikov.
Fitzpatrick dodges an elbow strike from Raskolnikov.
Raskolnikov letting Fitzpatrick take a breather here.
Raskolnikov lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Raskolnikov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rod Raskolnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Fitzpatrick.
Raskolnikov avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Raskolnikov fails to land.
Raskolnikov lands a damaging elbow.
A short left from Raskolnikov. #T4#
Raskolnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raskolnikov is struggling to control the position.
Fitzpatrick takes a shot to the head.
Raskolnikov misses with an elbow strike.
Raskolnikov misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raskolnikov avoiding damage as Fitzpatrick throws knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage as Raskolnikov throws knees to the body.
Raskolnikov trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raskolnikov's elbow.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but Raskolnikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow just above Fitzpatrick 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Raskolnikov fails to land.
Raskolnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raskolnikov managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzpatrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Raskolnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Liam Fitzpatrick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Raskolnikov misses.
Fitzpatrick feints the counter takedown.
Fitzpatrick slips a straight right by Raskolnikov.
Fitzpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raskolnikov throws a lazy right hand but Fitzpatrick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raskolnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raskolnikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raskolnikov.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Raskolnikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Fitzpatrick can't break the clinch.
Raskolnikov lands an elbow inside that Fitzpatrick shrugs off.
Fitzpatrick is trying to pull guard but Raskolnikov has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Raskolnikov.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow to the temple.
Raskolnikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raskolnikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Raskolnikov misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick avoids the elbow strike from Raskolnikov, against the cage.
Raskolnikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raskolnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raskolnikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Raskolnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raskolnikov. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Liam Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Raskolnikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raskolnikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raskolnikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raskolnikov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fitzpatrick's guard.
Raskolnikov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Raskolnikov gets to his feet. Fitzpatrick looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Raskolnikov throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fitzpatrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raskolnikov taking some punishment here, with Fitzpatrick in his half guard.
Raskolnikov wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping busy.
Raskolnikov tries to roll over but Fitzpatrick keeps him under control.#T3#
Fitzpatrick trying to control from half guard but Raskolnikov is working away.
Fitzpatrick thows a huge punch but Raskolnikov dodges it nicely.
Fitzpatrick thows a huge punch but Raskolnikov dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick seems to be working for a kimura but Raskolnikov defends the submission attempt.
Raskolnikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Raskolnikov wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Raskolnikov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fitzpatrick keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to pull guard but Raskolnikov won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Raskolnikov misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Fitzpatrick jumps into guard, dragging Raskolnikov to the mat.
Raskolnikov postures up.
Raskolnikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fitzpatrick is proving hard to escape from.
Raskolnikov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick looking for a guillotine here but Raskolnikov defends easily.
Rod Raskolnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzpatrick being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rod Raskolnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raskolnikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Raskolnikov!
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Event:
Sin City 11 Jackson v The Axe
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Pritchard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Fitzpatrick gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pritchard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick is working for a submission of some sort.
Fitzpatrick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pritchard has a hand on Fitzpatrick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fitzpatrick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T1#
Pritchard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pritchard felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pritchard wants to hold on but Fitzpatrick pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now.
Fitzpatrick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fitzpatrick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pritchard tries to hold on but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Pritchard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fitzpatrick pulls Pritchard in to control the position. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick has his foot on Pritchard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pritchard works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzpatrick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pritchard's guard. #REVR#
Fitzpatrick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB2#
Pritchard has his foot on Fitzpatrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzpatrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Fitzpatrick has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pritchard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick. #SUB2#
Pritchard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick forces his way into half guard.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the pace.
Fitzpatrick passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pritchard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitzpatrick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fitzpatrick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pritchard's legs. #T3#
Pritchard being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Pritchard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fitzpatrick working away.
Fitzpatrick has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pritchard is trying to escape the mount.
Fitzpatrick raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fitzpatrick wants to take Pritchard's back but he can't do it this time.
Fitzpatrick controlling from the full mount.
Pritchard tries to lock up and control but Fitzpatrick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick fails to advance to Pritchard's back.
Fitzpatrick looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzpatrick seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pritchard for as long as he can get away with.
Pritchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fitzpatrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pritchard pinned against the cage. Pritchard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pritchard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Pritchard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pritchard wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Fitzpatrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pritchard lands the left hand.
Pritchard scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzpatrick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pritchard finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzpatrick's head. #TD#
Fitzpatrick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fitzpatrick staying calm.
Fitzpatrick cracks Pritchard with a big right hand but Pritchard just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pritchard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fitzpatrick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pritchard is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fitzpatrick in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Pritchard tries to get to full guard but Fitzpatrick has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fitzpatrick prevents Pritchard from improving his position.
Fitzpatrick winds up and cracks Pritchard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pritchard is looking to control Fitzpatrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pritchard avoid being mounted?
Well, if Fitzpatrick is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fitzpatrick is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fitzpatrick prevents Pritchard from getting the reversal.#T3#
Fitzpatrick controlling his opponent.
Pritchard can't escape the position.
Fitzpatrick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pritchard?
Pritchard tries to lock up and control but Fitzpatrick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzpatrick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Pritchard is working to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Pritchard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fitzpatrick.
#SUB#
Fitzpatrick is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pritchard can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Fitzpatrick is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pritchard is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pritchard flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fitzpatrick anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pritchard and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fitzpatrick slips an arm under Pritchard chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fitzpatrick has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fitzpatrick is squeezing on Pritchard like an anaconda would it's prey. Pritchard fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Liam Fitzpatrick retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Liam Fitzpatrick misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Mayhem 9 Shreve vs. The Axe
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Belval connects with a single shot there.
Fitzpatrick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Belval misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Belval misses.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belval moves away.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but Belval avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Belval throws a leg kick #TD#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes from guard but Belval blocks nicely.
Fitzpatrick 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzpatrick's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Belval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Belval wants to stand up but Fitzpatrick is controlling him.
Belval working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries to free his leg and advance position but Belval is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzpatrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzpatrick lands a couple of digs.
Fitzpatrick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fitzpatrick pushing down on Belval's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura but Belval is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzpatrick to get the leverage.
Belval keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Fitzpatrick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick moves into full mount! Belval won't be happy about that!
Fitzpatrick thowing shots but they're missing.
Fitzpatrick throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
Fitzpatrick punching from mount but Belval doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes here but Belval is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fitzpatrick looking to ground and pound but Belval is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
Fitzpatrick punching from mount but Belval doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Belval that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T4#
Belval is squirming around, avoiding Fitzpatrick's attempts to control the action.
Fitzpatrick looking to ground and pound but Belval is blocking nicely.
Belval blocking the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Fitzpatrick's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick tries to control but Belval wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Belval. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.
Fitzpatrick ducks under a wild hook from Belval.
Fitzpatrick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belval punishes Fitzpatrick's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belval can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Belval misses #TD#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Belval won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Fitzpatrick.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Belval is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Liam Fitzpatrick retains his bantamweight title!
Liam Fitzpatrick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
DFC Sin City 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Greeley scores with a jab. Fitzpatrick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzpatrick motions for Greeley to come forward. Fitzpatrick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greeley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greeley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Greeley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the pace.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots but Greeley is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzpatrick thows a huge punch but Greeley dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzpatrick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzpatrick content to control rather than advance.
Fitzpatrick 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.#T1#
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the pace.
Greeley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greeley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots but Greeley is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Fitzpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greeley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzpatrick works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fitzpatrick thowing shots but they're missing.
Fitzpatrick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fitzpatrick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fitzpatrick throwing strikes here but Greeley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Fitzpatrick misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
#T3#
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Greeley because Fitzpatrick loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick controlling his opponent.
Fitzpatrick sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Greeley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fitzpatrick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fitzpatrick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fitzpatrick controlling from mount.
Fitzpatrick throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T4#
Fitzpatrick content just to control the position here.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
Fitzpatrick throws some wild stikes that Greeley manages to avoid easily.
Greeley blocking the ground and pound.
Fitzpatrick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greeley can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greeley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Fitzpatrick tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Fitzpatrick is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Greeley is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Greeley flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fitzpatrick anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Greeley and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fitzpatrick slips an arm under Greeley chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fitzpatrick has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fitzpatrick is squeezing on Greeley like an anaconda would it's prey. Greeley fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Liam Fitzpatrick retains his bantamweight title!
After the fight, Liam Fitzpatrick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DFC Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fitzpatrick misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith thows a leg kick but Fitzpatrick checks it #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Fitzpatrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzpatrick pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Fitzpatrick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzpatrick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here.
Fitzpatrick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzpatrick looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzpatrick. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fitzpatrick uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fitzpatrick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzpatrick looking to finish with strikes here!
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Fitzpatrick loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Fitzpatrick's body position as best he can.
Fitzpatrick looking to ground and pound but Smith is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fitzpatrick.
#SUB2#
Smith defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick thowing shots but they're missing.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smith is surviving well by controlling Fitzpatrick's body position as best he can.
Fitzpatrick thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fitzpatrick controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Liam Fitzpatrick is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 45
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards throws a low kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzpatrick! But no joy.#TD2#
Fitzpatrick 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.
Fitzpatrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is working to tighten his grip on Edwards's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Edwards has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fitzpatrick is really squeezing tight and eventually Edwards passes out! Fitzpatrick breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Liam Fitzpatrick!
Ben Edwards was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck this shit'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Johannesburg moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johannesburg scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Liam Fitzpatrick has been cut.
Johannesburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzpatrick blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johannesburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzpatrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the body.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Johannesburg.
Johannesburg with a knee to the head.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johannesburg to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Johannesburg working Fitzpatrick over with knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Johannesburg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzpatrick is defending well for now.
Johannesburg connects with a knee to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fitzpatrick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johannesburg lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks with his arms.
Fitzpatrick managing to block the knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzpatrick in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow to the temple.
Johannesburg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johannesburg landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow that misses.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands an elbow that stopped Fitzpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Johannesburg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands an elbow just above Fitzpatrick 's eye.
Fitzpatrick goes for a takedown attempt but Johannesburg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johannesburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ritchie Johannesburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Fitzpatrick.
Johannesburg is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Johannesburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzpatrick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johannesburg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johannesburg doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzpatrick circles away.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johannesburg is fending him off so far but Fitzpatrick persists. Nope, Johannesburg circles away and we're back to standing.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it.
Fitzpatrick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johannesburg is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Johannesburg moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off.
Fitzpatrick circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Fitzpatrick tries for a takedown but Johannesburg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johannesburg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Fitzpatrick tries to keep at a distance but Johannesburg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johannesburg crunches a lovely knee into Fitzpatrick's ribcage.
Johannesburg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Johannesburg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzpatrick avoids it.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage as Johannesburg throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Johannesburg.
Johannesburg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Johannesburg trying to land knees to the body.
Johannesburg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johannesburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzpatrick's defenses.
Fitzpatrick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Johannesburg obliges.
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johannesburg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johannesburg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fitzpatrick is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Johannesburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam Fitzpatrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzpatrick shoots for a double leg takedown but Johannesburg sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzpatrick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Fitzpatrick looks to move away, Johannesburg throws a big counter combo but Fitzpatrick just gets out of the way.#CL#
Johannesburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johannesburg tries a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Johannesburg tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks with his arms.
Fitzpatrick looking for a takedown.
Johannesburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Johannesburg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johannesburg avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Johannesburg scores a nice knee to the body.
Johannesburg blocks the elbow strike.
Johannesburg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johannesburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Johannesburg.
#ROC#
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Fitzpatrick takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Johannesburg finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johannesburg lands a big knee! That's hurt Fitzpatrick! Oh, he's all over the place! Johannesburg lands another knee that sends Fitzpatrick to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ritchie Johannesburg!
Ritchie Johannesburg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 35
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bear drives through and clinches with Fitzpatrick against the cage.
Bear effectively controlling the action here.
Bear throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Bear.
Bear content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick controlling the action here for a moment.
Bear throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bear slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick is trying to force a seperation but Bear has the dominant position.
Bear trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Bear.
Bear misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bear.#T1#
Bear digs a right hand underneath Fitzpatrick's ribcage. Fitzpatrick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bear tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks with his arms.
Bear tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzpatrick blocks with his arms.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bear just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzpatrick's brow.
Bear prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick. #TD#
Bear has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fitzpatrick clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bear throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bear is looking to control Fitzpatrick but Fitzpatrick is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bear is riding his opponent, not letting Fitzpatrick buck him off.
Bear lands punches and elbows.
Bear looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bear missing with strikes from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bear wants to control but Fitzpatrick manages to buck him off and is now in Bear's guard! Nice work there by Fitzpatrick!
Fitzpatrick trying to move into half guard but instead Bear has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Bear wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzpatrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Bear controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fitzpatrick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Bear trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is pulling down on Bear's head to control his posture.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzpatrick has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fitzpatrick looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzpatrick, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bear throwing strikes from guard but Fitzpatrick blocks nicely.
Bear sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bear cracks Fitzpatrick with a solid left hand.
Bear wants to control from the top but Fitzpatrick keeps moving.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzpatrick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear shoots for a takedown but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bear moves away.
Bear has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MamaDu Bear dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bear looks for a takedown but Fitzpatrick sprawls well.
And Fitzpatrick tries to counter it with a takedown but Bear pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fitzpatrick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fitzpatrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bear was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzpatrick.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bear throws a head kick but Fitzpatrick moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw the jab but Bear is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick is defended easily by Bear.
Bear looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzpatrick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bear defends it well.
Bear avoids the body shot from Fitzpatrick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bear.
Fitzpatrick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fitzpatrick throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bear counters with a solid body kick.
Bear throws a head kick that misses.
Bear throws a series of punches but Fitzpatrick avoids them all with ease.
Bear misses the shot to the body. #T1##TD2#
Fitzpatrick manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bear on his heels. He'll look to pass Bear's guard now, I'm sure.
Bear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear wants to sweep here but Fitzpatrick controlling him for the moment.
Bear is pulling down on Fitzpatrick's head. It's preventing any offense from Fitzpatrick, at least for the moment.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully.
Fitzpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bear swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
Bear is adopting a defensive guard.
Bear is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Fitzpatrick wants to slow Bear down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Bear moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick blocks a head kick by Bear.
The fighters circling - Bear throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Fitzpatrick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bear!
Bear manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Fitzpatrick tries to get to full guard but Bear has control of the leg.
Fitzpatrick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Bear misses with a head shot. Fitzpatrick uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fitzpatrick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitzpatrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bear manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
Fitzpatrick looking to pass the guard.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzpatrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Fitzpatrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bear is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Bear throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzpatrick feints the counter takedown.
Bear throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzpatrick motions for Bear to come forward. Fitzpatrick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bear moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Bear forces Fitzpatrick back against the cage and clinches.
Bear creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bear misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bear with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear is struggling to control the position.
Bear swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Bear leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Fitzpatrick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bear with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bear lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Liam Fitzpatrick has been cut.
MamaDu Bear has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzpatrick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzpatrick avoids the elbow strike from Bear, against the cage.
Bear has Fitzpatrick pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzpatrick from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear stalling against the cage.
#T2#
Bear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
Fitzpatrick blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Fitzpatrick blocks an elbow strike.
Bear looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzpatrick is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Bear lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fitzpatrick is positioning himself well to prevent Bear advancing to mount.
Bear tries to pass to full mount but Fitzpatrick defends it.
Bear trying to control from half guard but Fitzpatrick is working away. #T3#
Fitzpatrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fitzpatrick is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
Bear misses with a head shot. Fitzpatrick uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bear sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bear throws a big elbow that misses.
Bear throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzpatrick controlling the position.
Bear scoring with some ground and pound.
MamaDu Bear overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bear looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bear is looking to pass into half guard but Fitzpatrick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fitzpatrick is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fitzpatrick controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
MamaDu Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bear 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MamaDu Bear!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 31
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Fitzpatrick looks to score with a jab to the body but Aroused is just out of range.
Aroused throws out a counter right but Fitzpatrick avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Aroused takes the fight into the clinch.
Aroused stalls.
Aroused is trying to pull guard but Fitzpatrick has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Aroused.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aroused throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick letting Aroused take a breather here.
Aroused lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Aroused.
A head punch on the inside from Aroused fails to land. #TD2#
Aroused has hold of one of Fitzpatrick's legs. Fitzpatrick is fighting the takedown attempt but Aroused gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fitzpatrick has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aroused doesn't defend quickly enough and Fitzpatrick has managed to lock this one up! Can Aroused escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Fitzpatrick on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Liam Fitzpatrick!
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