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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Goral changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fitzgerald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Goral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working. Goral gets to mount! Fitzgerald was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Goral controlling the position easily from mount. Goral lands a big elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzgerald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fitzgerald is working hard here to advance position. Fitzgerald tries to lock up and control but Goral gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fitzgerald is working to get back to half guard.
#T1# Goral can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitzgerald is looking to escape. Goral landing strikes from the mount and Fitzgerald is in trouble! The referee warns Fitzgerald that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fitzgerald really is a fat lump. Goral punching from mount but Fitzgerald doing a good job of avoiding damage. Goral lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2# Goral is landing with some decent strikes but Fitzgerald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Goral is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fitzgerald can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fitzgerald tries to hold on but Goral postures up. Fitzgerald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Fitzgerald wants to control but Goral is keeping busy and won't allow it. Fitzgerald moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Goral from controlling successfully. Goral wants to stand but Fitzgerald is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3# Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Goral postures up. Goral is in close to Fitzgerald's body, working some short punches and elbows. Fitzgerald keeping full guard, as Goral tries to pass. Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Goral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Goral works a leg free and moves into half guard. Goral is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Goral trying to control from Fitzgerald's half guard. Fitzgerald has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Fitzgerald controls Goral momentarily but Goral frees himself. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Goral working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Goral dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##TD2# Fitzgerald gets caught napping as Goral dives in and scores a takedown. Fitzgerald manages to retain guard. Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzgerald has control of Goral's left arm, preventing Goral from doing any damage. Goral stopping the sweep attempt from Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Goral missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goral wants to get up but he can't break Fitzgerald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Goral tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Goral. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Goral wants to stand but Fitzgerald is controlling his posture from full guard. Fitzgerald has his hands on Goral's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2# Fitzgerald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Fitzgerald working a defensive guard but Goral manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB2# Goral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzgerald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Who's going to make the next move?#T2# Fitzgerald throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Fitzgerald tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Goral easily slips into full mount! Fitzgerald tries to lock up and control but Goral gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fitzgerald is trying desperately to improve position. Goral working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3##SUB2# Goral goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard.
Goral is trying to control the position but Fitzgerald postures up. Goral trying to control the position here. #SUB# Fitzgerald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Fitzgerald postures up.
#T4##SUB2# Goral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU# Fitzgerald gets to his feet - Goral follows without any prompting. #TD2# Goral fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fitzgerald to the ground. Goral is now in Fitzgerald's guard. Goral trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fitzgerald manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Goral is breathing heavily. Goral seems keen to control Fitzgerald's posture. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fitzgerald keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goral's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Goral 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Goral rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Goral has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL# Fitzgerald rushes Goral and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Fitzgerald has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC# Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Goral counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fitzgerald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. And Goral tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzgerald pushes his down on his head and steps out. Goral is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2# Goral looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Goral wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Goral is looking to pass into half guard but Fitzgerald pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fitzgerald is in guard.#REVR# Goral wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Fitzgerald drops back, looking for a kneebar! Goral looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Goral looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Goral! #REVB##SU2# Goral decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2# Goral scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Fitzgerald throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3##TD2# Goral dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.#ES# Fitzgerald pushes Goral off and gets back to his feet.
Goral uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzgerald has time to react. Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2# Goral closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fitzgerald keeping hold of Goral's head, controlling as best he can. Goral tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzgerald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4# Goral takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Fitzgerald trying to hold on to Goral's head to control him but Goral postures up.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Goral tries to stand but as he's on his way up, Fitzgerald locks on to a trailing arm. Oh, he's locked on a tight looking armbar - Goral could be in trouble here! Yes, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucien Fitzgerald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Monstoro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fitzgerald keeping control of the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Monstoro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Monstoro is looking to stall here but Fitzgerald recovers full guard. Fitzgerald has control of Monstoro's left arm, preventing Monstoro from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Fitzgerald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monstoro is aware though and is defending well. Monstoro wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving. #T1# Fitzgerald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monstoro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Monstoro is looking to sweep but instead, Fitzgerald has passed into half guard.
Monstoro is trying to control but Fitzgerald passes into side control!
Monstoro strikes from the bottom but Fitzgerald takes advantage and advances to full mount!#SUB# Fitzgerald working for a guillotine from mount but Monstoro is in no mood to give up. #T2# Fitzgerald avoids the attempt from Monstoro to control. Monstoro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB# Monstoro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB# Fitzgerald is persistently looking for the submission but Monstoro is defending it well.
Monstoro wants to control his opponent's hands but Fitzgerald gets his hands free. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB# Fitzgerald is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Monstoro with him. Monstoro is trying to defend but Fitzgerald has an arm under the chin now! Monstoro grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lucien Fitzgerald!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Fitzgerald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slick, pushing him back against the cage. Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Fitzgerald clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Slick works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Slick manages to pass to side control. #REVR# Slick wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald is trying is best to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Slick thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Slick throws a strike but Fitzgerald avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1# Fitzgerald has Slick pulled in close to control his posture. Slick throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely. Slick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Slick wants to get up but he can't break Fitzgerald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Fitzgerald seems keen to control Slick's posture. Slick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Slick throws a big right hand that misses. Slick throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2# Slick stands and steps away. Fitzgerald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL# Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Slick lands a nice shot to the body. #TD# Fitzgerald jumps guard.
Slick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Fitzgerald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Slick distracts Fitzgerald with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Slick wants to stand but Fitzgerald has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Fitzgerald controlling Slick's posture. #T3# Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Fitzgerald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fitzgerald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Slick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fitzgerald is working away from the top position though.#SU# Fitzgerald gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Slick keeps the fight on the outside.#T4# Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from Slick.
#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzgerald enables Slick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzgerald manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Slick postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow. Fitzgerald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU# Fitzgerald stands up and waves to Slick to follow him. Slick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. 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 Lucien Fitzgerald 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# Slick tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it. Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Slick is quick to defend against it. Slick doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
#TD2# Fitzgerald tries to sprawl but Slick drives through with a takedown into half guard. Slick tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fitzgerald controls his leg. Slick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzgerald manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Slick wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Fitzgerald's closed guard. He's half up but Fitzgerald has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Fitzgerald pivots and extends the arm, Slick falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Fitzgerald! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucien Fitzgerald! Manny Slick spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll go again right now pussies'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2017 |
#R1# Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
As Fitzgerald backs off Krowly throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all. Fitzgerald fails in his attempt to clinch. Fitzgerald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Krowly circles away.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch up but Krowly keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krowly circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Fitzgerald moves into the clinch. Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but Krowly forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC# Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Krowly pushes him off. Krowly is looking for the big counter here. Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Krowly is having none of it. Fitzgerald tries to clinch up. Krowly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Krowly keeps the fight on the outside.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Fitzgerald moves to clinch but Krowly breaks away and Krowly counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzgerald backing up. Fitzgerald nods at Krowly to acknowledge the strikes. Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Krowly moves out of range. Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Krowly is having none of it. Krowly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Krowly is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Krowly circles away.
#CL# Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.#T3##BC# Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up but Krowly circles away and keeps his distance. Krowly unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Fitzgerald tries to clinch and Krowly counters with a series of strikes. Fitzgerald will be more careful next time no doubt. Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Krowly is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Fitzgerald backs off Krowly throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all. Fitzgerald wants to clinch.#T4# Fitzgerald moves to clinch but Krowly breaks away and Krowly counters with a two punch combo. Fitzgerald wants to clinch. Krowly is looking for the big counter here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vickder Krowly dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Fitzgerald backs off Krowly throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all. Krowly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krowly is looking for the big counter here. Fitzgerald tries to clinch up. Krowly unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Krowly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Fitzgerald backs off Krowly throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all. Lucien Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
Krowly is looking for the big counter here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.#T1# Krowly tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position. Krowly tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the cage. Krowly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krowly keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Krowly has double underhooks. #BC# Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fitzgerald throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krowly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Vickder Krowly seems to be getting the better of the standup. Fitzgerald wants to clinch but Krowly slips to the side and Krowly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Krowly. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Fitzgerald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krowly counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2# Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krowly swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Krowly is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krowly paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Krowly pushes him off. Krowly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Fitzgerald looks to clinch and Krowly counters with a one-two to the body. Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krowly throws a counter combo.#T3# Fitzgerald darts in trying to clinch and Krowly counters with a two punch combo. Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Krowly circles away.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch. Krowly throws a counter combo.#T4# Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Krowly pushes him off. As Fitzgerald backs off Krowly throws a huge counter combo but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it all. Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Krowly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Krowly swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald. Krowly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Lucien Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fitzgerald looks to clinch and Krowly counters with a series of strikes. Fitzgerald will be more careful next time no doubt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vickder Krowly 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. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break free. Fitzgerald is trying to push Krowly away but Krowly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Fitzgerald is trying to pull guard but Krowly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC# Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Krowly keeps the fight on the outside. Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krowly paws at him with a jab and circles away. Despite the aggression on Krowly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Krowly keeps the fight on the outside. Despite the aggression on Krowly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krowly circles away quickly and effectively. Krowly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1# No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krowly is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Krowly is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Krowly pushes him off. Krowly keeps the fight on the outside. Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Krowly circles away.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Krowly moves out of range. Krowly slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
#T2# Krowly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krowly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Krowly is having none of it. Krowly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Krowly pushes him off. Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald fails in his attempt to clinch. Krowly swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald. Krowly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3# Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Krowly pushes him off. Krowly throws a counter combo. Fitzgerald closes the distance looking to clinch and Krowly counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzgerald backing up. Fitzgerald nods at Krowly to acknowledge the strikes. Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Krowly moves out of range. Krowly avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
#T4# Fitzgerald tries to clinch up but Krowly circles away and keeps his distance. Krowly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch. Fitzgerald tries to clinch up and Krowly counters with a series of strikes. Fitzgerald will be more careful next time no doubt. Lucien Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fitzgerald misses with a double jab
and Krowly counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzgerald backing up. Fitzgerald nods at Krowly to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Vickder Krowly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Krowly 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vickder Krowly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1# Broke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Broke lands with a nice combination. Fitzgerald backs away looking to recover.#CUT2# It looks like Lucien Fitzgerald has been cut. Broke throws a front kick aimed at Fitzgerald's knee but Fitzgerald avoids it well. #TD2# Broke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Sloppy strikes there by Broke. Fitzgerald gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Broke blocks the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Broke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzgerald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Fitzgerald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitzgerald. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Broke wants to stand and escape but instead Fitzgerald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# 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!#SU# Fitzgerald decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1##TD2# Broke shoots in and bounces Fitzgerald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES# Fitzgerald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Broke off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Broke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzgerald's head backwards. Broke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Fitzgerald counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Broke looks winded!#TD# Fitzgerald successfully pulls guard.
Fitzgerald controlling Broke's posture. #T2# Fitzgerald punching from the bottom. Fitzgerald is pulling down on Broke's head. It's preventing any offense from Broke, at least for the moment. Broke wants to stand and escape but instead Fitzgerald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# This has been an exciting period of action!#SU# Fitzgerald stands up and waves to Broke to follow him. Fitzgerald could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T3##CL# Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Broke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Fitzgerald rushes Broke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Broke can't break the clinch.
Broke tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position. Broke wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
#BC# Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2# Broke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Fitzgerald keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4# Fitzgerald is pressing down on Broke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB# Fitzgerald looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Broke is defending well. Fitzgerald quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Broke has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fitzgerald celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucien Fitzgerald!
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