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Event:
TIT 39 - Nucombe v Melodies
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Fitzberry is looking to land body kicks.
Tiger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzberry manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzberry throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Tiger gets tackled into the cage by Fitzberry. Fitzberry maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tiger.
Fitzberry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzberry takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzberry avoids the elbow strike from Tiger, against the cage.
Fitzberry wants to break free but Tiger has control.
Fitzberry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzberry in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Tiger has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tiger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tiger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzberry's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzberry won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Tiger scores with a knee to the head.
Fitzberry looks winded!
Fitzberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tiger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzberry's defenses.
Tiger using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tiger lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tiger jerks Fitzberry's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Fitzberry drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Tiger goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Tiger because Fitzberry was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Tony Tiger!
An out of breath Tony Tiger 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:
TIT 36 - Battock v Chan
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Xavier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzberry throws a jab but it's blocked by Xavier. #TD#
Fitzberry 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.
Fitzberry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fitzberry scoring with punches from side control.
Xavier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fitzberry scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzberry working the ground and pound.
Fitzberry cracks Xavier with a big elbow. #SU#
Fitzberry decides to stand up, so the ref orders Xavier to his feet.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Fitzberry throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Xavier.
Xavier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xavier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzberry misses with a combination
and Xavier counters with a stiff right hand.
Xavier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Xavier.
Fitzberry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Xavier.
Fitzberry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xavier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyler Fitzberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzberry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzberry scores with a shot to the body.
Xavier scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Fitzberry is rocked!
Fitzberry tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Oh Fitzberry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Xavier flashes Fitzberry a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fitzberry's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fitzberry crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Xavier punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Vitor Xavier!
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Event:
TIT 32 - Glass v Embolo
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Fitzberry misses with a head kick.
Rutherford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzberry.#CL2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Rutherford ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rutherford no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rutherford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzberry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rutherford is tightening it up a little... Fitzberry has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fitzberry reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fitzberry taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rutherford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Rutherford!
After winning the bout, Mike Rutherford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Fitzberry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Allen kicks Fitzberry off and gets to his feet.
Fitzberry is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Fitzberry lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzberry.#TD2#
Fitzberry throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Allen was covering up waiting for the punch and Fitzberry finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Allen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fitzberry off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Allen has closed the distance and engaged Fitzberry in a clinch.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzberry takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzberry. Fitzberry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen works the jab nicely.
Fitzberry throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzberry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzberry misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Fitzberry on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Allen instigates a clinch.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzberry.
Fitzberry looks winded!
Allen digs a right hand into Fitzberry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzberry's gas tank.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Allen lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Allen.
Allen lands with a light punch inside.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzberry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Allen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen lands a body punch.
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzberry backwards. #T2#
Allen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzberry backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Allen.
Allen lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Fitzberry is rocked!
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzberry is still on wobbly legs! Can Allen finish him?
Fitzberry blocking some punches.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzberry.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzberry.
Fitzberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Fitzberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Allen misses with the head strike.
Fitzberry seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzberry tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Allen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fitzberry to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fitzberry looks to clinch but Allen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fitzberry taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gee Gee Allen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Figueredo slips under a jab from Fitzberry.
Tyler Fitzberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figueredo tries to clinch but Fitzberry moves out of range.
Figueredo avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitzberry.
Fitzberry tries a head kick but it misses.
Figueredo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzberry misses with a hook.#CL2#
Figueredo tries to keep at a distance but Fitzberry has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Figueredo has picked Fitzberry up - he's going for a ride! Figueredo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueredo content to control rather than advance.
Fitzberry keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fitzberry wants to control but Figueredo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Figueredo is pressing down on Fitzberry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitzberry is holding on for now.
Figueredo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzberry keeps working.
Fitzberry trying to control here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Figueredo wants to work for an arm triangle but Fitzberry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzberry misses with a wild body shot.
Figueredo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzberry sprawls and moves away.
Fitzberry misses with a body shot.
Figueredo misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzberry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Figueredo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Figueredo gets caught flat footed, as Fitzberry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Figueredo pushes Fitzberry off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Figueredo.
Figueredo throws a head kick that misses.
Figueredo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueredo is breathing heavily.
Fitzberry throws a head kick but Figueredo moves out of range.
That kick from Figueredo tenderised Fitzberry's leg. Fitzberry is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Fitzberry misses with a head kick.
Figueredo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzberry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Figueredo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Figueredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Figueredo looks for a takedown but Fitzberry sprawls well.#CL2#
Fitzberry clinches up with Figueredo and pushes him back against the cage.
Figueredo jumps guard but Fitzberry stands there with Figueredo around his waist. Figueredo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzberry is trying to break the clinch but Figueredo is controlling him.
Figueredo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzberry.#T4#
Figueredo just leaning against Fitzberry, taking a breather. #BC2#
Fitzberry breaks from the clinch.
Fitzberry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figueredo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Fitzberry has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Figueredo breaks from the clinch.
Fitzberry scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzberry misses with a head kick.
Fitzberry thows a leg kick but Figueredo checks it
enabling Figueredo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Figueredo moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzberry leaves Figueredo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzberry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Figueredo circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Fitzberry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzberry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzberry leaves Figueredo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzberry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzberry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Figueredo lands a front kick.
Figueredo connects with a leg kick. Fitzberry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzberry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Figueredo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueredo shoots in for a double leg but Fitzberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzberry throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Fitzberry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Figueredo to the ground. Fitzberry is now in Figueredo's guard.
Fitzberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figueredo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Fitzberry scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzberry throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzberry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzberry throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzberry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Figueredo's head.
Fitzberry won't allow Figueredo to sweep him here.
Fitzberry landing some decent shots from guard.
Fitzberry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Figueredo is trying to control the position but Fitzberry postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Figueredo has momentary wrist control but Fitzberry slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzberry postures up and lands a big shot to Figueredo's brow.
Fitzberry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Figueredo's head.
Fitzberry working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Figueredo's head.
Fitzberry scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzberry throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figueredo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU2#
Fitzberry gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fitzberry throws a body shot but no joy.
Figueredo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzberry, as that shot connected.
#TD2#
Fitzberry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Figueredo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Figueredo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Fitzberry wants to control but Figueredo is keeping him busy.
Fitzberry working the ground and pound from side control.
Figueredo regains half guard.#SU2#
Fitzberry escapes and gets back to his feet.
Fitzberry stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzberry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzberry is looking to chop away at Figueredo's legs.
Carlos Figueredo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzberry tries for a takedown but Figueredo circles away easily
and Figueredo counters with a head kick. #T4##TD2#
Figueredo gets caught flat footed, as Fitzberry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fitzberry wants to stand but Figueredo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fitzberry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fitzberry landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Fitzberry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Figueredo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fitzberry, into his guard. #REVR#
Fitzberry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Figueredo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Fitzberry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzberry connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzberry is looking to clinch.
Figueredo slips a straight right by Fitzberry.
Fitzberry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzberry tries to clinch up but Figueredo circles away and keeps his distance.
Figueredo fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzberry tries to clinch but Figueredo moves out of range.
Figueredo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figueredo shoots in but no luck this time.
Figueredo sets himself, and Fitzberry steps forward looking for the clinch! Figueredo avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzberry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Figueredo as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Fitzberry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Figueredo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Fitzberry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figueredo, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzberry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Figueredo is trying to pull guard but Fitzberry has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzberry wants to stall.
Figueredo can't get the takedown.
Fitzberry is pressed up against the cage. Figueredo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzberry down to the mat. Fitzberry avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzberry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzberry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Figueredo has time to react.
Figueredo throws a head kick but Fitzberry moves out of range.
#T2#
Figueredo dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzberry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzberry scores with a punch to the head.
Figueredo avoids the head kick by Fitzberry.
Fitzberry is looking to clinch but Figueredo is avoiding it.
Fitzberry misses with a takedown attempt
and Figueredo counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzberry throws a body punch but Figueredo moves out of range.
Figueredo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzberry.
Figueredo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzberry pinned against the cage. Fitzberry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Fitzberry finds it's target.#T3#
Fitzberry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Figueredo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzberry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Figueredo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzberry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Figueredo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzberry defends it nicely.
Fitzberry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzberry with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Figueredo counters by moving into the clinch.
Figueredo has Fitzberry pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzberry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzberry is trying to break the clinch but Figueredo has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Fitzberry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Figueredo backwards.
Figueredo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitzberry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figueredo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Figueredo prevents Fitzberry from breaking the clinch.
Figueredo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzberry's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzberry.
#BC#
Figueredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Figueredo quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Figueredo pushes Fitzberry off and gets back to his feet.
Carlos Figueredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Fitzberry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueredo scores with a head kick. Fitzberry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Fitzberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzberry 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Fitzberry!
After winning the bout, Tyler Fitzberry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Fitzberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Figueredo moves away.
Figueredo throws a counter high kick but Fitzberry was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fitzberry misses with a body kick.
Fitzberry takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Figueredo dives in and grabs Fitzberry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzberry pushes down on Figueredo's head and hops out.
Figueredo stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzberry. Fitzberry gets slowly back to his feet.
Figueredo fails with the takedown.
Figueredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzberry.
Fitzberry slaps away a takedown attempt from Figueredo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzberry looks to land a combination but Figueredo avoids it well.
Figueredo throws a right and a left that Fitzberry avoids nicely.
Fitzberry cracks a nice hook into Figueredo's ribs.
Figueredo tries to clinch up.
Figueredo blocks a head kick by Fitzberry.
#T1##CL2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzberry throws a punch but it's blocked by Figueredo.
Fitzberry is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figueredo to keep the fight standing.
Fitzberry looking to throw knees to the head but Figueredo is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Figueredo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Fitzberry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Figueredo to the ground. Fitzberry is now in Figueredo's guard.#ES#
Figueredo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fitzberry throws a series of punches but Figueredo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Figueredo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Figueredo fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Figueredo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzberry fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Figueredo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Fitzberry misses with an uppercut. Figueredo saw that one coming.
Figueredo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figueredo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzberry defends it nicely.#CL#
Figueredo clinches with his opponent.
Fitzberry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Figueredo.
#BC2#
Fitzberry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzberry throws a leg kick but Figueredo moved away.#T3#
Figueredo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzberry lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Figueredo has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzberry has managed to clinch.
Fitzberry can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Fitzberry successfully pulls guard.
Figueredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueredo wants to stand but Fitzberry has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Fitzberry has his foot on Figueredo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figueredo works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Figueredo wants to stand but Fitzberry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Figueredo wants to control from the top but Fitzberry keeps moving.
Figueredo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Figueredo laying and praying for a moment but Fitzberry takes advantage and regains half guard.
Figueredo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzberry defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Fitzberry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Figueredo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzberry misses with a takedown attempt
and Figueredo counters with a nice body shot.
Figueredo shoots in but no luck this time.
Figueredo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Fitzberry tries to get set, Figueredo tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzberry manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzberry jabs at Figueredo's body.
Figueredo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzberry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Figueredo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler Fitzberry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzberry darts in looking for a takedown but Figueredo gets double underhooks and turns Fitzberry into the cage.
Figueredo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzberry's waist but Fitzberry gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Figueredo off to one side.
Fitzberry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzberry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Figueredo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzberry darts in looking for a takedown but Figueredo gets double underhooks and turns Fitzberry into the cage. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Fitzberry. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzberry is breathing heavily.
Figueredo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzberry sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzberry shapes to counter with a head kick.
Figueredo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzberry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzberry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Figueredo manages to avoid it.
Figueredo looks to land a body kick but Fitzberry moved away.
Fitzberry throws a head kick but Figueredo moves out of range.
#CL2#
Fitzberry clinches up against the cage.
Figueredo jumps guard but Fitzberry stands there with Figueredo around his waist. Figueredo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Figueredo prevents Fitzberry from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Fitzberry tries to pull guard but Figueredo won't allow it.
#BC#
Figueredo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Figueredo rushes Fitzberry and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzberry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzberry wants to take the fight to the mat but Figueredo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Come on Figueredo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzberry has had enough of the clinch but Figueredo keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Figueredo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fitzberry is looking to stand back up but Figueredo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Fitzberry. #T3##REVB#
Fitzberry is positioning himself well to prevent Figueredo advancing to mount.
Figueredo is just content to waste time from the top position. Fitzberry takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Figueredo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzberry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Figueredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzberry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Figueredo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Fitzberry is looking to stand up but Figueredo isn't so interested in that idea.
Figueredo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fitzberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzberry is trying to keep Figueredo in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Fitzberry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Figueredo'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzberry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Figueredo.
Figueredo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Figueredo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzberry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzberry with the counter takedown but Figueredo avoids it easily.
Figueredo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzberry fails with the takedown.
Fitzberry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Figueredo rather than just go for the knockout.
Figueredo tries to bum rush Fitzberry with a series of wild strikes but Fitzberry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzberry fails to land with a series of punches.
Figueredo shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzberry tries to sprawl out of it but Figueredo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzberry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzberry tries to clinch but Figueredo moves out of range.
Fitzberry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzberry misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzberry fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Fitzberry closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueredo.
Figueredo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzberry blocks it with crossed arms.
Figueredo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Fitzberry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzberry wants to clinch.
Fitzberry is looking to clinch but Figueredo is avoiding it.
Figueredo shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzberry sprawls well. He's pushed Figueredo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Fitzberry has Figueredo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Fitzberry breaks from the clinch.
#T2##TD2#
Fitzberry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Figueredo is trying to stand up here but Fitzberry is controlling him well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Figueredo keeping control of the position.
Fitzberry thows a huge punch but Figueredo dodges it nicely.
Figueredo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Figueredo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Figueredo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fitzberry chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Figueredo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Figueredo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzberry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figueredo walks into a left hand.
Fitzberry misses with a takedown attempt - Figueredo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Figueredo takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Fitzberry. No joy for Figueredo on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Figueredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueredo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzberry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzberry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzberry wants to clinch but Figueredo slips to the side
and Figueredo counters with a two punch combo.
Fitzberry misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Figueredo gets the takedown into side control.
Fitzberry is trying to control Figueredo's posture but Figueredo avoids it.
Fitzberry is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Figueredo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzberry controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Fitzberry.
I've got Fitzberry 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tyler Fitzberry!
Our winner, Tyler Fitzberry, 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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