Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lewis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
A quick step to the side and Lewis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Lewis moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Lewis moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Lewis's body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis. #T2#
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzsimmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons stuns Lewis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Lewis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fitzsimmons did well to prevent Lewis getting side control.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fitzsimmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Fitzsimmons trying to control here. #T3#
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position.
Lewis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looking to control.
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzsimmons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fitzsimmons pulls Lewis in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis won't allow Fitzsimmons to sweep him here.
Lewis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzsimmons is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lewis is looking to chop away at Fitzsimmons's legs.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Lewis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis counters with a nice leg kick.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.#CL#
Lewis has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Lewis has Fitzsimmons pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Lewis avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards. #BC#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Lewis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Lewis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lewis is in Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons is keeping the position.
Fitzsimmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzsimmons, not yet.
Fitzsimmons is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fitzsimmons working a defensive guard but Lewis manages to pass into side control anyway. #SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lewis has hold of Fitzsimmons's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fitzsimmons seems comfortable defending it but Lewis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fitzsimmons is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fitzsimmons is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lewis couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derrick Lewis!

Event: SMASH: Barbosa vs Lee
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Os ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Os throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Os ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Os loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Os.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Os's shoulder, as Os tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a head kick!
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Os.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Os slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Os misses the target.
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!
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Os moves away.
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Os cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Os.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Os misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Os scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons cracks Os with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Os does a little dance to reset his feet.
Os looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Os misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Os.
Os cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a front kick but Os steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Os throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Os takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Os.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Os missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Os lands a body shot.
Os tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Os.
Good work by Os as he checks the leg kick.
Os looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Os.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Os.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Os sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch
and Os counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons rushes Os and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Os breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Os misses the target.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Os looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Os uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Os throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Os thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Os ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Os connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Os.#T3#
Os misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Os.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Os misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Os smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Os's head back.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Os lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Os cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Os counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Os moves into range and connects with a jab.
Os is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Os avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A little feinted left hand from Os on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Os rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Os moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons scores with a head kick.
Os chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Os throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Os is just out of range.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Os takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Os lands.
Os takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Os.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Os's shoulder, as Os tries to avoid the shot.
Os throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Os cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Os is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons punishes Os's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Os dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Os does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Os slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Os throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Os takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Os bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Os throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Os.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Os was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
A big left from Os misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Os sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Os misses with a hook.
Os connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Os throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Os does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Os's torso.
Os swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzsimmons.
Os misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Os darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Os counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Os wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Os.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Os is looking for a counter combo.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Os lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Os's ribcage but misses.
Os misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Os keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Os takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Os.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Os throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Os moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Os moved out of range.
Os misses with a few strikes there.
Os uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Os.
Os throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Os has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Os there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Os sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Os does a little dance to reset his feet.
Os throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Os's ribcage but misses. #T3##CL2#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Os prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A frustrated look appears on Os's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Os lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards. #BC#
Os breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Os darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Os ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Os swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Os looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Os.
Os slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Os moves out of range.
Os swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Os moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Os uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Os takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Os throws out a powerful jab.
Os tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Os.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
A big left from Os misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Os manages to avoid it.
Os misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Os.
Os throws a big shot that misses.
Os misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Os avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Os will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Os lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fitzsimmons backs up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Os bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Os misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Os lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Os.
Os scores with a punch to the head.
Pete Os is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Os moves out of range.
Os thows a left - swing and a miss!
Os throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Os moves out of range.
Os throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Os misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Os counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Os.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Os lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Os.
Os jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Os thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Os cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons lands with a slapping head kick.
Os catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Os loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Os throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Os jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Os waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Os throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range. #T2#
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Os with an uppercut!
Os throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Os.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Os counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Os throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Os throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Os lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Os keeps the fight on the outside.
Os throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Os staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Os.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Os counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Os strikes.#T3#
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Os loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws out a counter right but Os avoids it with no problem.
Os slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Os was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Os lands with a shot to the body.
Os scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Os pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Os moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Os counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Os to acknowledge the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Os takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Os to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Os throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Os counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Os is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Os throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Os misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Os.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Os with a body shot.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Os.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Os saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Os.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Os loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons cracks Os with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pete Os is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Os throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Os is wise to it.
Os uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Os showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Os, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Os!

Event: SMASH: Dennison vs Torsten
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Lucroy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Jean Lucroy has been cut.
Lucroy shoots in for a double leg but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Lucroy's ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucroy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzsimmons but Fitzsimmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Lucroy moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Lucroy moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons sets himself, and Lucroy steps forward looking for the clinch! Fitzsimmons avoids it this time.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Lucroy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lucroy avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl but Lucroy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Lucroy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lucroy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons trying to control here.
Lucroy wants to control but Fitzsimmons is keeping him busy.
Fitzsimmons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucroy is working away from the top position though.
Fitzsimmons won't allow Lucroy to pass to mount.
Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but Lucroy is controlling well.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Lucroy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzsimmons avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucroy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons is concentrating on defense, preventing Lucroy from advancing position.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lucroy.
Fitzsimmons trying to control from the bottom.
Lucroy working over Fitzsimmons with some ground and pound. Fitzsimmons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fitzsimmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucroy.
Fitzsimmons tries to get to full guard but Lucroy has control of the leg.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control but can't.
Fitzsimmons is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lucroy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lucroy in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lucroy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons. #TD2#
Lucroy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fitzsimmons is looking for a sweep.
Lucroy throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Lucroy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lucroy is trying to move to mount but Fitzsimmons reverses beautifully and ends up in Lucroy's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucroy throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4##SU#
Fitzsimmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lucroy, up you get!
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucroy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Lucroy moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to wear down Lucroy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons scores with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Lucroy checks it #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a takedown into side control.

Fitzsimmons bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lucroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Lucroy is out of range.
Lucroy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lucroy fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucroy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Lucroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucroy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Lucroy.
Lucroy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.#TD2#
Lucroy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Fitzsimmons pushes Lucroy off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Lucroy's shoulder, as Lucroy tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons sets himself, and Lucroy steps forward looking for the clinch! Fitzsimmons avoids it this time.#TD2#
Fitzsimmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lucroy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lucroy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Lucroy passes Fitzsimmons's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucroy stops Fitzsimmons from getting back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucroy trying to control the pace.
Fitzsimmons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fitzsimmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucroy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Lucroy keeps moving. #T2#
Fitzsimmons is working Lucroy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucroy is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lucroy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lucroy.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Lucroy from controlling successfully.
Lucroy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fitzsimmons's guard.
Jean Lucroy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzsimmons is staying active underneath Lucroy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Lucroy postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitzsimmons manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Fitzsimmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucroy controls the pace.
Lucroy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fitzsimmons is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucroy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzsimmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucroy lands a couple of elbows.
Lucroy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzsimmons swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lucroy preventing the sweep.
Fitzsimmons working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lucroy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Lucroy's ribcage but misses.
Lucroy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Lucroy counters with a takedown into side control.
Fitzsimmons is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lucroy throws a strike aimed at the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons tries to improve position but can't.
Lucroy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jean Lucroy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Lucroy off balance momentarily.#CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into range and clinches up with Lucroy.
Lucroy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzsimmons cracks Lucroy with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucroy takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow that stopped Lucroy in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fitzsimmons.
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Lucroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucroy controls his hands. #T1#
Lucroy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fitzsimmons slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzsimmons lands a shot to the body.
Lucroy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Lucroy tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Lucroy.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Lucroy looking for a takedown.
Lucroy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzsimmons.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucroy can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fitzsimmons using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lucroy's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzsimmons.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Jean Lucroy's cut even more.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a good knee to the midsection. Lucroy won't want to take too many of those.
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucroy backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow that stopped Lucroy in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzsimmons with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzsimmons pushes Lucroy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucroy is trying to drag Fitzsimmons to the mat but Fitzsimmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sol Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Fitzsimmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lucroy tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucroy's elbow.
Lucroy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzsimmons walks away with a smile on his face. Lucroy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lucroy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jean Lucroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucroy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Lucroy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lucroy.
Lucroy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sol Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Lucroy's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucroy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucroy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzsimmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lucroy.
Lucroy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitzsimmons, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!
A very excited looking Sol Fitzsimmons made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 274
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Beach closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
Beach is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Beach pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Beach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons cracks Beach with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beach throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Beach.
The referee is keeping an eye on Beach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beach's elbow. #BC#
Beach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Beach instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch. #T1#
Fitzsimmons putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beach in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Beach scores with a shoulder strike.
Beach tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Beach back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
Beach blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beach backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beach avoids it.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Beach.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Beach controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzsimmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Fitzsimmons tries to stall but Beach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Beach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beach misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Beach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Beach swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Beach gets an underhook and turns Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons is working Beach over against the cage.
Beach blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Beach is keeping busy.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Beach tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Beach.
Beach doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beach lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Beach lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks winded!
Beach avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body.
A short right from Beach.
Beach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Beach looking to slow down the pace here.
Beach lands a shoulder strike.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Beach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beach lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beach lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Beach creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?#KD#
Beach lands a vicious elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Beach tries to finish him with strikes but Fitzsimmons still seems able to defend himself so Beach steps back and lets Fitzsimmons get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses. #T4#
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Beach has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Beach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Beach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beach.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Beach. #BC#
Beach manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Beach darts in and clinches Fitzsimmons up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Beach controls his hands.
Beach managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beach gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beach lands a body punch in the clinch.
Beach stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beach gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beach lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
Beach lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Beach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Beach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beach takes a knee to the side of the body.
Beach is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC#
Beach manages to break the clinch.
Beach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beach tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Beach slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beach.
Beach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Beach pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Beach.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Beach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzsimmonss head. #BC#
Beach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Beach digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Beach closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Beach. #T1#
Beach lands an elbow that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks for a moment.
Beach can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Beach lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Beach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
Beach lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beach creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fitzsimmons's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fitzsimmons drops to his knees and Beach pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 270
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gomes moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Gomes managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomess head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Gomes avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Gomes blocks it.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Gomes's arms but Gomes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage. #T1#
Gomes digs a right hand into Fitzsimmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzsimmons's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomes.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Gomes lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons stalls. #T2#
Gomes prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gomes avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomes.
Gomes tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Gomes's arms but Gomes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Gomes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Gomes presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons works on Gomes's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomes or not.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomes misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Fitzsimmons gets tackled into the cage by Gomes. Gomes maintains the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Gomes prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Gomes.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Gomes gets an underhook and turns Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Gomes misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons slows down the pace here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons works on Gomes's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomess head.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomes's elbow.
Gomes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomes.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomes controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Fitzsimmons stalls.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch but Gomes improves position.
Gomes has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons pushes Gomes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons trying to stall but Gomes improves his position.
Gomes blocks the elbow strike.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Gomes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomes with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gomes slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Gomes throws a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gomes moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Gomes down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Gomes tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves away
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Gomes counters with a straight right hand.
Gomes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Gomes moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomes blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Gomes avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Gomes.
Gomes blocks an uppercut.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gomes fails to land.
Gomes working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Gomes blocking some punches.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Gomes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch but Gomes improves position.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Gomes controls the action.
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Gomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Gomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons has Gomes pressed against the cage.
Gomes can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Gomes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomes takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Ronaldo Gomes has been cut.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes blocks an elbow strike.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gomes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons presses Gomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomes is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Gomes swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzsimmons stalling the fight.
Gomes blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomes working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzsimmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!
During a confident post fight interview, Sol Fitzsimmons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 265
Date: Jul 05, 2023

#R1#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Muller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Muller wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him away.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Muller slips the punch.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons jabs Muller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Muller feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab.
Muller throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fitzsimmons is looking to wear down Muller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Muller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Muller throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Muller checks it well.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muller. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muller looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Muller is out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Muller misses with a straight left.
Muller feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Muller misses with a straight left. #T2#
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Muller gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Muller.
Muller connects with a leg kick.
Muller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muller with the inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.
Muller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Muller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons. #CL#
Fitzsimmons forces Muller back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Muller is looking to control Fitzsimmons's arms but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muller has his back to the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Muller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muller throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Muller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Fitzsimmons forces Muller back against the cage and clinches.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow.
Muller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzsimmons has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Muller lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Muller breaks from the clinch.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Muller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Muller checks it.
A good leg kick by Muller.
Muller lands with a nice body punch.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Muller.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Muller.
Fitzsimmons thows a body kick. Muller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Muller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Muller's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muller.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muller works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stefan Muller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzsimmons momentarily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muller lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons works Muller's body with a nice hook.
Stefan Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons works Muller's body with a nice hook.
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!
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Muller throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Fitzsimmons tried to counter with a leg kick but Muller avoided it.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Muller is looking to chop away at Fitzsimmons's legs.
Muller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muller moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Fitzsimmons avoids it this time.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Muller flicks out a counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons steps away.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Muller's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Muller slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Muller cracks Fitzsimmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Muller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons punishes Muller's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muller lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muller on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Muller.
Fitzsimmons feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Muller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muller slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muller cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muller with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Muller pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzsimmons back to the cage. Muller follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Muller connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Muller's body.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Muller.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Muller lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muller thinking.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons cracks Muller with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Muller.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muller lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Muller should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muller at a distance.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Muller's knee but Muller avoids it well.
Muller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muller throws a leg kick that misses.
Muller slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Muller staying out of range there.
Muller avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Muller ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Muller slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Muller throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Muller lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Muller lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller checks a leg kick nicely.
Muller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Muller misses the target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muller misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muller jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Muller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muller avoids it.#T1#
Fitzsimmons is trying to stall.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Muller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the head but Muller blocks with his arms.
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Muller. #BC2#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Muller moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Muller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Fitzsimmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Muller.
Muller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muller.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Muller throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Muller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muller missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Muller connects with the punch.
Muller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Muller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muller.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Muller defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.#T3#
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muller.
Muller throws out a leg kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and Muller only half commits.
Muller lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Muller counters with a shoot takedown. Fitzsimmons fights it but they end up in guard.

Fitzsimmons pushes Muller off and scrambles back to his feet.
Muller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left to the body.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Muller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller scores with a leg kick.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Muller staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Muller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Muller connects with a looping right hand.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Muller was well out of range.#T4#
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muller doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons walks into a jab.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Muller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons works Muller's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Muller.#TD2#
Muller scores with a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.

Fitzsimmons has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Muller is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!
After winning the bout, Sol Fitzsimmons thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 258
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beckham Jr throws a right hand that Fitzsimmons ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzsimmons also avoids with ease.
Fitzsimmons half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fitzsimmons jabs Beckham Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckham Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Beckham Jr misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons tests Beckham Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons punishes Beckham Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Beckham Jr defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Beckham Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Beckham Jr.
Fitzsimmons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Beckham Jr does no damage.
Beckham Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Beckham Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beckham Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Beckham Jr's body.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Beckham Jr.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Beckham Jr.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Beckham Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Beckham Jr throws a big counter head kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Beckham Jr moved out of range nicely.
Beckham Jr walks into a jab.#T2#
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Beckham Jr avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Beckham Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckham Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Beckham Jr misses with a looping right.
Beckham Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Beckham Jr slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Beckham Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Beckham Jr throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons tests Beckham Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beckham Jr looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Beckham Jr tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beckham Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beckham Jr moves away.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons stuns Beckham Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Beckham Jr.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Beckham Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Beckham Jr.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckham Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beckham Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Beckham Jr throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckham Jr throws out the jab. #T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Beckham Jr moves away and avoids it.
Beckham Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beckham Jr looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beckham Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beckham Jr scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Beckham Jr blocks it.#CL#
Beckham Jr gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Beckham Jr breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckham Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.#CL#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beckham Jr dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Beckham Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Beckham Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beckham Jr can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Beckham Jr's head back. #CUT#It looks like Beaudell Beckham Jr has been cut.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Beckham Jr.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beckham Jr is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Beckham Jr throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
A big left from Beckham Jr misses.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Beckham Jr circles away.
Beckham Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Fitzsimmons backs off Beckham Jr throws a huge counter combo but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it all.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Beckham Jr moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beckham Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beckham Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckham Jr thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Beckham Jr blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons jabs Beckham Jr right on the nose. Beckham Jr blinks but takes it well.
Beckham Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Beckham Jr blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beckham Jr, as that shot connected.
Beaudell Beckham Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Beckham Jr.
Beckham Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzsimmons momentarily.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Beckham Jr counters with a left right combination that sends Fitzsimmons crashing to the mat - Beckham Jr wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Fitzsimmons out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beaudell Beckham Jr!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 249
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Thai drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Thai is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fitzsimmons looks calm but he's in trouble here. Thai gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fitzsimmons is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Thai lets go of the hold and Fitzsimmons can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wille Thai!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 242
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolleke momentarily. #CL#
Bolleke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons gets through Bolleke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Bolleke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bolleke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke throws a head punch that misses.
Bolleke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bolleke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Nice elbow from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolleke is breathing heavily.
Bolleke takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzsimmons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bolleke takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Fitzsimmons. #ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons works on Bolleke's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzsimmons working Bolleke over with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Bolleke has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Fitzsimmons stalling the fight.
Bolleke being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fitzsimmons's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Bolleke blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Bolleke misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolleke or not.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Bolleke avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzsimmons.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzsimmons.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Fitzsimmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Fitzsimmons as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a good knee to the midsection. Bolleke won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolleke.
I was talking to Bolleke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Bolleke's head.
Fitzsimmons pushes Bolleke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bolleke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolleke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolleke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bolleke is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bolleke drives through and clinches with Fitzsimmons against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Bolleke misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bolleke fails to land.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolleke.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Bolleke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolleke's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons dips a shoulder and cracks Bolleke with a mighty uppercut! Bolleke falls back against the cage and Fitzsimmons unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolleke is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fitzsimmons screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
A very excited looking Sol Fitzsimmons made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 234
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNogueira .
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Nogueira 's legs.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Nogueira drives through and clinches with Fitzsimmons against the cage.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Nogueira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Nogueira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Nogueira lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Nogueira digs a right hand into Fitzsimmons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzsimmons's gas tank.
Nogueira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nogueira throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira lands a body shot.
Nogueira tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Nogueira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nogueira .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nogueira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Nogueira blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Nogueira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzsimmons seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nogueira can turn it around.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nogueira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nogueira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nogueira creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nogueira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nogueira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nogueira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Nogueira 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Nogueira . #ROC2#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nogueira .
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nogueira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Nogueira pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Nogueira scores with a shoulder strike.
Nogueira misses with a knee strike.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Nogueira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nogueira is working Fitzsimmons over against the cage.
Nogueira pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Nogueira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nogueira .
Nogueira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nogueira .
Nogueira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nogueira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Nogueira .
Nogueira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
A hook to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a knee to the body.
Nogueira lands a good knee to the midsection. Fitzsimmons won't want to take too many of those.
Nogueira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nogueira scores with a knee to the head.
Nogueira throws a big uppercut that drops Fitzsimmons! More strikes from Nogueira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fitzsimmons lies dazed against the cage as Nogueira celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Nogueira !

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 221
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
Newton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Newton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Newton throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Newton's knee momentarily.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Newton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Newton gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Newton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Newton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Fitzsimmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Fitzsimmons manages to get back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzsimmons has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzsimmons is defending well. #SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Fitzsimmons defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fitzsimmons still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fitzsimmons has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fitzsimmons working the ground and pound.
Newton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fitzsimmons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton 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.
Newton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzsimmons. #SUB#
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzsimmons is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Fitzsimmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Fitzsimmons decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Newton, up you get!
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Newton dives in and grabs Fitzsimmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons pushes down on Newton's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons stuns Newton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton shoots in for a double leg but Fitzsimmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Newton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzsimmons's waist but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newton off to one side.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No luck for Newton with that takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fitzsimmons cracks Newton with a hook to the temple - Newton is on wobbly legs here! Fitzsimmons swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Newton falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fitzsimmons wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sol Fitzsimmons!
During a confident post fight interview, Sol Fitzsimmons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 212
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Baraka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Baraka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Baraka avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Baraka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baraka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baraka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Baraka.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Juju Baraka has been cut.
Baraka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Baraka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Baraka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the head but Baraka blocks with his arms.
Baraka prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Baraka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baraka throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands a damaging elbow.
Baraka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baraka lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Baraka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fitzsimmons tries to keep at a distance but Baraka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Baraka blocking some punches.
Baraka lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baraka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baraka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Baraka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baraka lands a body shot.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Baraka manages to break the clinch.
Baraka wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Baraka slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Baraka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baraka throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Baraka.
Baraka punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Baraka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Baraka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves forwards but Baraka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baraka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Baraka's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Baraka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Baraka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Baraka tries to land a body kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baraka.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baraka.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Baraka gets a clinch.
Baraka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Baraka.
Fitzsimmons is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baraka is keeping busy.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Baraka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow. #T4#
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baraka backwards.
Baraka tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Baraka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Baraka.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baraka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baraka scores with a nice right hand.
Baraka walks into a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baraka manages to avoid it.
Baraka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Baraka drives through and clinches with Fitzsimmons against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baraka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Baraka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baraka lands an uppercut.
Baraka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Baraka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juju Baraka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baraka was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Baraka blocks a jab.
Baraka defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up
and Baraka counters with a left to the body.
Baraka scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Baraka misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Baraka clinches.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juju Baraka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baraka avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baraka misses with some punches. #T1#
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Baraka avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Baraka.
Baraka blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baraka lands a left hand.
Baraka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baraka has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Baraka lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Baraka.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baraka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baraka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Baraka lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Baraka controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Baraka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Baraka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baraka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baraka swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Baraka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baraka scores with a shoulder strike.
Baraka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baraka avoids it.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baraka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Fitzsimmons avoids the elbow strike from Baraka, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons pushes Baraka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baraka.
Baraka can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Baraka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Baraka blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Baraka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baraka throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick.
Baraka moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Baraka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baraka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baraka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baraka clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Baraka moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Baraka slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Fitzsimmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Baraka counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBaraka.
Baraka cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A low kick lands for Baraka.
Baraka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baraka throws a head kick that half lands.
Baraka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baraka cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baraka lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baraka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juju Baraka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juju Baraka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Baraka managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Baraka avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice left hand lands by Baraka.
Baraka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baraka throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Baraka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baraka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Baraka.
Baraka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Baraka as the two fighters clinch.
Baraka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons pushes Baraka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baraka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baraka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Baraka manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baraka.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Baraka moves out of range.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Baraka throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baraka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Baraka.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baraka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Baraka connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Baraka finish him?
Baraka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Baraka avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Baraka digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
Baraka lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Baraka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Baraka waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Fitzsimmons to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Baraka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2##SU#
Baraka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baraka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a body kick but Baraka moved away.
Baraka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baraka throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Baraka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baraka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Baraka was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Baraka's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baraka connects with a looping right hand.
Baraka blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Baraka avoids it.
Baraka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baraka throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Baraka lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Baraka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fitzsimmons to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fitzsimmons looks to clinch but Baraka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fitzsimmons taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juju Baraka!
Juju Baraka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 203
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Stefan Muller has been cut.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Stefan Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Muller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Muller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Muller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Muller looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Muller.
Fitzsimmons throws a good cross that connects.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Muller settles back down.
Muller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Muller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Muller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ground and pound from Muller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fitzsimmons tries to bench press Muller off him but Muller keeps the position.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control Muller's posture but Muller avoids it. #T1#
Muller trying to control the position but Fitzsimmons is working away.
Muller throwing strikes but Fitzsimmons manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Fitzsimmons stands up.
Muller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Muller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Muller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Fitzsimmons. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fitzsimmons pushes Muller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muller looks winded!
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muller's elbow.
Muller takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Muller.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Muller has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Muller controls his hands.
Muller misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Muller lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Fitzsimmons landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Muller lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Fitzsimmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fitzsimmons landing knees to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Stefan Muller's cut even more.
Muller working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Muller as Fitzsimmons tries to tie him up.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Muller misses with an elbow strike.
Muller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzsimmons has him pressed against the cage.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Muller blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Muller throws a shot to the body.
Muller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muller lands a front kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Muller's ribcage but misses.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muller checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Muller lands a head kick. Fitzsimmons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Muller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Muller takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzsimmons momentarily. #ROC2#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Muller swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Stefan Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Muller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Muller moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muller thows a leg kick but Fitzsimmons checks it
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muller misses with a low kick.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Muller moves out of range of the strikes.
Muller with a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons walks into a straight right hand from Muller.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muller stuns Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muller lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muller finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Muller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muller! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Muller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circle momentarily. Muller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Muller misses.
Muller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Muller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muller throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Muller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Muller. Beautiful body shot.
Muller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muller misses with a hook.
Muller moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons jabs Muller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Muller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Muller misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Muller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muller, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muller has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muller lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Muller avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muller's hands.
Muller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Muller throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muller misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muller.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Muller misses.
Decent striking displayed by Muller there.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stefan Muller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stefan Muller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Muller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fitzsimmons's guard.

Fitzsimmons scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Muller moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muller connects with a single shot there.
Muller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Muller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons defends it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muller. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Muller misses its intended target.
Muller swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Muller loads up on a big left hand.
Muller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muller manages to avoid it.
Muller lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muller.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Muller is defended easily by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away.
Muller misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muller tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Muller manages to break the clinch.
Muller ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Muller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzsimmons at a distance.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Muller takes one on the button.
Muller throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Muller strikes.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Muller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muller throws out a powerful jab.
Muller avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Muller.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Muller looking to score a takedown here. Fitzsimmons is defending well but Muller drives through and ends up in Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fitzsimmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muller's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons advances position into side control!
Fitzsimmons lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Fitzsimmons scoring with punches and elbows.
Muller taking punishment in the form of punches. #SU#
Fitzsimmons decides to stand back up. Fitzsimmons steps back and let's Muller get back to his feet.
Muller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Muller has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Muller.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Muller 's eye.
Fitzsimmons scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#The cut above Stefan Muller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand. #CUT#Stefan Muller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Muller managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muller looking to stall.
Muller lands a right hand. #T4#
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller lands an elbow inside.
Muller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Muller blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzsimmons's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Muller jumps guard but Fitzsimmons stands there with Muller around his waist. Muller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!
Sol Fitzsimmons thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 194
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Ecker darts in and clinches Fitzsimmons up against the cage.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
Ecker misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Ecker pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ecker lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Fitzsimmons works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzsimmons.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Ecker 's eye.
Ecker misses with a knee to the head.
Ecker pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons is stalling here.
Ecker misses with a body punch. #T2#
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Ecker 's eye.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Ecker gets an underhook and turns Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Fitzsimmons has Ecker pushed against the cage.
Fitzsimmons is struggling to control the position.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Ecker avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Ecker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzsimmons's face. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker taking a breather.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands. #T4#
Ecker is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns Ecker into the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker is looking to control Fitzsimmons's arms but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ecker has his back to the cage.
Ecker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ecker or not.
Ecker looks winded!
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ecker blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Fitzsimmons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is working Ecker over against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with a knee strike.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
Ecker tries to stall but Fitzsimmons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Ecker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitzsimmons is defending well for now.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks.
Fitzsimmons pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch but Ecker improves position.
Ecker lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head.
Fitzsimmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ecker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ecker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzsimmons's brow.
Ecker blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons is pushing Ecker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ecker taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Sol Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ecker wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand underneath Ecker's ribcage. Ecker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Ecker controls the action.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Ecker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Ecker avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ecker takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Ecker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Ecker blocks the elbow strike.
Ecker wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Ecker.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ecker or not.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ecker takes an elbow to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Ecker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Ecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?#T4#
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons pushes Ecker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ecker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Ecker avoiding damage as Fitzsimmons throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ecker takes an elbow to the temple.
Ecker lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent.
Fitzsimmons pushes Ecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fitzsimmons.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Ecker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ecker to the canvas! Ecker doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Fitzsimmons keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
Sol Fitzsimmons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 184
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Grigorian has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Grigorian's body.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Grigorian circles away.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Grigorian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Grigorian as he connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
Grigorian checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grigorian checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Grigorian.
Grigorian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Fitzsimmons jabs at Grigorian's body.
Grigorian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grigorian lands a lovely overhand right.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grigorian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Grigorian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Grigorian throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grigorian misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Grigorian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons. #T2#
Fitzsimmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grigorian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Grigorian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons is looking to wear down Grigorian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grigorian looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.#CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grigorian's elbow.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Grigorian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Grigorian lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Grigorian tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Grigorian back against the cage. #T3#
Fitzsimmons has Grigorian pushed against the cage.
Grigorian pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grigorian lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Grigorian takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grigorian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Grigorian controls his hands.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Grigorian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grigorian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards. #T4#
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Grigorian avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Grigorian tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian blocks the elbow strike.
Grigorian lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Grigorian blocks it.
Grigorian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Grigorian leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Misak Grigorian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Grigorian moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
A nice side step and Grigorian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Grigorian's ribcage but misses.
Grigorian cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
Grigorian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Sol Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Grigorian saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grigorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Grigorian.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
A leg kick checked by Grigorian.
Grigorian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Grigorian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grigorian's sensitive parts.
Donk. Grigorian catches Fitzsimmons right on the button with a cross.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Nice straight punches there by Grigorian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grigorian.
Grigorian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grigorian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grigorian moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzsimmons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#Fitzsimmons is rocked!#T2#
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good shot there by Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grigorian throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Grigorian. That snapped Fitzsimmons's head back.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grigorian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
letting Grigorian counter with a right hand.
Grigorian throws a big shot that misses.
Grigorian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Grigorian tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Grigorian's head.
Grigorian staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grigorian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses #KD2#
and Grigorian counters with a crisp one two that drops Fitzsimmons! Grigorian thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fitzsimmons to his feet! Fitzsimmons is in big trouble!
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grigorians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Grigorian slips the punch.
Grigorian throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fitzsimmons counter with a right hand.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Grigorian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Grigorian moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grigorian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Grigorian counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons jabs Grigorian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grigorian! But no joy.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Grigorian had a free shot at his head there.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Grigorian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grigorian down.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grigorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grigorian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
A left lands for Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Grigorian moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Grigorian misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grigorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grigorian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzsimmons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Grigorian scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grigorian. Grigorian obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grigorian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Grigorian is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grigorian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grigorian.
Grigorian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Grigorian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grigorian moves away.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grigorian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Grigorian's front leg with a kick but Grigorian checks it.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A left lands for Grigorian.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Grigorian moves away and avoids it.
Grigorian scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Grigorian ducks down to avoid it.
Grigorian lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A lazy body kick from Fitzsimmons
and Grigorian counters with a left and a right... And another left! Fitzsimmons is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Misak Grigorian!
A very excited looking Misak Grigorian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 173
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smash Machine 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.
Smash Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Smash Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smash Machine throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Smash Machine looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Smash Machine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smash Machine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smash Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Smash Machine clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smash Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smash Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smash Machine.#CL2#
Smash Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons slowing the pace effectively.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smash Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Smash Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Smash Machine blocks it.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Smash Machine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fitzsimmons in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Smash Machine with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons avoids the elbow strike from Smash Machine, against the cage.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Smash Machine controls the action.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smash Machine's elbow.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smash Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Smash Machine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smash Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smash Machine blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Smash Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
A knee to the head by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine blocking some punches.
Smash Machine prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smash Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
Smash Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smash Machine lands with a light punch inside.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine blocks an elbow strike.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head. #KD2#
Smash Machine connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Fitzsimmons goes down! Smash Machine jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Smash Machine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fitzsimmons is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clinch King Smash Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Smash Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Smash Machine's head but Smash Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smash Machine pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzsimmons back to the cage. Smash Machine follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Smash Machine with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Smash Machine misses the target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Smash Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Smash Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Smash Machine feints the counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Smash Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Smash Machine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Smash Machine connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smash Machine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons gets tackled into the cage by Smash Machine. Smash Machine maintains the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smash Machine's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fitzsimmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smash Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
Smash Machine landing knees to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Smash Machine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Fitzsimmons's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Smash Machine looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely. #T2#
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Smash Machine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzsimmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smash Machine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Clinch King Smash Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smash Machine crunches a lovely knee into Fitzsimmons's ribcage.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Smash Machine lands with a short shot to the head.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Fitzsimmons trying to stall but Smash Machine improves his position.
Smash Machine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzsimmons blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smash Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smash Machine lands a nice knee to the body.
Smash Machine landing knees to the body.
Smash Machine lands a right hand.
Smash Machine lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzsimmons's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smash Machines head.
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Smash Machine.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body.
Smash Machine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow.
Smash Machine lands with a right to the head.
Smash Machine missing with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Smash Machine lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Smash Machine manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Fitzsimmons drops to the canvas! He's done! Smash Machine goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Clinch King Smash Machine!
An out of breath and clearly excited Clinch King Smash Machine thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CFC 502
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzsimmons as he jumps to the side.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Volkanovski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Volkanovski's ribs.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Volkanovski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkanovski checks a leg kick. #CL#
Volkanovski rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Volkanovski avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkanovski.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Volkanovski uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick. #T1#
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Volkanovski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Volkanovski slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Fitzsimmons jabs Volkanovski right on the nose. Volkanovski blinks but takes it well.
Volkanovski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Volkanovski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LAFC Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Volkanovski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkanovski blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fitzsimmons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Volkanovski is defended easily by Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Volkanovski moves out of range.
It looked like Volkanovski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Volkanovski rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkanovski's hands.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkanovski. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a straight right. Volkanovski didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Volkanovski moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Volkanovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitzsimmons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Volkanovski misses with an uppercut.
Volkanovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Volkanovski will feel that in the morning.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Volkanovski saw that one coming.
Volkanovski throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Volkanovski moves away and avoids it.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Volkanovski moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Volkanovski avoids it easily.
Volkanovski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons just manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Volkanovski misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target. #T4#
Volkanovski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Volkanovski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkanovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkanovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fitzsimmons is trying to defend but Volkanovski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Volkanovski trying to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons defending well.
Volkanovski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fitzsimmons tries to roll over but Volkanovski keeps him under control.
Fitzsimmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Volkanovski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Volkanovski's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Volkanovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left and a right from Volkanovski both land. Nice combination.
Fitzsimmons jabs Volkanovski right on the nose. Volkanovski blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch #KD#
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Fitzsimmons! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fitzsimmons to his feet! Fitzsimmons is in big trouble!#ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkanovski finish him?
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Volkanovski counters with a crisp one two that drops Fitzsimmons! Volkanovski thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fitzsimmons to his feet! Fitzsimmons is in big trouble!
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Volkanovski's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Volkanovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkanovski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski lands a head kick. Fitzsimmons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzsimmons tests Volkanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkanovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Volkanovski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons with a nice calf kick.
Fitzsimmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkanovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkanovski drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Volkanovski's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Volkanovski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Volkanovski throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Volkanovski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Volkanovski slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Volkanovski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Volkanovski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Volkanovski's body.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
enabling Fitzsimmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons stuns Volkanovski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkanovski checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Volkanovski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fitzsimmons really felt that one!
Volkanovski throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanovski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Volkanovski blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Fitzsimmons finds it's way through Volkanovski's defenses.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Volkanovski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Volkanovski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Volkanovski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Volkanovski is trying to control. Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fitzsimmons tries to roll over but Volkanovski keeps him under control.#SU#
Volkanovski gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkanovski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski thinks about countering with a head kick.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that Fitzsimmons semi-blocks.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Volkanovski. Volkanovski gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkanovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Volkanovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzsimmons is fending him off so far but Volkanovski persists. Nope, Fitzsimmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkanovski moves away.
Volkanovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Volkanovski counters with a head kick. That will keep Fitzsimmons thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Volkanovski fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Volkanovski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Volkanovski jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Volkanovski.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Volkanovski throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Volkanovski is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Volkanovski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Volkanovski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl out of it but Volkanovski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkanovski avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Volkanovski's body.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzsimmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CFC 494: IsMore v Inarritu 2
Date: Jun 22, 2022

#R1#
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsuruta misses its target.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Fitzsimmons's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fitzsimmons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzsimmons.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsuruta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Tsuruta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fitzsimmons was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsuruta finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Fitzsimmons uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Tsuruta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tsuruta tries to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Fitzsimmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzsimmons is quick to defend against it.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzsimmons enables Tsuruta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzsimmons manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tsuruta cracks Fitzsimmons with a solid left hand.#T2#
Fitzsimmons has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzsimmons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fitzsimmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Tsuruta.#T3#
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsuruta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fitzsimmons controls the pace.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzsimmons's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsuruta is one step ahead there.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tsuruta trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Nice strikes from Fitzsimmons there.
Tsuruta is controlling Fitzsimmons's trapped leg to prevent Fitzsimmons from advancing to side control.
Fitzsimmons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsuruta moves into full guard.
Fitzsimmons pushes down on Tsuruta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitzsimmons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta lands with a good body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Fitzsimmons scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Tsuruta defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsuruta.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Tsuruta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Tsuruta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzsimmons is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tsuruta with a body shot.
Tsuruta on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsuruta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta attempts a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it well and moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsuruta staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.#T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons with a nice calf kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Fitzsimmons is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tsuruta presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fitzsimmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzsimmons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsuruta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tsuruta drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzsimmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Tsuruta lands.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Tsuruta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fitzsimmons on his heels. He'll look to pass Fitzsimmons's guard now, I'm sure.

Fitzsimmons kicks Tsuruta off and gets to his feet.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsuruta momentarily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Tsuruta fails with the takedown.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Tsuruta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1##TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.

Fitzsimmons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls and moves away.
Tsuruta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.#TD#
Tsuruta dives in and scores a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tomomisan Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzsimmons is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Tsuruta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Sol Fitzsimmons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzsimmons postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsuruta, not yet.
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsuruta has a closed guard, preventing Fitzsimmons from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsuruta throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsuruta. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons stuns Tsuruta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Tsuruta shoots in and bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzsimmons has his hands on Tsuruta's head, controlling the position.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sol Fitzsimmons.
I've got Fitzsimmons winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: CFC 486: Spence v McFly
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Mirage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Mirage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirage doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Mirage's ribs.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Mirage's body.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mirage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Mirage looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Mirage.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Fitzsimmons tries to get set, Mirage tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fitzsimmons's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Mirage moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons jabs Mirage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirage's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice hook to Mirage's body. Mirage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
A little feinted left hand from Mirage on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mirage missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Mirage counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirage doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons connects with a right hand. Mirage shakes it off.#T2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mirage checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirage doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mirage is breathing heavily.
Mirage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzsimmons works Mirage's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mirage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirage wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mirage misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mirage rather than just go for the knockout.
Mirage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Mirage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Mirage's head.
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons stuns Mirage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzsimmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Mirage ducks straight into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mirage manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#Mirage is rocked!
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Mirage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons works over Mirage with some ground and pound from guard.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mirage seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Mirage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzsimmons throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Mirage keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons is looking to stand up but Mirage won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mirage misses the target.
Mirage connects with a body shot that sends Fitzsimmons's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
Mirage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirage's hands.
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a body shot.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
As Fitzsimmons tries to get set, Mirage tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid the attempt.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mirage is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Mirage 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons scores with the left hand. Mirage knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons catches Mirage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mirage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzsimmons to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mirage staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Mirage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Mirage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons lands with a straight right. Mirage didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Mirage's body.
Mirage walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Mirage checks a leg kick.
Mirage walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Mirage throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mirage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirage doesn't seem phased though.
Mirage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Mirage misses with a wild combination.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirage tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzsimmons breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mirage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mirage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirage walks straight into a right hand from Fitzsimmons - that's dropped him! Fitzsimmons jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mirage from any more punishment! Mirage complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sol Fitzsimmons!
Our winner, Sol Fitzsimmons, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 481: Trounvouche/Bardia F.
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Falcone's midsection.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Falcone ducked under it nicely.
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Falcone closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short left from Falcone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with some punches. #T1#
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Falcone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone scores with a shoulder strike.
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Falcone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons presses Falcone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Falcone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falcone backwards. #T4#
Falcone working aggressively here.
Falcone lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Falcone fails to land.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Falcone's head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falcone misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Falcone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Falcone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Falcone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
An attempted straight right counter from Falcone misses the target.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Falcone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Falcone avoids it easily.
Falcone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anthony Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falcone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falcone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Falcone tries to clinch up.#CL#
Falcone closes the distance and clinches.
Falcone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons. #T1#
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Falcone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falcone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone working aggressively here. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Falcone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falcone as Fitzsimmons tries to tie him up.
Fitzsimmons cracks Falcone with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons stalling against the cage.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcone letting Fitzsimmons take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Falcone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Falcone.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Falcone 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone lands with a right to the head.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here. #T4#
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
A shot in the inside from Falcone.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Falcone blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falcone.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons has Falcone pressed against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Falcone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Falcone swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Good body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Falcone misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Falcone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Falcone's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Falcone darts in and clinches Fitzsimmons up against the cage.
Falcone misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Falcone.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
A short uppercut from Falcone.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Falcone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fitzsimmons. #T1#
Fitzsimmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcone takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Falcone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Good body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Falcone lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Anthony Falcone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Falcone as Fitzsimmons tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzsimmons is pushing Falcone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Anthony Falcone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Falcone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Falcone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Falcone's arms but Falcone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sol Fitzsimmons.
Falcone is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it. #CL#
Falcone closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Falcone.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Falcone lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falcone has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Falcone avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Falcone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone blocks an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Falcone!
After winning the bout, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 471: Phillips vs Xe
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Lewis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lewis. Lewis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzsimmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Fitzsimmons circles away and keeps his distance.
Lewis tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Clive Staples Lewis has been cut.
Lewis tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Lewis moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Lewis moves to clinch but Fitzsimmons breaks away
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lewis thinking. #CL2#
Lewis has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Our sources have told us that Fitzsimmons has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons stalling. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Lewis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a shot to the body.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stalling the fight.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lewis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lewis looks winded!
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Fitzsimmons. #T2#
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Lewis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lewis's gas tank.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow just above Lewis 's eye.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fitzsimmons obliges.
Lewis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons. #T3#
Lewis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzsimmons is working Lewis over against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzsimmons.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzsimmons just leaning against Lewis, taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand underneath Lewis's ribcage. Lewis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards. #ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
The referee calls for Fitzsimmons to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lewis seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Lewis lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clive Staples Lewis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Lewis tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves away
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #KD#
Fitzsimmons cracks Lewis with an uppercut from hell and Lewis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fitzsimmons's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons with a nice head shot there.
Fitzsimmons stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fitzsimmons connects with a couple of short punches.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzsimmons is one step ahead there.
Fitzsimmons sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Fitzsimmons controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Fitzsimmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lewis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitzsimmons is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fitzsimmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
Lewis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzsimmons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lewis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Fitzsimmons from controlling successfully.
Lewis tries to strike from the bottom.
Lewis throwing short punches from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons postures up and lands a big shot to Lewis's brow.
Fitzsimmons works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzsimmons pushes down on Lewis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fitzsimmons lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzsimmons lands strikes from half guard.
Sol Fitzsimmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzsimmons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Fitzsimmons drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head. #T3#
Lewis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons drops an elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Fitzsimmons gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lewis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clive Staples Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzsimmons comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Lewis's head back. #CUT#That has opened up Clive Staples Lewis's cut even more.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fitzsimmons! Lewis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
An out of breath Sol Fitzsimmons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 467: Joplin vs Hackett
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Nogueira 's shoulder, as Nogueira tries to avoid the shot.
Nogueira throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nogueira thinking. #CL2#
Nogueira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Nogueira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nogueira misses with an elbow strike.
Nogueira lands a right hand.
Nogueira lands an elbow inside.
Nogueira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Nogueira blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nogueira .
Nogueira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body.
Nogueira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Our sources have told us that Fitzsimmons has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nogueira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow.
Nogueira can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nogueira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons looking to slow down the pace here.
Nogueira lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzsimmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nogueira tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Nogueira back against the cage. #T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nogueira obliges.
Nogueira blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Nogueira as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nogueira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards.
Nogueira pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nogueira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nogueira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nogueira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Nogueira .
Nogueira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzsimmons seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nogueira can turn it around.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Nogueira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nogueira misses with a knee to the head.
Nogueira lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Nogueira throws an elbow but it misses.
Nogueira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nogueira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzsimmons's brow.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Nogueira lands an elbow just above Fitzsimmons 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Nogueira tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Nogueira trying to land knees to the body.
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nogueira misses with some punches.
Nogueira misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Nogueira pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nogueira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Nogueira uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons stalling.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Nogueira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Nogueira blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nogueira misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nogueira throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Nogueira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Nogueira manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nogueira was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Nogueira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Nogueira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.#T1#
Fitzsimmons defending well as Nogueira loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping right hand.
Nogueira tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Nogueira down with leg kicks.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Nogueira counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.#CL2#
Nogueira takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nogueira working Fitzsimmons over with knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nogueira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nogueira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Nogueira throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nogueira 's elbow.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nogueira .
Nogueira lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nogueira obliges.
Nogueira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzsimmons lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nogueira gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons presses Nogueira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nogueira is leaning against Fitzsimmons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzsimmons has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nogueira . #T3#
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira .
Nogueira prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nogueira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Nogueira takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzsimmons managing to block the knees to the body from Nogueira .
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nogueira s head.
Nogueira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Nogueira .
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzsimmons - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzsimmons gets through Nogueira 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nogueira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nogueira .
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nogueira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.#T4#
A short right from Nogueira on the inside.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Nogueira throws knees to the body. #KD2#
Fitzsimmons gets dropped by a huge elbow on the inside by Nogueira ! He drops to his knees and Nogueira takes his back! This one might not last much longer! #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nogueira 's arms.
Will Nogueira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nogueira keeps control of the position as Fitzsimmons tries to break free.
Fitzsimmons is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nogueira .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Nogueira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nogueira tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Nogueira drops his hands momentarily and Fitzsimmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.#KD2#
Nogueira sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Fitzsimmons to the ground! Nogueira dives into full mount looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position but Nogueira isn't that keen on the idea.
Fitzsimmons slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Nogueira wants to free his trapped foot but Fitzsimmons is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nogueira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fitzsimmons is not content to let Nogueira control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira wants to pass to mount but Fitzsimmons is defending the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzsimmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fitzsimmons controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Nogueira shapes to counter with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fitzsimmons darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nogueira .
Nogueira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nogueira wants to clinch.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Nogueira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nogueira throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Nogueira moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Nogueira wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons cracks Nogueira with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Nogueira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nogueira to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nogueira .
It looked like Fitzsimmons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nogueira .
Nogueira moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nogueira slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sol Fitzsimmons.
I think Nogueira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira !

Event: CFC 461: Cobb vs Fire
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nilsen doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Nilsen misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons leaves Nilsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nilsen takes one on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nilsen momentarily.
Nilsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nilsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fitzsimmons! Nilsen is out on his feet! Fitzsimmons rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nilsen is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nilsen is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
A victorious Sol Fitzsimmons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Fitzsimmons jabs at Nicolas's body.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzsimmons's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicolas loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicolas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicolas.
Nicolas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mapinguari Guerreiro in the buildup to the fight.
Nicolas throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolas.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons punishes Nicolas's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Nicolas missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right. #T1#
Nicolas misses with a looping right.
Nicolas tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Nicolas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicolas swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Nicolas's midsection.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick. #KD2#
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Nicolas! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fitzsimmons lands a couple of digs.
Fitzsimmons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nicolas's guard.
Fitzsimmons thows a huge punch but Nicolas dodges it nicely.
Fitzsimmons seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nicolas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nicolas tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Fitzsimmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzsimmons is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzsimmons drops an elbow to the side of Nicolas's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Fitzsimmons decides to return to a standing position.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Nicolas off balance momentarily.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nicolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
A telegraphed right hand from Nicolas misses the target.
Nicolas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzsimmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nicolas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Nicolas with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nicolas misses with a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nicolas thinking.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons catches Nicolas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Nicolas's head back. #KD2#
Fitzsimmons catches Nicolas napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Nicolas to the canvas! #ROC2#Nicolas is rocked!
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nicolas covers up, he's hurt! Fitzsimmons keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fitzsimmons and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fitzsimmons can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
An out of breath Sol Fitzsimmons thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CFC 446: Wild v Yarborough
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Maki's body.
Maki's coach down at Underground New York/CFC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Maki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Maki.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Maki's body.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons. #T1#
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Maki had a free shot at his head there.
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Maki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Maki lunges at Fitzsimmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzsimmons's hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Maki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Maki slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Maki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Maki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Maki's head back.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Maki looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Maki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maki doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Maki's front leg with a kick but Maki checks it.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maki slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Maki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Maki swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Maki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons is looking to wear down Maki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Maki's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maki doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Maki wants to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch position.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Maki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Maki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Maki thuds his right hand into Fitzsimmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keijo Maki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Maki saw that one coming.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Maki throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Maki's body.
Maki works the jab nicely.
Maki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
A solid body kick from Fitzsimmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Fitzsimmons jabs at Maki's body.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Maki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Maki.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maki was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Maki misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki lands a jab.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Maki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Maki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Maki off the cage and back into range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Maki misses with a looping right.
Maki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Maki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Maki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maki blocks the body kick.
Maki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Maki's midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maki under the eye.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Maki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons tests Maki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Maki swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maki.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maki checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab.
Maki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Maki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maki throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons avoids them all with ease.
Maki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Maki checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Maki.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow Maki down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Maki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Maki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Maki counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki. #CL2#
Maki pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons is struggling to control the position.
Fitzsimmons stalls.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
Maki stalling in the clinch but Fitzsimmons improves position. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land. #BC2#
Maki manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Maki does no damage.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Maki slaps the foot to one side.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Sloppy strikes from Maki. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Maki wants to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch position.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maki. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maki.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzsimmons momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Maki counters with a monster head kick that knocks Fitzsimmons out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keijo Maki!
Our winner, Keijo Maki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CFC 440: Tiotio v Lindholm
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
Moreno takes one to the chin there.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Moreno.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreno is looking to counter punch.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moreno throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moreno connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Moreno.
Moreno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Moreno.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Moreno ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Moreno saw that one coming.
Moreno scores with a hook.
Moreno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doc Dannis Death Squad in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moreno manages to avoid it.
Moreno throws a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Moreno to work.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moreno backwards. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moreno has Fitzsimmons pushed against the cage.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Moreno avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Moreno blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons trying to stall but Moreno improves his position. #BC#
Moreno manages to break the clinch.
Moreno is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Moreno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Moreno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Moreno.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Moreno throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Moreno digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreno.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moreno rather than just go for the knockout.
Moreno scores with a head kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Moreno's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Moreno.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Moreno staying out of range there.
Moreno is looking to score with low kicks.
Moreno lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Moreno blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons with a hook.
Moreno connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Moreno.
Moreno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moreno avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Moreno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Fitzsimmons cracks Moreno with a good jab.#ROC2#Moreno is rocked!
Moreno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Moreno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moreno wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Moreno missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moreno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moreno throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons tests Moreno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons works Moreno's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Moreno right on the button. Moreno goes down! Fitzsimmons follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fitzsimmons gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
Sol Fitzsimmons decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SFL 113 | Free Australia
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orlov lands a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orlov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orlov tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Orlov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzsimmons.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orlov checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Orlov's body.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Orlov's body.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orlov thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Orlov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Orlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Orlov clobbers Fitzsimmons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Orlov moves into range and clinches up with Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Orlov lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Orlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orlov rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Orlov's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Orlov was well out of range.
Orlov swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Orlov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Orlov moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Orlov finish him?
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlov at a distance.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Orlov wants to clinch.#T2#
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlov is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Orlov counters with a head kick. That will keep Fitzsimmons thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Orlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fitzsimmons lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Orlov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Orlov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Orlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Fitzsimmons finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Orlov.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Orlov.
Fitzsimmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orlov finds it's way round the side to connect with Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3##KD#
Orlov lands a big shot that drops Fitzsimmons! Can he finish him?
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Orlov from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons keeping full guard, as Orlov tries to pass.
Fitzsimmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orlov is one step ahead there.
Orlov wants to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons is keeping the position.#T4#
Orlov trying to move into half guard but instead Fitzsimmons has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Orlov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Orlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzsimmons defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orlov keeping moving, preventing Fitzsimmons from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Orlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzsimmons is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orlov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Orlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzsimmons defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Orlov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Orlov is out of range.
Mikhail Orlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Orlov lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orlov swinging wildly here.
Orlov throws a good cross that connects.
Orlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlov misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orlov's head.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Orlov swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Mikhail Orlov has been cut.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Orlov's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Orlov's head but Orlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Orlov lands with a nice combination. Fitzsimmons backs away looking to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Orlov.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Orlov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Orlov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orlov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orlov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Orlov avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Orlov blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlov takes one on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Orlov throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Orlov.
Orlov tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Orlov needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Orlov slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Fitzsimmons looks to move away, Orlov throws a big counter combo but Fitzsimmons just gets out of the way.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Orlov is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Orlov in his tracks.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Orlov misses the target.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orlov manages to avoid it.
Orlov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzsimmons was just out of range.
Orlov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Orlov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlov.
Orlov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orlov moves away.
Orlov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons pushes him off.
Mikhail Orlov is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Orlov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Orlov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orlov connects with a right hand. Fitzsimmons shakes it off.
Orlov misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons blocks a head kick by Orlov.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Orlov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orlov is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orlov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Orlov saw that one coming.
Orlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target. #CL#
Fitzsimmons tries to keep at a distance but Orlov has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Fitzsimmons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Orlov up against the cage.
Orlov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orlov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Orlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Orlov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Orlov is trying to break the clinch but Fitzsimmons is controlling him.
Fitzsimmons stalls.
Orlov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Orlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Orlov moves out of range.
Orlov tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Orlov checks it.
Orlov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Orlov missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Orlov tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Orlov slips the punch.
Orlov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Fitzsimmons takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Orlov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikhail Orlov!

Event: SFL 101 | Laine vs Barbarian
Date: Sep 19, 2021

#R1#
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Atunes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Atunes slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons lands a head kick!
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Atunes has time to react.
Fitzsimmons scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Atunes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Atunes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Atunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atunes throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Atunes cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Atunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves to clinch but Atunes breaks away
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
It looked like Atunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes lands with a good body shot.
Atunes scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Fitzsimmons now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzsimmons is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Atunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Atunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Atunes blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Atunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes lands an overhand right.#ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Atunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes digs a good hook to Fitzsimmons's body.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Atunes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Atunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Atunes misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
Atunes throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Atunes scores with a punch to the head.
Atunes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Antonio Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Atunes does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Atunes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzsimmonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Atunes throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Fitzsimmons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Atunes's body.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Atunes misses.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Left hook, right uppercut from Atunes.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes with a jab.
Good shot there by Atunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Atunes scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Atunes moves out of range. #T2#
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Atunes moves away from the strike by Fitzsimmons.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Atunes lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.#T3#
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Atunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atunes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice jab there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons works Atunes's body with a nice hook.
Atunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Atunes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Atunes connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atunes dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
Atunes lands a body shot.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Atunes punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Atunes ducks down to avoid it.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Atunes dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Atunes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzsimmons at a distance. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons has closed the distance and engaged Atunes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Atunes dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atunes blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Atunes.
Atunes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Atunes leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Atunes.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Atunes lands a shot to the body.
Atunes lands a body punch.
Atunes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzsimmons is keeping busy.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes. #T2#
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Atunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Antonio Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Atunes - that landed with a thud.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Atunes's arms but Atunes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Atunes avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Atunes controls the action.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch. #T3#
Atunes throws a big uppercut that drops Fitzsimmons! More strikes from Atunes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fitzsimmons lies dazed against the cage as Atunes celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Atunes!
During a confident post fight interview, Antonio Atunes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 90 | Half Baked
Date: Aug 02, 2021

#R1#
Viitta looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Viitta moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Viitta.
Viitta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Viitta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Viitta's shoulder, as Viitta tries to avoid the shot.
Viitta jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Viitta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viitta lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Viitta tenderised Fitzsimmons's leg. Fitzsimmons is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Viitta is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viitta scores with a nice head shot.
Viitta lands a head shot.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Viitta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viitta throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Viitta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viitta throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Viitta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzsimmons under the eye.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Viitta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Viitta counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viitta lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sloppy strikes from Viitta. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viitta counters with a nice uppercut.
Viitta throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzsimmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Viitta's head coaches at Malmi Aitta that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Viitta.
An attempted straight right counter from Viitta misses the target.
Viitta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Viitta slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viitta at a distance. #T3#
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
Viitta slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viitta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viitta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viitta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viitta moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Viitta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Viitta checks a leg kick.
Viitta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viitta, as that shot connected.
Viitta moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Viitta counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Viitta.
Viitta loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Viitta finish him?
Viitta tries to land a front kick but Fitzsimmons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viitta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Viitta saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Viitta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viitta misses with a few strikes there.
Viitta scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Viitta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Viitta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Viitta avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Viitta misses its target.
Viitta lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Viitta ducked under it nicely.
Viitta connects with a jab.
Viitta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viitta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fitzsimmons might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Viitta has got the better of the exchanges.
Viitta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viitta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Viitta counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viitta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Viitta's ribs.
A punch combination from Viitta misses.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Viitta scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viitta momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Viitta is looking to chop away at Fitzsimmons's legs.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viitta under the eye.
Viitta is looking to slow Fitzsimmons down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Viitta misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta misses with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viitta's hands.
Viitta scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Viitta throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viitta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Fitzsimmons wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viitta lands a right hook to the body.
Viitta misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Viitta connects with a nice looking jab.
Viitta checks the leg kick.
Viitta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.#T3#
Viitta slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Viitta sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Viitta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikki Viitta is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Viitta's midsection.
Viitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem bothered though.
Viitta scores with a shot to the body.
Viitta jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta misses with the combination.
Viitta backing away here, and Fitzsimmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Viitta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzsimmons's knee momentarily.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Viitta slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Viitta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viitta tries to bum rush Fitzsimmons with a series of wild strikes but Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viitta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot.
Viitta misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viitta.
Viitta throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viitta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Viitta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Viitta avoids it.
Fitzsimmons lands with a kick to the temple. Viitta shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Viitta throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Viitta.
Viitta dips to his left and cracks Fitzsimmons with an uppercut!
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Viitta throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta punishes Fitzsimmons's body with a nice straight punch.
Viitta misses with an attempted mid kick.
Viitta connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viitta.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Viitta's body.
Viitta fakes the leg kick and cracks Fitzsimmons in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viitta sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a nice leg kick that just misses Viitta's sensitive parts.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Viitta with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Viitta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Viitta moves out of range easily.
Viitta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Viitta.
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Viitta is looking to counter punch.
Viitta misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Viitta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta throws a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Viitta moves out of range easily.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fitzsimmons lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viitta misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Viitta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
It looked like Viitta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Viitta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Viitta takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons jabs Viitta right on the nose. Viitta blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Viitta moves out of range easily.
Viitta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Viitta.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Fitzsimmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viitta.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Viitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Viitta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viitta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viitta.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice head shot.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Viitta's ribcage but misses.
Viitta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons cracks Viitta with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Viitta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Viitta moves out of range. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Viitta checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Viitta throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Viitta avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Viitta counters with a left and a right that stings Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Viitta lands a jab.
Viitta stalks Fitzsimmons and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzsimmons's face. Fitzsimmons staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viitta throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Heikki Viitta.
Well Viitta 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021

197 cm
37 yrs
267 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
215 lbs

Potter

Fitzsimmons

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Potter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons has Potter up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons is trying to pull guard but Potter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Potter has Fitzsimmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzsimmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Fitzsimmons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Potter postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzsimmons is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potter (0) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Fitzsimmons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Potter pulls Fitzsimmons in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Potter keeps moving.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Fitzsimmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fitzsimmons tries to free his leg and advance position but Potter is retaining full guard.
Potter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looking to sit in guard and control but Potter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potter (2) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons controlling Potter's posture.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzsimmons wants to improve his position but instead Potter has moved into half guard. #T2#
Fitzsimmons trying to hold on to Potter's head to control him but Potter postures up.
Potter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fitzsimmons keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Potter is keeping busy. #T3#
Fitzsimmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons controls Potter momentarily but Potter frees himself.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Potter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Potter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzsimmons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Potter postures up. #T4#
Fitzsimmons has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potter has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Potter (5) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Who's going to make the next move?
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Potter postures up.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain half guard here but Potter keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Fitzsimmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Potter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzsimmons keeps working.
Fitzsimmons is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Fitzsimmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fitzsimmons manages to get back to half guard.#T6#
Potter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Potter is keeping busy.
Fitzsimmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons has Potter pulled in close to control his posture.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Potter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8#
Potter stands and throws Fitzsimmons's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Potter (8) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons is trying to get back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Potter is looking to pass Fitzsimmons's guard but actually Fitzsimmons recovers to full guard.
Potter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Fitzsimmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potter (8) vs (4) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons is trying to control. Potter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Potter won't allow Fitzsimmons to pass to mount.
Fitzsimmons trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Potter defends it well.
Potter wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Fitzsimmons trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potter tries to roll over but Fitzsimmons keeps him under control.
Potter is not content to let Fitzsimmons control the position.#SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is working for a submission of some sort. #T11#
Fitzsimmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is trying to work for a kimura but Potter is defending well.
Potter is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is working for a kimura but Potter is defending it quite comfortably.
Fitzsimmons is looking to advance position but Potter won't allow it. #T12#
Fitzsimmons trying to control from half guard but Potter is working away.
Potter keeping hold of Fitzsimmons's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Potter is defending against the submission attempts here by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is thwarting Potter's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Fitzsimmons not doing much here.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take a break and control but Potter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Potter is defending against the submission attempts here by Fitzsimmons.
Potter keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is looking for a kimura but Potter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzsimmons to get the leverage. #T14#
Potter is in trouble now - Fitzsimmons has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Potter (8) vs (7) Fitzsimmons
Potter tries to lock up and control but Fitzsimmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzsimmons wants to control the pace but Potter is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Potter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Potter!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Potter (10) vs (7) Fitzsimmons
Potter forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzsimmons gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Potter takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Jack Potter started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

185 cm
30 yrs
222 lbs

187 cm
29 yrs
215 lbs

Don

Fitzsimmons

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Monty Don! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches with his opponent.
Don is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzsimmons pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fitzsimmons gets underhooks to prevent Don's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Fitzsimmons manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons looking for a guillotine here but Don defends easily.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Don from controlling successfully.
Don tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzsimmons is retaining full guard.
Don passes into half guard.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons works his way to full guard. Good work.
Don trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fitzsimmons manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Don (0) vs (2) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Don looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzsimmons is one step ahead there.
Fitzsimmons is stalling in the full guard.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Don is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons postures up.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Don is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Don working for a triangle but Fitzsimmons defends it easily.
Don working a defensive guard but Fitzsimmons manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Don (0) vs (5) Fitzsimmons#T2#
Don is trying to get back to half guard.
Don is letting Fitzsimmons control him for a moment.
Fitzsimmons advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Don (0) vs (7) Fitzsimmons
Don is looking to improve his position but Fitzsimmons isn't that keen on the idea.
Fitzsimmons tries to control but Don wriggling away.
Don can't escape the position. #T3#
Fitzsimmons content just to control the position here.
Don tries to lock up and control but Fitzsimmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzsimmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Don tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzsimmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Don can't escape the position.
Don is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Don tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzsimmons tries to control but Don wriggling away.
Fitzsimmons content just to control the position here. #T4#
Fitzsimmons manages to capitalize on a mistake by Don to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Don (0) vs (10) Fitzsimmons
Well, with Fitzsimmons on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Don is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is persistently looking for the submission but Don is defending it well.
Fitzsimmons keeps control of the position as Don tries to break free.
Fitzsimmons tries to keep control of the position but Don is staying busy.#SUB2#
Don showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Don is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fitzsimmons gets his way!
Don breaks Fitzsimmons's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Don (2) vs (10) Fitzsimmons#T5##SUB#
Don is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fitzsimmons is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fitzsimmons has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Don (2) vs (12) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Don (2) vs (15) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons slows the pace down.
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Don is keeping him busy.
Don tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Fitzsimmons tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fitzsimmons has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Don is not content to let Fitzsimmons control the position. #T6#
Don is looking for a sweep.
Don seems a little lost for a moment, as Fitzsimmons dominates the positioning.
Don gets back to half guard.
Don tries to get to full guard but Fitzsimmons has control of the leg.
Fitzsimmons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Don wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to pass the guard but Don is defending well. #T7#
Don works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fitzsimmons is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Don has his hands on Fitzsimmons's head, controlling the position.
Don keeping moving, preventing Fitzsimmons from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons postures up.
Don wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzsimmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Don pulls Fitzsimmons in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Fitzsimmons passes Don's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Don is trying to get back to full guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Don knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Don trying to control but Fitzsimmons postures up.
Don tries to roll over but Fitzsimmons keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Fitzsimmons looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is trying to work for a kimura but Don is defending well.
Fitzsimmons uses his free foot to push down on Don's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Don.
Score +3 for passing guard: Don (2) vs (18) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Fitzsimmons wants to take Don's back but he can't do it this time. #T10#
Don is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Don working to try and regain half guard. #SUB2#
Don defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fitzsimmons.
Don tries to reverse the position but Fitzsimmons maintains control.#SUB2#
Fitzsimmons looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Don is in all sorts of trouble here. #T11#
Don is working hard here to advance position.
Fitzsimmons looking to control but Don is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fitzsimmons controlling from the full mount.
Don keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fitzsimmons tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T12#
Fitzsimmons trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Don is looking to improve his position but Fitzsimmons isn't that keen on the idea.
Fitzsimmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Fitzsimmons's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Don is trying to escape the mount. #T13#
Don is squirming around, avoiding Fitzsimmons's attempts to control the action.
Don bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Don (4) vs (18) Fitzsimmons
Don wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Don (4) vs (20) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fitzsimmons wants to free his trapped foot but Don is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Don looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
Fitzsimmons is looking for a kimura but Don is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzsimmons to get the leverage.
Fitzsimmons wants to free his trapped foot but Don is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fitzsimmons moves into full mount! Don won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Don (4) vs (23) Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons controlling the pace for now.
Don tries to reverse the position but Fitzsimmons maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzsimmons wants to control the pace but Don is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons looking to secure an arm triangle but Don defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fitzsimmons wins on points by 23 to 4.
Sol Fitzsimmons thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 76 | Hopkins vs Lomax II
Date: Jun 04, 2021

#R1#
Torsten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torsten steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzsimmons. That one must have hurt.
Torsten explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torsten checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torsten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Torsten.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Torsten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torsten thinks about countering with a body kick.
Torsten blocks a jab.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Torsten thinks about countering with a body kick.
Torsten tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torsten. That did some damage!#CL#
Fitzsimmons gets tackled into the cage by Torsten. Torsten maintains the clinch.
Torsten scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torsten prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Torsten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Torsten.
Torsten 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##BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Torsten is looking to counter with head kicks.
Torsten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Torsten.
Torsten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
letting Torsten counter with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torsten counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torsten darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torsten scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Torsten throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Torsten slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Torsten lands a big uppercut and Fitzsimmons crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fitzsimmons looks OK. Torsten waves Fitzsimmons back to his feet!
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Torsten finish him?
Fitzsimmons lands a nice hook to Torsten's body. Torsten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torsten with the inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Torsten counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldur Torsten!
During a confident post fight interview, Baldur Torsten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 68 | Sasaki vs Spanner
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a huge left! Fitzsimmons is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jones isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Fitzsimmons from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaquon Jones!

Event: FARTMMA 119
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saunders is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders.
Saunders walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Saunders was well out of range.
Saunders dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saunders cracks Fitzsimmons with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Saunders.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at Public Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saunders cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saunders blocks the elbow strike.
Saunders told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Saunders misses with a body punch. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Saunders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Saunders checks it.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saunders.
Saunders feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzsimmonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that Saunders ducks under and follows up with a left that Saunders also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saunders throws out the jab.
A left lands for Saunders.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons thumps Saunders with a low kick.
Saunders misses with the combination.
Saunders slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons cracks Saunders with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3##KD#
Fitzsimmons drops Saunders with a left right combo! Fitzsimmons follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#Saunders is rocked!#SU#
Fitzsimmons decides to stand up, so the ref orders Saunders to his feet.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Saunders drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Fitzsimmons follows Saunders to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: FARTMMA 106: 205 Quarterfinals
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that Fitzsimmons avoids nicely.
Lancaster tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick.
Lancaster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and pushes Lancaster back into the cage.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons lands an elbow inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lancaster seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzsimmons can turn it around.
Lancaster landing knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks winded!
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Lancaster has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lancaster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster cracks Fitzsimmons with an open hand slap.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzsimmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster's head.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Lancaster to counter with a crisp jab.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Lancaster lands with an overhand left.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lancaster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Lancaster.
Lancaster dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Lancaster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lancaster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lancaster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzsimmons at a distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Lancaster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Lancaster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Lancaster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Lancaster with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lancaster's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons instigates a clinch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Lancaster.#CL#
Lancaster rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.
Lancaster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzsimmons can do to turn this around?
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow that misses.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lancaster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Lancaster's leg but Lancaster calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fitzsimmons looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Lancaster avoids it.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster misses with a knee strike.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Fitzsimmons's ribcage. Fitzsimmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzsimmons.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliver Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons looks to clinch
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Oliver Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Lancaster avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lancaster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzsimmons fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Lancaster is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand right.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lancaster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lancaster's defenses.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Lancaster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster connects with a crisp jab.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Lancaster stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Lancaster avoids it well.
Lancaster misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lancaster throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Lancaster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lancaster. Lancaster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lancaster pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Lancaster.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
A right hand to the body from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Lancaster gets through Fitzsimmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Lancaster has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
A shot in the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Lancaster.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Lancaster lands a big knee to the head and Fitzsimmons goes down! Lancaster pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!

Event: F101: LH (205) Tourney Rd 1
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Troeng connects with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Troeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Troeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Troeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Troeng's arms but Troeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Troeng.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Troeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Troeng's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Tor Troeng has been cut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Troeng obliges.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Troeng throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Troeng backwards. #BC#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Troeng counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Troeng is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Troeng takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Troeng misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A combination from Fitzsimmons does no damage.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination that misses
letting Troeng counter with a right hand.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Troeng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons cracks Troeng with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Troeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Troeng cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Troeng is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Troeng takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Troeng keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Troeng momentarily.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Troeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Donk. Fitzsimmons catches Troeng right on the button with a cross.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body.
Troeng appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Troeng, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Troeng moves into range and clinches up with Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troeng lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Troeng trying to land knees to the body.
Troeng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Troeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Troeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Troeng fails to land.
Troeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Troeng takes a shot to the head.
Troeng lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Troeng.
Troeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tor Troeng's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Troeng.
Sol Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Troeng takes one to the chin there.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Troeng blocks it.
Troeng feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
A left lands for Troeng.
Troeng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Troeng misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Troeng counters with an inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons walks into a stiff left hand from Troeng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Troeng tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeng.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Troeng. #T1#
Donk. Fitzsimmons catches Troeng right on the button with a cross.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Troeng slips a jab and a cross from Fitzsimmons.
A nice side step and Troeng releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Troeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Troeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Troeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Troeng was well out of range.
It seemed like Troeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Troeng slips under a jab.
Troeng sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.#T2#
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Troeng counters with a straight right hand.
Troeng scores with a leg kick.
Troeng cracks Fitzsimmons with an open hand slap.#ROC2#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Troeng's ribcage but misses.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Troeng tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Troeng cracks Fitzsimmons with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons scores with a three punch combo!
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Troeng scores with a jab to the body.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
Troeng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Troeng's hands.
Fitzsimmons with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Troeng throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons jabs Troeng right on the nose. Troeng blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Troeng. #CL#
Fitzsimmons gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzsimmons misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Troeng obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Troeng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Troeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Troeng blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Troeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzsimmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Troeng, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Troeng bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Troeng circles away.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the head.
Troeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by clinching up but Troeng breaks away and moves out of range.
Troeng fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzsimmons stuns Troeng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
Troeng looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Troeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Troeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Troeng counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Troeng listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tor Troeng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tor Troeng's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Troeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Troeng manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeng.
A jab from Troeng misses.
Troeng misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Troeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Troeng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Troeng moves out of range. #T1#
Troeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Troeng doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Troeng is avoiding it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Troeng counters with a straight right hand.
Troeng staying out of range there.
Troeng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab. Troeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Troeng scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Troeng counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Troeng lands with an overhand left.
Troeng looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Troeng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Troeng is having none of it.
Troeng throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Troeng instigates a clinch.
Troeng avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.#BC2#
Troeng breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Troeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Troeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Troeng takes one to the chin there.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzsimmons jabs Troeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Troeng looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Troeng moves out of range. #T3#
Troeng moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzsimmons.
Troeng tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzsimmons is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Troeng keeps it at a distance.
Troeng thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons moves to clinch but Troeng breaks away
enabling Troeng to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Troeng moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Troeng's head.
Troeng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Troeng misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Troeng's leg but Troeng calmly moves out of range.
Troeng tries to score with a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons. #T4#
Fitzsimmons swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Troeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that Troeng avoids nicely.
Troeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Troeng blocks a leg kick.
Troeng moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Troeng counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Troeng.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sol Fitzsimmons.
Well Fitzsimmons has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: FARTMMA 92
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Mamaev slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mamaev connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Mamaev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mamaev cracks Fitzsimmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mamaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mamaev.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamaev manages to avoid it.
Good work by Mamaev as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Mamaev.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamaev scores with a sloppy right hand. Fitzsimmons should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons jabs Mamaev right on the nose. Mamaev blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamaev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzsimmons cracks Mamaev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzsimmons. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mamaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Mamaev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Fitzsimmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Mamaev blocks it. #T2#
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stuns Mamaev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mamaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Mamaev circles away.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mamaev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mamaev tests Fitzsimmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons works the jab nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Mamaev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Mamaev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mamaev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mamaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it.
Mamaev lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mamaev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mamaev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Mamaev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Mamaev settles back down.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Mamaev is avoiding it. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Mamaev blocks the low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mamaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mamaev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mamaev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Mamaev lands.#ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Mamaev loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Mamaev misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamaev momentarily.
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Mamaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamaev lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzsimmons off balance momentarily.
Mamaev scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons is looking to chop away at Mamaev's legs.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Mamaev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
No joy there for Mamaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donk. Mamaev catches Fitzsimmons right on the button with a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick as Mamaev jumps back.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mamaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mamaev throws a push kick but Fitzsimmons slaps the foot to one side.
As Mamaev backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Denis Mamaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mamaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mamaev momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Mamaev misses with an uppercut. Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
Mamaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Mamaev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a glancing blow to the side of Mamaev's head.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mamaevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Mamaev is rocked!
Mamaev wants to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Mamaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Mamaev ducks down to avoid it.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fitzsimmons walks into a jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mamaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Mamaev moves out of range of the body kick.
Mamaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Mamaev throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mamaev ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Mamaev's head back.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mamaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Mamaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Mamaev thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamaev. That did some damage!
Mamaev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mamaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Mamaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Mamaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch but Mamaev slips to the side
and Mamaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mamaev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mamaev throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Mamaev's midsection.
Mamaev tries to work over Fitzsimmons's front leg with a kick but Fitzsimmons checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mamaev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamaev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mamaev tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mamaev throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Mamaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Mamaev misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Denis Mamaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Fitzsimmons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Mamaev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mamaev's hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Mamaev needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamaev throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons thows a body kick. Mamaev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fitzsimmons pushes Mamaev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamaev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mamaev avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mamaevs head.
Mamaev is trying to force a seperation but Fitzsimmons has the dominant position.
Mamaev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mamaev blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons is looking to control Mamaev's arms but Mamaev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzsimmons has his back to the cage.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Mamaev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mamaev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sol Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons is working Mamaev over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Mamaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Mamaev digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mamaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mamaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mamaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
It seemed like Mamaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamaev circles away.
Mamaev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands with a right hand.
Mamaev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mamaev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mamaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamaev throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a double jab
and Mamaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mamaev. Mamaev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mamaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamaev takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Mamaev counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Mamaev's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mamaev is out of range.
Fitzsimmons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mamaev eats them both and turns towards Fitzsimmons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mamaev.
Mamaev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by Mamaev.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Mamaev is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Mamaev is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Mamaev throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a huge left! Mamaev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fitzsimmons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mamaev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fitzsimmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!
In defeat, Denis Mamaev stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is number one bullshit!'.

Event: FARTMMA 82
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bizihwaeile was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
A jab from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile moves out of range of the body kick.
Bizihwaeile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Bizihwaeile walks into a jab.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bizihwaeile defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bizihwaeile. #CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches up with Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Bizihwaeile throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bizihwaeile misses with a looping left.
Bizihwaeile just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFitzsimmons.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bizihwaeile.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Bizihwaeile counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Bizihwaeile. #CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and pushes Bizihwaeile back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Fitzsimmons has Bizihwaeile pressed against the cage, preventing Bizihwaeile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bizihwaeile scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Bizihwaeile there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches up with Bizihwaeile and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bizihwaeile up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards. #T3#
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons cracks Bizihwaeile with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Bizihwaeile gets an underhook and turns Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Bizihwaeile has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Bizihwaeile on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Fitzsimmons's arms but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bizihwaeile has his back to the cage.
Bizihwaeile is looking to control Fitzsimmons's arms but Fitzsimmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bizihwaeile has his back to the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Fred Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Fitzsimmons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bizihwaeile up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand. #T4#
Bizihwaeile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bizihwaeile dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bizihwaeile lands a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bizihwaeile's brow.
Fitzsimmons avoids the elbow strike from Bizihwaeile, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Bizihwaeile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bizihwaeile's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bizihwaeile.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sol Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Bizihwaeile's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Bizihwaeile chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bizihwaeile ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bizihwaeile throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Bizihwaeile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Bizihwaeile misses with a straight left.
Bizihwaeile is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bizihwaeile goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons works over Bizihwaeile's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Bizihwaeile 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizihwaeile moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Bizihwaeile's head but Bizihwaeile sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination. Bizihwaeile tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Bizihwaeile is predictable there
and Bizihwaeile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaeile steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Sol Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Bizihwaeile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons keeps Bizihwaeile at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile avoiding damage. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bizihwaeile throws a leg kick which misses Fitzsimmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid it. #CL#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
Bizihwaeile doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons stalling against the cage.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Bizihwaeile avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaeile can do to turn this around?
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons effectively controlling the action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bizihwaeile works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Bizihwaeile connects with a single shot there.
Bizihwaeile throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Bizihwaeile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a front kick but Bizihwaeile steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Bizihwaeile on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Fitzsimmons darts in and clinches Bizihwaeile up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Bizihwaeile misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Bizihwaeile comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bizihwaeile lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bizihwaeile swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bizihwaeile or not.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bizihwaeile.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Bizihwaeile's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight on the outside.#CUT2#
It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons darts in trying to clinch
and Bizihwaeile counters with a nice uppercut.
Bizihwaeile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bizihwaeile throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bizihwaeile checks a leg kick.
Bizihwaeile looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bizihwaeile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing. #T1#
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Bizihwaeile is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Bizihwaeile's leg but Bizihwaeile calmly moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bizihwaeile darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and pushes Bizihwaeile back into the cage.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile can't break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile lands an elbow that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons has Bizihwaeile pressed against the cage, preventing Bizihwaeile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bizihwaeile throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bizihwaeile's efforts to push away.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bizihwaeile.
Fred Bizihwaeile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile. #T4#
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.#BC2#
Bizihwaeile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Bizihwaeile blocks the low kick.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Bizihwaeile loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Bizihwaeile throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Bizihwaeile misses.
Bizihwaeile dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fitzsimmons. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Fitzsimmons thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bizihwaeile misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaeile takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizihwaeile finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons punishes Bizihwaeile's body with a nice straight punch.
Fitzsimmons darts in trying to clinch
enabling Bizihwaeile to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: FARTMMA 78: Doomsday 2020
Date: Jan 04, 2020

#R1#
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Benedetti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Benedetti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benedetti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Benedetti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that Benedetti semi-blocks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Benedetti.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Benedetti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Benedetti moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Benedetti avoids the punch easily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons walks into a jab.
Benedetti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benedetti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzsimmons darts in trying to clinch
and Benedetti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzsimmons lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Benedetti seems unphased.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benedetti lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Benedetti lands with a hook. Fitzsimmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Fitzsimmons instigates a clinch.
Benedetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti blocking some punches. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Benedetti.#T3#
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Benedetti keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Benedetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Benedetti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti moves forwards but Fitzsimmons connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Benedetti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fitzsimmons lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Benedetti moved out of range.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Benedetti.
Fitzsimmons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons motions for Benedetti to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti misses with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benedetti counters with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBenedetti.
Fitzsimmons looks to clinch
and Benedetti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Benedetti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benedetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Benedetti.#ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Benedetti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Benedetti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Benedetti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Benedetti rattles Fitzsimmons with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Fitzsimmons tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Benedetti dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Fitzsimmons stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
After winning the bout, Claudio Benedetti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: FARTMMA 73
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mamaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Mamaev. Beautiful body shot.
Mamaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Mamaev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Mamaev throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Mamaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a combination but Mamaev avoids it well.
Mamaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Mamaev's head but Mamaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Mamaev misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamaev lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.
Mamaev scores with a jab to the head.
Mamaev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mamaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Mamaev moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Mamaev's leg but Mamaev calmly moves out of range.
Mamaev throws a solid leg kick but Fitzsimmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Mamaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamaev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Mamaev counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Mamaev keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
Jab, jab by Mamaev - just one landing.
Mamaev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've been told by Fitzsimmons's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mamaev slips under a jab.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamaev looks to land a right hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mamaev misses with a low kick.
Mamaev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mamaev.
Mamaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamaev misses with a looping left.
Mamaev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks.
Mamaev avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Mamaev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mamaev lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Mamaev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzsimmons tries a low kick but Mamaev avoids it.
Mamaev throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
Fitzsimmons misses with a few strikes there.
Mamaev throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Mamaev.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body.
Mamaev swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamaev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzsimmons.#BC2#
Mamaev breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mamaev under the eye.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mamaev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mamaev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fitzsimmons blocks it well.
Mamaev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Mamaev moves out of range easily.
Mamaev scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons cracks Mamaev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamaev lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Mamaev finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses. #ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Mamaev scores with a jab. Fitzsimmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mamaev circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Fitzsimmons tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Mamaev wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denis Mamaev!
A very excited looking Denis Mamaev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FARTMMA 63
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Fitzsimmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain a safe position but Turturro gets an underhook and turns Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Fitzsimmons.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Turturro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giampaolo Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Fitzsimmons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Turturro jumps guard.
Fitzsimmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
Fitzsimmons postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons wants to stand but Turturro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fitzsimmons looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Fitzsimmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzsimmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turturro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fitzsimmons postures up in Turturro's guard and throws a big left but Turturro blocks it.
Turturro keeping moving, preventing Fitzsimmons from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fitzsimmons cracks Turturro with a solid left hand.
Fitzsimmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzsimmons. No joy for Turturro on that attempt. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land. #T2#
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turturro.
Donk. Fitzsimmons catches Turturro right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzsimmons smiles and moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzsimmons as he connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with a hook. Turturro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Turturro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzsimmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turturro fails to pull guard. #T3#
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Turturro backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turturro circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL#
Turturro clinches with his opponent.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turturro jumps guard but Fitzsimmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons darts in and clinches Turturro up against the cage.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons won't allow it.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzsimmons walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick that knocks Turturro off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Turturro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro shoots and misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a huge left! Turturro is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fitzsimmons isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Turturro from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fitzsimmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: FARTMMA 58
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Bitch misses with a leg kick.
Bitch misses with a straight right.
Bitch throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
As Bitch backs away, Fitzsimmons returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bitch ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Bitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A swing and a miss from Bitch.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Bitch manages to avoid it.
A big right from Bitch misses.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bitch throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bitch throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Bitch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Bitch's head.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitch moves away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Bitch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Bitch.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Bitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Bitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.#T1#
Nice cross by Bitch.
Bitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bitch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Bitch misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Bitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Bitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Bitch's head but Bitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bitch looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bitch.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Bitch.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bitch's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fitzsimmons thumps Bitch with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Bitch's shoulder, as Bitch tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Bitch blocks a leg kick.
Bitch is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bitch lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Bitch moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Bitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Bitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitch.
It seemed like Bitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Bitch.
Bitch connects with a jab.
Bitch avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Bitch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bitch.
Bitch lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Bitch circles away.
Bitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Bitch sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bitch defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Bitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bitch ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.#T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Bitch staying out of range there.
Bitch has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitch.
A big left from Bitch misses.
Bitch throws a shot from downtown. Fitzsimmons moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a leg kick
and Bitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bitch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a front kick but Bitch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bitch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Bitch there.
Bitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bitch connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bitch throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Bitch moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Bitch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice jab there from Bitch.
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!
Bitch catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Bitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Bitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with a combination
enabling Bitch to counter with a crisp jab.
Bitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bitch scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Bitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bitch scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bitch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzsimmonss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Bitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Bitch ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice looking combination but Bitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raging Bitch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitch throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitch.
Bitch takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch but Bitch is avoiding it.
Raging Bitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Bitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good exchange - Bitch coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Bitch throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bitch counters with a left to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bitch.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Bitch counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fitzsimmons has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Bitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bitch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bitch. That snapped Fitzsimmons's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitch connects with a jab.
No joy there for Fitzsimmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bitch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Bitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fitzsimmons might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A big right from Bitch misses.
Bitch connects with a looping right hand.
Bitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bitch doesn't seem phased though.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bitch misses the jab.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bitch.
Bitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bitch slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Bitch avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bitch cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitch lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzsimmons's head back.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Bitch moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons backing away here, and Bitch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bitch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bitch misses the shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Bitch moves his leg out of the way.
Fitzsimmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitch avoids the head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bitch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fitzsimmons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Bitch slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bitch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Raging Bitch has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by Bitch there.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses. #T3#
Bitch lands a nice hook to Fitzsimmons's body. Fitzsimmons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Bitch.
Fitzsimmons lunges at Bitch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bitch's hand.
Bitch throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Fitzsimmons clinches.
Bitch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bitch blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzsimmons.
I was talking to Fitzsimmons's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bitch misses with a body punch. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Bitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Bitch. That snapped Fitzsimmons's head back.
Bitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Bitch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands momentarily and Bitch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitch misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Bitch strikes.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitch throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Bitch pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bitch lands an elbow just above Fitzsimmons 's eye.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Bitch controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bitch.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bitch.
Bitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons avoids a wild elbow strike from Bitch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raging Bitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raging Bitch's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bitch. That snapped Fitzsimmons's head back.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Bitch blocks it.
Bitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bitch defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bitch's head backwards.
Bitch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bitch throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Fitzsimmons blocks the low kick.
Bitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bitch connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Bitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bitch scores with a nice head shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up
letting Bitch counter with a right hand.
Bitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bitch wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Bitch is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bitch avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Bitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bitch throws out the jab.
Bitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Bitch lands.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Bitch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bitch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bitch.
Fitzsimmons is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bitch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Bitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Fitzsimmons forces Bitch back against the cage and clinches.
Bitch lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bitch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzsimmons's brow.
Fitzsimmons blocks the elbow strike.
Bitch lands a nice elbow.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Bitch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bitch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bitch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Bitch.
Bitch lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons blocks an elbow strike from Bitch.
Bitch throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Bitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Bitch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Bitch lands a shot to the body.
Bitch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bitch tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Bitch back against the cage.
Bitch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bitch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Fitzsimmons as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bitch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Bitch throws a shot to the body.
Bitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Bitch misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.#T4#
Bitch slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Fitzsimmons.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bitch can pounce on him.
Bitch lands a jab.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Bitch circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bitch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bitch connects with a body shot that sends Fitzsimmons's belly button to the back.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Bitch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bitch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raging Bitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bitch is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Bitch moves his leg out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raging Bitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bitch 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raging Bitch!
A very excited looking Raging Bitch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: FARTMMA 52: SEMIS
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Romeo avoids it easily.
We've been informed that Fitzsimmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romeo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Romeo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Romeo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Romeo seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Anthony Romeo has been cut.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Romeo's front leg with a kick but Romeo checks it.
Fitzsimmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
Romeo lands a big right hand that sends Fitzsimmons crashing to the mat! Romeo stays standing though and waves Fitzsimmons back to his feet!#ROC#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romeo throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Romeo finish him?
Romeo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Romeo is having none of it.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
Romeo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Romeo.
Romeo throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Romeo blocks a low kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romeo.#T1#
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
enabling Romeo to counter with a crisp jab.
Romeo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Romeo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Romeo counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Romeo!
Anthony Romeo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: F46: LHW Tourney Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzsimmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Fitzsimmons moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Fitzsimmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Knight misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Fitzsimmons misses
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick which misses Knight's front leg but catches the back leg as Knight tries to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Knight checks it
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight throws a series of strikes that have Fitzsimmons backpedaling.
Knight walks into a straight right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Good work by Knight as he checks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knight.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Knight.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Knight slips under a jab from Fitzsimmons.#T2##CL#
Fitzsimmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzsimmons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Fitzsimmons effectively controlling the action here.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Knight tries to break free but Fitzsimmons pushes him back against the cage.
Knight has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzsimmons seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knight can turn it around.
Knight is trying to break free.#T3##BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a low kick, looking for Fitzsimmons's leg but Fitzsimmons calmly moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Fitzsimmons forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Knight is trying to break free.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocks an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Knight blocks the elbow strike.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight checks a leg kick. #T4#
A head kick from Fitzsimmons lands but Knight takes it in his stride.
Fitzsimmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Knight with an uppercut!
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Knight throws out a counter right but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Fitzsimmons lands.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Knight misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up.
Knight is looking for the big counter here.
Knight is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fitzsimmons had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Knight moves away
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Knight might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knight walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fitzsimmons checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knight throws a hook but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
It appears Fitzsimmons was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knight missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sol Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Knight lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fitzsimmons doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and pushes Knight back into the cage.#T1#
A short right from Fitzsimmons. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzsimmons.
A head kick by Fitzsimmons misses
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
As Fitzsimmons backs off Knight throws a huge counter combo but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it all.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knight lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzsimmons off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Knight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knight misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.
Knight lands a jab to the head.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Knight checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Knight misses with a straight right. #T3#
Knight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knight manages to circle out of the way.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Fitzsimmons connects with the punch.
Fitzsimmons has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Fitzsimmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knight just manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons cracks Knight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Knight's shoulder, as Knight tries to avoid the shot.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
enabling Knight to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fitzsimmons darts in trying to clinch
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sol Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Knight's head back.
Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Knight.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Fitzsimmons has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Knight presses Fitzsimmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sol Fitzsimmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzsimmons keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knight wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Knight checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Knight throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knight.
It looked like Fitzsimmons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knight momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a double jab.
Fitzsimmons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Fitzsimmons instigates a clinch.
Jason Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzsimmons or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Knight tries to break the clinch but Fitzsimmons is controlling the position.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
and Knight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knight keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it. #CL#
Fitzsimmons gets a clinch.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Knight.
Fitzsimmons is trying to stall.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Fitzsimmons keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight tries to circle away but Fitzsimmons has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzsimmons has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Knight avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Knight avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Knight tries a body shot but Fitzsimmons blocks it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: FARTMMA 39
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Riot has been cut.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Riot with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Riot.
Riot walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Riot misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Riot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Riot.
Fitzsimmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riot's calf.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Riot should have avoided that one.
Riot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzsimmons is fending him off so far but Riot persists. Nope, Fitzsimmons circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riot misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Riot with an uppercut!
Riot shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense.
Fitzsimmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzsimmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from Riot.
Fitzsimmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Riot looks for a takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riot. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.#CUT2#
Tony Riot's cut is getting worse.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Riot avoids it.
A head kick by Riot misses #CL2#
and Fitzsimmons counters by clinching up.
Riot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzsimmons after a bit of a struggle.
Riot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riot takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riot's head backwards.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons darts in and clinches Riot up against the cage.
Riot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzsimmons is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Riot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons prevents Riot from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzsimmons jabs Riot right on the nose. Riot blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riot takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Tony Riot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fitzsimmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Riot's belly button to the back.#T3#
Riot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination. Riot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Riot misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Fitzsimmons counters with a big uppercut that knocks Riot off his feet! Fitzsimmons dives into side control looking to finish!#ROC2#
Riot is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Riot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Riot's shoulder. That is not cool.
Riot seems to have got his legs back now.
Check out the look on Fitzsimmons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fitzsimmons working the ground and pound from side control.
Riot seems a little lost for a moment, as Fitzsimmons dominates the positioning.
Fitzsimmons working the ground and pound from side control.
Riot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitzsimmons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Fitzsimmons stands up and beckons Riot to his feet. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons rushes Riot and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Jeez, Tony Riot's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Riot tries to circle away but Fitzsimmons has him pinned against the cage.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons stalls.
Fitzsimmons is working Riot over against the cage.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riot takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Riot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riot backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Riot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but De Bois is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Bois on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hook to the body.
De Bois scores with the left hand. Fitzsimmons knows he should have avoided that one.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. De Bois saw that one coming.
De Bois listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but De Bois moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
De Bois drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Fitzsimmons manages to escape and get back to his feet.
De Bois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and De Bois counters with a shoot takedown. Fitzsimmons fights it but they end up in guard.
Fitzsimmons has control of De Bois's left arm, preventing De Bois from doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons pulls De Bois in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzsimmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.#T1#
Fitzsimmons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up.
De Bois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
De Bois postures up.
De Bois lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Bois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom. #T2#
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Bois stays in close to Fitzsimmons's body and controls the position.
Fitzsimmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Bois is one step ahead there.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Bois goes for a double leg but Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzsimmons continues to drive forward.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but De Bois moves out of range. #T3#
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at De Bois's knee but De Bois avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by De Bois.
De Bois dives in and grabs Fitzsimmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons pushes down on De Bois's head and hops out.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses. #TD#
De Bois drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fitzsimmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Bois.
De Bois is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Bois scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
De Bois is keen to just control but Fitzsimmons is a slippery customer.
Fitzsimmons works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Bois with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzsimmons looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Bois puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bois is nestled in close to Fitzsimmons, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
De Bois wants to take a breather but Fitzsimmons is having none of it.
De Bois is taking a breather. Fitzsimmons says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
De Bois landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fitzsimmons tries to roll over but De Bois keeps him under control.
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 Jambe De Bois will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Bois's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Fitzsimmons there.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and De Bois counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzsimmons thinking. #TD#
De Bois closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De Bois cracks Fitzsimmons with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fitzsimmons can't do much from the bottom here.
De Bois with the ground and pound but Fitzsimmons regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fitzsimmons has hold of De Bois's hands but De Bois slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzsimmons makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitzsimmons.
De Bois with a nice head shot there.#T1#
De Bois slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Bois controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Bois lands a couple of digs.
De Bois postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fitzsimmons has control of De Bois's left arm, preventing De Bois from doing any damage.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
De Bois in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
De Bois trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
De Bois throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzsimmons works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Bois chips away with some ground and pound.
De Bois stays in close to Fitzsimmons's body and controls the position. #T3#
Fitzsimmons trying to keep a closed guard but De Bois is proving a slippery customer.
De Bois lands a couple of digs.
De Bois with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fitzsimmons controls De Bois momentarily but De Bois frees himself.
De Bois content to stall in guard here.
Fitzsimmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzsimmons, not yet.
De Bois connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but De Bois controlling him for the moment.
De Bois throws a big right hand that misses.
De Bois working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
De Bois scoring with some ground and pound.
De Bois lands a couple of decent looking shots.
De Bois is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jambe De Bois dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fitzsimmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Bois connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzsimmons scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses. #TD#
Fitzsimmons gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Bois to score an easy takedown into full guard.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but De Bois postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons is pulling down on De Bois's head. It's preventing any offense from De Bois, at least for the moment.
De Bois trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Fitzsimmons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzsimmons is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jambe De Bois overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzsimmons preventing the sweep.
De Bois avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons is looking to work some ground and pound but De Bois has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons postures up in De Bois's guard and throws a big left but De Bois blocks it.
De Bois looking for a sweep. Not yet De Bois, not yet.
De Bois 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#
De Bois winds up and cracks Fitzsimmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Fitzsimmons trying to control here.
Well, if De Bois 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.
De Bois thows a huge punch but Fitzsimmons dodges it nicely.
Fitzsimmons wants to get back to full guard.
De Bois not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitzsimmons is pressing down on De Bois's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Bois trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Bois is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzsimmons has wrist control.#T3#
De Bois scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fitzsimmons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzsimmons is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
De Bois landing some decent shots from guard.
De Bois is stalling in the full guard.
De Bois working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Bois's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
De Bois postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing De Bois from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Bois throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Bois's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!#REVB#
Fitzsimmons tries to free his leg and advance position but De Bois is retaining full guard.
Jambe De Bois is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Bois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzsimmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzsimmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Bois manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzsimmons manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Jambe De Bois showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Bois, 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Jambe De Bois!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Jambe De Bois!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jambe De Bois!

Jambe De Bois wins by unanimous decision!
Jambe De Bois decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cena. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons slaps away a takedown attempt from Cena, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cena.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzsimmons sprawls well. Fitzsimmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cena gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Cena saw it coming and moves away.
Cena misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cena gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch.
Cena misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cena's brow.
Fitzsimmons tries to break free but Cena pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Cena misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cena appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Cena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Fitzsimmons has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cena is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.#T1#
Cena blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands with a left to the head.
Cena can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzsimmons.
Cena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cena tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Cena lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fitzsimmons is controlling Cena's trapped leg to prevent Cena from advancing to side control.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position.
Cena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Cena postures up.
Cena is pressing down on Fitzsimmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fitzsimmons is holding on for now. #T2#
Fitzsimmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzsimmons is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position here.
Fitzsimmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzsimmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzsimmons, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard. #REVB#
Cena has a closed guard, preventing Fitzsimmons from standing up.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Fitzsimmons preventing the sweep.
Cena is pulling down on Fitzsimmons's head. It's preventing any offense from Fitzsimmons, at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitzsimmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzsimmons would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fitzsimmons looking to pass the guard.
Fitzsimmons throwing strikes but missing.
Cena pulls Fitzsimmons in close to prevent any damage.
Cena trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzsimmons is proving a slippery customer.
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzsimmons is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzsimmons manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Fitzsimmons trying to keep a closed guard but Cena is proving a slippery customer.
Fitzsimmons wants to sweep here but Cena controlling him for the moment.
Cena scoring with some ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Fitzsimmons blocks nicely.
Cena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Cena won't allow Fitzsimmons to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Fitzsimmons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cena misses with a straight right.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Cena manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cena throws a body shot but no joy.
Cena takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Cena counters with a shoot takedown. Fitzsimmons fights it but they end up in guard.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cena working some strikes from top position.
Fitzsimmons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!#REVB#
Cena pulls Fitzsimmons in to control the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzsimmons is one step ahead there.
Fitzsimmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
John Cena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Cena seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cena avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cena might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cena working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Cena.
Cena will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fitzsimmons in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzsimmons stopping the sweep attempt from Cena.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Fitzsimmons from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons won't allow Cena to sweep him here.
Cena is pulling down on Fitzsimmons's head to control his posture.
Fitzsimmons is looking to stand up but Cena won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Cena moves out of range. #TD#
Cena shoots in and gets a takedown into Fitzsimmons's guard.
Cena works over Fitzsimmons with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzsimmons lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fitzsimmons wants to stand but Cena is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cena has Fitzsimmons pulled in close to control his posture.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet.
Cena controlling Fitzsimmons's posture.
Cena continues to stall.
Fitzsimmons is looking to work some ground and pound but Cena has wrist control.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cena is pulling down on Fitzsimmons's head. It's preventing any offense from Fitzsimmons, at least for the moment.
Fitzsimmons slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cena holds on and takes a little breather.
Cena trying to keep a closed guard but Fitzsimmons is proving a slippery customer.
Cena wants to sweep here but Fitzsimmons controlling him for the moment.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fitzsimmons manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fitzsimmons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Fitzsimmons uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Fitzsimmons!#REVB#
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cena is proving hard to escape from.
Cena has his hands on Fitzsimmons's head, controlling the position.
Cena working a defensive guard but Fitzsimmons passes into half guard.
Cena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzsimmons wants to control but Cena is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzsimmons thows a huge punch but Cena dodges it nicely.
Cena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cena tries to get out of the position.
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Fitzsimmons stands and steps away. Cena gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Cena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fitzsimmons lands a front kick.
Cena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cena with a poor takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Cena throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Cena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cena's head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Cena throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cena with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Cena throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cena throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses #TD#
and Cena counters with a takedown into side control.
Fitzsimmons manages to get back to half guard.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cena. #T1#
Fitzsimmons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cena's back!
Fitzsimmons punches the canvas rather than the man.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the head.
Cena looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Cena is trying to break free.
Cena is working hard here to advance position.
Cena has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cena tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cena tries to lock up and control but Fitzsimmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons looking to ground and pound but Cena is blocking nicely.
Cena is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fitzsimmons cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #CUT2#
John Cena's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Cena is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cena just holding on.
Sol Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cena tries to lock up and control but Fitzsimmons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons looking to control but Cena is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fitzsimmons avoids the attempt from Cena to control.
Fitzsimmons tries to control but Cena wriggling away.
Fitzsimmons controlling the position easily from mount.
Cena is squirming around, avoiding Fitzsimmons's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Cena tries to hold on but Fitzsimmons postures up.
Cena can't escape the position.
Fitzsimmons can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cena is looking to escape.
Fitzsimmons looking to control and managing it successfully.
John Cena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cena is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fitzsimmons content just to control the position here.
Cena is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Cena is having none of it.
Cena tries to hold on but Fitzsimmons pushes him away. #T4#
Fitzsimmons tries to control but Cena wriggling away.
Cena really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cena bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cena landing with the ground and pound.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons trying to keep a closed guard but Cena is proving a slippery customer.
Cena content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cena throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sol Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzsimmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Sol Fitzsimmons!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Sol Fitzsimmons!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Sol Fitzsimmons!

Sol Fitzsimmons wins by unanimous decision!
John Cena was interviewed post fight and said 'My time is not yet now.'.

Event: The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Castle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Castle has been cut.
Fitzsimmons presses Castle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzsimmons pushes Castle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castle can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Castle can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Castle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Castle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons just leaning against Castle, taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Castle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzsimmons's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Fitzsimmons pushes Castle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons forces Castle back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons presses Castle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castle looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzsimmons is blocking nicely.
Fitzsimmons stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Fitzsimmons's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzsimmons.
Castle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons dodges an elbow strike from Castle.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Castle's head.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Castle tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks with his arms.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Castle is rocked!
Fitzsimmons unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Castle! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fitzsimmons is unloading with more strikes now! Castle drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: IVT 13
Date: Apr 29, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzsimmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennett is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses. #CL2#
Bennett fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzsimmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Bennett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bennett misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Bennett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennett blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett. #T1#
Bennett swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Bennett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzsimmons backwards.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennett avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.#BC#
Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to the nose.
Bennett misses with a double jab
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a chopping leg kick but Bennett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennett scores with a nice right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett cracks Fitzsimmons with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennett misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bennett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy head kick
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzsimmons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Bennett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a left hand
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennett will feel that in the morning.
Fitzsimmons connects with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC2#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Bennett lands with an overhand left.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Bennett looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Bennett gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch. #BC#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Bennett checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a front kick but Bennett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a low kick but Bennett moves his leg out of the way.
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bennett lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bennett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bennett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzsimmons with a body shot.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennett jabs Fitzsimmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bennett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Bennett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Bennett finds it's target.
Bennett digs a good body shot into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Fitzsimmons motions for Bennett to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Bennett.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Bennett avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Bennett.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
Bennett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennett lands a left hand.
Bennett blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennett. #T1#
Bennett can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Bennett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
A short right from Bennett.
Bennett lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bennett struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Bennett lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fitzsimmons to his knees! Bennett keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bennett!
John Bennett is the new light heavyweight champion!
John Bennett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: IVT 10
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
A nice combination there by Fitzsimmons. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Kristo has been cut.
We've been informed that Fitzsimmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kristo darts in trying to clinch
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kristo.
Fitzsimmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kristo tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Kristo's ribs.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kristo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Kristo's shoulder, as Kristo tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a front kick aimed at Kristo's knee but Kristo avoids it well.
Kristo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzsimmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kristo at a distance.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Kristo moved out of range.
Kristo wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Kristo ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#
Kristo is rocked!
A jab from Kristo misses.
Oh Kristo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kristo leaves his chin hanging out and Fitzsimmons seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kristo crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Fitzsimmons!
Sol Fitzsimmons is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: IVT 8
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Jahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Jahr tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons circles away easily
and Fitzsimmons counters with a left and a right that stings Jahr.
Jahr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Jahr shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzsimmons manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jahr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A slow jab from Jahr misses its intended target. #KD2#
Fitzsimmons drops Jahr with a left right combo! Fitzsimmons follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Stig Jahr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahr regains half guard.
Jahr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitzsimmons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitzsimmons's back!
Jahr lands punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzsimmons covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jahr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzsimmons takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons wants to escape the position.
Jahr looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jahr missing with punches from the back.
Jahr has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Jahr is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jahr gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jahr gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jahr apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jahr misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahr misses the target.
Jahr misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Jahr walks into a left hand. #TD#
Jahr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jahr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jahr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jahr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Jahr is looking for a triangle but Fitzsimmons pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SU2#
Fitzsimmons gets to his feet. Jahr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons jabs Jahr right on the nose. Jahr blinks but takes it well.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Jahr's midsection.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jahr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jahr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzsimmons swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stig Jahr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzsimmons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jahr doesn't seem phased though.
Jahr dives in and grabs Fitzsimmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons pushes down on Jahr's head and hops out.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons connects with a high kick.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Jahr is rocked!
Fitzsimmons sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jahr's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jahr's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: Ab21
Date: Feb 17, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons tests Guedes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guedes swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzsimmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guedes is out of range.
Guedes throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Guedes. #CL#
Guedes rushes Fitzsimmons and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Guedes.
Guedes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guedes misses with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guedes taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Guedes.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Guedes lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Guedes. #T1#
Guedes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Guedes as the two fighters clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Guedes.
Guedes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Guedes pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Guedes.
Guedes tries to throw a body punch but Fitzsimmons avoids it by throwing Guedes back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Guedes stalling in the clinch.
Guedes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Guedes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Guedes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Guedes.
Fitzsimmons swings widly with a right hand
and Guedes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons misses with the body kick#CL#
and Guedes moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guedes misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guedes struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guedes has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fitzsimmons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Guedes's brow.
Guedes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzsimmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land.
Fitzsimmons tries to break the clinch but Guedes is controlling the position.
Guedes works on Fitzsimmons's body with a couple of short punches.
Guedes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guedes misses with a body punch.
Guedes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is trying to stall.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Guedes. #T3#
Fitzsimmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Guedes has double underhooks.
Fitzsimmons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guedes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guedes.
A bit of stalling here from Guedes.
Guedes pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guedes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guedes scores with a shot to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Fitzsimmons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Guedes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons wants to break free but Guedes has control. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a right hand #CL#
and Guedes counters by moving into the clinch.
Guedes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guedes lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Guedes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons tries to break free but Guedes pushes him back against the cage.
Guedes controlling the action here for a moment.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Guedes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzsimmons's efforts to push away.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Guedes.
Guedes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Guedes fails to land.
Guedes lands with a left to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guedes backwards.
Guedes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Guedes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guedes. Fitzsimmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guedes dodges the punch combination from Fitzsimmons.
Guedes is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Guedes scores with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guedes manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Guedes saw that one coming.
Guedes slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Guedes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guedes connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitzsimmons cracks Guedes with an open hand slap.
Fitzsimmons lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Paulo Guedes has been cut.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Guedes blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Guedes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Guedes checks it
enabling Guedes to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Guedes avoids it easily.
Guedes misses with a body shot.
Good work by Guedes as he checks the leg kick.
Guedes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
Jab by Fitzsimmons.#CL#
Guedes pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
A short right from Fitzsimmons. #ROC2#
Guedes is rocked!
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Oh Guedes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guedes goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guedes checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Guedes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Guedes looks to clinch but Fitzsimmons throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Guedes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: AB15 Cobra v James
Date: Jan 23, 2019

#R1#
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.#TD2#
Fitzsimmons gets caught flat footed, as Robertson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons is keeping the position.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Fitzsimmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fitzsimmons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Robertson is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robertson slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Fitzsimmons tries to kick Robertson off but Robertson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Robertson postures up.
Fitzsimmons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons avoids them all with ease.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robertson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Robertson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Robertson checks it.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Robertson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons defends it nicely.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robertson.
Robertson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson shoots and misses
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robertson momentarily.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#
Robertson is rocked!
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2019

#R1##CL#
Kristo instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fitzsimmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kristo slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Kristo.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches up with Kristo and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kristo pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzsimmons leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Kristo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Kristo ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kristo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Kristo connects with a single shot there.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Kristo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Kristo is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kristo.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons has managed to clinch.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Kristo.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kristo.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Kristo.
Kristo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons letting Kristo take a breather here.
Kristo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kristo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Sol Fitzsimmons has been cut.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Kristo.
Fitzsimmons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Kristo misses with a knee to the head.
Kristo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristo can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kristo as Fitzsimmons tries to tie him up.
Kristo lands a damaging elbow.
Kristo lands an elbow inside.
Fitzsimmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kristos head.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kristo taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Kristo has double underhooks.
Kristo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kristo blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.#T3#
Kristo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kristo has him pressed against the cage.
Kristo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzsimmons slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons digs a good body shot into Kristo's ribs.
Kristo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Kristo loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.#CL#
Kristo closes the distance and pushes Fitzsimmons back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Kristo.
Fitzsimmons throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kristo.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kristo lands an elbow inside that Fitzsimmons shrugs off.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Kristo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Kristo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kristo gets a clinch.
Kristo tries a knee to the head but Fitzsimmons blocks it.
Kristo avoids a wild elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Kristo lands an elbow that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks for a moment.
Fitzsimmons works on Kristo's body with a couple of short punches.
Kristo with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kristo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Kristo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kristo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fitzsimmons lands with a cross.
Kristo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Kristo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kristo moves out of range as Fitzsimmons throws a body kick.
Matt Kristo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kristo momentarily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kristo checks a leg kick.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons has closed the distance and engaged Kristo in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kristo or not.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Kristo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kristo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kristo lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Kristo lands an elbow that stopped Fitzsimmons in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Sol Fitzsimmons's cut even more.
Kristo blocks an elbow strike.
Kristo is struggling to control the position.
Fitzsimmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Kristo.
Kristo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Kristo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
Fitzsimmons looking to stall.
Kristo trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Kristo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kristo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Matt Kristo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kristo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Kristo blocks it. #T2#
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Kristo controls the action. #BC#
Kristo breaks the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kristo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kristo lands an elbow just above Fitzsimmons 's eye.
Fitzsimmons takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Kristo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kristo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kristo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kristo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kristo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fitzsimmons is breathing heavily.
Kristo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses. #T3#
Knees to the body from Kristo.
Kristo lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
The cut above Sol Fitzsimmons's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kristo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Kristo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kristo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kristo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzsimmons up against the cage.#BC#
Kristo breaks from the clinch.
Kristo is looking to clinch.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kristo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fitzsimmons.
A clash of legs there as Kristo blocks the low kick.#T4#
Kristo cracks Fitzsimmons with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Kristo is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
Kristo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kristo.
Kristo fails with the takedown.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot.
Kristo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kristo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kristo.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kristo.#CL#
Kristo has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Kristo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sol Fitzsimmons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Fitzsimmons has Kristo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kristo takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kristo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kristo lands a knee to the body.
Kristo lands with a left to the head.
Kristo blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Kristo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzsimmons's defenses. #BC#
Kristo breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Kristo.
Kristo tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kristo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Kristo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Kristo finish him?#T1#
Kristo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzsimmons seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzsimmons. Kristo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kristo is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Kristo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL#
Kristo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Kristo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kristo tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzsimmons avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kristo obliges.
Fitzsimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzsimmons wants to get back to striking at distance but Kristo won't allow it.
Fitzsimmons takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Kristo throws knees to the body.
Fitzsimmons wants to stall.
Kristo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzsimmons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kristo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kristo taking a breather.#T2#
Fitzsimmons is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kristo lands an elbow inside that Fitzsimmons shrugs off.
Fitzsimmons tries to break free but Kristo pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons letting Kristo take a breather here.
Fitzsimmons is looking to break free of the clinch but Kristo has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzsimmons as Kristo tries to tie him up.
Fitzsimmons letting Kristo take a breather here.
Kristo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
Sol Fitzsimmons's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kristo looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Fitzsimmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzsimmons takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fitzsimmons can't get the takedown.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Kristo taking a breather.
Fitzsimmons takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzsimmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kristo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kristo is working the Thai clinch up against the cage. He yanks Fitzsimmons's head to one side and delivers a picture perfect knee, right on the button! Boom! Down goes Fitzsimmons! He's out! He's out! The fight is over, just like that!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Matt Kristo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##CL#
Parker has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Parker working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Parker is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has Parker pressed against the cage, preventing Parker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons tries to stall but Parker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzsimmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Fitzsimmons blocking some punches. #T1#
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parker blocking some punches.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
A frustrated look appears on Parker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzsimmons takes a shot to the head.
Parker gets underhooks to prevent Fitzsimmons's takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parker has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Parker tries to circle away but Fitzsimmons has him pinned against the cage.
Fitzsimmons has Parker pressed against the cage. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.#T2##CL2#
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Fitzsimmons. Fitzsimmons maintains the clinch.
Fitzsimmons keeps control of Parker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons breaks from the clinch.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker backing away here, and Fitzsimmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Parker misses.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parker is able to avoid easily.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzsimmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Parker looks to land a combination but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzsimmons cracks Parker with a good jab.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Parker misses the target.
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parker tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Parker is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker scores with a three punch combo!
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Parker with an uppercut!#CL#
Parker clinches with his opponent.
Parker is trying to force a seperation but Fitzsimmons has the dominant position.
Fitzsimmons misses with some punches.
Parker managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzsimmons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Parker.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Parker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Benjamin Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker needs to keep his hands up - Fitzsimmons had a free shot at his head there.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Parker is out of range.
Parker tries to clinch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Parker throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Parker's midsection.#CL#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
A punch combination from Parker misses.
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons is looking for the big counter here.
Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons motions for Parker to come forward. Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzsimmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Parker feints a jab promting Fitzsimmons to slip. Parker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fitzsimmons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.
Fitzsimmons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker is looking to clinch but Fitzsimmons is avoiding it.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parker wants to clinch up but Fitzsimmons keeps it at a distance.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzsimmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzsimmons dodges the punch combination from Parker. #T3#
Fitzsimmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parker momentarily.
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parkers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Parker is rocked!
Fitzsimmons weaves into range and cracks Parker right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Parker goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Fitzsimmons is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with an elbow over the top.
Brewer tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fitzsimmons stops a takedown attempt from Brewer.
Fitzsimmons cracks Brewer with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brewer.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brewer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brewer.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage.
Fitzsimmons gets through Brewer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons wants to take the fight to the mat but Brewer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brewer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzsimmons.
Brewer has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brewer jumps guard but Fitzsimmons stands there with Brewer around his waist. Brewer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fitzsimmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fitzsimmons just leaning against Brewer, taking a breather.
Come on Fitzsimmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fitzsimmons digs a right hand into Brewer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brewer's gas tank.
Brewer is breathing heavily.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fitzsimmons. #BC2#
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
Brewer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fitzsimmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#KD2#
Brewer ducks straight into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Brewer manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC2#
Brewer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Brewer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Fitzsimmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzsimmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brewer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brewer seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons is stalling in the full guard.
Brewer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons wants to control from the top but Brewer keeps moving.
Fitzsimmons with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brewer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fitzsimmons has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brewer is proving hard to escape from.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD2#
Fitzsimmons catches Brewer napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Brewer to the canvas! #ROC2#
Brewer is rocked!
Fitzsimmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fitzsimmons distracts Brewer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Brewer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brewer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brewer seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitzsimmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Brewer is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzsimmons looking to sit in guard and control but Brewer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brewer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzsimmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fitzsimmons has control of Brewer's left arm, preventing Brewer from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzsimmons is trying to keep Brewer in close.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzsimmons has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brewer tries to stand but Fitzsimmons is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Brewer tries to keep at a distance but Fitzsimmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Brewer is trying to pull guard but Fitzsimmons has him pressed against the cage.
Brewer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzsimmons pushes Brewer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
Brewer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzsimmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzsimmons throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terrell Brewer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzsimmons.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Fitzsimmons and Brewer goes tumbling to the canvas! Fitzsimmons follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Fitzsimmons tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brewer controls his leg.
Fitzsimmons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brewer's head.
Fitzsimmons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brewer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitzsimmons throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzsimmons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzsimmons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brewer wants to get back to his feet.
Brewer is staying active underneath Fitzsimmons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fitzsimmons wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Fitzsimmons looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fitzsimmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brewer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzsimmons tries to stand and escape but Brewer is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer throws a big counter combination but Fitzsimmons scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fitzsimmons! #CL2#
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch.
Brewer tries to pull guard but Fitzsimmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Brewer drops back down to his feet.
Fitzsimmons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brewer.#T3#
Fitzsimmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzsimmons is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brewer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Fitzsimmons.
Brewer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzsimmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Brewer's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Brewer.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brewer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brewer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD2#
Brewer ducks straight into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Brewer manages to regain guard straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Fitzsimmons stands up and waves to Brewer to follow him. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches.
Fitzsimmons presses Brewer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Brewer's head.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons pushes Brewer against the cage. Fitzsimmons is working some dirty boxing. Fitzsimmons pushes off with a quick right hook! Brewer goes down! Brewer tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fitzsimmons moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Wilder connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons avoiding damage as Wilder throws knees to the body.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzsimmons just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Wilder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzsimmons.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deontay Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Wilder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Wilder defending well as Fitzsimmons loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A left lands for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches up with Wilder and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilder blocks an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons wants a takedown. #TD#
Wilder ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilder no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.
Wilder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons postures up.
Wilder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position here.
Wilder postures up. #T3#
Fitzsimmons pulls Wilder in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilder wants to control from the top but Fitzsimmons keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Wilder is out of range. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Fitzsimmons clinches.
Fitzsimmons is leaning against Wilder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzsimmons stalling in the clinch.
Wilder gets underhooks to prevent Fitzsimmons's takedown attempt.
Fitzsimmons creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilder blocks a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
A body shot lands from Fitzsimmons.
Wilder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fitzsimmons sizes up Wilder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilder. Wilder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Wilder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilder. #ES2#
Fitzsimmons uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Wilder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder is looking to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Fitzsimmons settles back down.
Wilder tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzsimmons is quick to defend against it.
Wilder checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fitzsimmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzsimmons feints with a jab and clips Wilder right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Wilder is sent crashing into the canvas and Fitzsimmons leaps in for the kill! Wilder tries to get to his feet but Fitzsimmons is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Wilder is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sol Fitzsimmons!

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