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Event:
Highland 179
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Ryan blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
#TD2#
Ryan gets caught napping as Fitzgerald dives in and scores a takedown. Ryan manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Ryan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fitzgerald uses it to pass to side control.
Ryan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fitzgerald off and has taken his back!
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fitzgerald is really stuck here.
Ryan has Fitzgerald flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Ryan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Fitzgerald! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ryan gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caleb Ryan! |
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Event:
Highland 171
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzgerald's half guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzgerald defending well though.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson misses with a head shot. Fitzgerald uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson is working Fitzgerald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice shot.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fitzgerald has passed into side control.
Fitzgerald scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson's coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson is trying to control Fitzgerald's posture but Fitzgerald avoids it.
Fitzgerald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fitzgerald's best efforts.#T3#
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitzgerald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitzgerald's back!
Fitzgerald staying busy and making it hard for Thompson to control.
Thompson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Thompson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fitzgerald could be in trouble here!
Thompson has the hooks in. Fitzgerald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thompson punches Fitzgerald on the ear.
Thompson lands punches and elbows.
Thompson avoiding Fitzgerald 's attempts to control his hands.
Thompson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fitzgerald's head.#ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is landing with strikes. Fitzgerald can't take much more of this.
Fitzgerald is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson lands a massive shot to the side of Fitzgerald 's head and he's out cold! Thompson jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Highland 164
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald connects with a looping right hand.
Giantslayer shoots and misses #CL2#
and Fitzgerald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Giantslayer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzgerald up against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Giantslayer counters with a shoot takedown. Fitzgerald fights it but they end up in guard.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Giantslayer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Giantslayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Giantslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzgerald wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Fitzgerald has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Giantslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Giantslayer 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.
Giantslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzgerald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Giantslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Giantslayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fitzgerald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giantslayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Giantslayer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fitzgerald has wrist control.
Giantslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Fitzgerald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Giantslayer throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Giantslayer 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.
Giantslayer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Giantslayer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giantslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Giantslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
#TD#
Giantslayer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzgerald to the mat! Fitzgerald manages to get full guard.
Fitzgerald 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.
Giantslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Giantslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Giantslayer wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Giantslayer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Giantslayer content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Giantslayer is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwalin Giantslayer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Giantslayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Giantslayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Giantslayer throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Giantslayer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Giantslayer darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Giantslayer into the cage. #TD#
Giantslayer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fitzgerald regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dwalin Giantslayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Giantslayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Giantslayer trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom. #T1#
Giantslayer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Giantslayer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fitzgerald controlling Giantslayer's posture.
Giantslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantslayer is really struggling to control Fitzgerald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Giantslayer controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dwalin Giantslayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Giantslayer shoots in and bounces Fitzgerald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Giantslayer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Giantslayer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Giantslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giantslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Giantslayer. #T3#
Giantslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
Giantslayer being controlled here momentarily.
Fitzgerald 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.
Fitzgerald controls Giantslayer momentarily but Giantslayer frees himself.
Giantslayer trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald looking to control.
Fitzgerald being controlled here, momentarily.
Giantslayer throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Giantslayer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fitzgerald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giantslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position but Giantslayer postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Giantslayer lands a couple of elbows.
Giantslayer stays in close to Fitzgerald's body and controls the position.
Giantslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Giantslayer wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is keeping the position.
Giantslayer is working hard here to advance position.
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 Dwalin Giantslayer will probably get the nod.
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#
Giantslayer misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Giantslayer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald cracks Giantslayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Giantslayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giantslayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dwalin Giantslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald throws a solid leg kick but Giantslayer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzgerald.
Giantslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Giantslayer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzgerald!
Giantslayer controlling the position.
Giantslayer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T1#
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Giantslayer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Giantslayer postures up.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Giantslayer connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Giantslayer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Giantslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy. #T2#
Giantslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Giantslayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Giantslayer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
Giantslayer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fitzgerald trying to hold on to Giantslayer's head to control him but Giantslayer postures up.
Giantslayer trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom. #T3#
Giantslayer is taking a breather. Fitzgerald 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.
Giantslayer wants to take a breather but Fitzgerald is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giantslayer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzgerald.
Giantslayer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzgerald swivels and escapes.
Giantslayer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgerald circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Giantslayer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Giantslayer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Giantslayer wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?#T4#
Fitzgerald keeping control of the position.
Giantslayer prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald taking some punishment here, with Giantslayer in his half guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to maintain the position but Giantslayer is very close to passing his half guard.
Fitzgerald won't allow Giantslayer to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantslayer.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Giantslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fitzgerald avoid being mounted?
Boyd Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwalin Giantslayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Giantslayer, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwalin Giantslayer!
Dwalin Giantslayer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Highland 157
Date: May 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Frank walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Frank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Frank down.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD#
Frank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzgerald to the mat! Fitzgerald manages to get full guard.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitzgerald has momentary wrist control but Frank slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Frank passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up.
#T1#
Fitzgerald wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald tries to kick Frank off in order to stand up. Frank Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Frank happy to just control the position for now.
Frank 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.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitzgerald is trying to buck Frank off.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Fitzgerald seems a little lost for a moment, as Frank dominates the positioning.
Fitzgerald is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank working away.
Frank wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald tries to escape but Frank is in control.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Frank.#T3#
Frank prevents Fitzgerald from escaping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Everest Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzgerald connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frank fails to land the takedown.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frank.
Fitzgerald lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.#T4#
Fitzgerald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Frank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzgerald with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank shoots in but Fitzgerald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzgerald is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Frank goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Frank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frank tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzgerald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitzgerald follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Fitzgerald.
A low kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Fitzgerald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald darts in looking for a takedown but Frank gets double underhooks and turns Fitzgerald into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzgerald. That one must have hurt.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.#T1#
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fitzgerald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frank has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzgerald.
A nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frank.
Frank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzgerald is quick to defend against it.
Frank fails to land the takedown.
Fitzgerald lands a front kick.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
And Fitzgerald responds with a good body kick, but Frank manages to step out the way in time.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Fitzgerald explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick!
Frank takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Frank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzgerald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#Everest Frank's cut is getting worse.
Frank shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Frank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick that sends Frank stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzgerald, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes Fitzgerald against the cage but Fitzgerald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald lands with a straight right. Frank didn't see that one coming.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body kick.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frank.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Frank down.
Frank has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Frank misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald thumps Frank with a low kick.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage.
Frank jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald leaves Frank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Frank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to avoid it but Frank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzgerald to the ground. Fitzgerald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage.
Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank has Fitzgerald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzgerald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frank jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgerald.
Frank closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzgerald, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes Fitzgerald against the cage but Fitzgerald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Fitzgerald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frank if he has to take too many more of those.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Frank's ribs.
Fitzgerald fakes the leg kick and cracks Frank in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Frank shrugs it off though.
Fitzgerald delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Frank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frank down.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frank shoots in but Fitzgerald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Everest Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Frank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Frank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Fitzgerald with the inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzgerald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frank scrambles back to his feet.
Frank shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Frank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Fitzgerald is trying to stand back up but Frank is controlling him
#ES2#
Fitzgerald has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Frank is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frank looking for a takedown.
Frank has Fitzgerald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzgerald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank is trying to drag Fitzgerald to the mat but Fitzgerald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Fitzgerald stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Frank pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Frank's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the guard.
Fitzgerald advances to half guard.
Fitzgerald seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU2#
Fitzgerald gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzgerald 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
An out of breath Boyd Fitzgerald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 148
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Trump sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trump 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.
Fitzgerald dives in for a single leg takedown but Trump sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trump sprawls well. Trump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trump attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fucccup Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump tries to work over Fitzgerald's front leg with a kick but Fitzgerald checks it.
Fitzgerald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzgerald checks a leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt - Trump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald shoots for a takedown but Trump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Fitzgerald backs away, Trump returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzgerald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trump will feel that in the morning.
Trump throws a leg kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fitzgerald darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns Fitzgerald into the cage.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trump as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
A nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trump defends it nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trump takes a step back to recover.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzgerald on the side of the head.
Fitzgerald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trump circles away.#T4#
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fitzgerald darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns Fitzgerald into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzgerald is defended easily by Trump.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick that sends Trump stumbling back into the cage.
Trump is breathing heavily.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fitzgerald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.
Trump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##TD2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trump quickly recovers to half guard.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Fitzgerald stands up and beckons Trump to join him on the feet.
Fitzgerald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trump pinned against the cage. Trump gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid body kick from Fitzgerald. #T2#
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzgerald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trump - the referee stops the clock and Fitzgerald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trump. Fitzgerald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trump leaves Fitzgerald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzgerald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Trump throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzgerald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trump swivels and escapes.
Trump went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzgerald - the referee stops the clock and Trump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzgerald. Trump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body
and Trump counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzgerald backing up. Fitzgerald nods at Trump to acknowledge the strikes.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trump connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Trump takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trump moves out of range of the body kick.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Trump has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Trump has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald has his takedown stuffed
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump is looking to land body kicks.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trump throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Fitzgerald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trump circles away.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Trump.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Trump lands but Fitzgerald takes it in his stride.
Trump throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald moved away.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Trump circles away easily
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Fucccup Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Trump throws a body kick.
Trump throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
Trump thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense.
Trump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Trump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trump as he jumps to the side.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trump as he avoids it easily.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Trump blocks the body kick.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Trump sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trump swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzgerald flicks out a counter leg kick but Trump steps away.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fucccup Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzgerald 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
Boyd Fitzgerald thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 140
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frank defends it nicely.
Fitzgerald is looking to land body kicks.
Frank looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald fails with the takedown
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
Voracic Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Fitzgerald walks into a jab.
A big left from Frank misses.
Frank 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.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick that knocks Frank off balance momentarily.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Fitzgerald throws a quick counter kick to the body but Frank avoids it.
Fitzgerald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fitzgerald.
A little jabbing left from Frank on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Frank - just one landing.
Jab from Frank.#KD2#
Frank sends Fitzgerald crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Frank is motioning to the referee to let Fitzgerald up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Frank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzgerald's head backwards.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzgerald looks for a takedown but Frank sprawls well.#TD#
Fitzgerald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Still in half guard, Fitzgerald seems content to control.
Fitzgerald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fitzgerald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Fitzgerald stands up from half guard.
Frank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fitzgerald dives in for a single leg takedown but Frank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frank tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzgerald smiles and moves away.
Fitzgerald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzgerald somewhat.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Frank.#TD#
Fitzgerald looking to score a takedown here. Frank is defending well but Fitzgerald drives through and ends up in Frank's guard.#SU#
Fitzgerald decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fitzgerald lands a front kick.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fitzgerald.
Frank misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fitzgerald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Frank 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.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Frank digs a good hook to Fitzgerald's body.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Frank shows good takedown defense.
Voracic Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgerald. #T4#
Frank throws a jab when Fitzgerald was well out of range.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Frank swings and misses with a 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!
Frank throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Frank misses with a body punch
and Fitzgerald counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Fitzgerald drives through with a takedown into Frank's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Frank is trying to keep Fitzgerald in close.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Frank is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Frank has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Voracic Frank dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Frank moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
Frank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzgerald on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald is looking for a counter combo.
Frank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Frank's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank wants to sweep but no luck.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Frank has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully.
Fitzgerald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet.
Frank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frank trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Frank is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Frank from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Frank is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Frank loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
Frank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
And Fitzgerald counters with a quick kick to the body but Frank blocks it.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
A shot to the body from Frank misses
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Frank.
#TD#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Frank napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fitzgerald controls the position.#SU#
Fitzgerald decides to stand back up.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Frank jumps back.#T4#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frank sprawls well. Frank wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Frank scores with a jab. Fitzgerald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt - Frank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frank.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Frank misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frank looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Voracic Frank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Frank throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frank swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Frank gets caught napping as Fitzgerald dives in and scores a takedown. Frank manages to retain guard.
Fitzgerald sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fitzgerald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fitzgerald seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frank for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Frank looking for a guillotine here but Fitzgerald defends easily.
#T1#
Fitzgerald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Frank has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Voracic Frank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzgerald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frank is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown but Frank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitzgerald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frank scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzgerald lands with a slapping head kick.
Frank lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frank cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy head kick
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank lands a jab to the nose.#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!
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzgerald throws a big counter combination but Frank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald fails with the takedown
and Frank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank cracks Fitzgerald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Frank.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frank! But no joy.
Fitzgerald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frank digs a good body shot into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Frank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boyd Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Frank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Voracic Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Frank 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Voracic Frank!
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Event:
Highland 134
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald slips under a jab from Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick which misses Ixtlan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ixtlan tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
Ixtlan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ixtlan is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Ixtlan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ixtlan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ixtlan tries to get out of the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T1#
Fitzgerald controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ixtlan's guard.#SUB#
Ixtlan has an active guard here but Fitzgerald has managed to pass into half guard.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald not doing much here.
Ixtlan is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Fitzgerald perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fitzgerald in particular looking to stall.
Ixtlan tries to get to full guard but Fitzgerald has control of the leg.
Fitzgerald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ixtlan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ixtlan trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ixtlan wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Fitzgerald prevents Ixtlan from improving his position.
Fitzgerald is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ixtlan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Ixtlan drops Fitzgerald with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fitzgerald looks back up at him and smiles so Ixtlan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ixtlan is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Ixtlan is trying to keep Fitzgerald in close.
Fitzgerald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ixtlan pulls Fitzgerald in to control the position.
Ixtlan looking to control.
#SU2#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ixtlan, up you get!
Fitzgerald thuds his shin into the meat of Ixtlan's side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ixtlan connects with a body shot.#TD2#
Fitzgerald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ixtlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ixtlan's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ixtlan takes a step back to recover.
Ixtlan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.#TD2#
Fitzgerald looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Ixtlan is controlling from the bottom.
Ixtlan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ixtlan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald 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.
Ixtlan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Ixtlan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzgerald sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzgerald tries to stand but Ixtlan is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ixtlan's half guard.
Fitzgerald is taking a breather. Ixtlan 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.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald has passed into side control.
Ixtlan keeps Fitzgerald under control for a moment.#T2##SU2#
Fitzgerald decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ixtlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Ixtlan shrugs it off though.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Ixtlan.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ixtlan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Fitzgerald stands up from Ixtlan's guard - Fitzgerald perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ixtlan misses with a two punch combination.
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!#TD2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ixtlan's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Ixtlan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ixtlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fitzgerald is one step ahead there.
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan won't allow Fitzgerald to get back to his feet.
Ixtlan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ixtlan tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan throws a strike but Fitzgerald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fitzgerald wants to get up but he can't break Ixtlan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
Ixtlan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
Ixtlan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ixtlan looking to control.
Ixtlan has a closed guard, preventing Fitzgerald from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Fitzgerald decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ixtlan, up you get!
Ixtlan throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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##TD2#
Fitzgerald scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ixtlan trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald trying to control the action but Ixtlan is working from the bottom.
Ixtlan trying to control from the bottom.
Fitzgerald not doing much here.
Ixtlan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ixtlan is working hard here to advance position.
Ixtlan wants to get back to full guard but Fitzgerald has mounted him!#T1#
Fitzgerald looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU2#
Fitzgerald is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Obel Ixtlan is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Fitzgerald manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ixtlan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ixtlan's guard now, I'm sure.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Ixtlan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ixtlan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ixtlan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ixtlan wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but instead Ixtlan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ixtlan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ixtlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzgerald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ixtlan looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but Ixtlan is having none of it.
Ixtlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ixtlan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ixtlan throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzgerald preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitzgerald is trying to keep Ixtlan in close.
Ixtlan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ixtlan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ixtlan pushes down on Fitzgerald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ixtlan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ixtlan prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Ixtlan is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ixtlan thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Obel Ixtlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ixtlan lands a nice short elbow.
Ixtlan throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Ixtlan lands strikes from half guard.
Ixtlan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Ixtlan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ixtlan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is holding on to half guard well.
Ixtlan slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.
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 Obel Ixtlan.
I think Fitzgerald 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
After winning the bout, Boyd Fitzgerald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Vargas misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald with a poor takedown
and Vargas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzgerald shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald looks to throw a body kick
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzgerald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Fitzgerald ducks straight into an uppercut from Vargas and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Fitzgerald manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Vargas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh Fitzgerald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Fitzgerald has a closed guard, preventing Vargas from standing up.
Vargas sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Fitzgerald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boyd Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.#KD2#
Vargas throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fitzgerald tumbling to the canvas!
Vargas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fitzgerald wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling him. #T3#
Fitzgerald wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment.
Vargas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Vargas stands and steps away. Fitzgerald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vargas avoids it.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Vargas wants to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Vargas clinches.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Vargas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vargas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks for the body kick but Vargas saw that one coming.
A jab from Vargas misses. #CL2#
Vargas gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks with his arms.
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Vargas has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Vargas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fitzgerald seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vargas can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vargas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vargas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Vargas lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Vargas has him pinned against the cage.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Vargas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
Vargas swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Vargas tries to land knees in the clinch but Fitzgerald avoids the damage to the body.
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Vargas lands with a light punch inside.
Vargas tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas lands a body shot.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Vargas lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Vargas misses with a knee strike.
Vargas lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Fitzgerald tries to break free but Vargas pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vargas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzgerald.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arturo Vargas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzgerald takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
Vargas lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Vargas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzgerald blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Vargas lands a big right hand that sends Fitzgerald to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Fitzgerald!
Vargas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fitzgerald wants to control the action here but instead Vargas manages to pass to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
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#
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Fitzgerald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vargas lands a slapping body shot.
Vargas connects with a body shot that sends Fitzgerald's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas works Fitzgerald's body with a nice hook.
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vargas cracks Fitzgerald with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fitzgerald tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Vargas pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fitzgerald is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Vargas!
A victorious Arturo Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 120
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald misses with the body kick
and Kawiwasulu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Kawiwasulu sees coming a mile off.
Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
As Kawiwasulu backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Kawiwasulu manages to avoid it all.
Fitzgerald misses with a head kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
enabling Kawiwasulu to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Kawiwasulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kawiwasulu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Kawiwasulu misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Kawiwasulu sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Kawiwasulu throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Kawiwasulu in his tracks momentarily.
Fitzgerald is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzgerald manages to circle out of the way.
Fitzgerald defending well as Kawiwasulu loads up on a big left hand.
Kawiwasulu checks a low kick from Fitzgerald.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kawiwasulu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kawiwasulu swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Kawiwasulu with a series of wild strikes but Kawiwasulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Kawiwasulu throws a combination. Fitzgerald tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawiwasulu misses with a wild combination.
Fitzgerald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No joy there for Kawiwasulu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzgerald throws a nice head kick!
Kawiwasulu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Kawiwasulu backing up. Kawiwasulu nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawiwasulu. That did some damage!
Kawiwasulu throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald looks for the body kick but Kawiwasulu saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Kawiwasulu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawiwasulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.#T4#
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Kawiwasulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Kawiwasulu moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Kawiwasulu was well out of range.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Kawiwasulu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kawiwasulu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawiwasulu misses the target.
Kawiwasulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Kawiwasulu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amaru Kawiwasulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kawiwasulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu scores with a punch to the head.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawiwasulu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Kawiwasulu misses with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick, looking for Kawiwasulu's leg but Kawiwasulu calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Kawiwasulu down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Kawiwasulu is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Kawiwasulu tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Kawiwasulu finds it's target.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawiwasulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy body kick
and Kawiwasulu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
Kawiwasulu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.#CL#
Kawiwasulu moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawiwasulu has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Kawiwasulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Kawiwasulu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzgerald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.#KD#
Kawiwasulu drops Fitzgerald with a big knee straight up the middle! Fitzgerald is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kawiwasulu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Fitzgerald crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Fitzgerald's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
Amaru Kawiwasulu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Highland 107
Date: Nov 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Fitzgerald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pjetlic with a body shot.
Nice shot by Pjetlic.
Fitzgerald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzgerald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pjetlic jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pjetlic misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald fakes the leg kick and cracks Pjetlic in the body.
Pjetlic lands a jab to Fitzgerald's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald motions for Pjetlic to come forward. Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pjetlic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgerald is looking to slow Pjetlic down with leg kicks.
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Pjetlic does no damage.
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pjetlic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzgerald moves forwards but Pjetlic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pjetlic lands with a straight right. Fitzgerald didn't see that one coming.
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!#KD#
Pjetlic lands a big uppercut and Fitzgerald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fitzgerald looks OK. Pjetlic waves Fitzgerald back to his feet!#ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Pjetlic engages and cracks Fitzgerald with a massive lead left hook - Fitzgerald tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Pjetlic is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maro Pjetlic!
After winning the bout, Maro Pjetlic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 99
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Vieira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Vieira lands with a hook. Fitzgerald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Good work by Vieira as he checks the leg kick.
Vieira throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Vieira misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.#T1#
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Fitzgerald.
Vieira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Vieira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fitzgerald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira.
#T2#
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Vieira's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Vieira.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Vieira. #T3#
Fitzgerald letting Vieira take a breather here.
Vieira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Vieira.
Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
A head punch on the inside from Vieira fails to land.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
Vieira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vieira has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Vieira has him pinned against the cage.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Vieira has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vieira misses with a straight right.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira misses with a left hand
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick aimed at Vieira's knee but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Vieira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitzgerald scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jorlan Vieira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Vieira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vieira cracks Fitzgerald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vieira throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Vieira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Vieira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Vieira.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vieira throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vieira.
Vieira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Fitzgerald finds it's way through Vieira's defenses.
Boyd Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Vieira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzgerald can pounce on him.
Vieira 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.
Vieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Vieira will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Vieira moves into the clinch.
Vieira tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vieira blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Vieira is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vieira is out of range.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vieira with a nice cross.#T1#
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Vieira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzgerald is looking to chop away at Vieira's legs.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Vieira moves out of range easily.
Vieira misses with a hook.
Vieira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Vieira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Vieira.
No joy there for Vieira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Fitzgerald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Vieira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Vieira misses. #T3#
Fitzgerald staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vieira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vieira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzgerald with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vieira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Vieira backing up. Vieira nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Vieira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fitzgeralds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Vieira.#T4#
Vieira lands with a cross.
Fitzgerald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Vieira has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Vieira has the dominant position.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jorlan Vieira.
I think Vieira 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jorlan Vieira! |
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Event:
Highland 93
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Sullivan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzgerald has time to react.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sullivan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Sullivan.
Sullivan thuds his right hand into Fitzgerald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sullivan, as that shot connected.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp one two that drops Sullivan! Fitzgerald thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sullivan to his feet! Sullivan is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a series of strikes that have Fitzgerald backpedaling.
Fitzgerald is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan misses with a left hand
and Fitzgerald counters with an inside leg kick.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Sullivan moved away.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Sullivan backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Sullivan manages to avoid it all.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan dips to his left and cracks Fitzgerald with an uppercut!
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
As Sullivan backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Sullivan manages to avoid it all.
Sullivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan checks the leg kick.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sullivan duly obliges.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzgerald is looking for the big counter here.
Sullivan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fitzgerald.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Sullivan misses #CL2#
and Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.#T3#
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Sullivan as he connects with a hook.
Sullivan lands with a shot to the body.
Sullivan throws a wild body kick that Fitzgerald sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Sullivan is predictable there
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but Fitzgerald avoids it well. #T4#
Sullivan throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan misses with a combination
#KD2#
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp one two that drops Sullivan! Fitzgerald thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sullivan to his feet! Sullivan is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sullivan is rocked!
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sullivan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Fitzgerald! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boyd Fitzgerald!
Our winner, Boyd Fitzgerald, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Tassen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzgerald blocks a jab.
Tassen staying out of range there.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Tassen. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tassen scores with a jab.
A jab from Tassen misses. #T1#
Fitzgerald throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Tassen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fitzgerald!
Fitzgerald is pushing Tassen's head away, looking to escape. Tassen manages to hold on to the position though.
Tassen working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen working the strikes but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Fitzgerald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
Tassen prevents Fitzgerald from improving his position.
Fitzgerald has hold of Tassen's hands but Tassen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tassen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzgerald's head.
Tassen prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up.
#T2#
Tassen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald tries to kick Tassen off but Tassen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tassen trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Tassen winds up and cracks Fitzgerald with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tassen thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Tassen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to full guard.
Tassen stops Fitzgerald from getting back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tassen trying to mount his opponent but Fitzgerald defends it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tassen blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
#TD2#
Fitzgerald gets caught napping as Tassen dives in and scores a takedown. Fitzgerald manages to retain guard.
Fitzgerald has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tassen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Tassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fitzgerald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Tassen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tassen down.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Tassen avoids it.
Tassen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tassen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tassen.#T4#
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Tassen misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tassen jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick as Tassen jumps back.
Tassen with the counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
Tassen avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Tassen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Tassen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fitzgerald has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tassen is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzgerald back against the cage.#BC#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tassen dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Lee Tassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Tassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Tassen counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Fitzgerald controlling Tassen's posture.
Tassen stops Fitzgerald from standing up.
Tassen postures up and lands a big shot to Fitzgerald's brow.
Lee Tassen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Tassen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tassen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tassen postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzgerald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Tassen with a series of wild strikes but Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tassen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tassen.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Tassen is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Fitzgerald misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tassen blocks the leg kick.
Tassen throws a hook but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tassen just manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald connects with a high kick. #T3#
Tassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Tassen looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Tassen just gets out of the way.
Tassen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tassen lands with an overhand left.
Fitzgerald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tassen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Tassen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Tassen shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tassen throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tassen has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgerald thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tassen throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Tassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CUT#It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Good exchange - Tassen coming out on top.
Tassen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Tassen sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tassen feints and as Fitzgerald raises his hands in defense, Tassen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitzgerald wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Tassen stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy body kick
enabling Tassen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##KD2#
Tassen drops Fitzgerald with a left right combo! Tassen follows him down to the ground into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tassen connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Tassen lands a big left to the face of Fitzgerald, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Tassen and another - Fitzgerald is out! Tassen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Tassen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Saigon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzgerald looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Saigon lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Saigon moves out of range.
Saigon misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Saigon misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Saigon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzgerald takes one to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saigon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Saigon.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Saigon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Saigon avoids it.
Saigon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Fitzgerald throws a big counter combination but Saigon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Saigon moves out of range easily.
Saigon swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saigon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saigon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saigon jabs Fitzgerald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fitzgerald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Fitzgerald is looking to score with low kicks.
Saigon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saigon just misses with a punch to the body.
Saigon with a nice cross.
Saigon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgerald circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzgerald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saigon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fitzgerald rather than just go for the knockout.
Saigon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzgerald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saigon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saigon scores with a three punch combo!
#T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saigon unleashes a big counter combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saigon.
Saigon misses with a straight right.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Saigon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzgerald throws a wild body kick that Saigon sees coming a mile off.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Saigon avoids it well.
Johnny Saigon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saigon misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a good low kick that Saigon was not able to check.
Saigon throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut. Saigon saw that one coming.#T4#
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saigon.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitzgerald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saigon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Saigon throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saigon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saigon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
We've been informed that Saigon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saigon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saigon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saigon throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzgerald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fitzgerald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saigon connects with a nice looking jab.
Saigon works the jab nicely.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Fitzgerald was looking to counter with a kick there.
Saigon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saigon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saigon throws out the jab.
Saigon 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.
Saigon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saigon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saigon misses with a hook to the body
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saigon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
A jab from Saigon does it's job there.
Fitzgerald is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzgerald motions for Saigon to come forward. Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saigon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saigon wants to land a leg kick but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saigon counters with a straight right hand.
Saigon wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Saigon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saigon looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fitzgerald with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Saigon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Saigon moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
Saigon lands with a hook. Fitzgerald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald wants to slow Saigon down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzgerald tries to land a leg kick but Saigon saw it coming and moves away.
Fitzgerald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzgerald tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saigon to score with a decent uppercut.
Saigon blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzgerald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saigon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Fitzgerald was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saigon.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick
enabling Saigon to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald avoids the head kick by Saigon.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Saigon.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Saigon moves out of range easily.
A big left from Saigon misses.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Saigon misses with a wild body shot.
Saigon throws out a leg kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range and Saigon only half commits.
Fitzgerald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Saigon. That snapped Fitzgerald's head back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saigon.
Saigon misses the jab.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saigon throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Saigon.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saigon connects with the punch.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Saigon.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Saigon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Saigon lands a right hook to the body.
Saigon thows a leg kick but Fitzgerald checks it
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Saigon will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Saigon is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Saigon.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Saigon misses with a body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Saigon falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Boyd Fitzgerald!
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Fitzgerald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Jimothy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Look low, kick high! Fitzgerald uses the oldest trick in the book to send Jones tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Fitzgerald is absolutely delighted - when Jones wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boyd Fitzgerald! |
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Event:
Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Power is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Power is looking to clinch.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Power drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzgerald blocks it with crossed arms.
Power has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage, preventing Fitzgerald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Power closes the distance and pushes Fitzgerald back into the cage.
Power keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Power tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.
#T1#
Power looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Power keeps him there for the moment.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzgerald.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzgerald blocks it with crossed arms.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitzgerald blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Power pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Power has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Power just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzgerald's brow.
Power keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgerald's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzgerald thumps Power with a low kick.
Power moves to clinch but Fitzgerald breaks away
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Power backing up. Power nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Power will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
#T3#
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
Power is looking to clinch.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
Power tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgerald scores with a four punch combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.#T4#
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a head kick.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fitzgerald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Power wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power is looking to clinch.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power tries to clinch up
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Max Power is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power wants to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Power closes the distance but Fitzgerald moves to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Power wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Fitzgerald connects with an inside leg kick.
Power looks to clinch
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Power tries to clinch up.#T2#
Power tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Power tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Power tries to clinch up
and Fitzgerald counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Fitzgerald is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald scores with a leg kick.
Power takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Power misses with a wild combination.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fitzgerald swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Power moves into the clinch.
Power taking a breather. #T4#
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power misses with a knee to the head.
Power using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Power comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
Power throws an elbow but it misses.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Power wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boyd Fitzgerald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Power tries to clinch up
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power tries to clinch up.
Power is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Power 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.
Power tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.#T1#
Power tries to clinch up.
Power misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice leg kick.
Power tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Power wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Fitzgerald. #CL#
Power clinches up against the cage.
Fitzgerald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fitzgerald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Power throws an elbow but misses.
Power with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.#T2#
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgerald avoids it.
Fitzgerald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Power has him pressed against the cage.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Power fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgerald is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Fitzgerald steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Max Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Power fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Power.
Fitzgerald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Power tries to clinch up.
Power tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Power tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Power.
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Fitzgerald tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Power tries to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Power will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power misses with a body punch
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzgerald 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald! |
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Event:
Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Johnson throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.#CL2#
Johnson rushes Fitzgerald and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzgerald's brow.
Fitzgerald dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Fitzgerald working aggressively here.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a right hand. #T3#
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries a body shot but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzgerald misses its target.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a solid body kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Fitzgerald throws a quick counter head kick but Johnson was just out of range.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Jameson Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzgerald controls the action.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Fitzgerald tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fitzgerald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Jameson Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzgerald up against the cage.#T2#
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson prevents Fitzgerald from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson digs a right hand into Fitzgerald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzgerald's gas tank.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzgerald trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4##BC#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Johnson. #CL2#
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzgerald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Fitzgerald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson wants to counter the offense by Fitzgerald and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Johnson forces Fitzgerald back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzgerald is stalling here.
Johnson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
A short left from Johnson.
Jameson Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Fitzgerald avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Fitzgerald dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
#BC#
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson. #T3#
Johnson pushes Fitzgerald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson gets through Fitzgerald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Boyd Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Johnson! |
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Event:
Highland 51
Date: May 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Fitzgerald. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald throws a big counter head kick but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Thompson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thompson lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson 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.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson stands up over Fitzgerald, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thompson works over Fitzgerald with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson postures up in Fitzgerald's guard and throws a big left but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fitzgerald avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Thompson connects with a couple of short punches.
Thompson advances position into side control!
Fitzgerald is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Thompson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Fitzgerald defends.
Thompson throws an elbow but Fitzgerald slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fitzgerald is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thompson connects with a decent elbow.
Thompson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fitzgerald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thompson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fitzgerald down.
Fitzgerald is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson lands a big left to the face of Fitzgerald, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Thompson and another - Fitzgerald is out! Thompson stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson! |
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Event:
Highland 38
Date: May 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Ma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ma tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ma throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a solid body kick.
Ma throws a right and a left that Fitzgerald avoids nicely.
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ma misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Ma.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ma throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Ma in his tracks momentarily.
Ma misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Ma. #T1#
Ma throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
Ma is breathing heavily.
Ma wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Ma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ma misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ma takes a step back to recover.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Ma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ma.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
Ma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzgerald.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ma misses with a straight left.
Ma throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Fitzgerald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitzgerald lands with a slapping head kick.
Ma throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ma throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
#CL2#
Ma tries to keep at a distance but Fitzgerald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ma is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Ma throws a leg kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Ma in his tracks momentarily.
Fitzgerald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald cracks a nice hook into Ma's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Ma down.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Ma.
Fitzgerald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ma. That did some damage!
Ma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ma throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Fitzgerald counters by clinching up.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here for a moment.
Ma tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Ma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzgerald's elbow. #BC2#
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzgerald lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ma tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Ma connects with a jab.
We've been informed that Fitzgerald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ma throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ma takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ma throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ma misses with a left hand
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Ma throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Ma backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Ma manages to avoid it all.
Ma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Ma misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body kick.
Fat Ma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Ma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
As Ma backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Ma manages to avoid it all.
Ma throws a right hand that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Ma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ma throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitzgerald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ma if he has to take too many more of those.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ma takes a step back to recover.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ma looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ma. That did some damage!
Ma takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ma misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ma throws a head kick that misses #KD2#
and Fitzgerald counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Ma! #ROC2#Ma is rocked!#SU2#
Fitzgerald decides to return to a standing position.
Oh Ma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping body kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ma tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Ma backs off Fitzgerald throws a huge counter combo but Ma manages to avoid it all.
Fitzgerald is looking to slow Ma down with leg kicks.
Ma seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ma eats them both and turns towards Fitzgerald to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Fitzgerald! Ma is out on his feet! Fitzgerald rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ma is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ma is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boyd Fitzgerald! |
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Lesnar clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesnar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Lesnar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lesnar wants to slow Fitzgerald down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it well and moves away.
Lesnar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body kick there by Fitzgerald.#T2#
Fitzgerald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Lesnar clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lesnar leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
Lesnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to avoid it but Lesnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzgerald to the ground. Fitzgerald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3##CL#
Lesnar pushes Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Lesnar away but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Lesnar has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lesnar leaning against his opponent.
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Come on Lesnar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Lesnar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.#CL#
Lesnar has Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fitzgerald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lesnar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesnar is defended easily by Fitzgerald.#T1#
Lesnar throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzgerald. Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#TD#
Lesnar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fitzgerald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lesnar is controlling him.
Fitzgerald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there. #T2#
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar is standing up over Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald looks to escape but Lesnar dives into side control.
Lesnar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lesnar tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Fitzgerald controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fitzgerald is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lesnar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fitzgerald is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Fitzgerald tries to improve position but can't.
Lesnar working the ground and pound but Fitzgerald is defending the strikes. #T4#
Lesnar is working Fitzgerald over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar working the head with strikes.
Lesnar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fitzgerald avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lesnar.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lesnar is chipping away with strikes.
Fitzgerald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lesnar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lesnar 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar'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##CL#
Lesnar moves into the clinch.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzgerald can do to turn this around?
Lesnar has Fitzgerald pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lesnar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.#T1#
A low kick from Fitzgerald misses #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fitzgerald won't be happy with that.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Lesnar keeps moving and retains side control.
Fitzgerald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzgerald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar landing a few strikes.
Fitzgerald is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Fitzgerald's temple.
Fitzgerald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Fitzgerald being controlled for a moment.
Fitzgerald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lesnar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lesnar working Fitzgerald over with strikes here.
Lesnar lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesnar controlling the pace for now.
Titus Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3#
Lesnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzgerald looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzgerald's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lesnar unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Fitzgerald wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lesnar celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
After the fight, Titus Lesnar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Highland 11
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Shore takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Shore jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Shore manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shore. #CL#
Shore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Shore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Fitzgerald. #T1#
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Shore closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Shore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Shore persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore shoots in for a double leg but Fitzgerald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzgerald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzgerald.
North Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Shore persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crunch! Fitzgerald slams his shin into Shore's torso.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzgerald!
#CL#
Shore moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shore as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up.
Shore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shore can't get the takedown.
Fitzgerald managing to block the knees to the body from Shore.
Shore misses with a punch on the inside.
Shore is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Shore is controlling him.#T3#
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying to stall.
#BC#
Shore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Fitzgerald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shore dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shore looking for a takedown.
Shore stalls.
Fitzgerald is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Shore jumps guard.
#T4#
Fitzgerald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Shore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzgerald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzgerald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fitzgerald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shore tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Shore has his foot on Fitzgerald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzgerald works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzgerald - that will leave a mark!
Shore fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald checks a leg kick nicely.
Shore throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Shore misses with a head kick.
Fitzgerald is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Shore with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Shore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shore throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Shore misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitzgerald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Shore with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Shore throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Shore's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzgerald scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald lands a high kick!
Shore keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Shore shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Shore is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzgerald wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Shore tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body kick.#CL#
Shore rushes Fitzgerald and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to break free but Shore has control.
Fitzgerald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Shore blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Shore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shore prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Shore wants a takedown.
Shore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Shore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shore throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a head kick. That will keep Shore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
Shore throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Shore clinches.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shore tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzgerald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Shore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Shore shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Shore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shore fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick that knocks Shore off balance momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shore.#CUT#It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crunch! Fitzgerald slams his shin into Shore's torso.
Shore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzgerald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shore tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Shore. #T3#
Shore throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a low kick, right behind Shore 's knee.
Shore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shore shoots in but Fitzgerald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Shore misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Shore has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgerald is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fitzgerald lands a high kick!
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzgerald 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald! |
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Event:
Highland 1
Date: Feb 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Dredd misses with the combination.
Dredd shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Dredd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Dredd pushes him off.
Dredd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Dredd misses the body punch
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dredd or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitzgerald, which made it look bad.
Fitzgerald follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald leaves Dredd with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dredd throws a body shot but no joy.
Dredd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Fitzgerald.
As Fitzgerald looks to move away, Dredd throws a big counter combo but Fitzgerald just gets out of the way.
Dredd swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzgerald.
Dredd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzgerald pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dredd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.#T2#
Dredd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzgerald's waist but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dredd off to one side.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzgerald - that will leave a mark!
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dredd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dredd fails with the takedown.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dredd.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dredd goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Dredd pulls guard. #SU2#
Fitzgerald stands up and waves to Dredd to follow him.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Dredd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Dredd ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
Fitzgerald can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Dredd pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##SUB#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzgerald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzgerald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fitzgerald showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dredd is proving hard to escape from.
Fitzgerald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dredd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzgerald defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald 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#
Dredd checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dredd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Dredd.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Dredd misses the target.
Fitzgerald scores with a head kick. Dredd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzgerald throws a sloppy head kick and Dredd moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Dredd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dredd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Jab, jab by Fitzgerald - just one landing.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dredd gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dredd.
Dredd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald avoids it really well and circles away.
Dredd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
Dredd fails with the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick that stops Dredd in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Dredd throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.
James Dredd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Dredd is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Fitzgerald is looking to control Dredd's arms but Dredd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fitzgerald has his back to the cage. #T3#
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd. #TD#
Dredd jumps guard.
Fitzgerald trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dredd's guard.#SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Dredd is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Fitzgerald is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzgerald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dredd is tightening it up a little... Fitzgerald has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fitzgerald reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fitzgerald taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dredd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Dredd! |
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