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Event:
HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Fitzwater has his takedown stuffed
and Yagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzwater with a poor takedown
and Yagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzwater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yagan counters with a solid body kick.
Fitzwater connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yagan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater throws a leg kick
and Yagan counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koa Yagan!
Koa Yagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Fitzwater buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Fitzwater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzwater is wise to it.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitzwater.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fitzwater or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson tries a low kick but Fitzwater avoids it.
Fitzwater takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD2#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Fitzwater tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Fitzwater back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Fitzwater is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dion Fitzwater has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzwater walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Fitzwater limp body while Jackson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Jackson! |
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Event:
HFA 14
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Fitzwater scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Mcintyre gets a clinch.
Fitzwater jumps guard but Mcintyre stands there with Fitzwater around his waist. Fitzwater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mcintyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzwater wants a takedown but no success here.
Mcintyre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcintyre prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mcintyre drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcintyre holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcintyre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Mcintyre looking for a guillotine here but Fitzwater defends easily.
#T1#
Fitzwater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcintyre is keeping the position for now.
Fitzwater trying to control but Mcintyre is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fitzwater is posturing up here but Mcintyre has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fitzwater tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fitzwater has to tap! Slick submission there by Mcintyre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aryan Mcintyre! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Okropir is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzwater is keeping busy.
Fitzwater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzwater is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Okropir is trying to push Fitzwater away but Fitzwater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Fitzwater drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Fitzwater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okropir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okropir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Fitzwater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okropir defends it easily.#SU2#
Okropir stands and steps away. Fitzwater gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Okropir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzwater circles away.
Fitzwater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Okropir shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fitzwater manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Okropir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzwater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fitzwater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okropir blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Okropir to work.
Okropir misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2##BC#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Okropir leaves Fitzwater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Fitzwater moves into range and clinches up with Okropir.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okropir tries for a takedown but Fitzwater manages to get underhooks.
Dion Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Okropir.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okropir to keep the fight standing.
Okropir goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzwater avoids the head kick by Okropir.
Crunch! Okropir slams his shin into Fitzwater's torso.
Okropir looks winded!#CL#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch.
Okropir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Okropir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzwater walks away with a smile on his face. Okropir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okropir takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okropir moves out of range as Fitzwater throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Okropir releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fitzwater changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Okropir tries to avoid it but Fitzwater manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Okropir to the ground. Okropir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fitzwater looks for a takedown but Okropir sprawls well.
Fitzwater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Okropir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzwater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Fitzwater lands a hook that snaps the head of Okropir backwards. #TD2#
Okropir decides to pull guard.
Okropir is trying to control the position but Fitzwater postures up.
Fitzwater stays in close to Okropir's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Fitzwater is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okropir bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzwater's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Fitzwater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okropir tries to pull guard but Fitzwater won't allow it.
Fitzwater manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Okropir tries to pull guard but Fitzwater won't allow it.
#BC#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fitzwater clinches.
Fitzwater lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okropir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzwater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dion Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Okropir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater crunches a lovely knee into Okropir's ribcage.#TD#
Fitzwater pulls guard.
Okropir is breathing heavily.#ES#
Fitzwater has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Okropir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dion Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Okropir up against the cage.#T1##TD#
Fitzwater pulls guard successfully.
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fitzwater is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fitzwater is pushing down on Okropir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okropir is fighting to maintain full guard but Fitzwater has managed to sneak the leg through.
Okropir is in trouble now - Fitzwater has advanced to mount!
Fitzwater trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Fitzwater misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzwater controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzwater avoids the attempt from Okropir to control.
Okropir is squirming around, avoiding Fitzwater's attempts to control the action.
Okropir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Okropir tries to hold on but Fitzwater pushes him away.
Okropir is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Okropir is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fitzwater prevents Okropir from getting the reversal.
Fitzwater wants to control the pace but Okropir is squirming around nicely.
Okropir wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fitzwater.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Okropir is squirming around, avoiding Fitzwater's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Fitzwater there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okropir is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Fitzwater goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Okropir is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that second round.
That's time! Fitzwater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Okropir swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzwater.
Fitzwater dives in and grabs Okropir's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okropir pushes down on Fitzwater's head and hops out.
Okropir lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fitzwater's sensitive parts.
Okropir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzwater throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fitzwater misses with a kick to the body.
Okropir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okropir can do to turn this around?
Fitzwater tries to clinch but Okropir moves out of range.
Fitzwater lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Peter Okropir has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt. #T1#
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt.
Okropir lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Okropir moves into range and clinches up with Fitzwater.
Okropir is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzwater has double underhooks.
Fitzwater looking to slow down the pace here.
Okropir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzwater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzwater lands a hook that snaps the head of Okropir backwards.
Fitzwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Okropir pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Fitzwater looking to stall.
Okropir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Okropir taking a breather.
Okropir is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzwater pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch.
Fitzwater pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Okropir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fitzwater defends it well.
Fitzwater explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Okropir gets tackled into the cage by Fitzwater. Fitzwater maintains the clinch.
Okropir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Okropir closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Okropir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzwater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzwater lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Okropir to keep the fight standing.
Okropir trying to stall but Fitzwater improves his position.
Fitzwater gets underhooks to prevent Okropir's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Okropir tries to keep at a distance but Fitzwater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okropir has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fitzwater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Okropir prevents the takedown attempt.
Okropir tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzwater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzwater utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fitzwater lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T4##BC#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Okropir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okropir tries a quick counter leg kick but Fitzwater is wise to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fitzwater or perhaps it was just good defense by Okropir, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Okropir takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzwater cracks Okropir with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okropir is trying to push Fitzwater away but Fitzwater has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Peter Okropir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Okropir.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Fitzwater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzwater has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Fitzwater!
Dion Fitzwater thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Fitzwater clinches up against the cage.
Bertino is breathing heavily.
Bertino is trying to break free.#BC2#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fitzwater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bertino, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzwater. That's going to slow Bertino down.
Bertino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fitzwater.#CL2#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Fitzwater successfully pulls guard.
Fitzwater looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzwater, not yet.
Bertino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Fitzwater controlling the position.
Fitzwater looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bertino is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bertino prevents Fitzwater from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzwater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bertino. That did some damage!
Fitzwater plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.
Fitzwater scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##BC2#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fitzwater instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzwater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bertino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Fitzwater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Fitzwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bertino has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Fitzwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bertino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitzwater throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bertino can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You can see the frustration on Bertino's face as Fitzwater controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fitzwater fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzwater.
Fitzwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Juan Bertino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater.
Fitzwater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bertino as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bertino tries to keep at a distance but Fitzwater has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater 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#
Fitzwater scores with a head kick.
Bertino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bertino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzwater fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Fitzwater rushes Bertino and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bertino tries to break the clinch but Fitzwater is controlling the position.
Fitzwater putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bertino in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Fitzwater manages to pull guard.
#T1#
Fitzwater trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Fitzwater has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Fitzwater is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bertino is aware though and is defending well.
Fitzwater has Bertino pulled in close to control his posture.
Bertino won't allow Fitzwater to sweep him here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bertino is fighting to break Fitzwater's control of his arms but Fitzwater is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bertino wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fitzwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bertino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzwater somewhat.#TD2#
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bertino is trying to defend but Fitzwater finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fitzwater stops Bertino from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Fitzwater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bertino doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzwater.
Fitzwater perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Fitzwater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bertino, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzwater wants to take the fight to the mat but Bertino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Fitzwater gets control of Bertino's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fitzwater will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fitzwater tries to strike from the bottom.
Fitzwater wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fitzwater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bertino defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater 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.#T1#
Fitzwater is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Fitzwater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fitzwater wants to stand up but Bertino is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzwater is defended easily by Bertino.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bertino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Bertino was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Juan Bertino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Bertino up against the cage.
Fitzwater with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Bertino is rocked!#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Oh Bertino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bertino crumples to the floor! Fitzwater milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dion Fitzwater!
The defeated Juan Bertino had this to say: 'Remember my name hijo de puta cartel'. |
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