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Event:
HFA 24
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Fitzwater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arentov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzwater. #CL#
Arentov rushes Fitzwater and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
Fitzwater tries to break the clinch but Arentov is controlling the position. #KD2#
Fitzwater drops Arentov with a big knee straight up the middle! Arentov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Arentov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Endi Arentov has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Oh Arentov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzwater tries a knee to the head but Arentov blocks it.
Arentov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Arentov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fitzwater blocks a body shot from Arentov.
Fitzwater misses with a body punch.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arentov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arentov misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzwater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arentov seems to have got his legs back now.
Some wild striking there from Arentov.
#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.#T1#
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Arentov blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Arentov scores with a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
Fitzwater keeping moving, preventing Arentov from controlling successfully.
Fitzwater has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Fitzwater decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Arentov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Arentov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzwater as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Fitzwater darts in and clinches Arentov up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Arentov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Arentov holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzwater drops back down to his feet.
Arentov looking to stall.
Fitzwater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzwater is working for takedown but Arentov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzwater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arentov avoids it really well and circles away.
Arentov appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4##CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Arentov tries to pull guard but Fitzwater won't allow it.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
Arentov goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzwater goes for a double leg but Arentov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Arentov continues to drive forward.
Fitzwater misses with an uppercut.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
Fitzwater misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Arentov has closed the distance and engaged Fitzwater in a clinch.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arentov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Fitzwater gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arentov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Arentov wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
Arentov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fitzwater wants to stand but Arentov is controlling the position.
Arentov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater working a defensive guard here.
Fitzwater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Arentov kicks Fitzwater off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Arentov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arentov wants it to stay on the feet.
Arentov shoots in and drives through. Fitzwater sprawls well.
Fitzwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Arentov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzwater missing with a left hand there. Arentov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Fitzwater clinches up with Arentov and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Arentov manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater jabs Arentov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Arentov clinches.
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Arentov has managed to clinch.
#T2#
Fitzwater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Endi Arentov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
Arentov misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzwater.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Arentov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arentov manages to end up in side control.
Fitzwater bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzwater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Arentov clinches up against the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Fitzwater tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arentov smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Fitzwater. Those never looked like landing.
Arentov lands with a kick to the temple. Fitzwater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fitzwater.
Arentov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Arentov blocks it with crossed arms.
Fitzwater letting Arentov take a breather here.
Fitzwater throws an elbow that misses.
Fitzwater dodges an elbow strike from Arentov.
Arentov tries to throw a body punch but Fitzwater avoids it by throwing Arentov back against the cage.
Arentov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzwater to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Arentov throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Arentov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arentov 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. Arentov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Arentov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzwater is fending him off so far but Arentov persists. Nope, Fitzwater circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzwater goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arentov feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzwater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arentov backwards.
Arentov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A frustrated look appears on Arentov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Arentov instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater throws a series of punches but Arentov avoids them all with ease.
Fitzwater shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arentov defends it nicely.
Arentov throws a quick counter head kick but Fitzwater was just out of range.
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 cut man is working on Endi Arentov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fitzwater darts in looking for a takedown but Arentov gets double underhooks and turns Fitzwater into the cage.
Dion Fitzwater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt.
Fitzwater lands a head kick. Arentov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No joy there for Fitzwater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Arentov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Arentov tries for a takedown but Fitzwater manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Arentov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arentov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzwater pinned against the cage. Fitzwater gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Arentov clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Arentov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzwater gets an underhook and turns Arentov into the cage.
Fitzwater tries for a takedown but Arentov manages to get underhooks.
Endi Arentov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dion Fitzwater.
Arentov slows down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzwater keeps control of Arentov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Arentov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Endi Arentov.#CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Arentov back into the cage.
Fitzwater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arentov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fitzwater throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Arentov has Fitzwater up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzwater lands an uppercut.
Fitzwater looking to slow down the pace here.
Fitzwater is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzwater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Arentov manages to pull guard.
Fitzwater wants to control from the top but Arentov keeps moving.
Dion Fitzwater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzwater throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Arentov wants to stand up but Fitzwater is controlling him. #SU2#
Fitzwater stands up and waves to Arentov to follow him. #CL2#
Fitzwater moves into the clinch.
Fitzwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arentov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Arentov.
#BC2#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##TD#
Arentov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzwater tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arentov is in Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater kicks Arentov off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Arentov clinches. #TD2#
Fitzwater decides to pull guard.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arentov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Endi Arentov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzwater pulls Arentov in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dion Fitzwater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzwater 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dion Fitzwater!
A victorious Dion Fitzwater 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Vega misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater looks to score with a jab to the body but Vega is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vega's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Vega rushes Fitzwater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzwater lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vega or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vega gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fitzwater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fitzwater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.#TD#
Fitzwater pulls guard effortlessly.
Fitzwater being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fitzwater wants to sweep but no luck.
Vega in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vega makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Vega 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.
Fitzwater can't keep his opponent in guard - Vega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vega slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzwater is trying to maintain the position but Vega is very close to passing his half guard.
Vega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Fitzwater forces Vega back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzwater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vega is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Vega forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Fitzwater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Vega looking to score a takedown here. Fitzwater is defending well but Vega drives through and ends up in Fitzwater's guard.
Vega is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fitzwater wants to stand and escape but Vega is having none of it.
Vega stays in close to Fitzwater's body and controls the position.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Fitzwater is keeping the position.
Vega slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4##SU2#
Vega stands up and beckons Fitzwater to his feet.
Kameron Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fitzwater gets a clinch.
Fitzwater tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fitzwater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzwater feints and then cracks Vega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vega down.
Vega will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzwater misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Vega.
Fitzwater shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kameron Vega will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzwater wants a takedown.
Fitzwater misses with the head strike.
Fitzwater gets through Vega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzwater gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Fitzwater.
Fitzwater throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzwater is keeping busy.
Fitzwater lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Fitzwater scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vega shoots in but no luck this time.
Vega swinging wildly here.
Vega stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzwater. Fitzwater gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzwater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vega. Vega circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Vega closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzwater is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vega is breathing heavily.#TD#
Fitzwater gets control of Vega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fitzwater will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vega wants to pass the guard but Fitzwater is keeping the position.
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.#SUB#
Fitzwater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Vega is fighting to break Fitzwater's control of his arms but Fitzwater is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Vega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fitzwater, up you get!
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vega misses the shot to the body.
Fitzwater defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vega.
Vega tries for a takedown but Fitzwater sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitzwater looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.#T3#
Fitzwater lands a leg kick that knocks Vega off balance momentarily.
Fitzwater blocks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Vega.#CL#
Fitzwater pushes Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
Vega 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. Vega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.#CL#
Fitzwater rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Fitzwater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vega uses from the top position.
Fitzwater is trying to control the position but Vega postures up. #T4#
Fitzwater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Vega decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fitzwater, up you get!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fitzwater.
Fitzwater throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Vega wants to counter with a clinch but Fitzwater pushes him away.
Dion Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzwater lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Vega closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzwater to the mat! Fitzwater manages to get full guard.
Fitzwater is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vega presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dion Fitzwater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vega tries to pull guard but Fitzwater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Fitzwater gets control of Vega's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fitzwater will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dion Fitzwater dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Vega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzwater throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vega is defended easily by Fitzwater.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzwater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzwater looks for a takedown but Vega sprawls well.
Vega throws a right hand that Fitzwater ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzwater also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vega.
Dion Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Vega.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Fitzwater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Vega can't break the clinch.
Fitzwater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fitzwater is struggling to control the position.
Vega looking to stall.
Vega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzwater prevents it.
Fitzwater keeps control of Vega as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Vega drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Fitzwater looking for a guillotine here but Vega defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Fitzwater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vega passes into side control.
Vega scoring with punches and elbows.
Vega staying calm.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vega.#T3#
Fitzwater tries to improve position but can't.
Fitzwater gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Fitzwater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vega pulls his head out easily.
Fitzwater trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Vega stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Vega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vega lands in his opponent's guard.
Fitzwater wants to get back to his feet but Vega passes into half guard.
#REVR##SU2#
Vega decides to return to a standing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Vega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fitzwater sprawls well initially but Vega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vega is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kameron Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vega 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kameron Vega!
In his post fight interview, Kameron Vega started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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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