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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 1
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Boy. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice right hand.
Boy scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#It looks like Joe Paul Fitzgerald has been cut.#CL#
Boy tries to keep at a distance but Fitzgerald has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzgerald tries to break the clinch but Boy is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fitzgerald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boy uses from the top position. #SUB#
Fitzgerald looking for a guillotine here but Boy defends easily.
Boy with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fitzgerald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boy working some strikes from top position.
Boy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fitzgerald works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 controlling Boy's posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but Boy is having none of it. #SU2#
Boy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boy tries to clinch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boy defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Paul Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boy as he jumps to the side. #T3#
A big left from Boy misses.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Boy misses with a hook
letting Fitzgerald counter with a right hand.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Boy misses the jab.
Fitzgerald throws a big counter combination but Boy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Boy stuffs the takedown attempt from Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet.
Robo Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Boy does no damage.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald tries to counter with a takedown but Boy is quick to defend against it.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boy throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Jab, jab by Fitzgerald - just one landing.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice combination. Boy backs away looking to recover.
Fitzgerald closes the distance but Boy moves to the side
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzgerald shoots for a double leg takedown but Boy sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzgerald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boy tries to land a front kick but Fitzgerald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Boy throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robo Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Boy.
Fitzgerald avoids the head kick by Boy.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Paul Fitzgerald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Fitzgerald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzgerald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
Fitzgerald slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boy misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely.
Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Fitzgerald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Fitzgerald pushes Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fitzgerald avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boy looking to stall.
Fitzgerald blocking some punches.
Boy stops a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Paul Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Fitzgerald shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Fitzgerald 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.
Boy kicks Fitzgerald off and gets to his feet.
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 blocks a head kick by Boy.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzgerald moves out of range easily.
Boy avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
#T2#
Boy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch.
Boy throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Boy misses with a double jab.
Robo Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Fitzgerald moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
Boy gets underhooks to prevent Fitzgerald's takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Fitzgerald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgerald has Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Boy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boy up against the cage.
Boy taking a breather. #T3#
Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgerald managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Fitzgerald decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Boy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitzgerald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boy has Fitzgerald in his guard.#REVR#
Fitzgerald looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Boy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the guard.
Boy wants to stand but Fitzgerald is controlling the position.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robo Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Paul Fitzgerald's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald fails to pull guard.
Fitzgerald stalls. #BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Fitzgerald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Paul Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boy is defending well.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzgerald managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch.
Boy is trying to force a seperation but Fitzgerald has the dominant position.#T1#
Fitzgerald leaning against his opponent.
Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitzgerald's efforts to push away.
Fitzgerald tries to land knees in the clinch but Boy avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boy but Boy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzgerald moves out of range easily.
Fitzgerald half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Boy connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Boy lands a big head kick that sends Fitzgerald tumbling to the mat! Boy takes a step backwards and waves Fitzgerald back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy throws a jab when Fitzgerald was well out of range.
Boy scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD2#
Boy lands a big uppercut and Fitzgerald crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fitzgerald looks OK. Boy waves Fitzgerald back to his feet!
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fitzgerald.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
Boy wants to break free but Fitzgerald has control.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzgerald keeps control of Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzgerald is trying to pull guard but Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joe Paul Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boy tries to break the clinch but Fitzgerald is controlling the position. #T3#
Fitzgerald avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Boy is having none of it.
Boy misses with a head kick.
Joe Paul Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald tries to counter by clinching up but Boy breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Fitzgerald rushes Boy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Boy has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment.
Boy blocks an elbow strike from Fitzgerald.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards. #CUT2#Joe Paul Fitzgerald's cut is getting worse.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boy walks away with a smile on his face. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boy defends well and Fitzgerald ends up having to push Boy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzgerald has Boy pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Joe Paul Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robo Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boy 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Robo Boy!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Robo Boy!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Robo Boy!
Robo Boy wins by unanimous decision! |
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