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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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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:
NextGen 7
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes with a jab.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Fitzwater has knocked Dukes down with a huge combo! Fitzwater steps away and waves a wobbly Dukes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Dukes is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Plugger Dukes has been cut.#CL2#
Fitzwater rushes Dukes and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzwater is trying to push Dukes away but Dukes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fitzwater stalling against the cage.
Fitzwater takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dukes seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzwater wants to take the fight to the mat but Dukes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzwater fails to pull guard.
Plugger Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deven Fitzwater.
The referee calls for Dukes to work.
Dukes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fitzwater blocks a body shot from Dukes.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dukes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzwater has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dukes avoids it.#T1#
Dukes blocks a body shot from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater misses with a knee strike.
Fitzwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Dukes won't allow it.
Dukes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitzwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzwater looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitzwater wants a takedown.
Fitzwater looks winded!
Fitzwater jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Fitzwater.
Dukes cracks Fitzwater with a nice body shot.
Fitzwater misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Fitzwater's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dukes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitzwater's face.
Dukes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzwater up against the cage.
Fitzwater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dukes has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Dukes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fitzwater prevents it.
Fitzwater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzwater tries to land knees in the clinch but Dukes avoids the damage to the body.
Fitzwater is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dukes is defending well for now.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but Dukes holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzwater drops back down to his feet.
Dukes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzwater up against the cage.#BC2#
Fitzwater manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwater takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukes sizes up Fitzwater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Fitzwater scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dukes doesn't seem bothered though.
Fitzwater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Dukes misses its target.
Dukes cracks a nice hook into Fitzwater's ribs.#TD#
Dukes scores with a takedown into Fitzwater's guard.
Dukes passes Fitzwater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dukes drops an elbow to the side of Fitzwater's head. #SUB#
Dukes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Dukes there.
Dukes slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Dukes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dukes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzwater's head.
Dukes controlling the action here.
Fitzwater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dukes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Plugger Dukes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Plugger Dukes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fitzwater misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Dukes instigates a clinch.
Dukes missing with knees to the body.
Fitzwater is trying to stall.
Dukes gets through Fitzwater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes lands a jab to the head.
Fitzwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dukes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzwater somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzwater can do to turn this around?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzwater crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dukes - the referee stops the clock and Fitzwater gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dukes. Fitzwater manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dukes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzwater at a distance.
Dukes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Fitzwater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzwater is breathing heavily.
Dukes lands with a nice body punch. #T1##TD#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dukes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzwater wants to get back to his feet but Dukes drags him back down.
Dukes lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dukes takes a little break here. Fitzwater wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dukes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzwater keeps working.
Dukes controls the position. #T2#
Dukes wants to control but Fitzwater is keeping him busy.
Dukes working the body and head with strikes.
Fitzwater regains half guard.
Dukes working the head and body with strikes.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dukes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Dukes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fitzwater is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dukes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fitzwater does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fitzwater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dukes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater tries to score with a low kick but Dukes moves his leg out of the way.
Dukes connects with a single shot there.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
#T4##CL2#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes Dukes back into the cage.
Fitzwater trying to control the position but instead, Dukes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzwater into the cage.
Dukes presses Fitzwater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fitzwater jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dukes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fitzwater is pressed up against the cage. Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzwater down to the mat. Fitzwater avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzwater dodges the punch combination from Dukes.
Fitzwater tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Dukes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fitzwater's guard.
Fitzwater is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Plugger Dukes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Plugger Dukes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Fitzwater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively.
Plugger Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dukes throws a series of strikes that have Fitzwater backpedaling.
Dukes lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzwater avoids the head kick by Dukes.
#TD#
Dukes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
Fitzwater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dukes off and has taken his back!
Fitzwater misses with punches from the back.
Dukes trying to control the action but Fitzwater just sinks the hooks in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good control from Fitzwater.#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fitzwater's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Fitzwater has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fitzwater somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Dukes looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fitzwater.
#SUB2#
Dukes showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fitzwater struggling to land strikes to the head as Dukes covers up.
Fitzwater misses with an elbow to the head.
Fitzwater misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Dukes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fitzwater gets his way!
Dukes is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Fitzwater is persistently looking for the submission but Dukes is defending it well.
Dukes breaks Fitzwater's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Deven Fitzwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Fitzwater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dukes connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Fitzwater is looking for a triangle but Dukes pushes his legs off easily.
Dukes is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Dukes is in close to Fitzwater's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dukes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Plugger Dukes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fitzwater back to the cage. Dukes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Plugger Dukes.
Well Dukes 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plugger Dukes! |
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Event:
SFF 2
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Numilekunoluwa misses. #TD#
Numilekunoluwa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Numilekunoluwa lands in his opponent's guard.
Numilekunoluwa wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Numilekunoluwa is trying to hold Williams in close to prevent damage but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams winds up and cracks Numilekunoluwa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Numilekunoluwa is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Numilekunoluwa's hands, connecting with Numilekunoluwa's forehead.#T1#
Williams is keen to just control but Numilekunoluwa is a slippery customer.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Numilekunoluwa is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Numilekunoluwa avoid being mounted?
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Numilekunoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is nestled in close to Numilekunoluwa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Numilekunoluwa sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Williams trying to control the action but Numilekunoluwa is working from the bottom.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Numilekunoluwa is rocked!
Williams lands a big elbow - Numilekunoluwa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Williams! |
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Event:
NextGen 2
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Fitzwater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but VanKamp moves away.#CL#
Fitzwater drives through and clinches with VanKamp against the cage.
VanKamp managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzwater.
Fitzwater throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Fitzwater successfully pulls guard.
Fitzwater pulls VanKamp in close to prevent any damage.
Fitzwater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
VanKamp wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzwater managing to control the position.
Fitzwater has a closed guard, preventing VanKamp from standing up. #T1#
VanKamp tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzwater is retaining full guard.
Fitzwater looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzwater, not yet. #ES#
Fitzwater manages to escape and get back to his feet.
VanKamp swings for the body but Fitzwater moves out of range.
#CL2#
VanKamp clinches up with Fitzwater and pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzwater with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzwater effectively controlling the action here.
VanKamp fails to pull guard.
VanKamp tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzwater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Fitzwater drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzwater gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Chimi VanKamp has been cut.
Fitzwater is trying to drag VanKamp to the mat but VanKamp just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
VanKamp is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzwater has double underhooks. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
VanKamp closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on VanKamp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fitzwater pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL#
Fitzwater forces VanKamp back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzwater lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Fitzwater successfully pulls guard.
VanKamp looking to pass the guard.
Fitzwater looking to hit a scissor sweep but VanKamp is one step ahead there.
VanKamp trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Fitzwater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
VanKamp tries to roll over but Fitzwater keeps him under control.
Fitzwater uses his free foot to push down on VanKamp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for VanKamp.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Fitzwater is working for a guillotine from mount but VanKamp frees his head quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deven Fitzwater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chimi VanKamp's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fitzwater jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzwater throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzwater lands a slapping body shot.
VanKamp leaves Fitzwater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzwater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around VanKamp's waist but VanKamp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitzwater off to one side.
VanKamp tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Fitzwater as VanKamp shoots in.
Deven Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Fitzwater forces VanKamp back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzwater lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Fitzwater pulls VanKamp into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VanKamp preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzwater seems keen to control VanKamp's posture.
VanKamp won't allow Fitzwater to sweep him here. #T1#
Fitzwater is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst VanKamp is controlling him.
VanKamp trying to control but Fitzwater is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fitzwater is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
VanKamp wants to control but Fitzwater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deven Fitzwater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
VanKamp wants to sweep but Fitzwater has passed to side control!
VanKamp gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Fitzwater is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. VanKamp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
VanKamp is desperately trying to improve his position but Fitzwater has a good base and remains in mount.
Fitzwater throws some wild stikes that VanKamp manages to avoid easily.
VanKamp gets back to half guard.#T3#
VanKamp is looking to get back to full guard here but Fitzwater has managed to pass to side control instead.
Fitzwater happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Fitzwater tries for a kimura but VanKamp is defending well.
Fitzwater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ground and pound from Fitzwater seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
VanKamp struggling a bit here.
VanKamp tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Fitzwater has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
VanKamp tries to keep at a distance but Fitzwater has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzwater lands an elbow inside that VanKamp shrugs off.
VanKamp jumps guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deven Fitzwater dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chimi VanKamp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
VanKamp throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that VanKamp can do to turn this around?#CL2#
VanKamp rushes Fitzwater and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. VanKamp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzwater tries to pull guard but VanKamp forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzwater is pressed up against the cage. VanKamp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fitzwater down to the mat. Fitzwater avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
VanKamp drives through and clinches with Fitzwater against the cage.
VanKamp tries to pull guard but Fitzwater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitzwater misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fitzwater clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Fitzwater.
VanKamp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fitzwater smiles and moves away.
Deven Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chimi VanKamp.#CL#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD#
Fitzwater manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fitzwater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzwater has his hands on VanKamp's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzwater is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Fitzwater gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
VanKamp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and VanKamp duly obliges.
VanKamp cracks Fitzwater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
VanKamp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Fitzwater lunges at VanKamp with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by VanKamp's hand. #CL#
Fitzwater gets a clinch.
VanKamp takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzwater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VanKamp.
Deven Fitzwater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. VanKamp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Fitzwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks from the clinch.
Fitzwater lets loose with a powerful body kick. VanKamp will feel that in the morning.#T3##CL#
Fitzwater forces VanKamp back against the cage and clinches.
Fitzwater is trying to pull guard but VanKamp has him pressed against the cage.
VanKamp is trying to break free.
VanKamp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Fitzwater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deven Fitzwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Fitzwater closes the distance and pushes VanKamp back into the cage.#TD#
Fitzwater gets a trip takedown into half guard.
VanKamp misses with some strikes from the bottom.
VanKamp is looking for a sweep. Fitzwater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitzwater content to control rather than advance. #T4##SU#
Fitzwater escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Fitzwater gets in close and instigates a clinch.
VanKamp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzwater after a bit of a struggle.
VanKamp looking for a takedown.
VanKamp misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fitzwater enables VanKamp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fitzwater manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fitzwater pushes VanKamp off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deven 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deven Fitzwater! |
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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:
SFF: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a head kick but Grey moves out of range.
As Williams tries to get set, Grey tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Grey sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Grey is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like David Williams has been cut.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Grey clinches.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Grey finish him?
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grey walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams drops his hands for a split second and Grey immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Williams face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Grey follows up with a right hand that knocks Williams into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Grey! |
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Event:
SFF: The Beginning
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Stamp throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stamp but Stamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stamp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Harris looks for a takedown but Stamp sprawls well.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Stamp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pete Stamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Harris.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Stamp feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stamp clinches. #TD2#
Harris drags the fight down to the ground.
Stamp trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris keeping full guard, as Stamp tries to pass. #T1#
Stamp trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Stamp looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Stamp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stamp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stamp passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stamp trying to pass the guard but Harris defending well.
Stamp working over Harris with some ground and pound. Harris looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stamp controlling the action here.
Stamp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stamp stalling away here and it's allowed Harris to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stamp postures up.
#T3#
Stamp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stamp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stamp trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stamp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stamp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Stamp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Stamp will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Harris up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Harris tries to pull guard but Stamp forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Harris blocks an elbow strike.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stamp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harris misses with the combination.
Stamp cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
Harris looks winded!
No joy there for Stamp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stamp!
#CUT#It looks like Carlton Harris has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Stamp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stamp feinted with a counter takedown.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stamp.
#CL#
Stamp gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from Stamp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Stamp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Harris's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stamp but Stamp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stamp takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Stamp has Harris up against the ropes in a clinch.
Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stamp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Stamp moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stamp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris goes for a takedown attempt but Stamp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pete Stamp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlton Harris.
Harris is breathing heavily.#CL#
Stamp clinches.
Harris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Stamp to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Harris is trying to pull guard but Stamp turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stamp.
Stamp has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stamp takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Stamp breaks the clinch.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stamp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stamp appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stamp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pete Stamp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris slips under a jab.
Stamp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stamp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris tries for a takedown but Stamp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pete Stamp is winning the standup battle so far.
Stamp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stamp drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Harris right on the button. Harris goes down! Stamp follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stamp gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Stamp! |
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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 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Fitzwater misses its intended target.
Bb misses with a double jab.
Bb shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzwater tries to sprawl out of it but Bb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzwater manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzwater leaves Bb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deven Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Bb.
Fitzwater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bb's waist but Bb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fitzwater off to one side. #CL#
Fitzwater takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Fitzwater closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzwater using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bb tries for a takedown but Fitzwater manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fitzwater.#T1##BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater throws a nice looking combination but Bb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzwater takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bb scores with a jab to the body.
Bb changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzwater tries to avoid it but Bb manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzwater to the ground. Fitzwater escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Fitzwater has managed to clinch.
Bb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitzwater stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzwater has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bb after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzwater misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Fitzwater. No joy for Bb on that attempt.
Bb looks winded!
Fitzwater shoots for a double leg takedown but Bb sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzwater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Bb tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzwater pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Fitzwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Fitzwater gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bb.
#TD#
Fitzwater pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Bb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitzwater manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bb has Fitzwater in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Fitzwater stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bb has his takedown stuffed
and Fitzwater counters with a big head kick but Bb shrugs it off. #T3#
Fitzwater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Fitzwater gets a clinch.
Fitzwater working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzwater as Bb tries to tie him up. #BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Fitzwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitzwater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Fitzwater jumps guard and drags Bb to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bb sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fitzwater pulls Bb in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
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.
Bb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fitzwater wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deven Fitzwater dominated that round.
That's time! Fitzwater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fitzwater goes for a double leg but Bb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bb continues to drive forward.
Fitzwater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fitzwater pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Fitzwater has Bb up against the cage in a clinch.
Bb goes for a takedown attempt but Fitzwater pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fitzwater is looking to clinch but Bb is avoiding it.
Fitzwater blocks a head kick by Bb.
It looked like Fitzwater was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzwater defends well and Bb ends up having to push Fitzwater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Deven Fitzwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jj Bb.
Fitzwater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzwater darts in looking for a takedown but Bb gets double underhooks and turns Fitzwater into the cage.
And Bb tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzwater pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bb is trying to break the clinch but Fitzwater is controlling him.#T1##BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bb darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzwater gets double underhooks and turns Bb into the cage.
Fitzwater fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Bb counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bb trying to control the position but instead, Fitzwater has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bb into the cage.
Fitzwater working aggressively here.
Bb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitzwater using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzwater.
Bb is pressed up against the cage. Fitzwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bb down to the mat. Bb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fitzwater is looking to clinch but Bb is avoiding it.
#T2##CL2#
Fitzwater tries to keep at a distance but Bb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bb pushes Fitzwater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Fitzwater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzwater tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fitzwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bb can do to turn this around?
Fitzwater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bb as he jumps to the side.
Bb dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzwater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitzwater's waist but Fitzwater gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bb off to one side.
Fitzwater dives in and grabs Bb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bb pushes down on Fitzwater's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Fitzwater fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bb, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Bb tries a body shot but Fitzwater blocks it.
Fitzwater looking for a takedown.
Fitzwater struggles to land a body shot inside as Bb controls his hands.
Bb is trying to pull guard but Fitzwater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzwater just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Fitzwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Deven Fitzwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzwater dives in and grabs Bb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bb pushes down on Fitzwater's head and hops out.#CL2#
Bb rushes Fitzwater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bb tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzwater defends well and Bb ends up having to push Fitzwater into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fitzwater lands with a hook. Bb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitzwater somewhat.#T4#
Bb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzwater but Fitzwater pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzwater moves in looking to clinch but Bb pushes him off.
Bb takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Fitzwater drives through and clinches with Bb against the cage.
Bb drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzwater is looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Deven Fitzwater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Fitzwater catches Bb right on the button with a cross.
Bb leaves Fitzwater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bb shoots in for a takedown but Fitzwater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzwater doesn't manage to clinch there - Bb circles away.
Deven Fitzwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Fitzwater with that takedown attempt.
Fitzwater tries to close the distance and clinch but Bb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Fitzwater rushes Bb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fitzwater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bb fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deven Fitzwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bb shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzwater but Fitzwater pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Bb has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Bb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bb shoots in for a takedown but Fitzwater shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Fitzwater tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzwater.
Bb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzwater defends it nicely.
Fitzwater fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bb throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bb takes the fight into the clinch. #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 Bb uses from the top position.
Deven Fitzwater is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bb wants to pass the guard but Fitzwater is keeping the position.
Bb wants to control from the top but Fitzwater keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzwater is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Bb throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fitzwater uses it to pass to side control.
Fitzwater controlling the position. #SUB#
Fitzwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bb has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitzwater working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Fitzwater decides to stand back up. Fitzwater steps back and let's Bb get back to his feet.
Bb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Fitzwater does no damage.
Fitzwater goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bb keeps the fight on the outside.
Bb appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzwater tries to clinch but Bb is having none of it.
Fitzwater moves in looking to clinch but Bb pushes him off.#CL#
Fitzwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bb tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzwater shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fitzwater stalling.
Jj Bb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bb missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deven 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deven Fitzwater! |
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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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