PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fucccup Trump (ranked 4190 p4p, 2885 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 515 p4p, 394 weight class). Fucccup Trump had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 267.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Fucccup Trump has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Trump
vs
Fitzgerald

219 cm
28
285
6 - 5 - 0

192 cm
29
220
7 - 10 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fucccup Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzgerald dives in for a single leg takedown but Trump sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fitzgerald delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trump sprawls well. Trump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fitzgerald gets slowly back to his feet.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trump attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fucccup Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trump tries to work over Fitzgerald's front leg with a kick but Fitzgerald checks it.
Fitzgerald let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fitzgerald checks a leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt - Trump sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzgerald shoots for a takedown but Trump saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trump lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Fitzgerald backs away, Trump returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzgerald lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trump will feel that in the morning.
Trump throws a leg kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fitzgerald darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns Fitzgerald into the cage.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trump as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trump pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Trump, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trump defends it nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Trump takes a step back to recover.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fitzgerald on the side of the head.
Fitzgerald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trump circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fitzgerald darts in looking for a takedown but Trump gets double underhooks and turns Fitzgerald into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzgerald is defended easily by Trump.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick that sends Trump stumbling back into the cage.
Trump is breathing heavily.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fitzgerald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.
Trump keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trump misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald throws a counter combo.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fitzgerald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trump quickly recovers to half guard.
Trump trying to control from the bottom.

Fitzgerald stands up and beckons Trump to join him on the feet.
Fitzgerald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trump pinned against the cage. Trump gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid body kick from Fitzgerald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzgerald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Trump - the referee stops the clock and Fitzgerald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Trump. Fitzgerald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Trump leaves Fitzgerald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzgerald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzgerald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald unleashes a big counter combination but Trump bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trump on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a sloppy head kick
and Fitzgerald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Trump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Trump sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzgerald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trump swivels and escapes.
Trump went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trump crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fitzgerald - the referee stops the clock and Trump gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fitzgerald. Trump manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body
and Trump counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzgerald backing up. Fitzgerald nods at Trump to acknowledge the strikes.
Fitzgerald misses with a kick to the body.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trump tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trump connects with a looping right hand.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Trump moves out of range of the body kick.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Trump has the dominant position.
Fitzgerald is looking to break free of the clinch but Trump has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald has his takedown stuffed
and Trump connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trump is looking to land body kicks.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Fitzgerald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Fucccup Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Fitzgerald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Trump throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trump circles away.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Trump.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Trump lands but Fitzgerald takes it in his stride.
Trump throws a leg kick but Fitzgerald moved away.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitzgerald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Trump circles away easily
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Fucccup Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Trump throws a body kick.
Trump throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Fitzgerald with that takedown attempt.
Trump thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Trump shows good takedown defense.
Trump tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald tries to land a front kick but Trump steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trump as he jumps to the side.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trump as he avoids it easily.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump blocks the body kick.
Fitzgerald tries for a takedown but Trump sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trump swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzgerald flicks out a counter leg kick but Trump steps away.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald throws a push kick but Trump slaps the foot to one side.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trump sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trump appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fucccup Trump showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitzgerald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
Boyd Fitzgerald thanked the fans post fight for their support.