PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Roland Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roland Fitzgerald has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fitzgerald
vs
Ellison

173 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Basic striking
Granite chin

Ultra Fight Gear
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roland Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ellison momentarily.

Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
Ellison keeps control of Fitzgerald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ellison misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ellison throws an elbow but misses.
Ellison should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Roland Fitzgerald has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ellison throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ellison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzgerald's brow.
Ellison lands an elbow inside that Fitzgerald shrugs off.
Fitzgerald looking to slow down the pace here.
Ellison stalling in the clinch but Fitzgerald improves position.
Fitzgerald pushes Ellison back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald blocks the elbow strike.
Fitzgerald taking a breather.

Fitzgerald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Ellison avoids it well.
Vincent Ellison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellison throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roland Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a head kick.
Ellison tries to clinch up.
Ellison tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses.

Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
Ellison stalling in the clinch but Fitzgerald improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald avoids a wild elbow strike from Ellison.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald jabs Ellison right on the nose. Ellison blinks but takes it well.
Ellison darts in trying to clinch
and Ellison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellison tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Ellison darts in trying to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ellison tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellison looks to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Fitzgerald checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fitzgerald with a jab.
Ellison doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Ellison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fitzgerald cracks Ellison with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Ellison with a series of wild strikes but Ellison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Fitzgerald clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzgerald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fitzgerald avoids a wild elbow strike from Ellison.
Ellison tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike from Ellison.

Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.

Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
Ellison misses with a knee to the head.
Fitzgerald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ellison up against the ropes.
Ellison pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitzgerald leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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 goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ellison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellison off the ropes and back into range.
Fitzgerald blocks a head kick by Ellison.
Fitzgerald cracks Ellison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ellison tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellison closes the distance but Fitzgerald moves to the side
and Fitzgerald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ellison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Fitzgerald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ellison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald lunges at Ellison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ellison's hand.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot that snaps Ellison's head back.
Ellison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ellison tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellison gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzgerald getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellison tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellison tries to clinch up.
Ellison swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzgerald cracks Ellison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fitzgerald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ellison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellison wants to clinch

and Fitzgerald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzgerald pushes Ellison back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Fitzgerald to work.

Ellison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellison tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Ellison wants to clinch.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald connects with a right hand. Ellison shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellison wants to clinch but Fitzgerald slips to the side
and Fitzgerald counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fitzgerald is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ellison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Roland Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellison tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Ellison slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice straight punches there by Fitzgerald. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzgerald.
Ellison moves out of range of the strikes.
Ellison tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellison is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison drops his hands momentarily and Fitzgerald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.

Ellison clinches up with Fitzgerald and pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying to stall.
Ellison tries to break free but Fitzgerald pushes him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzgerald avoids a wild elbow strike from Ellison.
Fitzgerald tries to circle away but Ellison has him pinned against the ropes.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.

Fitzgerald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Ellison is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fitzgerald pushes Ellison up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fitzgerald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellison throws an elbow but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the temple.
Fitzgerald is pushing Ellison up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fitzgerald lands a hook that snaps the head of Ellison backwards.
Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.

Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitzgerald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzgerald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland Fitzgerald's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ellison tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald lands a head shot.
Ellison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ellison tries to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a head kick. That will keep Ellison thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fitzgerald is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ellison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vincent Ellison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ellison looks to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Ellison tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Fitzgerald.

Ellison is rocked!

Fitzgerald lands a front kick to the face, that drops Ellison to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Ellison is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
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 connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ellison seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook.

Fitzgerald darts in and clinches Ellison up against the ropes.
Ellison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzgerald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fitzgerald dodges an elbow strike from Ellison.
Roland Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellison can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ellison using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzgerald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ellison throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut.
Ellison being controlled against the ropes.

Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight on the outside.
Ellison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Ellison moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzgerald as Ellison tries to tie him up.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
Fitzgerald wants to stall.
Ellison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzgerald is keeping busy.
Fitzgerald scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzgerald wants to stall.
Fitzgerald can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roland Fitzgerald.
Ellison is looking to clinch.

Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzgerald looking to stall.
Ellison tries to stall but Fitzgerald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick but Ellison moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws out a powerful jab.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick!

Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ellison misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitzgerald stalling in the clinch but Ellison improves position.

Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzgerald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fitzgerald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ellison slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald forces Ellison back against the ropes and clinches.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald stalling against the ropes.
Fitzgerald taking a breather.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Ellison's head.
Vincent Ellison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ellison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitzgerald's brow.

Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but Ellison avoids it well.
Ellison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellison blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
A jab from Fitzgerald does it's job there.
Roland Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ellison misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzgerald 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Fitzgerald!
Roland Fitzgerald bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.