PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Asztalos (ranked 1044 p4p, 136 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 479 p4p, 70 weight class). Asztalos comes to the cage accompanied by Dethroned Emperor by Celtic Frost. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Asztalos
vs
Fitzsimmons

188 cm
39
213 lbs
33 - 21 - 0

188 cm
42
203 lbs
43 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Asztalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Asztalos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzsimmons with a nice cross.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asztalos throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Asztalos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Asztalos throws out a loose jab but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a solid leg kick but Asztalos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Asztalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asztalos swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Asztalos throws a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzsimmons 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons jabs Asztalos right on the nose. Asztalos blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos tries to clinch there but Fitzsimmons circles away.
Alex Asztalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fitzsimmons flicks out a counter leg kick but Asztalos steps away.
Fitzsimmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asztalos ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asztalos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asztalos looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Asztalos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Asztalos throws an off balance right hand
and Asztalos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fitzsimmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asztalos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asztalos throws a body kick that misses.
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asztalos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Asztalos throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Asztalos lands a glancing blow to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Asztalos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fitzsimmons is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Asztalos.
Asztalos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons clobbers Asztalos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asztalos is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Asztalos sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzsimmons, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Fitzsimmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight right.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Asztalos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asztalos is able to avoid easily.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Asztalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Asztalos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws out a loose jab but Asztalos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Asztalos.
Asztalos scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fitzsimmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Asztalos moves out of range easily.

Fitzsimmons tries to keep at a distance but Asztalos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Asztalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzsimmons controls his hands.
Asztalos can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzsimmons controls the action.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fitzsimmons prevents a body shot from Asztalos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alex Asztalos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Asztalos as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Asztalos.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzsimmons in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Asztalos should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Asztalos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos sizes up Fitzsimmons with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asztalos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Asztalos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alex Asztalos is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzsimmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fitzsimmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asztalos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Asztalos finds it's way through Fitzsimmons's defenses.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Asztalos seems unphased.
Asztalos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fitzsimmons's head.
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Asztalos misses.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Asztalos ducks right into an uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos misses with a body shot.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Fitzsimmons.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Asztalos moved out of range nicely.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asztalos under the eye.
Asztalos cracks the inside of Fitzsimmons's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Asztalos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asztalos throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asztalos with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Asztalos is just out of range.
Asztalos loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Asztalos is wise to it.
Fitzsimmons lands a head shot.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Asztalos.
Asztalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Fitzsimmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Asztalos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asztalos slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos misses the shot to the body.
Asztalos throws a chopping leg kick but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons misses with a straight left.
Asztalos takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Fitzsimmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Asztalos 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.
Asztalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asztalos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asztalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos connects with a solid leg kick.
Asztalos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asztalos throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asztalos misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Asztalos is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzsimmons moves away.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asztalos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Fitzsimmons. Beautiful body shot.
Asztalos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Asztalos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asztalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Asztalos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick but Asztalos checks it.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asztalos lands with a nice body kick.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Asztalos looks for the body kick but Fitzsimmons saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Asztalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asztalos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asztalos.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a leg kick but Asztalos saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Asztalos misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Asztalos 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. This is the final round!

Asztalos scores with a push kick.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Asztalos loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
A jab from Asztalos misses.
Fitzsimmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Asztalos down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Fitzsimmons blocks the leg kick.
Asztalos lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Asztalos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzsimmons has time to react.
Fitzsimmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Asztalos off the cage and back into range.
Asztalos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzsimmons paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asztalos lands a body shot.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Asztalos jabs at Fitzsimmons's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Asztalos catches Fitzsimmons with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Asztalos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asztalos walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Asztalos's belly button to the back.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asztalos - that will leave a mark!
Asztalos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fitzsimmons's head backwards.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Asztalos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asztalos.
Asztalos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzsimmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzsimmons can pounce on him.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Asztalos misses with a hook.
Asztalos is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab from Asztalos.
Asztalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asztalos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos with a jab.
Asztalos throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with the left hand. Asztalos knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Fitzsimmons misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asztalos. That's going to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Asztalos lands with a cross.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asztalos.
Asztalos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asztalos thinks about countering with a body kick.
Asztalos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asztalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Asztalos.
Asztalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a body shot.
Asztalos connects with a jab.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Asztalos ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asztalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzsimmons is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asztalos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asztalos connects with a nice looking jab.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons walks into a left hand.
Asztalos scores with a hook to the body. Fitzsimmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Asztalos misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
Fitzsimmons cracks a nice hook into Asztalos's ribs.
Asztalos scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Fitzsimmons - just one landing.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Asztalos moves out of range.
Asztalos throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Asztalos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
A low kick from Asztalos is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asztalos misses with a low kick.
Jim Fitzsimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asztalos misses with a hook. Fitzsimmons ducked under it nicely.
Fitzsimmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons takes a swing at Asztalos's ribcage but misses.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Asztalos lands a jab to the nose.
Asztalos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Asztalos settles back down.
Asztalos swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Asztalos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asztalos lands an overhand right.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Asztalos was well out of range.
Asztalos staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Asztalos avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons connects with a right hand. Asztalos shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asztalos avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos feints and then cracks Fitzsimmons's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fitzsimmons down.
Asztalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Asztalos lands a jab to Fitzsimmons's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Asztalos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asztalos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Asztalos!
After winning the bout, Alex Asztalos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jim Fitzsimmons spoke after the fight, saying 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.