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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 4
Date: Oct 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Lin pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Lin is looking to counter punch.
Fitzgerald lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body punch.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Van Der Lin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fitzgerald! Van Der Lin lets Fitzgerald back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Fitzgerald is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Malakai Fitzgerald has been cut.#T1#
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Der Lin counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dutch Van Der Lin!
A very excited looking Dutch Van Der Lin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 3
Date: Oct 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Jon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fitzgerald throws a jab when Jon was well out of range.
Jon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Jon persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones Jon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jon shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald darts in trying to clinch
and Jon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jon tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jon wants to take the fight to the mat but Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Fitzgerald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Jon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Jon drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Jon blocks an uppercut.
Jon fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jon.
Fitzgerald is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Jon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jon is defended easily by Fitzgerald.#T2#
Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Fitzgerald tries to counter it with a takedown but Jon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jon tries to counter by clinching up but Fitzgerald breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jon manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Fitzgerald decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fitzgerald is looking to take a break and control but Jon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzgerald controlling the pace. #T3#
Fitzgerald working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald tries to pass to full mount but Jon defends it.
Fitzgerald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Jon pushes Fitzgerald off looking to stand but Fitzgerald dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jon is just riding it out for now. Fitzgerald eventually gives up the hold.
Jon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitzgerald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Fitzgerald 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#
Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Jon circles away.
#CL#
Jon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzgerald prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Jon manages to break the clinch.
Jon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jon gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Jon.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon blocks a jab.
Jon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Jon moves out of range.
Fitzgerald wants to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzgerald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jon - the referee stops the clock and Fitzgerald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jon. Fitzgerald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jon stuffs the takedown.
Jon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Jon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Jon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Fitzgerald clinches.
Fitzgerald throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Jon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jon to the mat. Jon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fitzgerald off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch. #BC#
Jon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jon swivels and escapes.
Fitzgerald scores with a one two! Jon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3##CL2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzgerald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
Jon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Jon pushes him off.
Jon feinted with a counter takedown.
Jon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fitzgerald.#CUT#It looks like Malakai Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Jon looks for a takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well.
Fitzgerald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
Jon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jon somewhat.
Fitzgerald changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jon lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a right hand.
Jon avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Jon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets a clinch.
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 Jones Jon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malakai Fitzgerald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jon avoids the body shot from Fitzgerald.
Jon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jon misses with a body kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald leaves Jon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jon was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Jon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Jon looks to land a combination but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
Jon shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jon is defending well.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Jon leaning against his opponent.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fitzgerald jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fitzgerald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
Jon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fitzgerald is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jon to keep the fight standing.
Jon is looking to break free of the clinch but Fitzgerald has double underhooks.
Fitzgerald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fitzgerald.
Jon is looking for a counter combo.
Jon throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Jon dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Fitzgerald's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malakai Fitzgerald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to take the fight to the mat but Jon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fitzgerald is working for takedown but Jon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jon is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzgerald as Jon tries to tie him up.
Fitzgerald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Jon. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Fitzgerald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fitzgerald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jon keeps working.
Fitzgerald in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Fitzgerald politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fitzgerald prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones Jon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitzgerald gets to mount! Jon was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malakai Fitzgerald.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Malakai Fitzgerald wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 2
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Adelson has managed to clinch.
Adelson lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Fitzgerald drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adelson throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Fitzgerald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fitzgerald is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelson wants to stand and escape but instead Fitzgerald has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Adelson is adopting a defensive guard.
Fitzgerald tries to free his leg and advance position but Adelson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Adelson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Adelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Fitzgerald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitzgerald has managed to get both his arms back between Adelson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald drops back looking for a leg! Adelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adelson manages to kick Fitzgerald off! Fitzgerald jumps back into Adelson's guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Adelson keeps moving.
Adelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adelson trying to control the position.
Fitzgerald is pushing down on Adelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Fitzgerald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the action in half guard but Adelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fitzgerald working Adelson over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitzgerald is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adelson is trying to stand back up but Fitzgerald is controlling him
Fitzgerald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Fitzgerald working over Adelson with some ground and pound. Adelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fitzgerald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fitzgerald working over Adelson with some ground and pound. Adelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adelson wants to get back to full guard.
Adelson trying to control but Fitzgerald postures up.
Adelson has hold of Fitzgerald's hands but Fitzgerald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald is working for a kimura but Adelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Adelson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Fitzgerald trying to control but Adelson is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald wants to stand but Adelson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Adelson keeps moving.
Fitzgerald passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fitzgerald lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Fitzgerald decides to stand up, so the ref orders Adelson to his feet.
Fitzgerald just misses with a punch to the body.
As Fitzgerald tries to get set, Adelson tries to push him back and clinch up but Fitzgerald manages to avoid the attempt.
Adelson is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Adelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but Adelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Adelson moves out of range.
Adelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Adelson circles away.
Adelson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fitzgerald manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Adelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzgerald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Adelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to avoid it but Adelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzgerald to the ground. Fitzgerald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adelson's half guard.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adelson wants to improve his position but Fitzgerald is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SU2#
Fitzgerald stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Adelson to get to his feet.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Adelson slips under a jab.#CL2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adelson stalling against the cage.
Fitzgerald tries to score a body lock takedown but Adelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adelson jumps guard but Fitzgerald stands there with Adelson around his waist. Adelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitzgerald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adelson is defending well.#T3#
Fitzgerald is looking for a takedown.
Adelson is pressed up against the cage. Fitzgerald has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adelson down to the mat. Adelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzgerald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzgerald defends well and Adelson ends up having to push Fitzgerald into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adelson trying to land knees to the body.
Fitzgerald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Adelson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fitzgerald regains guard.
#T4##ES2#
Fitzgerald manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Adelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adelson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Adelson avoids them all with ease.
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.
Fitzgerald swats away the attempt to clinch by Adelson.
A big right from Adelson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Fitzgerald 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Adelson wants to clinch.
Fitzgerald tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Fitzgerald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald is working for a kimura but Adelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Adelson is looking to control Fitzgerald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adelson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald stalling away here and it's allowed Adelson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fitzgerald's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fitzgerald is working Adelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adelson is trying to control the position but Fitzgerald postures up. #SUB#
Adelson looking for a guillotine here but Fitzgerald defends easily.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald has gone for a leg lock! Adelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fitzgerald's guard.#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adelson looking to sit in guard and control but Fitzgerald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adelson has momentary wrist control but Fitzgerald slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fitzgerald showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitzgerald works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Adelson is keeping him busy.
Adelson gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Adelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fitzgerald's guard. #REVR#
Fitzgerald looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzgerald, not yet.
Adelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitzgerald wants to stand up but Adelson is controlling him.
Adelson tries to stand but Fitzgerald is controlling from the bottom.
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Adelson from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fitzgerald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malakai Fitzgerald has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fitzgerald's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fitzgerald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the body
and Adelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Adelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Michael Adelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Adelson fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Malakai Fitzgerald.
I've got Fitzgerald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Malakai Fitzgerald!
Malakai Fitzgerald wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1171 Round 1
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Fitzgerald tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitzgerald checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jones pushes Fitzgerald up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzgerald defends well.
Jones is trying to keep Fitzgerald in close.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitzgerald on the ground.
Fitzgerald slips nicely into half guard.
Jones has hold of Fitzgerald's hands but Fitzgerald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitzgerald is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fitzgerald scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Jones is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones has hold of Fitzgerald's hands but Fitzgerald slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to roll over but Fitzgerald keeps him under control.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fitzgerald is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Fitzgerald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fitzgerald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitzgerald is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones is staying active underneath Fitzgerald, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Fitzgerald trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fitzgerald. #T4##SUB2#
Fitzgerald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fitzgerald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Fitzgerald controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzgerald blocks an uppercut.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Malakai Fitzgerald has been cut.
Fitzgerald can't get the takedown.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow just above Fitzgerald 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitzgerald's defenses.
Fitzgerald prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fitzgerald is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Fitzgerald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Feather Jay Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Fitzgerald.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzgerald controls his hands.
Fitzgerald drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Fitzgerald turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fitzgerald manages to end up in side control.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Fitzgerald scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Fitzgerald wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Fitzgerald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones is not content to let Fitzgerald control the position. #SU2#
Fitzgerald stands up.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Malakai Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzgerald checks it well.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones sets himself, and Fitzgerald steps forward looking for the clinch! Jones avoids it this time.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Fitzgerald sees coming a mile off.
Fitzgerald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzgerald wants it to stay on the feet.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Feather Jay Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitzgerald but Fitzgerald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fitzgerald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Fitzgerald.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzgerald misses the target.
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 Feather Jay Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malakai Fitzgerald's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
#TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
Fitzgerald keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Fitzgerald is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Fitzgerald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Fitzgerald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Feather Jay Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones is staying active underneath Fitzgerald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Malakai Fitzgerald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fitzgerald tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Fitzgerald working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2##SUB2#
Fitzgerald is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Fitzgerald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones trying to hold on to Fitzgerald's head to control him but Fitzgerald postures up.
#T3#
Fitzgerald is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Fitzgerald working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzgerald is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fitzgerald works his way into full mount! #SU2#
Fitzgerald is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#TD2#
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Fitzgerald finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Fitzgerald has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Fitzgerald steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Fitzgerald!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malakai Fitzgerald! |
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