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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 1554 p4p, 1949 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 229 p4p, 281 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 24 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Fitzsimmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fitzsimmons! But no joy.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Lewis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lewis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping right.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis attempts a counter takedown but Fitzsimmons avoids it well and moves away.
Lewis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis slips a jab from Fitzsimmons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
A quick step to the side and Lewis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Lewis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Lewis slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons throws out a powerful jab.
Lewis moves out of range as Fitzsimmons strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lewis on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons throws out a leg kick but Lewis moves out of range and Fitzsimmons only half commits.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Lewis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Lewis's body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzsimmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot.
Lewis throwing a counter right hand but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Fitzsimmons stuns Lewis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lewis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fitzsimmons did well to prevent Lewis getting side control.
Fitzsimmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fitzsimmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Fitzsimmons trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons is looking to improve his position.
Lewis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzsimmons looking to control.
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fitzsimmons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fitzsimmons pulls Lewis in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis won't allow Fitzsimmons to sweep him here.
Lewis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzsimmons keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Fitzsimmons pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzsimmons is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lewis is looking to chop away at Fitzsimmons's legs.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Lewis is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lewis momentarily.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons digs a good hook to Lewis's body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Fitzsimmons.
Lewis is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis counters with a nice leg kick.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a hook but Lewis avoids it easily.
Lewis has Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fitzsimmons into the cage.
Lewis has Fitzsimmons pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons lands with a right to the head.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Lewis controls his hands.
Lewis avoids the elbow strike from Fitzsimmons, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fitzsimmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzsimmons, as that shot connected.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a left hand but Lewis moved out of range nicely.
Lewis ducks under a wild hook from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Lewis avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to move into range but Lewis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons connects with a nice looking jab.
Lewis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lewis is in Fitzsimmons's guard.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lewis trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
Fitzsimmons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons is keeping the position.
Fitzsimmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Fitzsimmons, not yet.
Fitzsimmons is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis trying to control but Fitzsimmons is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fitzsimmons working a defensive guard but Lewis manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis has hold of Fitzsimmons's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Fitzsimmons seems comfortable defending it but Lewis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Fitzsimmons is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Fitzsimmons is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lewis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derrick Lewis!
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