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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dandy Bigglesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amalric Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bigglesworth comes to the cage accompanied by Car Bomb by Negativland. Fitzgerald is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sinergy - Spit on your grave. The key to victory for Dandy Bigglesworth has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dandy Bigglesworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amalric Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Bigglesworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bigglesworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Bigglesworth takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Bigglesworth moves in looking to clinch but Fitzgerald pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bigglesworth.
Dandy Bigglesworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigglesworth throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Bigglesworth misses with a looping right.
Bigglesworth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth with a nice cross.
Bigglesworth lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Bigglesworth misses its intended target.
Bigglesworth throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Fitzgerald tries to move into range but Bigglesworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bigglesworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bigglesworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bigglesworth blocks a jab.
Bigglesworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzgerald at a distance.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bigglesworth defends it nicely.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Fitzgerald as he connects with a hook.
Bigglesworth misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bigglesworth throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzgerald jabs Bigglesworth right on the nose. Bigglesworth blinks but takes it well.
Bigglesworth with a nice cross.
Bigglesworth throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzgerald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bigglesworth's guard.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the guard.
Bigglesworth has his hands on Fitzgerald's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fitzgerald!
Bigglesworth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald working to try and regain half guard.
Bigglesworth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Fitzgerald tries to reverse the position but Bigglesworth maintains control.
Bigglesworth controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dandy Bigglesworth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bigglesworth checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.
Good exchange - Bigglesworth coming out on top.
Bigglesworth misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Bigglesworth's head but Bigglesworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald cracks Bigglesworth with an open hand slap.
Fitzgerald defending well as Bigglesworth loads up on a big left hand.
Bigglesworth misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald connects with a crisp jab.
Bigglesworth misses with a body punch
letting Fitzgerald counter with a right hand.
Bigglesworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Fitzgerald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bigglesworth doesn't seem phased though.
Bigglesworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut. Bigglesworth saw that one coming.
Bigglesworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Bigglesworth ducks down to avoid it.
Bigglesworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bigglesworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bigglesworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Bigglesworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bigglesworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bigglesworth.
Dandy Bigglesworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bigglesworth cracks a nice hook into Fitzgerald's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dandy Bigglesworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bigglesworth throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fitzgerald tries to move into range but Bigglesworth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bigglesworth ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Bigglesworth moves into range and clinches up with Fitzgerald.
Bigglesworth working aggressively here.
Bigglesworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bigglesworth slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Bigglesworth scores with a three punch combo!
Bigglesworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bigglesworth is leaning against Fitzgerald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzgerald goes for a takedown attempt but Bigglesworth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth connects with a looping right hand.
Bigglesworth misses with a few strikes there.
Bigglesworth scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Bigglesworth finds it's way through Fitzgerald's defenses.
Bigglesworth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a shoot takedown. Bigglesworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Bigglesworth is working from the bottom.
Bigglesworth isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fitzgerald stacks Bigglesworth on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fitzgerald!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fitzgerald swings around for an armbar but Bigglesworth sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fitzgerald's guard.
Bigglesworth wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald 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.
Bigglesworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dandy Bigglesworth dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fitzgerald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bigglesworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bigglesworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bigglesworth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fitzgerald counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bigglesworth!
Bigglesworth wants to hold on but Fitzgerald pushes him away.
Bigglesworth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fitzgerald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fitzgerald thowing shots but they're missing.
Bigglesworth is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigglesworth tries to control the position but Fitzgerald now has his back.
Fitzgerald is trying to stick to Bigglesworth's back but Bigglesworth is turning into Fitzgerald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fitzgerald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitzgerald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bigglesworth fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bigglesworth misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Bigglesworth as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bigglesworth. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Fitzgerald misses its intended target.
Bigglesworth misses the shot to the body.
Bigglesworth throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bigglesworth misses with a combination
so Fitzgerald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bigglesworth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald won't allow Bigglesworth to sweep him here.
Bigglesworth trying to control the position here.
Fitzgerald has gone for a leg lock! Bigglesworth slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fitzgerald's guard.
Bigglesworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitzgerald is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bigglesworth stacks Fitzgerald on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bigglesworth!
Amalric Fitzgerald has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzgerald tries to buck Bigglesworth off but Bigglesworth is having none of it.
Bigglesworth tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fitzgerald regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzgerald is not content to let Bigglesworth control the position.
Bigglesworth controlling the pace.
Bigglesworth trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amalric Fitzgerald really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bigglesworth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bigglesworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigglesworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
Bigglesworth moves into the clinch.
Bigglesworth lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bigglesworth.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigglesworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bigglesworth lands with a right to the head.
Bigglesworth works on Fitzgerald's body with a couple of short punches.
Bigglesworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgerald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigglesworth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzgerald backwards.
Bigglesworth digs a right hand underneath Fitzgerald's ribcage. Fitzgerald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bigglesworth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bigglesworth lands the left hand.
Bigglesworth moves into the clinch.
A short left from Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bigglesworth misses with a punch on the inside.
Bigglesworth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dandy Bigglesworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amalric Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald tries to pull guard but Bigglesworth holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitzgerald drops back down to his feet.
Bigglesworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bigglesworth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bigglesworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzgeralds head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth cracks Fitzgerald with a nice body shot.
Bigglesworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigglesworth manages to break the clinch.
Bigglesworth lands with a nice combination. Fitzgerald backs away looking to recover.
Bigglesworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bigglesworth lands an overhand right.
Bigglesworth 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.
Bigglesworth blocks a leg kick.
Bigglesworth misses with a double jab
and Bigglesworth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Bigglesworth misses.
Fitzgerald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bigglesworth clinches up against the cage.
Fitzgerald fails to pull guard.
Bigglesworth breaks the clinch.
Bigglesworth throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bigglesworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bigglesworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a double leg but Bigglesworth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bigglesworth slips a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzgerald slips a jab from Bigglesworth.
Dandy Bigglesworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Bigglesworth scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald moves out of range as Bigglesworth strikes.
Fitzgerald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bigglesworth sprawls well initially but Fitzgerald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to control. Bigglesworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bigglesworth wants to get back to his feet.
Bigglesworth is pressing down on Fitzgerald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bigglesworth seems keen to control Fitzgerald's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth keeping moving, preventing Fitzgerald from controlling successfully.
Bigglesworth wants to sweep here but Fitzgerald controlling him for the moment.
Bigglesworth trying to control the position.
Bigglesworth is pulling down on Fitzgerald's head to control his posture.
Fitzgerald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Bigglesworth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dandy Bigglesworth had his way with Amalric Fitzgerald in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Fitzgerald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzgerald fails with the takedown.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald misses with an uppercut. Bigglesworth saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigglesworth.
Fitzgerald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bigglesworth defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Bigglesworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bigglesworth jabs Fitzgerald right on the nose. Fitzgerald blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigglesworth misses with an uppercut.
Bigglesworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald throws the left hand but Bigglesworth avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Fitzgerald misses.
Bigglesworth throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigglesworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bigglesworth throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Bigglesworth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald.
Bigglesworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bigglesworth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigglesworth throws a punch but it's blocked by Fitzgerald.
Bigglesworth lands an uppercut.
Bigglesworth working aggressively here.
Bigglesworth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
Bigglesworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fitzgerald is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bigglesworth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bigglesworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bigglesworth doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Bigglesworth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bigglesworth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fitzgerald takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bigglesworth stuns Fitzgerald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bigglesworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzgerald swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Bigglesworth misses.
Bigglesworth throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald throws out a leg kick but Bigglesworth moves out of range and Fitzgerald only half commits.
Nice uppercut there from Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth misses with the combination.
Bigglesworth tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald looks to land a right hand but Bigglesworth moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzgerald misses the target.
Bigglesworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzgerald slips under a jab.
Bigglesworth misses the shot to the body.
Bigglesworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Amalric Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fitzgerald with a nice cross.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Bigglesworth lands a jab to the nose.
Bigglesworth lands with a hook. Fitzgerald tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bigglesworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Bigglesworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bigglesworth fails to land with a series of punches.
Bigglesworth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigglesworth 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 monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bigglesworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
Bigglesworth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fitzgerald thows a body shot but no joy.
Bigglesworth clobbers Fitzgerald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bigglesworth scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Bigglesworth's head but Bigglesworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bigglesworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald slips a straight right by Bigglesworth.
Bigglesworth slips under a jab.
Bigglesworth cracks Fitzgerald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzgerald misses with a hook. Bigglesworth ducked under it nicely.
Fitzgerald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigglesworth pinned against the cage. Bigglesworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bigglesworth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dandy Bigglesworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bigglesworth has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Dandy Bigglesworth!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Dandy Bigglesworth!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Dandy Bigglesworth!
Dandy Bigglesworth wins by unanimous decision!
Dandy Bigglesworth retains his bantamweight title!
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