Frank J. Wilstach, comp. A Dictionary of Similes. 1916.
Fight
Fight as fiercely in defence of his mistress as Blandimar and Paridel, of romantic fame, are said to have fought for the lovely Florimel.
—Anonymous
Fight like a bulldog.
—Anonymous
Fight like Kilkenny cats.
—Anonymous
Fight like sin.
—Anonymous
Fight like thunder.
—Anonymous
Fight like a dragon.
—Robert Burton
Fight like mad or drunk.
—Samuel Butler
Fight like a cock.
—William Congreve
Fight like hell-roosters.
—Stephen Crane
Put up a fight like a welter-weight cinnamon bear.
—O. Henry
Fight like a bull in a tether.
—Charles Kingsley