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