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GFC 70: Schtrappe vs Spencer 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Howard Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Grimes !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grimes moves out of range of the strikes.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimes tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grimes . Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grimes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grimes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Li throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grimes fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Grimes both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li blocks a leg kick.
Li scores with a shot to the body.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Li.
Grimes throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Grimes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Li is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Grimes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Li gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Li breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li misses with a hook. Grimes ducked under it nicely.
Li throws out a powerful jab.
Li throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
A jab from Li misses.
Howard Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimes was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Grimes 's head.
Li works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grimes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
Grimes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Li.
Li lands with a cross.
Grimes is still on wobbly legs! Can Li finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Grimes seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimes is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Grimes trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Grimes is fighting to break Li's control of his arms but Li is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Grimes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grimes trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grimes slips under a jab.
Li falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grimes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Grimes slips a jab and a cross from Li.
Li looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Howard Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Grimes .
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Li.
A right-left combo lands from Li.
Good shot there by Li.
Li throws a series of punches but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes is looking to clinch.
Li misses with a looping left.
Li lands with a straight right. Grimes didn't see that one coming.
Li ducks under a wild hook from Grimes .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Li scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Grimes wants to clinch.
Li throws a nice looking combination but Grimes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Li.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch but Li swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li connects with a right hand. Grimes shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Grimes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Li won't be happy with that.
Grimes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Li will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grimes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Li is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Li dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grimes misses with the combination.
Grimes closes the distance and pushes Li back into the cage.
Li displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grimes up against the cage.
Grimes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Li tries to circle away but Grimes has him pinned against the cage.
Grimes is trying to break the clinch but Li is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Li.
A swing and a miss from Grimes .
Li throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes staying out of range there.
Howard Li is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Li shows good takedown defense.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Li paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li looks to land a combination but Grimes avoids it well.
Howard Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li thows a body shot but no joy.
Grimes is looking to clinch.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li tries to bum rush Grimes with a series of wild strikes but Grimes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li misses with a hook.
Grimes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grimes looking to pass the guard.
Grimes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Li works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Li wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grimes .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Grimes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li keeping full guard, as Grimes tries to pass.
Grimes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Li looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Li looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Li!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimes is not content to let Li control the position.
Grimes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Li wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling the position.
Li wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grimes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes manages to get to full guard.
Grimes controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li wants to get up but he can't break Grimes 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Li trying to control but Grimes is working from the bottom.
Grimes 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.
Grimes trying to strike off his back.
Rick Grimes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grimes has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Grimes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
Li wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimes is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Grimes has a closed guard, preventing Li from standing up.
Li is stalling in the full guard.
Grimes keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grimes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Li won't allow Grimes to sweep him here.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rick Grimes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Grimes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes .
Grimes tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grimes misses with a double jab.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grimes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Grimes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left lands for Grimes .
Grimes fails to land with a series of punches.
Li misses with a wild combination.
Grimes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Li swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimes .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Grimes swinging wildly here.
Grimes slips a straight right by Li.
Grimes looks to land a combination but Li avoids it well.
Li misses with a two punch combination.
Li throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Li.
Grimes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Li defends it nicely.
Howard Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grimes walks into a left hand.
Grimes scores with a punch to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Grimes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Grimes does no damage.
Li throws a hook but Grimes avoids it easily.
Li throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimes wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
Grimes cracks Li with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Grimes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Li defends well and Grimes ends up having to push Li into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Li has had enough of the clinch but Grimes keeps him there for the moment.
Li breaks the clinch.
Grimes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grimes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grimes looking to score a takedown here. Li is defending well but Grimes drives through and ends up in Li's guard.
Grimes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Grimes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li wants to stand up but Grimes is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li controls Grimes momentarily but Grimes frees himself.
Grimes tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grimes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Li keeping moving, preventing Grimes from controlling successfully.
Grimes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grimes trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Grimes working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li wants to sweep here but Grimes controlling him for the moment.
Li wants to get back to his feet but Grimes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grimes wants to pass the guard but Li is keeping the position.
Grimes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Li slips under a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Li throws a right and a left that Grimes avoids nicely.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Grimes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grimes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Grimes !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aflatun Hasanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Brandon will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aflatun Hasanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon throws a combination. Hasanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Aflatun Hasanov has been cut.
Hasanov fails with the takedown.
Hasanov moves forwards but Brandon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hasanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hasanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandon throws out the jab.
Hasanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brandon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hasanov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brandon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brandon is looking to regain half guard here but Hasanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Brandon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hasanov working the ground and pound.
Brandon wants to control but Hasanov postures up.
Hasanov trying to control the position but Brandon is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasanov misses with the ground and pound.
Brandon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brandon gets back to half guard.
Hasanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hasanov prevents Brandon from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brandon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brandon is controlling Hasanov's posture.
Hasanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hasanov is in close to Brandon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasanov wants to control from the top but Brandon keeps moving.
Hasanov wants to pass the guard but Brandon is keeping the position.
Brandon is trying to keep Hasanov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov being controlled here momentarily.
Brandon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roy Brandon.
Brandon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brandon tries to clinch but Hasanov is having none of it.
Hasanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hasanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brandon is looking to escape.
Hasanov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brandon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasanov raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hasanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've been hearing that Hasanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Hasanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brandon is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasanov lands a big shot to the head and Brandon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aflatun Hasanov!
Aflatun Hasanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chorizo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DonT Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charlie Chorizo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charlie Chorizo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Chorizo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DonT Bill!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chorizo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chorizo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chorizo throws the left hand but Bill avoids the punch easily.
Chorizo has Bill up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chorizo fails to land.
Chorizo missing with knees to the body.
Bill blocking some punches.
Bill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chorizo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bill breaks the clinch.
Chorizo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chorizo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Charlie Chorizo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chorizo tries to clinch but Bill moves out of range.
Chorizo digs a good body shot into Bill's ribs.
Chorizo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Chorizo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bill on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bill looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bill trying to control the position from guard on top but Chorizo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bill stopping the sweep attempt from Chorizo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bill is looking to pass into half guard but Chorizo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chorizo is in guard.
Bill wants to sweep but no luck.
Bill working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill is looking for a triangle but Chorizo pushes his legs off easily.
Chorizo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chorizo has managed to get both his arms back between Bill's legs - danger averted.
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.
Bill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chorizo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bill has his foot on Chorizo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chorizo works his way back into a safe position though.
Bill looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chorizo is one step ahead there.
Chorizo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bill on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chorizo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chorizo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Backyard training field that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bill wants to control the position but Chorizo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bill wants to get back to full guard but Chorizo has passed into side control.
Bill tries to control but Chorizo manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DonT Bill will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bill slips a jab and a cross from Chorizo.
Bill shoots in for a double leg but Chorizo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chorizo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chorizo misses with a body punch.
Bill is looking for a takedown.
Bill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Charlie Chorizo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DonT Bill.
A frustrated look appears on Bill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chorizo misses with some punches.
Chorizo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bill.
A head punch on the inside from Chorizo fails to land.
Chorizo lands with a light punch inside.
Chorizo struggles to land a body shot inside as Bill controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chorizo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chorizo tries to throw a body punch but Bill avoids it by throwing Chorizo back against the cage.
Bill blocking some punches.
Chorizo gets underhooks to prevent Bill's takedown attempt.
Bill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chorizo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chorizo scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chorizo.
Chorizo misses with a knee to the head.
Chorizo lands a shoulder strike.
Bill is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chorizo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chorizo lands with a left to the head.
Bill prevents a body shot from Chorizo.
Bill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chorizo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chorizo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bill or not.
Bill is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chorizo lands a left hand.
Chorizo can't find room to land a body shot as Bill controls the action.
Chorizo lands with a right to the head.
Chorizo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chorizo.
Chorizo throws a punch but it's blocked by Bill.
Chorizo lands a right hand.
Chorizo tries to land a knee to the head but Bill blocks with his arms.
Chorizo lands an uppercut.
Chorizo misses with some punches.
Bill tries to score a body lock takedown but Chorizo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Chorizo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chorizo.
Chorizo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chorizo throws a head punch that misses.
Chorizo gets through Bill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chorizo walks away with a smile on his face. Bill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chorizo lands with a nice combination. Bill backs away looking to recover.
Bill ducks straight into an uppercut from Chorizo and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bill manages to regain guard straight away.
Bill is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chorizo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bill is keeping the position for now.
Bill working for submissions but it's allowed Chorizo to get to half guard.
Bill is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chorizo jumps into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill is trying to improve his position.
Bill keeps trying to improve his position.
Chorizo trying to control the position but Bill is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Bill's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chorizo takes a little break here. Bill wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chorizo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chorizo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chorizo misses with a wild combination.
Chorizo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chorizo looks to score with a jab to the body but Bill is just out of range.
Bill walks into a stiff left hand from Chorizo.
Chorizo lands the left hand.
A cross from Chorizo lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill shoots in and drives through. Chorizo sprawls well.
Bill staying out of range there.
Chorizo rushes Bill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chorizo cracks Bill with a nice body shot.
Bill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chorizo presses Bill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bill has Chorizo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chorizo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chorizo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chorizo has a couple of punches blocked by Bill.
Chorizo misses with a punch to the body.
Chorizo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bill can do to turn this around?
Chorizo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bill blocks a body shot from Chorizo.
Bill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chorizo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chorizo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bill's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Chorizo fails to land.
Chorizo is leaning against Bill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chorizo throws a head punch that misses.
Chorizo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charlie Chorizo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill wants a takedown.
Charlie Chorizo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DonT Bill.
Bill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chorizo lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chorizo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chorizo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bill has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chorizo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bill blocks an uppercut.
Bill stalling in the clinch but Chorizo improves position.
Bill blocks an uppercut.
Chorizo lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Chorizo.
Chorizo lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chorizo lands a shoulder strike.
Chorizo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chorizo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chorizo.
Chorizo working aggressively here.
Chorizo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chorizo working aggressively here.
Chorizo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bill.
Chorizo scores a nice knee to the body.
Chorizo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chorizo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A body shot lands from Chorizo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chorizo fails to land.
Chorizo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chorizo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chorizo tries to land knees in the clinch but Bill avoids the damage to the body.
Bill takes a shot to the head.
Chorizo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chorizo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bill backwards.
Chorizo gets through Bill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chorizo misses with some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chorizo lands a hook that snaps the head of Bill backwards.
Chorizo lands a knee to the head.
Chorizo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chorizo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Chorizo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chorizo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Chorizo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charlie Chorizo thanked Backyard Fighting for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rey Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rey Malapitan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johny Baker's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rey Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Baker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Baker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a series of punches but Malapitan moves out of range.
That kick from Baker tenderised Malapitan's leg. Malapitan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johny Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker throws a series of punches but Malapitan moves out of range.
Baker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Rey Malapitan has been cut.
Baker tries to bum rush Malapitan with a series of wild strikes but Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baker.
Malapitan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baker.
Baker cracks Malapitan with an open hand slap.
Baker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
Malapitan is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Baker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malapitan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker steps in with a hook that catches Malapitan right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Baker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Malapitan looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Baker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uhtred Bebbanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orion Contras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orion Contras will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uhtred Bebbanburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Contras!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contras bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bebbanburg is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rape Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bebbanburg is trying to escape the position but Contras is controlling the position.
Bebbanburg is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Contras is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bebbanburg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bebbanburg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Contras wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contras controlling the position.
Orion Contras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Contras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Contras is thwarting Bebbanburg's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contras is keen to just control but Bebbanburg is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bebbanburg gets back to full guard.
Contras stopping the sweep attempt from Bebbanburg.
Orion Contras has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Contras darts in trying to clinch
and Bebbanburg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bebbanburg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bebbanburg looks up at the clock and then as Contras takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bebbanburg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bebbanburg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contras can't do much from the bottom here.
Contras is looking to regain half guard here but Bebbanburg keeps moving and retains side control.
Contras struggling a bit here.
Contras stops Bebbanburg from passing to mount.
Bebbanburg lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contras is trying to control Bebbanburg's posture but Bebbanburg avoids it.
Bebbanburg grinds an elbow into Contras's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bebbanburg working the ground and pound from side control.
Contras takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bebbanburg wants to control but Contras is keeping him busy.
Bebbanburg cracks Contras with a big right hand but Contras just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Contras struggling a bit here.
Bebbanburg throws a strike aimed at the side of Contras's head but Contras avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contras is looking for a sweep.
Contras is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bebbanburg has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bebbanburg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uhtred Bebbanburg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Contras shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Contras was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bebbanburg can't do much from the bottom here.
Bebbanburg is looking to reverse the position.
Bebbanburg is not content to let Contras control the position.
Bebbanburg is trying to improve his position.
Bebbanburg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Orion Contras was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bebbanburg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Contras scores with a takedown into Bebbanburg's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contras wants to control from the top but Bebbanburg keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Orion Contras.
Contras darts in trying to clinch
and Bebbanburg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Contras's guard now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bebbanburg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bebbanburg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bebbanburg distracts Contras with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contras is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Contras striking off his back but it's not causing Bebbanburg any problems.
Bebbanburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bebbanburg trying to control but Contras is working from the bottom.
Bebbanburg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Contras looking to control.
Bebbanburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bebbanburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Contras looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Orion Contras wasn't active enough on the ground.
Contras drives through with a takedown into Bebbanburg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bebbanburg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bebbanburg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contras can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Bebbanburg.
Bebbanburg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bebbanburg landing shots from mount.
Contras is rocked!
Bebbanburg cracks Contras with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uhtred Bebbanburg!
Uhtred Bebbanburg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maul Windu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Mcarthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Windu comes to the cage accompanied by Who We Are. Mcarthur has chosen RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE...KILLING IN THE NAME OF as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maul Windu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Mcarthur!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mcarthur throws a left and a right that both miss
and Windu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Windu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Windu lands a nice looking body kick.
Mcarthur misses with an uppercut
and Windu counters with a crisp one two that drops Mcarthur! Windu thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mcarthur to his feet! Mcarthur is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Windu lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mcarthur can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Windu and Mcarthur drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Windu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maul Windu!
Maul Windu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno comes into the arena with Remembranzas blaring out of the sound system. Scott has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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26
139 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moreno wants to clinch.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moreno swivels and escapes.
Moreno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moreno won't be happy with that.
Moreno pushes Scott away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Scott gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Scott wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
Moreno manages to get back to half guard.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moreno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.
Moreno's coaches at immortals have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Scott manages to mount him!
Moreno wants to control but Scott is having none of it.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moreno to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moreno shrugs it off.
Moreno is trying to escape the mount.
Scott throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moreno because Scott loaded up on that one.
Moreno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreno tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreno is looking to escape.
Scott has isolated one of Moreno's arms. Moreno looking to fight him off but Scott twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bonald Scott!
Bonald Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson moves into the clinch successfully.
Maija jumps guard.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Maija is pulling down on Ragnarson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarson, at least for the moment.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Maija has wrist control.
Ragnarson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maija on the ground.
Ragnarson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maija looking to control.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Maija has wrist control.
We've been hearing that Ragnarson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ragnarson lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maija preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija trying to control the position.
Maija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ragnarson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maija managing to control the position.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maija is trying to keep Ragnarson in close.
Maija is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ragnarson cracks Maija with a solid left hand.
Ragnarson works over Maija with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maija has momentary wrist control but Ragnarson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Maija has wrist control.
Ragnarson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ragnarson connects with a couple of short punches.
Maija is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson tries to free his leg and advance position but Maija is retaining full guard.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maija utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Maija has wrist control.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maija is looking for a triangle but Ragnarson pushes his legs off easily.
Maija is trying to control the position but Ragnarson postures up.
Maija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ragnarson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija working for a triangle but Ragnarson defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ragnarson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ragnarson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maija's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maija trying to control the position.
Ragnarson postures up in Maija's guard and throws a big left but Maija blocks it.
Maija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Ragnarson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maija gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maija is trying to keep Ragnarson in close.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maija is trying to control the position but Ragnarson postures up.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
Maija throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ragnarson looking to pass the guard.
Ragnarson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ragnarson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maija's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ragnarson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarson throws a big elbow that misses.
Ragnarson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maija works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maija has his foot on Ragnarson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnarson works his way back into a safe position though.
Maija working a defensive guard here.
Ragnarson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ragnarson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ragnarson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maija is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maija has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ragnarson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ragnarson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ragnarson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ragnarson throwing strikes but missing.
Ragnarson postures up.
Maija is looking for a triangle but Ragnarson pushes his legs off easily.
Ragnarson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija has momentary wrist control but Ragnarson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gustav Ragnarson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarson is looking to work some ground and pound but Maija has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ragnarson cracks Maija with a solid left hand.
Maija is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ragnarson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Maija's body to avoid the submission. Maija has instead reached around Ragnarson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Maija arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taneli Maija!
Taneli Maija decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bach Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bach Schtrappe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Schtrappe tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schtrappe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Schtrappe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schtrappe.
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
Schtrappe tries to work over Spencer's front leg with a kick but Spencer checks it.
Spencer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick which misses Spencer's front leg but catches the back leg as Spencer tries to avoid it.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schtrappe checks it well.
Schtrappe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schtrappe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schtrappe throws out the jab.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer lands with a cross.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Schtrappe finds it's target.
Spencer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schtrappe scores with a decent looking hook.
Spencer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schtrappe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schtrappe has his hands clasped together around Spencer's back. He's all about the action.
Schtrappe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schtrappe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spencer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spencer is controlling him.
Schtrappe controlling the position.
Spencer cracks Schtrappe with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schtrappe is trying to keep Spencer in close.
Schtrappe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spencer defends it easily.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound.
Schtrappe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spencer defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Schtrappe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spencer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spencer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schtrappe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schtrappe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Schtrappe's legs - danger averted.
Spencer chips away with some ground and pound.
Spencer is looking to pass into half guard but Schtrappe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schtrappe is in guard.
Spencer working a defensive guard here.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schtrappe is one step ahead there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe stands up from Spencer's guard - Schtrappe perhaps looking for a knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spencer is defended easily by Schtrappe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bach Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spencer lands a nice shot that snaps Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schtrappe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spencer's head backwards.
Schtrappe throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe is looking to land body kicks.
Schtrappe misses with a straight left.
Schtrappe misses with a looping left.
Schtrappe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Spencer blocks the low kick.
Schtrappe tried to score with a low kick but Spencer checks it.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Schtrappe throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown. Schtrappe fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Schtrappe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing Schtrappe from standing up.
Schtrappe stands and steps away. Spencer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Spencer moves his leg out of the way.
Spencer checks a low kick from Schtrappe.
Spencer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schtrappe looks for the body kick but Spencer saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer moves out of range as Schtrappe strikes.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Schtrappe finds it's target.
Spencer throws a low kick, looking for Schtrappe's leg but Schtrappe calmly moves out of range.
Schtrappe gets caught flat footed, as Spencer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spencer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Schtrappe lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spencer!
Schtrappe is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Spencer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schtrappe's half guard.
Schtrappe regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schtrappe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Schtrappe's legs - danger averted.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
Spencer throwing strikes but missing.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spencer postures up in Schtrappe's guard and throws a big left but Schtrappe blocks it.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schtrappe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Schtrappe keeps moving.
Spencer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spencer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer preventing the sweep.
Spencer postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Spencer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spencer throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Bach Schtrappe is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer scores with a nice strike.
A clash of legs there as Spencer blocks the low kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schtrappe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe looks to land a body kick but Spencer moved away.
Spencer tries to land a front kick but Schtrappe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schtrappe.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schtrappe throws the kick towards the body but Spencer avoids it.
Schtrappe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer lands a jab to Schtrappe's midsection.
Spencer checks the leg kick.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spencer.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schtrappe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spencer won't allow Schtrappe to sweep him here.
Schtrappe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spencer won't allow Schtrappe to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bach Schtrappe.
Spencer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spencer lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Spencer off balance momentarily.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bach Schtrappe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer scores with a takedown into Schtrappe's guard.
Spencer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schtrappe looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spencer throws a big right hand that misses.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spencer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spencer defends it easily.
Schtrappe 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.
Schtrappe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schtrappe has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schtrappe's head.
Schtrappe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spencer is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schtrappe throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schtrappe's guard now.
Spencer throws a big elbow that misses.
Schtrappe trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
Spencer throws an elbow that misses. Schtrappe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spencer's guard. Nice move by Schtrappe!
Schtrappe won't allow Spencer to sweep him here.
Spencer is working an open guard so Schtrappe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schtrappe circles away.
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Schtrappe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Spencer moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Schtrappe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a straight left.
Spencer misses with a right hand
and Schtrappe counters with a series of strikes. Spencer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Schtrappe tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schtrappe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schtrappe's corner calls for a 1-2. Schtrappe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
A combination from Spencer does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schtrappe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schtrappe lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
Schtrappe misses with a hook. Spencer ducked under it nicely.
Spencer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schtrappe.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick.
Spencer throws a series of strikes that have Schtrappe backpedaling.
Spencer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schtrappe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schtrappe wants it to stay on the feet.
Bach Schtrappe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer.
Spencer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schtrappe's waist but Schtrappe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spencer off to one side.
Good exchange - Schtrappe coming out on top.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schtrappe but Schtrappe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spencer is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spencer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Schtrappe lands with a nice combination. Spencer backs away looking to recover.
Spencer dives in and grabs Schtrappe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schtrappe pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out.
Schtrappe throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schtrappe, as that shot connected.
Schtrappe stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schtrappe is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Schtrappe circles away and we're back to standing.
Schtrappe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Schtrappe throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Schtrappe throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schtrappe to score with a decent uppercut.
Schtrappe delivers a nice body kick.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bach Schtrappe had his way with Joe Spencer in that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schtrappe scores with a jab.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schtrappe is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Schtrappe circles away and we're back to standing.
Schtrappe misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schtrappe won't be happy with that.
Spencer cracks Schtrappe with a big right hand but Schtrappe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spencer working the ground and pound from side control.
Spencer lands some shots froms side control.
Schtrappe throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer connects with a body shot that sends Schtrappe's belly button to the back.
Schtrappe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spencer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Spencer checks it.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schtrappe lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe misses with a looping left.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Schtrappe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Schtrappe lands with a shot to the body.
Schtrappe looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Spencer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schtrappe tries to avoid it but Spencer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schtrappe to the ground. Schtrappe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schtrappe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schtrappe misses with a wild body shot.
Schtrappe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schtrappe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spencer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
You can see the frustration on Schtrappe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to control the position but Schtrappe is working away.
Spencer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Spencer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Spencer looks up at the clock and then as Schtrappe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spencer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spencer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Schtrappe!
Spencer punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schtrappe is in a horrible position here. Spencer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spencer lands a couple of good shots and Schtrappe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Schtrappe covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Spencer's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Spencer controlling well, preventing Schtrappe from escaping the position.
Spencer not allowing Schtrappe to control his hands.
Schtrappe takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control the position but Schtrappe frees himself and scrambles - Spencer manages to regain control in side control.
Schtrappe wants to control but Spencer postures up.
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schtrappe keeps working.
Spencer working away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spencer working the body and head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spencer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Spencer!
Joe Spencer is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Joe Spencer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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