 |
RSE : Just Some Fights 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drew Moore (ranked 5882 p4p, 24920 weight class) and Fyodor Zakrov (ranked 562 p4p, 595 weight class). Drew Moore has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
20
170
0 - 2 - 0 |
|
176 cm
21
172
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fyodor Zakrov!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakrov blocks a head kick by Moore.
Moore looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zakrov.
Zakrov is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zakrov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zakrov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moore has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrov scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakrov working the ground and pound.
Zakrov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Moore is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zakrov yanks on the arm and Moore is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zakrov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fyodor Zakrov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Wilder (ranked 2733 p4p, 4635 weight class) and Tallulah Begaye (ranked 327 p4p, 475 weight class). Wilder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GraveyardGod. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
 |
|
 |
| 196 cm
19
240
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
27
279
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tallulah Begaye!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Wilder has knocked Begaye down with a huge combo! Wilder steps away and waves a wobbly Begaye back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Begaye is rocked!
 It looks like Tallulah Begaye has been cut.
Wilder lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Begaye head around and knocks him out cold! Wilder hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quinton Wilder!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Christoph Hagmann (ranked 4943 p4p, 5566 weight class) and Nate Kirby (ranked 446 p4p, 468 weight class). Christoph Hagmann could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nate Kirby's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 181 cm
18
164
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
172 cm
20
165
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christoph Hagmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hagmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hagmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hagmann swings for the body but Kirby moves out of range.
Hagmann throws out a loose jab but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagmann throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kirby to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Christoph Hagmann has been cut.
Kirby staying out of range there.
Hagmann throws a shot from downtown. Kirby moves away and avoids it.
Kirby misses with a body shot.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kirby knocks Hagmann out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Kirby!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Meadows (ranked 4770 p4p, 5862 weight class) and Khazmat Whittaker (ranked 483 p4p, 532 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Khazmat Whittaker was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 189 cm
20
275
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
185 cm
23
230
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Meadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khazmat Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meadows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Whittaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whittaker wants to clinch up but Meadows keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Meadows misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Meadows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meadows.
Good exchange - Meadows coming out on top.
Whittaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meadows is fending him off so far but Whittaker persists. Nope, Meadows circles away and we're back to standing.
Whittaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Meadows catches Whittaker right on the button with a cross.
Whittaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meadows lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Meadows both land. Nice combination.
Whittaker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Meadows lands with a nice body punch.
Meadows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meadows misses with a two punch combination.
Whittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meadows has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Meadows scores with a jab. Whittaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meadows lands a body shot.
Whittaker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meadows moves out of range of the body kick from Whittaker.
Meadows cracks Whittaker with an open hand slap.
Meadows lands with a nice body punch.
Whittaker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meadows scores with the left hand. Whittaker knows he should have avoided that one.
Whittaker is rocked!
Whittaker is holding his hands too far apart here. Meadows throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Whittaker is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Meadows!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
91% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santos Dumont (ranked 4600 p4p, 4185 weight class) and Toshi Takahashi (ranked 285 p4p, 266 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
19
140
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
167 cm
24
146
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Santos Dumont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dumont's hands.
Takahashi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dumont circles away quickly and effectively.
Toshi Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dumont fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takahashi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dumont tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takahashi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Dumont is trying to keep an underhook but Takahashi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dumont wants to get back to full guard.
Takahashi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dumont is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Dumont is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Dumont is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Dumont defends the submission attempt.
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Dumont knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takahashi on the ground.
Dumont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dumont works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dumont can't keep his opponent in guard - Takahashi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dumont wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dumont actively working from the bottom here.
Takahashi is working for a kimura but Dumont is defending it quite comfortably.
Takahashi wants to free his trapped foot but Dumont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takahashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumont keeps working.
Dumont regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dumont keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Dumont gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dumont trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dumont frees his head nicely. Oh but Takahashi has switched to an armbar! Dumont is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Toshi Takahashi!
Our winner, Toshi Takahashi, 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
32% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derek Blueboy (ranked 3193 p4p, 3466 weight class) and Benjamin Harris (ranked 215 p4p, 231 weight class). Derek Blueboy looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
26
135
5 - 5 - 0 |
|
174 cm
19
144
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Blueboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benjamin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blueboy misses with a few strikes there.
Blueboy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles in the buildup to the fight.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blueboy at a distance.
Benjamin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blueboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blueboy.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blueboy's head backwards.
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Blueboy to the canvas! Harris follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Harris!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
93% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 3266 p4p, 2820 weight class) and Josue Souza (ranked 384 p4p, 337 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Josue Souza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
265
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
200 cm
21
290
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josue Souza!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza lands a jab to the head.
Payne throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
Payne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payne misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Souza dodges the punch combination from Payne.
Max Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Souza.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Souza jumps guard.
Payne tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Souza working a defensive guard here.
Souza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Payne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Payne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Souza has tightened it up now! Payne should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Josue Souza!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 2899 p4p, 2828 weight class) and Robin Spencer (ranked 390 p4p, 378 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
20
209
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
19
210
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
|
| |
|
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujiwara forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujiwara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fujiwara off to one side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Fujiwara keeps him there for the moment.
Fujiwara tries to pull guard but Spencer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spencer tries to land knees in the clinch but Fujiwara avoids the damage to the body.
Spencer is trying to push Fujiwara away but Fujiwara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fujiwara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spencer uses from the top position.
Spencer postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Fujiwara controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Spencer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer won't allow Fujiwara to get back to his feet.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fujiwara 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fujiwara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Fujiwara's legs - danger averted.
Fujiwara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spencer controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands a couple of elbows.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
Spencer being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer works over Fujiwara with some ground and pound from guard.
Spencer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.
Fujiwara looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
Fujiwara can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spencer prevents Fujiwara from improving his position.
We've been informed that Spencer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spencer is nestled in close to Fujiwara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spencer slows the pace down in half guard.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fujiwara is concentrating on defense, preventing Spencer from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Spencer stuffs the takedown.
Fujiwara tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara wants to get back to full guard.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spencer is working away from the top position though.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer wants to take a breather but Fujiwara is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Spencer.
Spencer wants to advance to full mount but Fujiwara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spencer trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer 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.
Fujiwara being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spencer is trying to keep Fujiwara in close.
Spencer pulls Fujiwara in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujiwara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Fujiwara tries to stand but Spencer is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Fujiwara with that takedown attempt.
Spencer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Fujiwara, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Fujiwara against the cage but Fujiwara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fujiwara tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spencer chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara controlling the position.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Fujiwara controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Fujiwara can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is taking a breather. Fujiwara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Spencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fujiwara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spencer.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fujiwara has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Fujiwara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fujiwara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer distracts Fujiwara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer is in close to Fujiwara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fujiwara trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fujiwara connects with a nice looking jab.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Spencer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fujiwara is doing well to control the position and prevent Spencer from advancing to side control.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
Spencer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujiwara is just riding it out for now. Spencer eventually gives up the hold.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujiwara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
Spencer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujiwara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fujiwara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Fujiwara has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
 Fujiwara is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Fujiwara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujiwara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spencer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spencer prevents Fujiwara from improving his position.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spencer is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fujiwara is hurt! He's hurt bad - Spencer fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fujiwara from any more punishment! Congratulations to Spencer! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Spencer!
Robin Spencer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
41% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
