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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Spade (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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187 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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196 lbs
47 - 25 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nando De Leeuw !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Spade!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leeuw misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Spade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Leeuw doesn't manage to clinch there - Spade circles away.
De Leeuw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nando De Leeuw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Leeuw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spade misses with a wild body shot.
Spade blocks a head kick by De Leeuw .
Spade feints a counter leg kick.
De Leeuw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Leeuw thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leeuw misses with a combination
and Spade counters with a one-two to the body.
De Leeuw misses with a double jab
and Spade counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Leeuw 's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leeuw 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spade under the eye.
Spade falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Leeuw moves into the clinch.
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but De Leeuw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade working aggressively here.
Spade blocking some punches.
Spade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade throws a punch but it's blocked by De Leeuw .
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, De Leeuw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade blocking some punches.
De Leeuw blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leeuw swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Leeuw .
Spade misses with some punches.
De Leeuw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Leeuw lands a left hand.
De Leeuw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Leeuw tries to bum rush Spade with a series of wild strikes but Spade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Leeuw scores with a jab. Spade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spade throws out a powerful jab.
Spade throws a looping overhand right but De Leeuw ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from De Leeuw is predictable there
and Spade counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Leeuw tries to clinch but Spade is having none of it.
Spade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spade lands a jab to De Leeuw 's midsection.
Spade throws a shot from downtown. De Leeuw moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Leeuw pushes Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Leeuw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spade throws a punch but it's blocked by De Leeuw .
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw throws a head punch that misses.
Spade working aggressively here.
De Leeuw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Leeuw throws a punch but it's blocked by Spade.
Spade misses with some punches.
De Leeuw misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, De Leeuw scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Leeuw is trying to push Spade away but Spade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Leeuw .
Spade has a couple of punches blocked by De Leeuw .
That's four 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!
Spade scores with a shoulder strike.
Spade misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Spade has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
De Leeuw throws a punch but it's blocked by Spade.
Spade throws a punch but it's blocked by De Leeuw .
Spade misses with some punches.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Leeuw .
Spade swings wildly with an uppercut but De Leeuw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from De Leeuw .
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Leeuw backwards.
De Leeuw breaks the clinch.
De Leeuw misses with a jab to the body
letting Spade counter with a right hand.
De Leeuw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spade lands with an overhand left.
De Leeuw tries to close the distance and clinch but Spade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Leeuw counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Leeuw .
De Leeuw blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Spade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Leeuw gets a clinch.
De Leeuw blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spade fails to land.
Spade misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Leeuw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Leeuw swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Leeuw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Leeuw lands with a right to the head.
De Leeuw working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Leeuw breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from De Leeuw .
Nando De Leeuw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Leeuw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spade manages to avoid it.
De Leeuw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leeuw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spade on the side of the head.
De Leeuw looks to land a right hand but Spade moved out of range.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Leeuw manages to avoid it.
A low kick from De Leeuw is predictable there
and Spade counters with a three punch combo that has De Leeuw backing up. De Leeuw nods at Spade to acknowledge the strikes.
De Leeuw is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spade knocks De Leeuw out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Spade!
A less than humble Scott Spade misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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