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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2018 |
#R1##KD#
Spillane moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Samson goes down! Can Spillane finish him!?#ROC#
Samson is rocked!
Spillane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Samson is still in real trouble! Can Spillane finish him?
Spillane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spillane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane advances nicely into full mount.
Samson seems to have recovered his senses.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spillane continues to stall.
Samson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Spillane controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Samson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
Samson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Spillane controlling the position easily from mount.
Samson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Spillane. What's that going to do exactly?
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samson is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Samson is looking to improve his position but Spillane isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Samson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Samson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Spillane.#T3#
Samson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Spillane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Samson is trying desperately to improve position.
Samson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Spillane. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Samson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Samson tries to clinch up but Spillane circles away and keeps his distance.
Spillane connects with a body shot that sends Samson's belly button to the back.
Spillane thumps Samson with a low kick.
Nickey Spillane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spillane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spillane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samson tries to get into range but Spillane steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Samson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Spillane scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nickey Spillane!
In his post fight interview, Nickey Spillane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 2268 p4p, 239 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 1836 p4p, 189 weight class). Spillane comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Nickey Spillane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Naga-Wing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spillane has hold of one of Naga-Wing's legs. Naga-Wing is fighting the takedown attempt but Spillane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (0) Naga-Wing
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Naga-Wing has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
Naga-Wing looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spillane trying to control but Naga-Wing is working from the bottom.
Spillane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naga-Wing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spillane is aware though and is defending well.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spillane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naga-Wing keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Naga-Wing working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spillane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spillane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Naga-Wing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing has his foot on Spillane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spillane works his way back into a safe position though.
Spillane stopping the sweep attempt from Naga-Wing.
Spillane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naga-Wing keeping full guard, as Spillane tries to pass.
Naga-Wing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naga-Wing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spillane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spillane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Naga-Wing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spillane is aware though and is defending well.
Naga-Wing controlling the position.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Spillane is trying to control the position but Naga-Wing postures up.
Spillane pulls Naga-Wing in to control the position.
Naga-Wing postures up.
Spillane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spillane keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Naga-Wing from controlling successfully.
Spillane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing wants to pass the guard but Spillane is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing stays in close to Spillane's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spillane is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (4) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spillane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling from the top position.
Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing has his foot on Spillane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spillane works his way back into a safe position though.
Naga-Wing looking for a sweep. Not yet Naga-Wing, not yet.
Spillane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spillane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Naga-Wing for as long as he can get away with.
Naga-Wing controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing looking to control.
Spillane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naga-Wing is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane postures up.
Naga-Wing is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Naga-Wing wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spillane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Naga-Wing keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spillane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spillane tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga-Wing is retaining full guard.
Naga-Wing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spillane trying to control the position from guard on top but Naga-Wing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga-Wing looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spillane is one step ahead there.
Naga-Wing is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Spillane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Naga-Wing swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spillane 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.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep here but Spillane controlling him for the moment.
Naga-Wing pulls Spillane in close to prevent any damage.
Spillane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Naga-Wing wants to hit a switch here but Spillane passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Naga-Wing there! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (7) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing regains half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spillane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spillane passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (10) vs (2) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Naga-Wing regains half guard.
Spillane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spillane won't allow Naga-Wing to sweep him here.
Naga-Wing is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spillane defends well.
Spillane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naga-Wing is keeping the position for now.
Naga-Wing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naga-Wing wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Naga-Wing is keeping the position.
Naga-Wing has his feet on Spillane's thighs here. He's pushed Spillane off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spillane screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ren Naga-Wing!
Ren Naga-Wing decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WFC FN 4:Antonio vs Dren
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Garuntasticos walks straight into a right hand from Spillane - that's dropped him! Spillane jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Garuntasticos from any more punishment! Garuntasticos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Reggie Braga (ranked 3155 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 1542 p4p, 179 weight class). Braga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snake Pond. Spillane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Reggie Braga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spillane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Braga (0) vs (2) Spillane
Braga is trying is best to control the position here.
Braga is looking to control Spillane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Braga avoid being mounted?
Braga is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Braga gets back to full guard.
Spillane passes Braga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Braga trying to control from the bottom.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Braga is defending well.
Braga tries to roll over but Spillane keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spillane pulls his head out easily.
Spillane trying to mount his opponent but Braga defends it.
Braga tries to roll over but Spillane keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga won't allow Spillane to pass to mount.
Braga wants to get back to full guard.
Braga slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Braga is looking for a triangle but Spillane pushes his legs off easily.
Spillane stopping the sweep attempt from Braga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Braga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spillane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Braga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Braga is keeping the position for now.
Spillane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spillane is pushing down on Braga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Braga is fighting to maintain full guard but Spillane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Braga wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spillane passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Braga (0) vs (5) Spillane
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spillane off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Braga (4) vs (5) Spillane
Braga looking to break Spillane's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spillane remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Braga keeps control of the position as Spillane tries to break free.
Braga tries to get the hooks in deep but Spillane pushed the leg off.
Braga working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga keeps control of the position as Spillane tries to break free.
Spillane rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Braga is keen to just control but Spillane is a slippery customer.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Spillane defends it.
Braga is working hard here to advance position.
Braga is trying to control. Spillane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braga is looking for a kimura but Spillane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braga to get the leverage.
Spillane regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Braga (4) vs (7) Spillane
Braga trying to control here.
Spillane prevents Braga from improving his position.
Spillane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Braga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Braga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Braga wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Braga has his feet on Spillane's thighs here. He's pushed Spillane off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spillane screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reggie Braga!
Reggie Braga is the new super heavyweight champion!
Reggie Braga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 1535 p4p, 177 weight class) and Paea Talanoa (ranked 5980 p4p, 0 weight class). Spillane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Foggy Dew . Talanoa has chosen Tonga as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Paea Talanoa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spillane moves into the clinch.
Spillane tightens his grip and picks Talanoa up, before dumping him to the ground. Talanoa manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (0) Talanoa
Talanoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spillane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard.
Spillane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Spillane stalling.
Talanoa wants to sweep but Spillane has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (5) vs (0) Talanoa
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talanoa struggling a bit here.
Talanoa is looking to regain half guard here but Spillane keeps moving and retains side control.
Talanoa being controlled for a moment.
Spillane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Talanoa for as long as he can get away with.
Talanoa is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (5) vs (2) Talanoa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talanoa is looking to advance position but Spillane won't allow it.
Spillane is defending against the submission attempts here by Talanoa.
Talanoa is trying to work for a kimura but Spillane is defending well.
Talanoa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Talanoa is controlling well.
Talanoa is looking for a kimura here.
Spillane is looking for a sweep. Talanoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spillane is looking to control Talanoa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spillane avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Talanoa is controlling well.
Talanoa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Talanoa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spillane is not content to let Talanoa control the position.
Talanoa is looking for a kimura but Spillane is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Talanoa to get the leverage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to get back to full guard.
Spillane is positioning himself well to prevent Talanoa advancing to mount.
Talanoa is looking to stall here but Spillane recovers full guard.
Spillane pulls Talanoa in close to prevent any damage.
Talanoa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spillane is keeping the position for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is pulling down on Talanoa's head. It's preventing any offense from Talanoa, at least for the moment.
Talanoa stopping the sweep attempt from Spillane.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Talanoa from controlling successfully.
Talanoa looking to pass the guard.
Talanoa trying to control but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Talanoa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spillane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spillane (7) vs (2) Talanoa
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spillane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spillane slips nicely into half guard.
Spillane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Talanoa wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Talanoa actively working from the bottom here.
Talanoa trying to hold on to Spillane's head to control him but Spillane postures up.
Talanoa looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Spillane moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (10) vs (2) Talanoa
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.
Talanoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane working away.
A lull in the action here as Spillane stalls from top position.
Talanoa is trying to get back to half guard.
Talanoa is letting Spillane control him for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa tries to buck Spillane off but Spillane is having none of it.
Spillane controlling from side mount.
Spillane continues to stall.
Talanoa is trying to improve his position.
Talanoa being controlled for a moment.
Talanoa prevents Spillane from moving into mount.
Talanoa tries to bench press Spillane off him but Spillane keeps the position.
Spillane taking a breather here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is looking for a sweep.
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.
Spillane advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spillane (12) vs (2) Talanoa
Talanoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Spillane.
More hug and hope from Spillane.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane trying to control but Talanoa is having none of it.
Talanoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
Talanoa tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spillane avoids the attempt from Talanoa to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Talanoa can't escape the position.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Talanoa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Talanoa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Talanoa is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
After the fight, Nickey Spillane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dan Schultz (ranked 21522 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 1531 p4p, 175 weight class). Spillane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Foggy Dew kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Dan Schultz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dan Schultz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Dan Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spillane gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Spillane
Spillane moves into full mount! Schultz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (5) Spillane
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Spillane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz tries to lock up and control but Spillane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Spillane is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Spillane the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schultz can't escape the position.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
Schultz is trying desperately to improve position.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
Schultz working to try and regain half guard.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spillane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schultz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane controlling from mount.
Schultz is looking to improve his position but Spillane isn't that keen on the idea.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Schultz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz regains half guard.
Schultz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spillane pulls his head out easily.
Spillane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is in trouble now - Spillane has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (0) vs (8) Spillane
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Spillane.
Schultz is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Spillane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spillane with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spillane.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane wins on points by 8 to 0.
A less than humble Nickey Spillane 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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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - R2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 1438 p4p, 168 weight class) and Forrest Bondurant (ranked 15742 p4p, 0 weight class). Spillane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Foggy Dew . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Forrest Bondurant!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bondurant tries to clinch but Spillane moves out of range.
Spillane clinches up against the cage.
Spillane turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spillane (4) vs (0) Bondurant
Spillane content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spillane working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane takes a little break here. Bondurant wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Spillane advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spillane (6) vs (0) Bondurant
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bondurant for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Spillane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane continues to hold on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Spillane.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Spillane.
Bondurant wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bondurant is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Spillane is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Nickey Spillane took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 1799 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickey Spillane (ranked 1426 p4p, 168 weight class). Browne kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Knock You Out. Spillane has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 Nickey Spillane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Travis Browne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spillane moves into range and clinches up with Browne.
Spillane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Browne after a bit of a struggle.
Spillane gets underhooks to prevent Browne's takedown attempt.
Spillane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Browne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spillane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spillane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Browne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Travis Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickey Spillane.
Spillane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Browne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spillane tries to score a body lock takedown but Browne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Browne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spillane is trying to keep an underhook but Browne manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Browne (2) vs (0) Spillane
Spillane is looking to improve his position.
Browne trying to control from half guard but Spillane is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne prevents Spillane from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spillane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Browne is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Browne in particular looking to stall.
Spillane moves into full guard.
Browne's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane 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.
Browne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Browne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Browne from controlling successfully.
Browne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Browne is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Browne is one step ahead there.
Browne wants to pass the guard but Spillane is keeping the position.
Spillane 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.
Spillane is pulling down on Browne's head to control his posture.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Browne looking to pass the guard.
Spillane pulls Browne in close to prevent any damage.
Spillane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Browne (2) vs (2) Spillane
Spillane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Spillane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Spillane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Browne tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spillane is continuing to stall.
Browne controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spillane in particular looking to stall.
Spillane is thwarting Browne's attempts to control the position.
Spillane stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Spillane the control monster continue. Boring.
Spillane is thwarting Browne's attempts to control the position.
Spillane passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Browne (2) vs (5) Spillane
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Browne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Browne tries to get out of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spillane.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Browne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Browne is in all sorts of trouble here.
Browne wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
Browne is working to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Browne is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Browne wants to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Browne tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Browne is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spillane controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spillane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Browne wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spillane controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane wins on points by 5 to 2.
A pretty intense looking Nickey Spillane took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
OFC 321: Creepshow
Date: Oct 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Spillane throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hensen counters with a shoot takedown. Spillane fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hensen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spillane controlling the position.
Hensen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spillane wants to sweep here but Hensen controlling him for the moment.
Hensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Hensen throwing strikes from guard but Spillane blocks nicely.
Hensen working some strikes from top position.
Hensen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hensen postures up and lands a big shot to Spillane's brow.
Hensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Spillane is retaining full guard.
Spillane trying to control the position here.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Hensen from controlling successfully. #T1#
Spillane pulls Hensen in close to prevent any damage.
Hensen wants to pass the guard but Spillane is keeping the position.
Spillane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hensen wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hensen throwing strikes but missing.
Spillane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hensen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hensen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spillane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hensen.
Spillane's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spillane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spillane looks to land a left hand but Hensen moved out of range nicely.
Spillane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Spillane misses.
Hensen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hensen lands a nice looking body kick.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hensen moves away from the strike by Spillane.
Hensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spillane sprawls and moves away.
Hensen works the jab nicely.#T3#
Hensen thows a body kick. Spillane tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spillane looks winded!
Spillane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spillane throws a big shot that misses.
Spillane throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Hensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spillane won't be happy with that. #ROC#
Spillane is rocked!
Hensen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spillane is still in real trouble! Can Hensen finish him?
Hensen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Spillane looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Hensen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Hensen!
Sven Hensen made sure to mention his sponsor, Dauntless in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 548 - Institutionalized
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Spillane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makarenko works the jab nicely.
Makarenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Spillane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spillane throws a looping overhand right but Makarenko ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Makarenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spillane sprawling to the canvas! Spillane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Makarenko finish him?!
#ROC#
Spillane is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nickey Spillane has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane glances at the clock... BAM! Makarenko nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Spillane crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Spillane is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Makarenko!
A very excited looking Cyril Makarenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 546 - Apex
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Spillane blocks a jab.
Spillane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
It looked like Hurley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Hurley.
Spillane takes one on the button.
Hurley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hurley looks for the body kick but Spillane saw that one coming.
Spillane misses with a wild body shot.
Spillane connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Spillane.
Spillane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Spillane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hurley sprawls well initially but Spillane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Hurley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Spillane fails to land with a series of punches.
Spillane throws a shot to the body.
Spillane misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hurley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Hurley feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spillane sprawling to the canvas! Spillane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hurley finish him?!
Hurley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Spillane.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Spillane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spillane tries to bum rush Hurley with a series of wild strikes but Hurley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hurley scores with a shot to the body.
Spillane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spillane misses with a straight left.
Spillane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Hurley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spillane.
Spillane scores with a hook.#TD2#
Spillane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hurley trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurley is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Hurley wants to stand back up but Spillane manages to pass into side control.
Hurley is trying to buck Spillane off.
Spillane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hurley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spillane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Spillane trying to control the action but Hurley is working from the bottom.
Hurley tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Check out the look on Spillane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Hurley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spillane taking a breather here.
Hurley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spillane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hurley's head.
Spillane trying to control the action but Hurley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hurley manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Hurley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spillane is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurley is retaining full guard.
Spillane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hurley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hurley wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Hurley tries to stand but Spillane is controlling from the bottom.
Hurley postures up.
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 Bull Hurley will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hurley misses the target.
Hurley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Spillane shoots in looking for a takedown but Hurley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spillane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spillane throws a wild body kick that Hurley sees coming a mile off.
Hurley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spillane staying out of range there.
Spillane tries to score with a low kick but Hurley moves his leg out of the way.
Spillane tries to bum rush Hurley with a series of wild strikes but Hurley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Hurley.
Hurley throws a series of punches but Spillane avoids them all with ease.
A nice side step and Spillane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hurley throws an overhand right that lands on Spillane's shoulder, as Spillane tries to avoid the shot.
Spillane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hurley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane moves out of range as Hurley throws a body kick.
As Hurley backs off Spillane throws a huge counter combo but Hurley manages to avoid it all.
Hurley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hurley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Hurley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spillane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hurley counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurley throws a body kick that misses. #T1##TD2#
Spillane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hurley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spillane is controlling him.
Hurley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hurley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hurley controlling Spillane's posture.
Spillane throws a strike but Hurley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hurley 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. #T2#
Hurley preventing the sweep.
Spillane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hurley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spillane managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Spillane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Hurley wanted to stand there but Spillane had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hurley misses with a body shot.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley ducks under a wild hook from Spillane.
Spillane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hurley.
Spillane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spillane lands with an uppercut that bounces Hurley off the cage and back into range.
Hurley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick there by Hurley.
Spillane is breathing heavily.
Hurley looks to throw the jab but Spillane is out of range.
Hurley checks a leg kick.
Spillane blocks the body kick.
Hurley looks to land a right hand but Spillane moved out of range.#T4#
Hurley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spillane if he has to take too many more of those.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick.
Bull Hurley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spillane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley misses with a straight right. #KD#
Hurley sends Spillane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hurley is motioning to the referee to let Spillane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hurley cracks Spillane with a hook to the temple - Spillane is on wobbly legs here! Hurley swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Spillane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hurley wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bull Hurley!
Bull Hurley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nickey Spillane spoke after the fight, saying 'Tough loss congrats Hurley for win,and i will be back better then ever.'.
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Event:
C23: Sionis vs Slice
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
A left lands for Lennartsson.
Spillane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lennartsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lennartsson scores with a body shot.
Spillane needs to keep his hands up - Lennartsson had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Spillane misses.
Lennartsson throws a series of punches but Spillane avoids them all with ease.
Spillane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spillane tries to land a front kick but Lennartsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lennartsson throws a right hand that Spillane ducks under and follows up with a left that Spillane also avoids with ease.
Lennartsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spillane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Spillane throws a left that rocks Lennartsson and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Spillane dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lennartsson regain composure!
#ROC#
Lennartsson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lennart Lennartsson has been cut.#T1#
Spillane cracks Lennartsson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spillane immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Lennartsson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spillane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
C20: Lu vs Spillane
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Lu defending well as Spillane loads up on a big left hand.
Spillane throws a hook to the side of Lu's head but Lu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spillane has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spillane as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lu.
Lu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ji Lu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lu shoots and misses
and Spillane counters with a head kick.
Spillane scores with a nice body kick.
Lu fails to land the takedown.
Spillane throws a counter combo.
Lu is breathing heavily.
Spillane looks to land a combination but Lu avoids it well.
It looked like Lu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spillane connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Ji Lu has been cut.
Lu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Spillane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Spillane cracks Lu with an uppercut from hell and Lu crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Spillane's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Lu is rocked!
Lu is trying to keep Spillane in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Lu keeping full guard, as Spillane tries to pass.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Lu has wrist control.
Lu being controlled here, momentarily.
Lu is trying to control the position but Spillane postures up.
Spillane throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spillane sprawls well. Spillane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lu checks a leg kick.
Lu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spillane swivels and escapes.
Spillane leaves Lu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#KD2#
Spillane drops Lu with a big left hand and mounts him. Lu is in big trouble! #CUT2#
Ji Lu's cut is getting worse.
Lu is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spillane scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lu?
#T3#
Spillane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#CUT2#
Ji Lu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ji Lu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want my title shot and better contract if you want keep me in this organizaion!!'.
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Event:
C15: Gatsby vs Reilly
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Grey.
Grey avoids a kick to the body.
Grey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grey has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Grey avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Spillane.
Grey wants to counter the offense by Spillane and move into the clinch position.
Spillane avoids the body shot from Grey.
As Grey looks to move away, Spillane throws a big counter combo but Grey just gets out of the way.
Spillane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Grey.
Grey thuds his right hand into Spillane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spillane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grey slips a jab and a cross from Spillane.
Spillane misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Grey counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey throws a punch but it's blocked by Spillane.
Grey lands a right hand.
Grey throws a head punch that misses.
Spillane scores with a hook to the body.
Grey lands with a light punch inside.
Grey throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Grey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Grey is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Spillane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spillane has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
Spillane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Grey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spillane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spillane's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spillane advances position into side control!
Grey is looking to regain half guard here but Spillane keeps moving and retains side control.
Spillane in side control lands a decent elbow.
Grey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spillane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Grey is defending well.
Spillane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spillane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grey defending well though.
Spillane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Grey actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spillane trying to mount his opponent but Grey defends it.
Spillane controlling the pace.
Spillane is keen to just control but Grey is a slippery customer.
Spillane working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Spillane tries to pass to full mount but Grey defends it. #SUB2#
Grey looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Grey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spillane prevents Grey from improving his position.#SUB#
Spillane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grey defends it well. #SUB2#
Grey looking for subs from the bottom but Spillane mounts him!
Grey is working to get back to half guard.
Grey taking shots to the head. #T4#
Spillane raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Grey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spillane working the ground and pound effectively.
Grey in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey working to try and regain half guard.
Spillane lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Grey is rocked!
Grey can't escape the position.
Spillane lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Grey! Spillane sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Grey and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm back.'.
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Event:
C12: Aas vs Claudiano
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Spillane swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Spillane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spillane throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spillane at a distance.
#CL#
Spillane gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Spillane looking for a takedown.
Jackson 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.#TD2#
Spillane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson wants to stand up but Spillane is controlling him.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spillane manages to pass to side control.
Jackson is trying to stand.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spillane. #T1#
Jackson wants to stand but Spillane is controlling the position.
Jackson is looking to sweep but instead, Spillane has passed into half guard.
Spillane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson pushes Spillane off looking to stand but Spillane dives back in and keeps control.
Spillane controlling the action here.
Spillane stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson moves into full guard.
#ES#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spillane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Spillane avoids nicely.
Jackson sets himself, and Spillane steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.
Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spillane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spillane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spillane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spillane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Spillane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Spillane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD2#
Spillane cracks Jackson with an uppercut from hell and Jackson crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Spillane's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spillane controls the pace.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jackson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Spillane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson with a hook.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Jackson swings for the body but Spillane moves out of range.
Jackson cracks Spillane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spillane's corner calls for a 1-2. Spillane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Spillane looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Spillane throws an overhand right that drops Jackson like a sack of potatoes! Spillane dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm back.'.
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Event:
Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Spillane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Antonio's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Spillane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spillane is looking to take a break and control but Antonio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Antonio pushes Spillane off looking to stand but Spillane dives back in and keeps control.
Antonio wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antonio wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Spillane is trying to control the action in half guard but Antonio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spillane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spillane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antonio tries to roll over but Spillane keeps him under control.
Antonio has hold of Spillane's hands but Spillane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Antonio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spillane.
Antonio is staying active underneath Spillane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Antonio gets back to full guard.
Antonio wants to sweep here but Spillane controlling him for the moment.
Spillane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Spillane landing some decent shots from guard.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Antonio is keeping the position.
Spillane advances to half guard.
Spillane winds up and cracks Antonio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
Spillane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Antonio is trying to stand back up but Spillane is controlling him
Antonio tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Antonio tries to kick Spillane off but Spillane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spillane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spillane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Antonio defending well though.
Spillane tries to pass to full mount but Antonio defends it.
Spillane frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spillane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Antonio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Spillane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Spillane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Antonio is looking to escape. #T4#
Antonio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spillane working the ground and pound effectively.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Antonio prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Antonio is bucking up trying to escape but Spillane cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Spillane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Antonio to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Antonio. Beautiful body shot.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Antonio closes the distance and pushes Spillane back into the cage.
Spillane pushes Antonio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spillane lands with a right to the head.
Spillane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Antonio working aggressively here.
Antonio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Antonio stops a takedown attempt from Spillane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Antonio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eugenio Antonio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickey Spillane.
Spillane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Antonio shows good takedown defense.
Eugenio Antonio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Antonio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Spillane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spillane shoots in for a double leg but Antonio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spillane.
Antonio is looking to counter the offense by Spillane and move into the clinch.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Spillane is looking to clinch but Antonio is avoiding it.
Spillane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Antonio misses.
Antonio misses the jab.
Spillane looks for a takedown but Antonio sprawls well.
Antonio's corner calls for a 1-2. Antonio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Antonio throws a body shot but no joy.
Antonio throws a lazy body kick
and Spillane counters with a two punch combo.
Antonio cracks Spillane with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spillane has his takedown stuffed
and Antonio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antonio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spillane.
Eugenio Antonio is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antonio is looking to clinch.
Spillane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spillane needs to keep his hands up - Antonio had a free shot at his head there.
Spillane lands a nice looking body shot.
Antonio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Spillane is rocked!
Horrible takedown attempt by Spillane or perhaps it was just good defense by Antonio, which made it look bad.
Antonio is looking to counter the offense by Spillane and move into the clinch.
Spillane fails with the takedown
letting Antonio counter with a right hand.
Spillane is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonio finish him?#T3#
Antonio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spillane seems to have recovered his senses.
Antonio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antonio wants it to stay on the feet.
Spillane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spillane shoots in looking for a takedown. Antonio tries to sprawl out of it but Spillane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Antonio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antonio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spillane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spillane. #T4#
Antonio drops Spillane with a big left hand! Spillane is injured, injured bad! Antonio jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eugenio Antonio!
Nickey Spillane spoke after the fight, saying 'Please relase me from contract'.
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Event:
CEC 519
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Marsh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spillane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marsh circles away.
Spillane shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marsh lands with a kick to the temple. Spillane shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marsh connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickey Spillane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spillane gets a double leg takedown into Marsh's guard.
Spillane being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Marsh is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Spillane presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Spillane misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsh tries to stall but Spillane uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marsh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spillane is keeping busy.
Marsh is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A short uppercut from Spillane.
Spillane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spillane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Spillane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marsh tries to work over Spillane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spillane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spillane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Spillane.
Spillane stalling against the cage.
Spillane misses with a punch on the inside.
Spillane can't find room to land a body shot as Marsh controls the action.
Marsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Spillane on the inside.
Spillane throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spillane.
Spillane lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Spillane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Spillane as the two fighters clinch.
Marsh scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spillane.
Spillane throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsh.
Spillane has a couple of punches blocked by Marsh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsh.
Marsh working aggressively here.
Spillane misses with some punches.
Marsh has a couple of punches blocked by Spillane.
#BC#
Spillane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marsh as he avoids it easily.
Spillane closes the distance and clinches up with Marsh, looking for a takedown. Spillane pushes Marsh against the cage but Marsh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Marsh shows good takedown defense.
Spillane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spillane wants to clinch up but Marsh keeps it at a distance.
Marsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.#T3##TD#
Spillane 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.
Marsh keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Marsh is keeping the position.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Spillane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spillane preventing the sweep.
Spillane is working Marsh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Marsh is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spillane slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spillane is in close to Marsh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spillane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsh is keeping the position for now.
Marsh is looking to stand up but Spillane isn't so interested in that idea.
Marsh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spillane.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane won't allow Marsh to get back to his feet.
Marsh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spillane throwing strikes but missing.
Spillane passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
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 Nickey Spillane will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spillane looks for a takedown but Marsh sprawls well.
Spillane shoots for a takedown but Marsh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spillane shoots and misses
and Marsh counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickey Spillane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsh lands a nice shot that snaps Spillane's head back.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Marsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spillane shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spillane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spillane fails with the takedown
and Marsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsh circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Spillane tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Marsh wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stan Marsh!
Stan Marsh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Nickey Spillane had this to say: 'Please relase me from contract'.
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Event:
CEC 514
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Spillane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Hunt moves forwards but Spillane connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Spillane rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Spillane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a knee strike.
Spillane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Spillane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spillane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt connects with a nice looking jab.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Spillane misses with a hook
and Hunt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Matt Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Spillane tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spillane blocks a low kick nicely.
Spillane is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hunt 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.
Spillane misses with a combination
and Hunt counters with a solid body kick.
Spillane looks winded!
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunt lands a jab.
Spillane looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Spillane moved out of range nicely.
Spillane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Spillane gets a clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spillane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Hunt.
#T2#
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spillane backwards.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
#KD#
Hunt connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Spillane goes down! Hunt jumps into full mount looking to finish!
#ROC#
Spillane is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nickey Spillane has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Spillane is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spillane seems to have recovered his senses.
Spillane wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.#T3#
Spillane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt controlling the position easily from mount.
Spillane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hunt controlling his opponent.
Hunt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spillane wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Hunt controls the position.
Spillane wants to escape the position.
Spillane manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hunt's guard. Nice work there by Spillane.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a nice leg kick.
Spillane doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Spillane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt drops Spillane with a huge uppercut! Spillane drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hunt is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Hunt!
Our winner, Matt Hunt, 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.
The defeated Nickey Spillane had this to say: 'Ouch.'.
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Event:
T187
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Spillane digs a good body shot into Palelei's ribs.
A left lands for Spillane.#CUT2#
It looks like Soa Palelei has been cut.
Spillane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Palelei is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Spillane missing with a left hand there. Palelei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spillane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spillane jabs Palelei right on the nose. Palelei blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Spillane closes the distance and pushes Palelei back into the cage.
Spillane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palelei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spillane backwards.
Spillane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spillane lands with a right to the head.
Spillane prevents a body shot from Palelei.
Spillane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palelei's elbow.
Spillane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Palelei backwards.
Spillane misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spillane pushes Palelei back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spillane misses with the head strike.
Palelei misses with some punches.
Spillane scores with a shoulder strike.
Spillane scores with a shot to the side of Palelei's head. #ROC2#
Palelei is rocked!
Palelei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spillane backwards.
A short left from Spillane.
Oh Palelei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palelei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spillane's elbow.
Palelei seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Palelei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spillane backwards.
Palelei digs a right hand underneath Spillane's ribcage. Spillane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Palelei pushes Spillane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spillane looks winded!
Palelei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spillane misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Palelei.
Palelei struggles to land a body shot inside as Spillane controls his hands.
Spillane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palelei is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Palelei.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palelei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Palelei breaks from the clinch.
Palelei digs a good hook to Spillane's body.
Palelei lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Spillane can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Palelei and Spillane drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Palelei.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soa Palelei!
Our winner, Soa Palelei, 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.
The defeated Nickey Spillane had this to say: 'Ouch.'.
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez and Nickey Spillane. Dominguez comes to the cage accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dominguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dominguez (4) vs (0) Spillane
Dominguez slows the pace down.
Spillane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (4) vs (2) Spillane
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez manages to get to full guard.
Dominguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (6) vs (2) Spillane
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dominguez is thwarting Spillane's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spillane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking for a sweep. Not yet Spillane, not yet.
Dominguez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Spillane trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Spillane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Spillane controlling Dominguez's posture.
Dominguez postures up.
Spillane being controlled here, momentarily.
Spillane 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spillane is pulling down on Dominguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Dominguez, at least for the moment.
Dominguez stays in close to Spillane's body and controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Spillane 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.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez stopping the sweep attempt from Spillane.
Spillane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Dominguez won't allow Spillane to sweep him here.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spillane controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Spillane looking for a sweep. Not yet Spillane, not yet.
Spillane seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Spillane looking for a sweep. Not yet Spillane, not yet.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is adopting a defensive guard.
Dominguez controlling from the top position.
Spillane is pulling down on Dominguez's head to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Spillane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (6) vs (4) Spillane
Spillane wants to control from the top but Dominguez keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is keeping the position.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (8) vs (4) Spillane
Spillane has his hands on Dominguez's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spillane wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane seems keen to control Dominguez's posture.
Spillane wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Spillane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Spillane trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to control from the top but Spillane keeps moving.
Dominguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spillane keeping control of the position.
Spillane trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Pablo Dominguez is the new super heavyweight champion!
Pablo Dominguez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
In defeat, Nickey Spillane stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ouch.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Mar 14, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jit Su and Nickey Spillane. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jit Su! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Su tries to clinch up but Spillane circles away and keeps his distance.
Spillane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Su looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Su (0) vs (4) Spillane
Su is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Su tries to buck Spillane off but Spillane is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Su looks to move to half guard but instead Spillane has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Su (0) vs (6) Spillane
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Su tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Su is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane prevents Su from getting the reversal.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Su can't escape the position.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Spillane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Su tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Spillane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spillane is continuing to stall.
Su wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Su wants to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
More stalling from Spillane.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Su wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Spillane with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Su is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spillane.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Su is trying desperately to improve position.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Spillane.
Su tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Su tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Su is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Su is working hard here to advance position.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Su working to try and regain half guard.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spillane prevents Su from getting the reversal.
Spillane working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Su working to try and regain half guard.
Spillane controlling from mount.
Su wants to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spillane avoids the attempt from Su to control.
Spillane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Su tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spillane avoids the attempt from Su to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane wins on points by 6 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Nickey Spillane gave a big smile as he said 'I'm back.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Mar 13, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickey Spillane and Shane Winslow. Winslow has chosen KJ-52 - Let's go as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nickey Spillane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Winslow clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Spillane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Winslow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Winslow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spillane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spillane moves into range and clinches up with Winslow.
Spillane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spillane (2) vs (0) Winslow
Spillane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spillane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane stopping the sweep attempt from Winslow.
Spillane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winslow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane content to stall in guard here.
Spillane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winslow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spillane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Further stalling from Spillane.
Spillane looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is pushing down on Winslow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winslow is fighting to maintain full guard but Spillane has managed to sneak the leg through.
Winslow looking for submissions off his back.
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spillane is taking a breather. Winslow 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow actively working from the bottom here.
Spillane tries to pass to full mount but Winslow defends it.
Spillane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Winslow wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Spillane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spillane content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Winslow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spillane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Winslow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spillane controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Winslow for as long as he can get away with.
Spillane works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spillane (5) vs (0) Winslow
Spillane controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Winslow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Winslow tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Spillane controlling from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane continues to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Spillane.
Winslow is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
Spillane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Spillane is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Spillane prevents Winslow from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling his opponent.
Winslow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Nickey Spillane looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm back.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tsumetai Nettaigyo and Nickey Spillane. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tsumetai Nettaigyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spillane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nettaigyo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nettaigyo (0) vs (2) Spillane
Nettaigyo trying to control from the bottom.
Spillane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spillane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nettaigyo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Spillane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nettaigyo is in trouble now - Spillane has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nettaigyo (0) vs (5) Spillane
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nettaigyo tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nettaigyo tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Nettaigyo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O.N.Y., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spillane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nettaigyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nettaigyo tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Spillane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spillane prevents Nettaigyo from getting the reversal.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spillane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Spillane.
Spillane with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Spillane avoids the attempt from Nettaigyo to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spillane controlling from mount.
Nettaigyo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spillane.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nettaigyo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nettaigyo is looking to get to half guard.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nettaigyo wants to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nettaigyo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Spillane controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nettaigyo tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nettaigyo is desperately trying to improve his position but Spillane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spillane controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nettaigyo tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Spillane controlling from mount.
Nettaigyo tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Spillane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane wins on points by 5 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Nickey Spillane gave a big smile as he said 'I'm back.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Lucio Francisco Carmo and Nickey Spillane. Carmo comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nickey Spillane enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lucio Francisco Carmo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nickey Spillane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spillane circles away from the clinch attempt
so Spillane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carmo (0) vs (2) Spillane
Spillane 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.
Spillane won't allow Carmo to sweep him here.
Spillane 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carmo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spillane has managed to get both his arms back between Carmo's legs - danger averted.
Spillane being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spillane passes into half guard.
Carmo is looking to control Spillane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carmo avoid being mounted?
Carmo tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
Spillane controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane controlling the action here.
Spillane trying to mount his opponent but Carmo defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carmo wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Spillane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Carmo wants to improve his position but Spillane is controlling well.
Carmo is trying to maintain the position but Spillane is very close to passing his half guard.
Spillane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Carmo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spillane is working away from the top position though.
Carmo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (5) Spillane
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carmo tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Carmo is working to get back to half guard.
Spillane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Carmo can't escape the position.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Carmo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Spillane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Spillane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is trying to escape the mount.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spillane.
Carmo wants to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Carmo is working to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spillane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spillane avoids the attempt from Carmo to control.
Spillane content just to control the position here.
Carmo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Spillane.
Carmo is looking to improve his position but Spillane isn't that keen on the idea.
Carmo is working hard here to advance position.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Carmo regains half guard.
Carmo won't allow Spillane to pass to mount.
Spillane is thwarting Carmo's attempts to control the position.
Carmo is looking to improve his position.
Carmo has a hand on Spillane's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spillane takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (8) Spillane
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Carmo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling the pace for now.
Carmo gets back to half guard.
Spillane not doing much here.
Carmo wants to get back to full guard.
Carmo is looking to control Spillane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carmo avoid being mounted?
Spillane stalling.
Spillane trying to pass the guard but Carmo defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Spillane moves into full mount! Carmo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Carmo (0) vs (11) Spillane
Carmo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spillane controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Carmo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carmo regains half guard.
Spillane stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Carmo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spillane won't allow Carmo to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spillane postures up.
Spillane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spillane is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spillane wins on points by 11 to 0.
Post fight, an emotional Nickey Spillane said 'I'm back.'. |
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Event:
T169
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Page misses with a looping right.
Spillane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#
It looks like Charlston Page has been cut.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Spillane moves out of range of the strikes.
Spillane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Spillane.
Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spillane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page lands with a hook. Spillane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Spillane.
Page bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Page misses with a kick to the body
and Spillane counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Page jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spillane.
Spillane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Page.
Spillane slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Spillane lands with an uppercut that bounces Page off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Page stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spillane.
Page listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Page drops Spillane with a straight right hand, right on the button! Page follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlston Page!
Charlston Page decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Nickey Spillane stepped up to the mic, saying 'I retire, I'm done'.
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Event:
T162 Spillane vs Rubin IV
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Spillane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Spillane.
Rubin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spillane.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Spillane misses.
Spillane defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin misses with a few strikes there.
Spillane misses with the body kick#TD#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rubin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spillane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin wants to take a breather but Spillane is having none of it.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Spillane dodges it nicely.
Rubin trying to control the action but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.
Rubin controlling the action here.#T1#
Rubin is nestled in close to Spillane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spillane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spillane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Spillane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rubin stalling.
Spillane trying to hold on to Rubin's head to control him but Rubin postures up.
Rubin trying to control the action but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Rubin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spillane is not content to let Rubin control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane tries to land a leg kick but Rubin saw it coming and moves away.
Rubin slips under a jab from Spillane.#T3#
Spillane tries to clinch up but Rubin circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubin scores with a jab to the head.
Rubin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Spillane throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spillane's coach down at The Charles Martel School of Greatness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spillane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spillane throws a leg kick which misses Rubin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rubin tries to avoid it.
Spillane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Spillane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Spillane fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rubin to the ground. Spillane is now in Rubin's guard.
Spillane preventing the sweep.
Rubin pulls Spillane in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spillane manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Spillane blocks nicely. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubin.
Rubin throwing strikes from guard but Spillane blocks nicely.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spillane is keeping the position for now.
Rubin 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.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.
Rubin is looking to work some ground and pound but Spillane has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin looking to pass the guard.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spillane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spillane cracks Rubin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rubin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rubin with a jab.
Rubin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
Spillane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Spillane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spillane throws a body punch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin connects with a jab.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Spillane moved out of range.
Rubin lands with a cross.
Rubin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spillane can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Rubin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Spillane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spillane tries to land a front kick but Rubin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin takes one on the button.
Spillane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rubin manages to avoid it.
Rubin digs a good body shot into Spillane's ribs.
Spillane lands with a shot to the body.
Spillane looks to land a body kick but Rubin moved away.
Spillane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Sloppy strikes from Rubin. Those never looked like landing.
Rubin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spillane counters with a body kick.
Spillane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spillane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rubin's waist but Rubin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spillane off to one side.
Spillane darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Rubin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spillane tries to avoid it but Rubin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spillane to the ground. Spillane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spillane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rubin.
Spillane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubin misses with a body shot.
Rubin throws an overhand right that lands on Spillane's shoulder, as Spillane tries to avoid the shot.
Rubin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rubin throws a body shot but no joy.
Spillane lands a body shot.
Spillane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spillane loads up on a big right hand but Rubin slips the punch.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
Spillane ducks under a wild hook from Rubin.
Spillane throws the kick towards the body but Rubin avoids it.
Rubin connects with a nice looking jab.
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
Spillane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3#
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Rubin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spillane tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubin tried to score with a low kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spillane throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Spillane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spillane tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Spillane moves away and avoids it.
Spillane lands a head shot.
Spillane throws the left hand but Rubin avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Rubin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rubin lands in his opponent's guard.
Spillane is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rubin dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rubin looking to control but instead Spillane has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Spillane wants to improve his position but Rubin is controlling well.
Rubin wants to control but Spillane is keeping him busy.
Spillane is concentrating on defense, preventing Rubin from advancing position.
Spillane wants to control but Rubin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timur Rubin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rubin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Spillane ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spillane thuds his shin into the meat of Rubin's side.
Spillane keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Spillane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubin misses with a jab to the body
and Spillane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spillane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane throws a jab when Rubin was well out of range.
Spillane throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubin on the side of the head.
Rubin swats away the attempt to clinch by Spillane.
Rubin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Spillane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rubin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubin moves out of range as Spillane throws a body kick.
Spillane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spillane throws a right and a left that Rubin avoids nicely.
Rubin moves out of range of the body kick.
Spillane throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
so Rubin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses.
Spillane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Spillane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubin.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Spillane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rubin is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spillane holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rubin won't allow Spillane to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rubin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spillane slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin avoids the body shot from Spillane.
Rubin jabs Spillane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spillane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rubin. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane shoots for a takedown but Rubin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Rubin misses with a hook.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spillane moves away.
Spillane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rubin on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Spillane there.
A clash of legs there as Rubin blocks the low kick.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spillane in his tracks.
Rubin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Rubin shoots in and bounces Spillane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spillane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spillane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Rubin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubin passes Spillane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rubin prevents Spillane from improving his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin thows a huge punch but Spillane dodges it nicely.
Rubin controlling the action here.
Rubin 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Timur Rubin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Spillane slips the punch.
Spillane scores with a hook.
Rubin looks to land a right hand but Spillane moved out of range.
Spillane misses with a body shot.
Spillane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rubin. No joy for Spillane on that attempt.
Spillane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well.
Rubin thuds his right hand into Spillane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spillane slips a straight right by Rubin.
Spillane wants to counter with a clinch but Rubin pushes him away.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rubin.
Some wild striking there from Rubin.
Rubin lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Spillane sizes up Rubin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spillane misses with an uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rubin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spillane - the referee stops the clock and Rubin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spillane. Rubin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Rubin throws a looping overhand right but Spillane ducks down to avoid it.
Rubin misses with a kick to the body.
Spillane lands a nice looking body kick.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Spillane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spillane misses the jab.
Spillane tries to score with a low kick but Rubin moves his leg out of the way.
Rubin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spillane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Spillane throws a front kick that sends Rubin stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Rubin does no damage.
Good leg kick by Spillane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rubin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rubin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spillane.
Rubin throws the left hand but Spillane avoids the punch easily.
Rubin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spillane throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Rubin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spillane's guard.
Rubin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing.
Spillane keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Spillane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Spillane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spillane is trying to keep Rubin in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin misses with a straight left.
Spillane wants to slow Rubin down by chopping away at his legs.
Spillane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Rubin works Spillane's body with a nice hook.
Rubin slips under a jab from Spillane.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Rubin drives through with a takedown into Spillane's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rubin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spillane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spillane wants to improve his position but instead Rubin has moved into half guard.
Spillane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spillane does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spillane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rubin is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Rubin had his way with Nickey Spillane in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
A cross from Rubin lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
Spillane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
Spillane with a nice cross.
Rubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubin lands a slapping body shot.
Rubin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin defending well as Spillane loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spillane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rubin is able to avoid easily.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spillane sprawls and moves away.
Spillane looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Rubin throws the left hand but Spillane avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Rubin scores with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spillane.
Spillane misses with a hook. Rubin ducked under it nicely.
Spillane lands a lovely overhand right.
Spillane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rubin cracks Spillane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spillane moves forwards but Rubin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rubin shoots in but Spillane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rubin moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Spillane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rubin is out of range.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Rubin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rubin tests Spillane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubin.
Nickey Spillane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Rubin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
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!
Good work by Rubin as he checks the leg kick.
Spillane scores with a shot to the body.
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubin moves away.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spillane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rubin tries to counter with a takedown but Spillane is quick to defend against it.
Rubin closes the distance and clinches up with Spillane, looking for a takedown. Rubin pushes Spillane against the cage but Spillane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spillane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spillane throws a leg kick #TD#
and Rubin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rubin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spillane can't keep his opponent in guard - Rubin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spillane is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rubin sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rubin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rubin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane misses with a straight left.
Spillane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spillane misses the jab.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Spillane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rubin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spillane as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rubin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin retains his heavyweight title!
Timur Rubin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
T159 Rubin vs Beck
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Spillane misses with a looping right.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spillane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makarenko.
Spillane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makarenko counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Makarenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko moves in looking to clinch but Spillane pushes him off.
Makarenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Spillane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko looks to clinch
and Spillane counters with a nice body shot.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Makarenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spillane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Spillane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makarenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makarenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Makarenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Spillane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko takes a shot to the head.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Spillane misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spillane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Spillane blocking some punches.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Spillane.
Spillane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spillane prevents a body shot from Makarenko. #BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spillane thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Spillane lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko keeps Spillane at a distance using the push kick.
Spillane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko misses with a wild combination.
Spillane with the counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Spillane misses with a right hand
and Makarenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Spillane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spillane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Makarenko rushes Spillane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spillane scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Makarenko lands with a light punch inside.
Spillane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makarenko.#BC#
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Spillane slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a front kick.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spillane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the head.
Makarenko misses with a hook. Spillane ducked under it nicely.
Spillane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Makarenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Spillane counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane wants to control but Makarenko is keeping him busy. #T4#
Makarenko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Spillane easily slips into full mount!
Spillane avoids the attempt from Makarenko to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Spillane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makarenko's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Makarenko is looking to get to half guard.
Makarenko is working hard here to advance position.
Spillane is landing with some decent strikes but Makarenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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 Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spillane. That did some damage!
Spillane fails with the takedown.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Makarenko swings for the body but Spillane moves out of range.
Spillane with the counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it easily.#CL#
Makarenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Spillane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko working Spillane over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makarenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spillane's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Spillane.
Makarenko has had enough of the clinch but Spillane keeps him there for the moment.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the side of Spillane's head.
Makarenko lands a body punch.
Makarenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Makarenko fails to land.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Spillane.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spillane struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spillane.
Makarenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spillane.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Spillane blocks it.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spillane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Spillane throws a head punch that misses.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko gets through Spillane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spillane. #BC#
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Spillane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makarenko is out of range.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Spillane defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spillane! But no joy.
Spillane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spillane throws a body shot but no joy.
Spillane moves forwards but Makarenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spillane on the side of the head.
Makarenko tried to score with a low kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makarenko defends it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spillane, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Spillane.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarenko lands with a cross. #T3#
Makarenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makarenko - that will leave a mark!
Makarenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spillane can do to turn this around?
Makarenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Makarenko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makarenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makarenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spillane controls the pace.
Spillane trying to control but Makarenko is working from the bottom.
Spillane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Makarenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spillane.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Makarenko has wrist control.
Spillane is fighting to break Makarenko's control of his arms but Makarenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Spillane won't allow Makarenko to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makarenko works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Spillane moves out of range.
Makarenko connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Spillane lands a left and a right that sends Makarenko crashing to the canvas! Spillane dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Makarenko is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
Makarenko tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Oh Makarenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makarenko tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Makarenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Spillane tries to control but Makarenko wriggling away.
Spillane with the ground and pound from mount.
Spillane looking to control but Makarenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makarenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Makarenko tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Makarenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Makarenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Spillane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Makarenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane landing shots from mount.
Spillane lands a nice shot to the head.
Nickey Spillane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big strike lands for Spillane! That's really hurt Makarenko and he's turned his back - Spillane keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Spillane jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
Post fight, Nickey Spillane took to the microphone: 'Klatz, Twice was enough'.
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Event:
T155 Spillane vs Rubin III
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Spillane.
Rubin lands with a hook. Spillane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spillane's corner calls for a 1-2. Spillane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Rubin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Spillane throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Rubin counters with a shoot takedown. Spillane fights it but they end up in guard.
Spillane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rubin's guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane being controlled here momentarily.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubin has wrist control.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Spillane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spillane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Rubin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spillane throwing strikes from guard but Rubin blocks nicely.
Rubin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spillane's guard. #REVB#
Spillane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubin stands up over Spillane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spillane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spillane is trying to control the position but Rubin postures up. #T2#
Spillane wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rubin is now in half guard.
Rubin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spillane is trying to get back to full guard.
Rubin 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.
Spillane is looking to improve his position.
Rubin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rubin moves into full mount! Spillane won't be happy about that! #T3#
Rubin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rubin trying to control but Spillane is having none of it.
Rubin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spillane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rubin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rubin breaks from Spillane's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spillane wants to control but Rubin is having none of it.
Rubin cracks Spillane with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Rubin is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Spillane goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Rubin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new heavyweight champion!
Timur Rubin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
T148: Spillane vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Mangrove Jr lands with a hook. Spillane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spillane connects with a body shot that sends Mangrove Jr's belly button to the back.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Mangrove Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spillane throws a hook to the side of Mangrove Jr's head but Mangrove Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spillane throws a lazy uppercut
and Mangrove Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spillane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr drops his hands momentarily and Spillane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spillane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spillane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spillane looks to throw the jab but Mangrove Jr is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Spillane sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Spillane tried to score with a low kick but Mangrove Jr checks it.
Spillane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spillane cracks a nice hook into Mangrove Jr's ribs.
Spillane throws a looping overhand right but Mangrove Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spillane lands a jab to Mangrove Jr's midsection.
Mangrove Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spillane has a takedown stuffed.
Spillane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
Mangrove Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mangrove Jr misses with the body kick#TD#
and Spillane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangrove Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spillane lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mangrove Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Mangrove Jr trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Spillane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spillane has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove Jr's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Mangrove Jr controls Spillane momentarily but Spillane frees himself.
Spillane throwing strikes from guard but Mangrove Jr blocks nicely.
Mangrove Jr has Spillane pulled in close to control his posture.
Spillane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mangrove Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spillane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mangrove Jr is controlling Spillane's posture.#SUB2#
Mangrove Jr has an active guard here but Spillane has managed to pass into half guard.
Mangrove Jr is not content to let Spillane control the position.
Spillane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mangrove Jr's head.
Spillane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mangrove Jr delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Spillane off balance momentarily.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spillane pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mangrove Jr is out of range and Spillane settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove Jr!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Spillane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spillane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mangrove Jr tries to avoid it but Spillane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mangrove Jr to the ground. Mangrove Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mangrove Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mangrove Jr cracks a nice hook into Spillane's ribs.
Spillane misses with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangrove Jr is looking for a sweep. Spillane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangrove Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spillane 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mangrove Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mangrove Jr keeping moving, preventing Spillane from controlling successfully.
Spillane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nickey Spillane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Mangrove Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Mangrove Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mangrove Jr - that will leave a mark!
A good leg kick by Mangrove Jr.
Spillane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Spillane shoots in for a double leg but Mangrove Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spillane moves out of range as Mangrove Jr throws a body kick.
Mangrove Jr takes one on the button.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spillane catches Mangrove Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Mangrove Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mangrove Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangrove Jr has wrist control.
Spillane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove Jr's head.#T4#
Mangrove Jr is trying to keep Spillane in close.
Spillane trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spillane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spillane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spillane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangrove Jr! But no joy.
Spillane tries a head kick but it misses.
Spillane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spillane with a body shot.
Spillane is looking to chop away at Mangrove Jr's legs.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Mangrove Jr #TD#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spillane passes into side control, despite Mangrove Jr's attempt to control the position.
Mangrove Jr manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mangrove Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mangrove Jr trying to hold on to Spillane's head to control him but Spillane postures up.
#T1#
Spillane working Mangrove Jr over with strikes.
Spillane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spillane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangrove Jr keeps working.
Spillane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mangrove Jr to regain full guard.
Mangrove Jr is pulling down on Spillane's head. It's preventing any offense from Spillane, at least for the moment.
Mangrove Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spillane. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mangrove Jr pulls Spillane in close to his closed guard and prevents Spillane from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard.
Mangrove Jr controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spillane throws out the jab.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a front kick but Spillane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Spillane holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Spillane blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Spillane tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Spillane back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Spillane avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Mangrove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Spillane strikes.
Spillane shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Spillane does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spillane.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spillane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mangrove Jr - the referee stops the clock and Spillane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mangrove Jr. Spillane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spillane throws the kick towards the body but Mangrove Jr avoids it.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spillane misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mangrove Jr tests Spillane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spillane rather than just go for the knockout.
Spillane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mangrove Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Spillane takes the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr pushes Spillane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spillane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mangrove Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nickey Spillane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spillane throws a head punch that misses.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Spillane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spillane's gas tank.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spillane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mangrove Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spillane backwards. #T2#
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Spillane takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spillane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spillane.
Spillane has Mangrove Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mangrove Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Spillane controls his hands.
#BC2#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Spillane's ribs.
Mangrove Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangrove Jr checks a leg kick.
Spillane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spillane has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Nice body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Spillane's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spillane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mangrove Jr!
#T4#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Mangrove Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spillane blocks it well.
Mangrove Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Spillane shrugs it off though.
Mangrove Jr jabs at Spillane's body.
Mangrove Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spillane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mangrove Jr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spillane doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that fourth round.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Spillane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mangrove Jr misses with the body kick#TD#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mangrove Jr trying to control here.
Mangrove Jr tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
Mangrove Jr is looking to control Spillane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mangrove Jr avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spillane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Spillane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mangrove Jr is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane misses with an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spillane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr misses the shot to the body.
Spillane fails with the takedown
and Mangrove Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Spillane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick there by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mangrove Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mangrove Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
Mangrove Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Spillane is wise to it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T3#
Mangrove Jr punishes Spillane's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Spillane has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Mangrove Jr breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Spillane lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove Jr will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spillane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Spillane looks to throw a body kick
and Mangrove Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Spillane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangrove Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spillane's calf.
Spillane lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spillane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangrove Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Mangrove Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mangrove Jr. Spillane shrugs it off though.
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spillane was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tevin Mangrove Jr.
I think Mangrove Jr 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
A very excited looking Tevin Mangrove Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
T146: Pandemic
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Spillane misses with a wild body shot.
Ashley Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Spillane.#CUT#
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Spillane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spillane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harrington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harrington lands a jab to Spillane's midsection.
Harrington misses with a head kick.
Spillane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harrington wants to counter the offense by Spillane and move into the clinch position.
Harrington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spillane scores with a shot to the body.
Harrington throws a wild body kick that Spillane sees coming a mile off.
Spillane thuds his shin into the meat of Harrington's side.
Harrington looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
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!
Spillane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harrington connects with a body shot that sends Spillane's belly button to the back.
Harrington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Harrington scores with a spinning back kick!
Spillane jabs at Harrington's body.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Harrington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harrington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spillane.
Harrington scores with a leg kick.
Harrington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harrington looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown. Harrington fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Harrington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Harrington looking for subs off his back but Spillane has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spillane is thwarting Harrington's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Harrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Harrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Harrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spillane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Harrington looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Spillane pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Spillane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harrington is looking to escape.
Spillane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harrington is trying desperately to improve position.
Spillane is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harrington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC#
Harrington is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Ashley Harrington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ashley Harrington's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Nickey Spillane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
T144: Battle Lines
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Bustamante throws a sloppy head kick and Spillane moves out of range easily.
Spillane scores with a nice body kick.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bustamante takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spillane shoots in looking for a takedown. Bustamante tries to sprawl out of it but Spillane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bustamante manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bustamante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spillane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
A cross from Spillane lands.
Bustamante is looking to chop away at Spillane's legs.
Bustamante misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Bustamante thows a leg kick but Spillane checks it #TD2#
so Spillane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bustamante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Bustamante has wrist control.
Spillane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spillane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spillane trying to control but Bustamante is working from the bottom.
Bustamante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Spillane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bustamante works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spillane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spillane thuds his shin into the meat of Bustamante's side.
Spillane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spillane lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Bustamante's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bustamante tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spillane is able to avoid easily.
Spillane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bustamante is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Spillane misses.
Bustamante lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spillane works Bustamante's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Spillane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bustamante defends it nicely.
Diego Bustamante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickey Spillane.
Spillane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spillane thuds a left hand into Bustamante's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spillane.
Spillane connects with a solid leg kick.
Spillane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bustamante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Spillane darts in looking for a takedown but Bustamante gets double underhooks and turns Spillane into the cage.
Bustamante tried to counter with a leg kick but Spillane avoided it.
Spillane misses with a body shot
and Bustamante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spillane.
Bustamante walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spillane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane scoring well with a low kick there.
Bustamante misses with a low kick.
Spillane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spillane looks for the body kick but Bustamante saw that one coming.
Bustamante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spillane. Spillane obviously looking to wear him down.
Bustamante takes one to the chin there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spillane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Spillane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bustamante sprawls well. Bustamante wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spillane gets slowly back to his feet.
Spillane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bustamante. Bustamante obviously looking to wear him down.
Bustamante throws a sloppy head kick and Spillane moves out of range easily.
Bustamante will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spillane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spillane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spillane. Bustamante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spillane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bustamante crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spillane - the referee stops the clock and Bustamante gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spillane. Bustamante manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Spillane works the jab nicely.
Spillane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bustamante's calf.
Nice straight punches there by Bustamante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bustamante.
Spillane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bustamante's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bustamante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego Bustamante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spillane scores with a kick to the midsection.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Spillane and Bustamante goes tumbling to the canvas! Spillane follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bustamante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spillane.
Bustamante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spillane.
Bustamante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spillane scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Spillane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spillane is stalling here. Bustamante is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Spillane seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bustamante has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spillane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bustamante controls the position.
Spillane is looking for a sweep.
Bustamante working away.
Spillane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Spillane wants to improve his position but Bustamante is controlling well.
Bustamante not doing much here.
Spillane is looking to control Bustamante's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spillane avoid being mounted?
Spillane manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bustamante trying to control but Spillane is working from the bottom.
Spillane wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spillane lunges at Bustamante with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bustamante's hand.
Spillane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spillane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bustamante has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bustamante ducks under a wild hook from Spillane.
Bustamante thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Bustamante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bustamante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Bustamante is predictable there
and Spillane counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Bustamante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spillane throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bustamante throws a leg kick but Spillane moved away.
Spillane blocks a leg kick.
Spillane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Spillane.
Bustamante is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bustamante was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Bustamante thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bustamante on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spillane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bustamante's hands.
Spillane misses with a hook.#T1#
Spillane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bustamante doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spillane throws out a powerful jab.
Spillane fails with a takedown attempt.
Spillane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bustamante.
Spillane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bustamante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spillane blocks the body kick.
Bustamante takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
Bustamante tried to counter with a leg kick but Spillane avoided it.
Spillane misses with an uppercut. Bustamante saw that one coming.#T2#
Spillane throws a body punch but Bustamante moves out of range.
Bustamante is looking to land body kicks.
Spillane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick.
Spillane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bustamante moves away.
Spillane checks a leg kick nicely.
Spillane looks to score with a jab to the body but Bustamante is just out of range.
Bustamante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spillane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustamante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spillane. Spillane obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Spillane lands with a nice body kick.
Bustamante throws an off balance right hand
and Spillane counters with an inside leg kick.
Bustamante fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spillane is out of range.
Spillane has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#KD2#
Spillane throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bustamante tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Bustamante is rocked!
Nickey Spillane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spillane throws a big elbow that misses.
Oh Bustamante is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spillane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spillane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spillane lands a couple of elbows.
Bustamante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spillane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spillane postures up in Bustamante's guard and throws a big left but Bustamante blocks it.
Spillane scoring with some ground and pound.
Spillane is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Spillane stands and throws Bustamante's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bustamante seems to have got his legs back now.
A big shot lands for Spillane! That's hurt Bustamante! Will he recover? Spillane fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
Nickey Spillane is the new heavyweight champion!
Nickey Spillane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Diego Bustamante was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back!'.
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Event:
T141 - Future Icons
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Hernandez has knocked Spillane down with a huge combo! Hernandez steps away and waves a wobbly Spillane back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Spillane thuds his shin into the meat of Hernandez's side.
Nickey Spillane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spillane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Spillane connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spillane, right into the meat.
Spillane throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a big counter combination but Spillane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spillane, right into the meat.
Hernandez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Hernandez's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spillane lands with a good body shot.
Hernandez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spillane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
#T1#
Spillane swings widly with a right hand
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hernandez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Spillane replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hernandez blocks it well.
Hector Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spillane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
It looked like Hernandez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hernandez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spillane thows a leg kick but Hernandez checks it
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spillane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Spillane's head but Spillane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Spillane.
Spillane misses with a combination
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spillane. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spillane lands a nice looking body shot.
Hernandez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hernandez moves out of range of the strikes.
Spillane scores with a nice strike.
Spillane throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Spillane with a jab.#ROC2#
Hernandez is rocked!
Spillane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Spillane.
Spillane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spillane.
Spillane misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
Spillane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheers as Spillane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Spillane tries a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.#T4#
Spillane catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spillane misses with a left hand #CL#
and Hernandez counters by clinching up.
Hernandez seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Spillane blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hernandez throws an elbow but misses.
Spillane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spillane digs a right hand underneath Hernandez's ribcage. Hernandez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Spillane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spillane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spillane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Spillane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spillane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spillane dodges an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spillane blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez cracks Spillane with a nice body shot.
Spillane misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hernandez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Spillane as the two fighters clinch.
Hernandez prevents a body shot from Spillane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spillane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spillane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hernandez in his tracks.
Spillane misses the body punch
and Hernandez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spillane. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A jab from Spillane does it's job there.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Spillane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spillane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hernandez.
Spillane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spillane misses with a left hand
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Nickey Spillane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spillane looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spillane manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Spillane throws a solid leg kick but Hernandez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spillane.
Spillane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spillane misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Spillane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Spillane.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Spillane moved out of range nicely.
Spillane scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Spillane scores with a shot to the body.
Spillane connects with a nice looking jab.
Hernandez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spillane.
Spillane lands with a big left! Hernandez is wobbled badly! Spillane comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hernandez to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nickey Spillane!
An out of breath Nickey Spillane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
T138 - Pain Redefined
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Pulford is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Spillane darts in and clinches Pulford up against the cage.
Pulford is trying to break the clinch but Spillane has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Spillane. #BC#
Pulford manages to break the clinch.
Pulford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spillane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spillane slips a jab from Pulford.#TD2#
Spillane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pulford was covering up waiting for the punch and Spillane finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Pulford throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spillane uses it to pass to side control.
Pulford is looking for a sweep.
Spillane lands some shots froms side control.
Pulford tries to bench press Spillane off him but Spillane keeps the position.
Spillane trying to control the action but Pulford is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pulford wants to control but Spillane postures up.
Pulford is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pulford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pulford is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spillane off and has taken his back!
Spillane staying busy and making it hard for Pulford to control.
Spillane covering up well and avoiding damage.
Spillane is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Pulford looking for the choke from the back.
Spillane tries to break free.
Spillane trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Spillane can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Spillane fending off the submission attempt from Pulford. #SUB#
Pulford is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spillane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Spillane trying to control the hands but Pulford breaks the grip. #SUB#
Pulford looking for the choke from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pulford is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spillane has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Pulford looking for the choke but no joy.
Spillane tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Spillane has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pulford's lack of action.
Pulford works his way into side control.
Pulford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pulford is looking to take a break and control but Spillane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pulford is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spillane knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Pulford moves into full mount!
Spillane is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spillane swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Pulford is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Spillane is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulford looking to control but Spillane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spillane tries to lock up and control but Pulford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conway Pulford 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.
#R2#
Spillane connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Conway Pulford has been cut.
Spillane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pulford cracks Spillane with a good jab.
Spillane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pulford. That one must have hurt.
Spillane shoots in and drives through. Pulford sprawls well.
Pulford scores with the left hand. Spillane knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spillane can do to turn this around?
Pulford scores with a jab to the body.
Pulford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spillane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spillane tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pulford counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Pulford throws out a leg kick but Spillane moves out of range and Pulford only half commits.
Spillane moves out of range of the body kick from Pulford.
Pulford misses with a low kick as Spillane jumps back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spillane. Pulford shrugs it off though.
Spillane cracks Pulford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pulford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spillane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spillane lunges at Pulford with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulford's hand.
Spillane ducks under a wild hook from Pulford.
Pulford cracks a nice hook into Spillane's ribs.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spillane misses with a low kick as Pulford jumps back.#T2#
Pulford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spillane on the side of the head.
Spillane blocks a head kick by Pulford.
Spillane throws the left hand but Pulford avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spillane with the counter takedown but Pulford avoids it easily.
Pulford moves out of range as Spillane throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spillane.
Pulford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spillane on the side of the head.#TD2#
Spillane scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pulford is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pulford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spillane trying to control the action but Pulford is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pulford tries to get to full guard but Spillane has control of the leg.
Pulford wants to get back to full guard but Spillane has mounted him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Spillane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pulford keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pulford is squirming around, avoiding Spillane's attempts to control the action.
Spillane unloading with bombs!
Pulford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spillane trying to control but Pulford is having none of it.
Pulford taking shots to the head. #CUT2#
Conway Pulford's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Conway Pulford's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nickey Spillane!
An out of breath Nickey Spillane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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