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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Furio Spartan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
McGuire rushes Spartan and presses him up against the cage.
Spartan prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
McGuire has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spartan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spartan (0) vs (4) McGuire
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan tries to escape but McGuire has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Spartan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Spartan right now.
Spartan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
McGuire is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spartan is in bad spot here.
#T1##SUB2#
McGuire looking for the choke but no joy.
Spartan just trying to survive but McGuire is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Spartan can't escape the position.
Spartan trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
McGuire is cranking Spartan's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Spartan! He's tightened the choke and Spartan is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James McGuire!
James McGuire really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Velocity Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 6
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Lew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lew scoring well with a low kick there.
Spartan moves out of range of the strikes.
Spartan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lew.
Lew thumps Spartan with a low kick.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Lew moves away and avoids it.
Spartan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lew on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Lew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Julius Lew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan misses with a wild body shot.
Lew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lew sets himself, and Spartan steps forward looking for the clinch! Lew avoids it this time.
Lew misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Lew with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good leg kick by Lew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Lew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lew wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lew.#T1#
Lew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spartan.
Lew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Lew, which made it look bad.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lew as he jumps to the side.
Lew closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lew lands a nice shot that snaps Spartan's head back.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Lew moves away and avoids it.
Lew lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Spartan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Lew.
An inside leg kick lands from Lew.
Spartan connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Lew drives through and clinches with Spartan against the cage.
Spartan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lew backwards.
Lew misses with the head strike.
Lew lands a knee to the head.
Lew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lew working aggressively here.
Lew tries to pull guard but Spartan holds him up against the cage and eventually Lew drops back down to his feet.
Lew lands a knee to the head.
Spartan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Julius Lew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lew.
#T3#
Lew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lew throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick from Lew.
Lew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lew lands a jab.
Lew lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Julius Lew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lew connects with a body shot.#CL#
Lew closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lew.#TD2#
Spartan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lew looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Lew looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spartan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lew is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartan is taking a breather. Lew 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.
Spartan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Lew has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Spartan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Spartan!
Lew is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Lew dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spartan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lew counters with a body kick that stops Spartan in his tracks momentarily.
Spartan takes one on the button.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Lew moves away and avoids it.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lew.
Lew lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lew moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Lew throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spartan takes one to the side of the head.
Lew throws a leg kick which misses Spartan's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartan tries to avoid it.
A jab from Lew misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spartan!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping body kick lands there for Lew.
Lew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lew connects with a right hand. Spartan shakes it off.#T1#
Lew misses with a straight left.
Spartan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lew throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick lands for Lew.
Spartan defending well as Lew loads up on a big left hand.
Lew misses with a looping right.
Lew swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Spartan counters by clinching up.
Lew with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spartan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lew misses with a body punch.
Lew lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spartan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lew throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spartan blocks it with crossed arms.
Lew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spartan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lew prevents the takedown attempt.
Lew landing knees to the head.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Lew.
Spartan is breathing heavily.
Lew tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lew tries to land a knee to the head but Spartan blocks with his arms.
Lew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Julius Lew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Spartan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lew works on Spartan's body with a couple of short punches.
Julius Lew has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lew lands with a short shot to the head.
Spartan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lew fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lew bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spartan ducks right into an uppercut from Lew.
Spartan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Spartan throws the left hand but Lew avoids the punch easily.
Lew moves out of range of the strikes.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Lew saw that one coming.
Lew scores with a leg kick.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt - Lew sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lew slips a straight right by Spartan.
Lew thows a body kick. Spartan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lew.
Crunch! Lew slams his shin into Spartan's torso.
Lew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lew lands a leg kick that knocks Spartan off balance momentarily.#T4#
Spartan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spartan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lew misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lew looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt.
Lew throws a hook but Spartan avoids it easily.
Lew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Lew connects with a single shot there.
Lew scores with a hook.
Julius Lew is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Lew clinches up with Spartan and pushes him back against the cage.
Spartan managing to block the knees to the body from Lew.
Spartan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Lew dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
Spartan misses with a takedown
and Lew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spartan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lew tries to avoid it but Spartan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lew to the ground. Lew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spartan moves forwards but Lew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lew misses with an uppercut.
Lew lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Lew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lew looks to land a right hand but Spartan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Lew.
Spartan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lew.
Spartan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Lew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lew tries to land a front kick but Spartan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lew lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spartan takes a step back to recover.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lew is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
Spartan connects with a single shot there.
Lew delivers a nice body kick.
Spartan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lew. Lew obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lew.
Lew connects with a leg kick.
Lew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spartan wants to counter the offense by Lew and move into the clinch position.
Spartan sizes up Lew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Lew cracks Spartan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Lew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lew moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Spartan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lew throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Lew sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Julius Lew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Lew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters circling a little - Lew finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spartan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lew looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lew misses with a straight left.
Spartan throws a lazy uppercut
and Lew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lew keeps Spartan at a distance using the push kick. #T3#
Lew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spartan.
Lew is looking to land body kicks.
Lew cracks Spartan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Spartan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lew.
Spartan throws a hook but Lew blocks it.
You can see that Spartan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lew. That one must have hurt.
Lew lands a leg kick that knocks Spartan off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Lew.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Lew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spartan. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lew connects with an inside leg kick.
Julius Lew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spartan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spartan's sensitive parts.
Spartan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown. Lew tries to sprawl out of it but Spartan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lew manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Lew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lew, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Lew!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Lew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Basement ONE
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Bowes looks to land a right hand but Spartan moved out of range.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Bowes misses.
A left lands for Spartan.
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bowes.
Bowes scores with a body shot.
Spartan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowes throws out the jab.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spartan slips under a jab.
Spartan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bowes looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Spartan drives through with a takedown into Bowes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bowes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SU#
Spartan stands and steps away. Bowes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bowes.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
Bowes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Spartan throws the left hand but Bowes avoids the punch easily.
Spartan throws a jab when Bowes was well out of range.
Bowes misses the jab.
Bowes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spartan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bowes misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bowes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bowes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Spartan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spartan motions for Bowes to come forward. Spartan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spartan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!#TD#
Spartan shoots in and bounces Bowes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Spartan gets to his feet. Bowes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spartan lands with a nice combination. Bowes backs away looking to recover.
Bowes throws a hook but Spartan avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bowes.
Nice shot by Bowes.
Bowes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Spartan misses.
Bowes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bowes fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Bowes looks to move away, Spartan throws a big counter combo but Bowes just gets out of the way.#T3#
Bowes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spartan slips under a jab.#TD#
Spartan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bowes to the mat! Bowes manages to get full guard.
Spartan 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.
Bowes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bowes is keeping the position.
Spartan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bowes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Spartan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Bowes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spartan defends it easily.
Bowes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowes is retaining full guard.
Bowes wants to stand and escape but Spartan is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Furio Spartan 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#
Bowes ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.#TD#
Spartan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowes's half guard.
Bowes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spartan slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan is thwarting Bowes's attempts to control the position.
Spartan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bowes trying to control here.
Spartan not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bowes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bowes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spartan pushes down on Bowes's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Spartan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bowes to stand up.
Spartan throws out a loose jab but Bowes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spartan misses with a wild combination.
Bowes lands a jab to the nose.
Spartan throws a sloppy head kick and Bowes moves out of range easily.
Spartan throws the left hand but Bowes avoids the punch easily.
Bowes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Bowes finds it's target.
Bowes throws a looping overhand right but Spartan ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Bowes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bowes connects with a single shot there.
Bowes cracks Spartan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowes throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Henry Bowes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowes misses with a looping right.
Spartan lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Spartan does it's job there.
Bowes blocks a jab.
Bowes throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Bowes avoids it well.
Bowes lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowes staying out of range there.#T4#
Spartan takes one to the chin there.
Bowes swings widly with a right hand
letting Spartan counter with a right hand.
Bowes punishes Spartan's body with a nice straight punch.
Bowes dodges the punch combination from Spartan.
Bowes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bowes misses with a hook to the body
and Spartan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spartan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bowes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bowes. No joy for Spartan on that attempt.
Bowes takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spartan cracks Bowes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spartan walks into a jab.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowes misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Spartan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Furio Spartan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bowes moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Bowes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Bowes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Bowes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bowes throws a shot from downtown. Spartan moves away and avoids it.
Bowes lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spartan throws a body punch but Bowes moves out of range.
Bowes lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan tries to bum rush Bowes with a series of wild strikes but Bowes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bowes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan lands with an uppercut that bounces Bowes off the cage and back into range.
Spartan 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spartan.
Henry Bowes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Spartan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bowes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartan tests Bowes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartan moves out of range as Bowes strikes.
Bowes swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spartan tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartan lands a nice shot that snaps Bowes's head back.
Bowes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bowes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowes misses with a looping left.
Bowes throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Bowes thuds his right hand into Spartan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowes stuffs the takedown.
Henry Bowes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Furio Spartan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bowes lands a glancing blow to the side of Spartan's head.
Bowes lunges at Spartan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spartan's hand.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Bowes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Spartan misses.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowes.
Spartan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bowes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowes tries to bum rush Spartan with a series of wild strikes but Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Bowes circles away easily
and Bowes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowes slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Bowes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bowes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spartan fails to land the takedown.
Bowes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Bowes misses with an uppercut. Spartan saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowes. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan is looking to counter punch.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bowes.
Spartan lands with an uppercut that bounces Bowes off the cage and back into range.
Spartan tries to work over Bowes's front leg with a kick but Bowes checks it. #CL2#
Bowes has managed to clinch.
Spartan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bowes lands a nice uppercut.
Spartan wants a takedown but no success here.
Bowes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bowes prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Bowes.
Bowes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow. #T4#
Bowes misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bowes misses with a body punch.
Spartan blocks an uppercut.
Bowes is trying to break free.
Bowes misses with a body punch.
Bowes is looking to control Spartan's arms but Spartan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bowes has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bowes is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Spartan has denied him.
Bowes prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bowes.
Bowes keeps control of Spartan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spartan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bowes after a bit of a struggle.
Bowes wants to stall.
Bowes struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Bowes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spartan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Furio Spartan!
Furio Spartan is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Furio Spartan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; BTest Btest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Btest, which made it look bad. #CL#
Btest clinches.
Btest prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Btest drags the fight down to the ground.
Spartan content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Btest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spartan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Btest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (2) vs (0) Spartan#T1#
Spartan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan looking for a sweep. Not yet Spartan, not yet.
Spartan pulls Btest in close to his closed guard and prevents Btest from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spartan looking for a sweep. Not yet Spartan, not yet. #T2#
Spartan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spartan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Btest looking to pass the guard.
Btest won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
Btest trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan 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: Btest (2) vs (2) Spartan#T3#
Btest tries to roll over but Spartan keeps him under control.
Btest won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
Spartan is controlling the pace.
It looks like Spartan 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.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Btest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Btest desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Spartan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Btest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spartan is pressing down on Btest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Btest is holding on for now.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5#
Btest is trying to maintain the position but Spartan is very close to passing his half guard.
Btest tries to roll over but Spartan keeps him under control.
Spartan is keen to just control but Btest is a slippery customer.
Spartan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Btest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spartan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spartan is trying to control the action in half guard but Btest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Spartan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (2) vs (5) Spartan
Spartan controlling the pace for now.
Spartan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spartan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Btest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spartan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Let's hope that Spartan 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.
Spartan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Btest is holding on tight.
Spartan controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Spartan moves to his opponent's back but Btest bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Spartan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (4) vs (5) Spartan
Btest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spartan wants to improve his position but Btest is controlling well.
Spartan is positioning himself well to prevent Btest advancing to mount. #T9#
Spartan tries to get to full guard but Btest has control of the leg.
Btest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spartan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Btest is thwarting Spartan's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Btest moves into full mount! Spartan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (7) vs (5) Spartan
Btest tries to control but Spartan wriggling away. #T10#
Spartan prevents Btest from taking his back.
Spartan tries to control Btest's body but Btest pushes him off. Spartan squirms to his side and now Btest has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Btest (10) vs (5) Spartan
Btest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Spartan is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Spartan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Spartan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Btest's guard. Nice work there by Spartan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (10) vs (7) Spartan#T11#
Spartan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Btest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Btest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Btest wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Spartan passes into half guard.
Spartan content to control rather than advance.
Btest is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spartan in particular looking to stall.
Spartan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Btest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Spartan trying to control the action but Btest is working from the bottom.
Spartan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spartan.#T14#
More stalling from Spartan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spartan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Btest takes the fight on points by 10 to 7. |
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Event:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Spartan as Ottke shoots in.#TD2#
Spartan looking to score a takedown here. Ottke is defending well but Spartan drives through and ends up in Ottke's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Spartan
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is controlling Spartan's posture.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Spartan 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.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Spartan content to stall in guard here.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spartan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Ottke seems keen to control Spartan's posture.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Ottke.
Spartan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ottke trying to control the position here.
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T5#
Ottke trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Spartan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ottke controlling Spartan's posture.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ottke holds on and takes a little breather.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spartan is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ottke controlling the position.
Spartan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T9#
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spartan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spartan is pushing down on Ottke's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ottke is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Spartan wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan is keen to just control but Ottke is a slippery customer.
Spartan slows the pace down in half guard.
Spartan wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is controlling Spartan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Spartan wants to free his trapped foot but Ottke is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spartan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Spartan has control of the leg.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Ottke is defending well. #T12#
Ottke moves into full guard.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spartan postures up.
Spartan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Spartan won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Spartan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Ottke is retaining full guard. #T14#
Spartan is stalling in the full guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ottke seems keen to control Spartan's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartan wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Furio Spartan 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:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 12 losses; Conor OMalley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Furio Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Spartan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. OMalley is trying to defend but Spartan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OMalley (0) vs (2) Spartan
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Spartan is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
OMalley actively working from the bottom here.
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Spartan is very close to passing his half guard.
Spartan stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. OMalley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Spartan seems content to control.#T1##SUB#
OMalley actively working from the bottom here.
OMalley wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan controlling the action here.#SUB#
OMalley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartan pulls his head out easily. #T2#
OMalley is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
OMalley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spartan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Spartan 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.
OMalley trying to control but Spartan postures up.
#T3#
OMalley is positioning himself well to prevent Spartan advancing to mount.
Spartan controlling the action here.
OMalley controlling the position well.
Spartan prevents OMalley from improving his position.#T4#
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but OMalley defends it.
Spartan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OMalley tries to get to full guard but Spartan has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spartan in particular looking to stall.
OMalley is looking to improve his position.
Spartan not doing much here.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Spartan is controlling well.
#T5#
OMalley won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
OMalley tries to get to full guard but Spartan has control of the leg.
Spartan is taking a breather. OMalley 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.
OMalley is trying to control but can't.
OMalley won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
Spartan prevents OMalley from improving his position.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
OMalley wants to get back to full guard.
OMalley trying to control from the bottom.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Spartan is controlling well.
Spartan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OMalley wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
OMalley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spartan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OMalley is looking for a sweep. Spartan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Spartan is controlling well.
We've been informed that Spartan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
OMalley is trying to maintain the position but Spartan is very close to passing his half guard.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
OMalley wants to improve his position but Spartan is controlling well.
OMalley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, if Spartan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Spartan is looking to advance position but OMalley won't allow it.
OMalley is trying to control but can't.
Spartan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OMalley is trying to control but can't.
OMalley tries to get to full guard but Spartan has control of the leg.
Spartan content to control rather than advance.
OMalley wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Spartan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OMalley trying to control but Spartan postures up.
Spartan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OMalley (0) vs (5) Spartan
Spartan content just to control the position here. #T10#
Spartan fails to move to back control.
Spartan controlling from mount.
It looks like Spartan 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.
OMalley tries to improve his position but instead Spartan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: OMalley (0) vs (8) Spartan
OMalley is really stuck here.
OMalley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Spartan.
#T11#
OMalley trying to control the action but Spartan just sinks the hooks in.
OMalley can't escape the position.
OMalley trying to control but not successfully.
Spartan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of OMalley's body.
#T12#
OMalley trying to control the hands but Spartan breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Spartan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Spartan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spartan.
OMalley tries to roll but Spartan sticks to his back.
#T13#
OMalley is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Spartan.
OMalley is trying to break free.
Spartan controlling from the back.
Spartan has the hooks in. OMalley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Spartan controlling the positon.#T14#
Spartan is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
OMalley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spartan is hanging on to OMalley's back as he tries to escape.
Spartan is riding his opponent, not letting OMalley buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartan wins on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Furio Spartan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
DeVanzo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
DeVanzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spartan!
Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spartan is trying to control DeVanzo's posture but DeVanzo avoids it.
Spartan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
DeVanzo is thwarting Spartan's attempts to control the position.
Spartan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spartan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan controls DeVanzo momentarily but DeVanzo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan seems keen to control DeVanzo's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Spartan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spartan is trying to control the position but DeVanzo postures up.
Spartan 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.
Spartan wants to stand up but DeVanzo is controlling him.
DeVanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Spartan has wrist control.
DeVanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
DeVanzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeVanzo scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and clinches.
DeVanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spartan can't get the takedown.
DeVanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Spartan.
DeVanzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spartan misses with a body punch.
A short left from Spartan.
DeVanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
#TD2#
Spartan wants the takedown. DeVanzo is fighting it off but Spartan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeVanzo's guard against the cage.
Spartan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeVanzo is keeping the position for now.
DeVanzo is looking to stand up but Spartan isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Spartan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spartan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DeVanzo trying to control the position.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but DeVanzo is retaining full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
DeVanzo keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spartan lands with a slapping head kick.
DeVanzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spartan's waist but Spartan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeVanzo off to one side.
Spartan scoring well with a low kick there.
DeVanzo blocks a jab.#TD2#
Spartan looking to score a takedown here. DeVanzo is defending well but Spartan drives through and ends up in DeVanzo's guard.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeVanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeVanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeVanzo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spartan is controlling him.
Spartan stands and throws DeVanzo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
DeVanzo misses with an uppercut. Spartan saw that one coming.
DeVanzo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spartan. Spartan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Spartan.
DeVanzo misses the body punch
and DeVanzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spartan tries to clinch there but DeVanzo circles away.
Spartan is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeVanzo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan takes one to the chin there.
Spartan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spartan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeVanzo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Furio Spartan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo misses with a few strikes there.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spartan, as that shot connected.
DeVanzo throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but DeVanzo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
DeVanzo misses with a hook. Spartan ducked under it nicely.
DeVanzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartan.
Spartan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spartan misses with a few strikes there.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeVanzo.
Spartan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeVanzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeVanzo lands an overhand right.
Spartan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2#
Spartan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeVanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeVanzo trying to control the position.
Spartan trying to control but DeVanzo is working from the bottom. #T2#
DeVanzo 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan trying to control but DeVanzo is working from the bottom.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but DeVanzo is keeping the position.
Spartan wants to control from the top but DeVanzo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. DeVanzo catches Spartan right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from DeVanzo. No joy for Spartan on that attempt. #T3#
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from DeVanzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spartan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeVanzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spartan 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.
Spartan scoring well with a low kick there.
Spartan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVanzo misses with a left hand
and Spartan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spartan enables DeVanzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spartan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spartan is wriggling around but DeVanzo manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Spartan tries to roll over but DeVanzo keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, DeVanzo seems content to control.
Spartan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
DeVanzo postures up.
DeVanzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spartan 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.
Spartan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but DeVanzo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVanzo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
DeVanzo drops an elbow to the side of Spartan's head.
Spartan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeVanzo.
Furio Spartan has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeVanzo prevents Spartan from standing back up.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Spartan is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Artie DeVanzo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
DeVanzo scores with a body shot.
Spartan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spartan.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
DeVanzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartan slips a straight right by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Spartan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spartan throws a poor cross that misses
and DeVanzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spartan eats them both and turns towards DeVanzo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DeVanzo misses with a takedown attempt - Spartan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt
and DeVanzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Spartan misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from DeVanzo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spartan throws a combination. DeVanzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A bone on bone clash there as DeVanzo blocks the leg kick.
DeVanzo throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
DeVanzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan.
Spartan throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and DeVanzo counters with a takedown into side control.
Spartan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVanzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DeVanzo wants to take a breather but Spartan is having none of it.
DeVanzo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeVanzo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spartan is looking for a sweep. DeVanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo slips a nice elbow through Spartan's hands, connecting with Spartan's forehead.
Spartan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
DeVanzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spartan's head.
DeVanzo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spartan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeVanzo with the ground and pound from mount.
Spartan holds on for dear life.#T3#
Spartan is squirming around, avoiding DeVanzo's attempts to control the action.
Spartan regains half guard.
DeVanzo prevents Spartan from improving his position.
DeVanzo trying to control from half guard but Spartan is working away.
DeVanzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spartan is looking for a sweep. DeVanzo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeVanzo trying to control from half guard but Spartan is working away. #T4#
DeVanzo working the head and body with strikes.
Spartan tries to roll over but DeVanzo keeps him under control.
DeVanzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
DeVanzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
DeVanzo is looking to stall here but Spartan recovers full guard.
DeVanzo postures up and lands a big shot to Spartan's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artie DeVanzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVanzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artie DeVanzo! |
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Event:
C53: Muller vs. Francis
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Spartan misses with a double jab.
We've been hearing reports that Cruz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Spartan's guard.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Spartan trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Cruz trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Spartan pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
Spartan slaps away a takedown attempt from Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Cruz dives in and scores a takedown into Spartan's guard.
Spartan controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Spartan is retaining full guard.
Spartan working a defensive guard here.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB#
Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Spartan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cruz's guard.#REVB#
Cruz wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz looking to control.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is trying to hold Spartan in close to prevent damage but Spartan has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Spartan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Spartan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Spartan 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 been informed that Spartan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spartan's guard. #REVR#
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.
Spartan has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz throws an elbow that misses. Spartan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cruz's guard. Nice move by Spartan!#REVB##SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spartan passes into side control.
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spartan off and has taken his back!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Spartan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Spartan just trying to survive but Cruz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Cruz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spartan tries to escape but Cruz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cruz gets his hands free as Spartan looks to control.
I really don't envy Spartan right 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!#SUB#
Cruz looking for the choke from the back.
Cruz lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cruz is looking to control Spartan but Spartan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Cruz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cruz not allowing Spartan to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Cruz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Spartan kicks off Cruz and gets to his feet.
Spartan scores with a shot to the body.
Spartan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Cruz shoots in and bounces Spartan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan controlling the position.#T1#
Spartan wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Spartan looking for a sweep. Not yet Spartan, not yet.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cruz won't allow Spartan to get back to his feet.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Spartan wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz is pushing down on Spartan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spartan is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cruz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. Cruz eventually gives up the hold.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Spartan won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spartan wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cruz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Spartan to control.
Spartan is riding his opponent, not letting Cruz buck him off.
Cruz turns into Spartan and is now in his guard.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Spartan is retaining full guard.
Spartan managing to control the position.
Spartan keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass. #T3#
Cruz trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Spartan working a defensive guard here.
Cruz won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
Spartan pulls Cruz in close to his closed guard and prevents Cruz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet but Cruz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spartan wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.
Spartan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Spartan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Spartan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is looking to stand up but Cruz won't let him.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartan pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Furio Spartan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruz enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Spartan tries to stand but Cruz is controlling from the bottom.
Cruz 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.#SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spartan defends it easily.
Spartan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Spartan manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T1#
Spartan controls the position.#SU2#
Spartan decides to stand back up.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruz with a body shot.
Spartan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cruz. Cruz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cruz walks into a jab.
Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan tries to clinch up.
Spartan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl out of it but Cruz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Spartan lands with a nice body punch.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spartan circles away.
Spartan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Spartan drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Cruz has clasped his hands together around Spartan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Spartan struggling a bit here.
Cruz wants to control but Spartan is keeping him busy.
Spartan is trying to get back to half guard.
Spartan is not content to let Cruz control the position. #T3#
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spartan some visible discomfort.
Spartan can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz cracks Spartan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cruz moves into full mount!
Ricardo Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spartan is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Cruz is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cruz extends the arm and Spartan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Cruz! |
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Event:
C46: Melondov vs. Friedrichsen
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Spartan throws a head kick that misses
letting Loco counter with a right hand. #CL#
Loco has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Loco after a bit of a struggle.
Spartan wants a takedown.
#TD#
Loco pulls guard. #SUB#
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Loco has his feet on Spartan's thighs here. He's pushed Spartan 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! Spartan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spanky Loco!
Spanky Loco took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
C37: Ahma vs. Knox II
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Le Phat looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
Le Phat lands a glancing blow to the side of Spartan's head.
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Le Phat looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Le Phat tries to stand but Spartan is controlling from the bottom.
Spartan is pulling down on Le Phat's head. It's preventing any offense from Le Phat, at least for the moment.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Le Phat controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan is trying to hold Le Phat in close to prevent damage but Le Phat has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan is looking to control Le Phat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spartan avoid being mounted?
Spartan tries to get to full guard but Le Phat has control of the leg. #T1#
Le Phat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Le Phat prevents Spartan from improving his position.
Spartan manages to get to full guard.
Le Phat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spartan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Phat is stalling in the full guard.
Le Phat seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spartan for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spartan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Le Phat trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spartan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spartan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Phat keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Phat looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Le Phat clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Le Phat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Phat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Phat paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Spartan tries to clinch there but Le Phat circles away.
#CL#
Le Phat moves into range and clinches up with Spartan.
Le Phat lands an elbow that stopped Spartan in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Le Phat fails to land.
Spartan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le Phat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spartan wants a takedown.
Le Phat is pressed up against the cage. Spartan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Le Phat down to the mat. Le Phat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roc Le Phat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Le Phat lands a nice looking body shot.
Spartan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Phat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Le Phat lands an overhand right.
Spartan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Le Phat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartan on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and pushes Le Phat back into the cage.#TD2#
Spartan wants the takedown. Le Phat is fighting it off but Spartan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Le Phat's guard against the cage.
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spartan preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Le Phat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Le Phat keeps moving.
Spartan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Spartan wants to work for an arm triangle but Le Phat is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Le Phat is looking to get back to full guard here but Spartan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Le Phat tries to buck Spartan off but Spartan is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roc Le Phat dominated that round.
That's time! Le Phat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Le Phat throws a sloppy head kick and Spartan moves out of range easily.
Le Phat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Spartan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartan closes the distance and clinches up with Le Phat, looking for a takedown. Spartan pushes Le Phat against the cage but Le Phat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Le Phat dodges the punch combination from Spartan.
Le Phat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Despite the aggression on Spartan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Le Phat lands with a nice combination. Spartan backs away looking to recover.
Le Phat swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Le Phat thuds a left hand into Spartan's body.
Le Phat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spartan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Phat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Phat tries to clinch up but Spartan circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Phat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Le Phat lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan misses with a wild combination.
Le Phat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
Le Phat throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spartan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Le Phat.
Spartan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the liver by Le Phat. Beautiful body shot.
Le Phat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spartan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan throws a body kick that misses.
Le Phat looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Le Phat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan wants to clinch up but Le Phat keeps it at a distance.
Le Phat takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Le Phat misses with a wild combination.
Spartan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Phat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Le Phat has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roc Le Phat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Le Phat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spartan is defending well for now.#T2#
Spartan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Le Phat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Le Phat creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Le Phat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartans head.
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan can't get the takedown.
Spartan trying to stall but Le Phat improves his position.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Le Phat manages to get underhooks.
Spartan is breathing heavily.#TD#
Le Phat drags the fight down to the ground.
Le Phat wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Phat managing to control the position.
Le Phat wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Spartan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spartan content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Le Phat keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spartan slips nicely into half guard.
Le Phat manages to get to full guard.
Le Phat keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Phat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Phat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there.
Spartan content to stall in guard here.
Le Phat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan trying to control but Le Phat is working from the bottom.
Le Phat seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Spartan passes Le Phat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Le Phat is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roc Le Phat dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Le Phat takes one on the button.
Roc Le Phat is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Phat bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Le Phat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Le Phat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Phat moves out of range of the body kick from Spartan.
Le Phat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Le Phat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spartan backs up against the cage.
Le Phat throws a series of punches but Spartan moves out of range.
Le Phat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spartan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Le Phat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Phat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Phat throws a low kick but Spartan avoids it.
Le Phat throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Spartan tries to keep at a distance but Le Phat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Spartan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Phat misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Spartan wants the takedown. Le Phat is fighting it off but Spartan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Le Phat's guard against the cage.
Spartan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Le Phat keeps moving. #SUB#
Le Phat has his foot on Spartan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spartan works his way back into a safe position though.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Phat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roc Le Phat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Spartan postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Le Phat throws the kick towards the body but Spartan avoids it.
Le Phat loads up on a big right hand but Spartan slips the punch.
Le Phat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Le Phat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Phat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan has a takedown stuffed.
Nice cross by Le Phat.#CL2#
Spartan moves into the clinch.
Spartan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Phat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roc Le Phat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.#T3#
Le Phat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Le Phat ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Le Phat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartan needs to keep his hands up - Le Phat had a free shot at his head there.
Spartan has a takedown stuffed.
Le Phat with a nice cross.
Le Phat is looking to wear down Spartan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left lands for Le Phat.
Le Phat lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Le Phat slams his shin into Spartan's torso.
Spartan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Phat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Spartan tries to clinch there but Le Phat circles away.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Spartan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Le Phat takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Le Phat has managed to clinch.
Le Phat gets through Spartan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Phat lands an uppercut.
Le Phat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Le Phat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Phat misses with some punches.
Spartan has Le Phat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Le Phat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Le Phat scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Le Phat jumps guard and drags Spartan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Le Phat wants to sweep but no luck.
Le Phat is working hard here to advance position.
Le Phat keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Furio Spartan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roc Le Phat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Phat, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roc Le Phat!
Roc Le Phat bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
C29: Khadzhimurad vs. Cardona
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Vendarra gets tackled into the cage by Spartan. Spartan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Vendarra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Spartan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vendarra takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan wants to counter the offense by Vendarra and move into the clinch position.
Spartan misses with a combination
letting Vendarra counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Spartan is trying to trip Vendarra. He has hold of a leg but Vendarra is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spartan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Spartan is standing up over Vendarra. Vendarra looks to escape but Spartan dives into side control.
#REVR#
Vendarra is letting Spartan control him for a moment.
Vendarra is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Spartan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vendarra to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan throws a one two combo.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartan lands with a right hand.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Vendarra misses its target.
Spartan looks to land a combination. Vendarra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#Vendarra is rocked!#TD2#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oh Vendarra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vendarra tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Spartan manages to move to mount!
Vendarra is working to get back to half guard.
Vendarra seems to have got his legs back now.
Spartan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Spartan wants to take his opponent's back but Vendarra doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Spartan has isolated one of Vendarra's arms. Vendarra looking to fight him off but Spartan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Furio Spartan!
Our winner, Furio Spartan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C19: Shabazz vs. Lydon
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spartan wants to take a breather but Marinov is having none of it.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spartan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spartan is trying to control. Marinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Spartan with an uppercut!
Marinov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marinov wants it to stay on the feet.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marinov lands a leg kick that knocks Spartan off balance momentarily.
Marinov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Marinov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spartan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt
and Marinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Emil Marinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.#T2#
Marinov lands a really nice looking cross but Spartan seems unphased.
Spartan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marinov swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Marinov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spartan ducks right into an uppercut from Marinov.
Marinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marinov avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Marinov thows a body kick. Spartan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan shoots in for a double leg but Marinov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spartan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marinov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marinov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Marinov clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marinov lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marinov lands a head shot.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan goes for a double leg but Marinov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marinov continues to drive forward.
Emil Marinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Spartan. Spartan gets slowly back to his feet.
Marinov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marinov - that will leave a mark!
Marinov works the jab nicely.#T4#
Marinov throws an overhand right that lands on Spartan's shoulder, as Spartan tries to avoid the shot.
Marinov leaves Spartan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marinov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartan on the side of the head.
Marinov throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Spartan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marinov won't be happy with that.
Spartan trying to control the position but Marinov is working away.
Marinov being controlled for a moment.
Spartan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marinov's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marinov connects with a right hand. Spartan shakes it off.
Spartan swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Spartan moves out of range as Marinov strikes.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt.
Marinov throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marinov lands a front kick.
Spartan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marinov scores with the left hand. Spartan knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Spartan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marinov slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
It appears Marinov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spartan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Marinov. That snapped Spartan's head back.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.#TD2#
Marinov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marinov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov stops a takedown attempt from Spartan.
A left hand lands to the body for Marinov.
Spartan is breathing heavily.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartan blocking some punches.
Spartan looking for a takedown.
Emil Marinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Marinov lands a right hand.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike.
Marinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Marinov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
Marinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spartan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Marinov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spartan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov scores with a head kick. Spartan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marinov misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Spartan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marinov cracks Spartan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body. Spartan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marinov throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spartan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spartan avoids it.
Marinov lands a head kick!
Marinov with a jab.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov fakes the leg kick and cracks Spartan in the body. #T4#
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!
Spartan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marinov to score with a decent uppercut.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marinov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Marinov circles away easily
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spartan takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt - Marinov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marinov misses with a looping left.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Marinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spartan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marinov tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marinov avoids a kick to the body.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Spartan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Marinov.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marinov lands an overhand right.
Marinov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
Marinov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
Spartan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Marinov connects with a body shot.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartan.
Marinov misses with a head kick.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Marinov tries to sprawl but Spartan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Spartan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Marinov gets back to full guard.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Marinov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marinov keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Marinov is retaining full guard.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Marinov keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spartan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Marinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Spartan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Marinov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Emil Marinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Marinov lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Marinov lands with a slapping head kick.
Spartan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marinov avoids it really well and circles away.
Marinov scores with a nice body kick.
#T4#
Spartan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spartan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spartan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It appears Marinov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Marinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spartan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Spartan clinches.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan is working for takedown but Marinov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Marinov manages to get underhooks.
Spartan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marinov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spartan goes for a takedown attempt but Marinov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marinov punishes Spartan's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Marinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marinov, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!
Emil Marinov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CFN9: Carvalho vs. Wilson II
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuznetsov lands a high kick!
Kuznetsov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Spartan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Spartan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spartan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kuznetsov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kuznetsov 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.
Spartan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spartan wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy. #T1##SU2#
Spartan decides to stand back up. Spartan steps back and let's Kuznetsov get back to his feet.#TD2#
Spartan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spartan dives into side control.
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but Kuznetsov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuznetsov is letting Spartan control him for a moment. #SU2#
Spartan stands up. #T2##TD2#
Spartan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kuznetsov sprawls well initially but Spartan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov has one foot on Spartan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuznetsov 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.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov throws a low kick but Spartan moves out of range easily.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spartan looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spartan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartan dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Spartan's head and hops out.
Spartan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetsov's waist but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spartan off to one side.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Spartan drives through with a takedown into guard. #T3##ES#
Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Spartan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the body.
Spartan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartan throws a looping overhand right but Kuznetsov ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spartan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spartan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Spartan looks to land a combination. Kuznetsov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.#TD2#
Spartan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spartan is on him like a limpet, forcing Kuznetsov back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuznetsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Spartan rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spartan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spartan prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Kuznetsov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kuznetsov wants to slow Spartan down by chopping away at his legs.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spartan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kuznetsov defends it nicely.#TD2#
Spartan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spartan showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand back up but Spartan is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spartan trying to control the pace. #T1##ES#
Kuznetsov pushes Spartan off and gets back to his feet.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartan.
Kuznetsov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Spartan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartan is defended easily by Kuznetsov.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Spartan clinches with his opponent.
Spartan missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Spartan moves forwards but Kuznetsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Spartan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Spartan misses with a body shot.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses. #CL2#
Spartan pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan looking to throw knees to the head but Kuznetsov is blocking nicely.
Kuznetsov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Kuznetsov manages to break the clinch.
Spartan closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Spartan pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spartan tries to clinch
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spartan shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well. He's pushed Spartan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
#T4#
Kuznetsov thuds his right hand into Spartan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Spartan moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Spartan.
Spartan prevents Kuznetsov from breaking the clinch.
Spartan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Spartan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spartan lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov wriggles free and stands up.
A lazy left from Kuznetsov finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Kuznetsov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spartan staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartan.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan throws a jab when Kuznetsov was well out of range.#TD2#
Spartan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuznetsov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Kuznetsov manages to stand up with Spartan still on his back. Eventually Spartan drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuznetsov circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spartan.
Spartan scores with a body shot.
Spartan is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Spartan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spartan.
Spartan tries to move to mount but Kuznetsov blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Spartan trying to control the position but Kuznetsov is working away.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Spartan drags him back down.
Kuznetsov being controlled for a moment.
Spartan wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuznetsov misses with a wild body shot.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan throws a counter combo.
Kuznetsov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuznetsov wants it to stay on the feet.
Spartan blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan goes for a double leg but Kuznetsov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuznetsov continues to drive forward.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Spartan moved out of range.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartan throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Spartan darts in trying to clinch
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Spartan's body.
Kuznetsov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spartan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Spartan moves out of range as Kuznetsov throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Spartan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spartan is looking to advance position but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Spartan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Kuznetsov!
Nikolai Kuznetsov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
CFN6: Cartwright vs. Wojciech
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Spartan goes for a double leg but Paunovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paunovic continues to drive forward.
Paunovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paunovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Paunovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paunovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spartan will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paunovic is looking to control Spartan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paunovic avoid being mounted?
Spartan is looking to pass Paunovic's guard but actually Paunovic recovers to full guard.
Spartan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Paunovic is keeping the position.#T1#
Spartan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paunovic keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Paunovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spartan controls the pace.
Paunovic keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spartan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Spartan tries to clinch but Paunovic moves out of range.
Zoran Paunovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Spartan looks to throw a body kick
letting Paunovic counter with a right hand.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses
and Spartan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Spartan misses.
Spartan wants to clinch.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan takes a swing at Paunovic's ribcage but misses.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Paunovic circles away easily
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zoran Paunovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Spartan tries to clinch up
and Paunovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartan throws a right and a left that Paunovic avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic connects with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Paunovic. #T3#
Jab, jab by Paunovic - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Paunovic.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spartan blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Paunovic connects with a single shot there.
Spartan has his takedown stuffed
and Paunovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paunovic.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paunovic - that will leave a mark!
We've been told by Paunovic's head coaches at Bear Jew's baseball camp that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic thumps Spartan with a low kick.
Spartan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paunovic cracks Spartan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paunovic staying out of range there.
Paunovic swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paunovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartan wants to clinch but Paunovic slips to the side
and Paunovic counters with a straight right hand.
Paunovic lands a head shot.
Paunovic throws a front kick that sends Spartan stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Paunovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartan misses with a combination
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paunovic but Paunovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spartan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paunovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Paunovic.
Nice shot lands for Paunovic.
Paunovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Spartan misses with a double jab.
Paunovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paunovic throws a looping overhand right but Spartan ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan scores with a decent looking hook.
Paunovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Spartan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spartan shoots for a double leg takedown but Paunovic sprawls well. He's pushed Spartan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Paunovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartan on the side of the head.#CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and pushes Paunovic back into the cage.
Paunovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paunovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Paunovic breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Spartan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spartan is trying to push Paunovic away but Paunovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paunovic.
Paunovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paunovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spartan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spartan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paunovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Paunovic.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Paunovic breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paunovic but Paunovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zoran Paunovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Paunovic misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Spartan rushes Paunovic and presses him up against the cage.
Spartan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Paunovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paunovic ducks right into an uppercut from Spartan.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Paunovic avoids it well.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paunovic lands a jab.
Paunovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spartan will feel that in the morning.
Paunovic lands an overhand right.#T3#
Spartan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paunovic throws a right hand that misses
and Paunovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Spartan has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Spartan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paunovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paunovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
Paunovic is looking to counter punch.
Spartan misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Paunovic counter with a right hand.
Paunovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paunovic thuds a left hand into Spartan's body.
Spartan tries to clinch up.
A low kick lands for Paunovic.
Paunovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Paunovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Paunovic. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Spartan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paunovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Spartan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paunovic pushes Spartan off and gets back to his feet.
Paunovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spartan's head backwards.#CL2#
Spartan pushes Paunovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Paunovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paunovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Paunovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
That's time! Paunovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Paunovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Spartan is looking to clinch but Paunovic is avoiding it.
Paunovic misses with the body kick
and Spartan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paunovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paunovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spartan dives in and grabs Paunovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paunovic pushes down on Spartan's head and hops out.#TD2#
Spartan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Paunovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paunovic is trying to control but can't.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Paunovic is defending well.
Paunovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1##SU2#
Spartan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Spartan tests Paunovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartan with a hook.
Spartan dives in for a single leg takedown but Paunovic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paunovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spartan in his tracks.
Paunovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Paunovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Paunovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spartan.
Paunovic keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Paunovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paunovic tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paunovic tries to avoid it but Spartan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paunovic to the ground. Paunovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zoran Paunovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Good shot there by Paunovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paunovic but Paunovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paunovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Paunovic throws a leg kick
and Spartan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spartan shoots and misses
letting Paunovic counter with a right hand.
Paunovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
Paunovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spartan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Paunovic cracks a nice hook into Spartan's ribs.
Spartan misses with a takedown
and Paunovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spartan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Paunovic's guard.
Paunovic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Spartan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan struggles to land a body shot inside as Paunovic controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Spartan as the two fighters clinch.
Spartan looking to stall.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Paunovic avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Spartan manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paunovic.
Paunovic cracks Spartan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Paunovic coming out on top.
Paunovic connects with a jab.
Paunovic lands a really nice looking cross but Spartan seems unphased.
Spartan ducks right into an uppercut from Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Spartan to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartan throws a hook but Paunovic avoids it easily.
Paunovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan lands a jab to the head.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paunovic!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paunovic, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
After winning the bout, Zoran Paunovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Ezekiel 25:17
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Spartan scores with a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Bandicoot looking to control.
Bandicoot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spartan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan is stalling in the full guard.
Bandicoot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan advances position into side control!
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but Bandicoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandicoot tries to buck Spartan off but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan wants to control but Bandicoot is keeping him busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Bandicoot is not content to let Spartan control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bandicoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spartan advances nicely into full mount. #SU#
Spartan stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Spartan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bandicoot tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spartan is in Bandicoot's guard.#SU#
Spartan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Spartan misses with a body shot
and Bandicoot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spartan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Bandicoot misses.
Bandicoot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Bandicoot working a defensive guard here.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.
Spartan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spartan advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartan pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Spartan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bandicoot tries to roll over but Spartan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spartan scores with a nice head shot.
Bandicoot cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
Bandicoot throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bandicoot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandicoot 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.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Bandicoot keeps moving.
Bandicoot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan 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. #T1##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandicoot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Bandicoot is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot working for submissions but it's allowed Spartan to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
#T3#
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandicoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working.
Bandicoot trying to control from the bottom.
Bandicoot won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
Bandicoot is trying to control but can't.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Bandicoot.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Spartan gets a double leg takedown into Bandicoot's guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandicoot keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandicoot doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan 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##TD#
Spartan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bandicoot to the ground. Spartan is now in Bandicoot's guard.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandicoot controls Spartan momentarily but Spartan frees himself.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spartan wants to stand but Bandicoot is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Spartan won't allow Bandicoot to sweep him here.
Spartan wants to get up but he can't break Bandicoot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bandicoot misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Bandicoot.
Bandicoot dives in for a single leg takedown but Spartan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spartan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bandicoot can do to turn this around?
Spartan connects with an inside leg kick.#T2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandicoot enables Spartan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandicoot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Bandicoot working for a triangle but Spartan defends it easily.
Furio Spartan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bandicoot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spartan stands and throws Bandicoot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crush Bandicoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working. #T3##SU#
Spartan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Spartan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bandicoot's guard.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandicoot is retaining full guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandicoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spartan wants to stand but Bandicoot has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but Bandicoot defends it.
Bandicoot is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spartan works his way into full mount!
Spartan content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartan, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!
Our winner, Furio Spartan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Cup of tea?
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartan tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Spartan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cruz won't allow Spartan to sweep him here. #SUB#
Spartan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Spartan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spartan is trying to keep Cruz in close.
#T1#
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spartan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Spartan postures up.
#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spartan content to stall in guard here.
Spartan wants to stand but Cruz is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Spartan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.#SUB2#
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spartan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Spartan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Spartan is defending well but Cruz drives through and ends up in Spartan's guard.#ES#
Spartan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cruz moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spartan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Spartan forces Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Spartan lands a left hand.
Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spartan smiles and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Spartan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
Spartan wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to control Spartan's posture but Spartan avoids it.
Spartan moves into full mount!
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spartan trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spartan leaves Cruz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Spartan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Spartan is controlling well.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spartan is working away from the top position though.
Cruz is not content to let Spartan control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Spartan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Spartan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Furio Spartan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spartan content just to control the position here.
Spartan trying to control but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is looking to improve his position but Spartan isn't that keen on the idea.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Spartan is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Spartan tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Spartan stuffs the takedown.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Furio Spartan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
A left and a right from Spartan both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.#TD#
Spartan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan prevents Cruz from improving his position.#T3#
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spartan tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Spartan is looking for a kimura here.
Spartan passes into side control, despite Cruz's attempt to control the position.
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Spartan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Spartan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Spartan eventually gives up the hold. #T4##SUB2#
Spartan moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is trying to control Spartan's posture but Spartan avoids it.
Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cruz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Spartan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spartan manages to get to full guard.
Cruz throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Spartan's guard.#SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spartan controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Spartan wants to sweep but no luck.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Spartan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Spartan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Spartan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spartan has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle here but Spartan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
Spartan decides to stand back up. Spartan steps back and let's Cruz get back to his feet.#TD#
Spartan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Spartan wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz won't allow Spartan to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
#SUB#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Spartan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spartan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Spartan trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spartan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cruz 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.#SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spartan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.
Spartan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cruz is trying to keep Spartan in close.
#SUB2#
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spartan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cruz is tightening it up a little... Spartan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Spartan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Spartan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cruz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricardo Cruz! |
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Spartan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lopette manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Lopette is keeping the position.
Spartan 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.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopette is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan is really struggling to control Lopette but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lopette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spartan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Spartan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spartan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Spartan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Spartan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lopette, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Spartan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopette has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Spartan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spartan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lopette will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lopette tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Spartan happy to just control the position for now.
Spartan tries to move to mount but Lopette blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Spartan is trying to get an arm triangle but Lopette is defending well.
Spartan wants to control but Lopette is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Spartan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spartan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spartan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Spartan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopette has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spartan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan 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#
Spartan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopette attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spartan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lopette defends well and Spartan ends up having to push Lopette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spartan lands a head kick. Lopette smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lopette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan shoots in but Lopette avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopette walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spartan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopette as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan moves in looking to clinch but Lopette pushes him off.#TD#
Lopette gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spartan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopette is looking to stand up but Spartan isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Spartan pushing down on Lopette's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spartan slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Spartan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lopette sees it coming and defends easily.
Spartan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spartan is looking to advance position but Lopette won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spartan in particular looking to stall.
Lopette is looking to improve his position.
Spartan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lopette is concentrating on defense, preventing Spartan from advancing position.
Spartan wants to pass to mount but Lopette is defending the position. #T3#
Spartan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spartan tries to clinch but Lopette is having none of it.
Spartan fails to land with a series of punches.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan tries to clinch but Lopette is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Lopette. Those never looked like landing.
Spartan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Lopette misses its intended target.
Lopette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spartan walks into a straight right hand from Lopette.
Spartan blocks the body kick.
Lopette avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Spartan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopette can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Spartan. #TD#
Spartan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lopette to the ground. Spartan is now in Lopette's guard.
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!
Spartan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopette's guard. #T4#
Spartan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Spartan is working for a kimura but Lopette is defending it quite comfortably.
Lopette is staying active underneath Spartan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Spartan wants to work for an arm triangle but Lopette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Spartan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopette doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spartan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt - Lopette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spartan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopette was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartan.#CL#
Spartan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Spartan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spartan. That's going to slow Lopette down.
Lopette just misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lopette sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spartan is defended easily by Lopette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopette scores with a jab. Spartan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spartan connects with a looping right hand.
Furio Spartan is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Lopette avoids it well. #T1##TD#
Spartan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spartan showed some decent athleticism there.
Lopette is staying active underneath Spartan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spartan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Lopette is defending well. #SUB#
Spartan is working for a submission of some sort.
Spartan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bornas Lopette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Spartan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spartan wants to pass to mount but Lopette is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Spartan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Spartan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Lopette is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura but Lopette is defending well.
Spartan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spartan wants to pass to mount but Lopette is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Spartan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spartan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!
Our winner, Furio Spartan, 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 Bornas Lopette had this to say: 'I'll Train Harder And Win My Next Fight Fans, Sorry For My Loss. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Spartan lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Spartan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming North to the mat! North manages to get full guard.
North has a closed guard, preventing Spartan from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spartan trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spartan 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.
North looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from North. No joy for Spartan on that attempt.
North throws a front kick that sends Spartan stumbling back into the cage.
North shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spartan as he jumps to the side.
Spartan swinging wildly here.
North feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
Spartan dives in for a single leg takedown but North sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
North looking to score a takedown here. Spartan is defending well but North drives through and ends up in Spartan's guard.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing North from controlling successfully.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spartan looking to control.
North with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spartan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Spartan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
North is looking for a sweep. Spartan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spartan not doing much here.
North has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. North knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
North is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spartan seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
North looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
North looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spartan works his way into side control.
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but North is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
North is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spartan off and has taken his back!
North lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Spartan.
North gets his hands free as Spartan looks to control. #T4#
Will North go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
North doesn't have the hooks in and Spartan manages to turn into his guard.
Spartan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spartan wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
North pulls Spartan in to control the position.
Spartan wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Spartan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because North is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spartan stands and throws North's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
North looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spartan is fending him off so far but North persists. Nope, Spartan circles away and we're back to standing.
North leaves Spartan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spartan digs a good hook to North's body.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
North throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spartan.
Spartan throws a right and a left that North avoids nicely.
Spartan looks to land a combination but North avoids it well. #CL#
Spartan drives through and clinches with North against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spartan.#TD2#
North jumps guard.
#SUB#
Spartan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but North is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Spartan got a little sloppy there for a moment and North has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spartan has managed to get both his arms back between North's legs - danger averted.
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
North is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spartan is fighting to break North's control of his arms but North is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spartan wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Spartan is pushing down on North's leg trying to pass to half guard. North is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
North is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartan wants to take a breather but North is having none of it.
Spartan is pressing down on North's thigh, looking to free his foot. North is holding on for now.
North is staying active underneath Spartan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
North wants to improve his position but Spartan is controlling well.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
Spartan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under North.
Spartan sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
North throws a leg kick that misses.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. North was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan is looking to clinch but North is avoiding it.
North keeps Spartan at a distance using the push kick.
Spartan tries to clinch there but North circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from North, right into the meat.
Spartan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from North, right into the meat.
Spartan wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
Spartan tries to clinch up#TD2#
and North counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
North throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
North drops an elbow to the side of Spartan's head. #T4#
Spartan is trying to maintain the position but North is very close to passing his half guard.
North scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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!
North wants to pass the guard but Spartan is defending well.
Miles North has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartan wants to control but North is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but North scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spartan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from North.
Spartan is positioning himself well to prevent North advancing to mount.
North content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
North is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. North eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spartan has his hands clasped together around North's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miles North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spartan wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
North throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
North misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by North.
Spartan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan swings for the body but North moves out of range.
Spartan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spartan 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.
North uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartan.
#CL#
Spartan pushes North up against the cage in a clinch.
North tries to pull guard but Spartan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spartan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartan throws a right and a left that North avoids nicely. #CL#
Spartan rushes North and presses him up against the cage.
North tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spartan smiles and moves away.
North chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
North circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Spartan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spartan is trying to control the action in half guard but North is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spartan stalling away here and it's allowed North to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard.
North working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB2#
North has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Spartan doesn't defend quickly enough and North has managed to lock this one up! Can Spartan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to North on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miles North!
Miles North decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Spartan has French up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Spartan breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Spartan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into French's guard.
Spartan 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.
Spartan passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but French is defending well. #SUB#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura but French is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Spartan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! French could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Spartan has cracked it and French is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Spartan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Furio Spartan!
Furio Spartan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Furio Spartan (ranked 4475 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 2425 p4p, 0 weight class). Spartan comes to the cage accompanied by This is Sparta. Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure 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 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; Furio Spartan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Keita shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spartan looks for a takedown but Keita sprawls well.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keita wants to counter with a clinch but Spartan pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan instigates a clinch.
Keita can't get the takedown.
Spartan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spartan (2) vs (0) Keita
Keita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily.
Keita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spartan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jako Gym inform us that Keita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spartan forces his way into half guard.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spartan pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan moves into full mount! Keita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (5) vs (0) Keita
Keita is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spartan looking to control but Keita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keita wants to control but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan can't control as he wanted to and Keita manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Keita defending well.
Keita wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spartan is just content to waste time from the top position. Keita takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spartan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keita is keeping the position for now.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there.
Spartan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spartan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keita is looking for a triangle but Spartan pushes his legs off easily.
Spartan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keita is keeping the position for now.
Spartan pushing down on Keita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keita gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spartan (5) vs (2) Keita
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spartan looking to control.
Keita advances to half guard.
Keita is looking for a kimura here.
Spartan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spartan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keita is pushing down on Spartan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Spartan is fighting to maintain full guard but Keita has managed to sneak the leg through.
Keita is looking to take a break and control but Spartan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
Keita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. Keita eventually gives up the hold.
Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keita's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keita's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spartan (9) vs (2) Keita
Spartan looking for the choke from the back.
Keita tries to escape but Spartan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is looking to control Keita but Keita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Spartan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Keita is controlling Spartan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spartan (9) vs (4) Keita
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Keita controlling him for the moment.
Keita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keita trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Keita stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.
Spartan is working hard here to advance position.
Keita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Keita wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Keita stands and throws Spartan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (7) Keita
Keita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spartan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Keita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Keita trying to control the position but Spartan is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spartan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spartan struggling a bit here.
Spartan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spartan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spartan trying to control here.
Spartan trying to get back to full guard but Keita takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (10) Keita
Keita has hold of Spartan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spartan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Keita prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
Keita looking for a guillotine from mount but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Keita is working for a guillotine from mount but Spartan frees his head quite easily.
Keita prevents Spartan from getting the reversal.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Keita fails to advance to Spartan's back.
Spartan regains half guard.
Keita is pressing down on Spartan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spartan is holding on for now.
Spartan is trying to get back to full guard.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spartan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keita.
Keita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Keita is working for a kimura but Spartan is defending it quite comfortably.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
Keita is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keita is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spartan (9) vs (13) Keita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Spartan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spartan (11) vs (13) Keita
And that's the end of the fight!
Keita wins on points by 13 to 11.
After winning the bout, Hamza Keita thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OFC 394: Bateman vs Declan
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Paunovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Paunovic misses with a double jab.
Paunovic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Spartan counter with a right hand.
Paunovic lands with a kick to the temple. Spartan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spartan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paunovic defends well and Spartan ends up having to push Paunovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paunovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Paunovic swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Paunovic misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Paunovic misses
enabling Spartan to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan avoids a kick to the body.
Paunovic misses with a body shot.
Paunovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Spartan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Paunovic avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Spartan sees coming a mile off.
Paunovic tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Spartan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paunovic's guard.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Paunovic.#SU#
Spartan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paunovic throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses
and Spartan counters with a thumping low kick.
Paunovic takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan slips a jab from Paunovic.
Spartan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paunovic.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Paunovic.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Paunovic throws a low kick but Spartan moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paunovic lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan swinging wildly here.
Paunovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
A low kick from Paunovic misses
and Spartan counters with a series of strikes. Paunovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paunovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Paunovic missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Paunovic misses the target.
Paunovic throws a sloppy head kick and Spartan moves out of range easily. #T3#
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paunovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Paunovic.
Spartan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic. #TD#
Spartan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spartan lands in his opponent's guard.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Spartan trying to control but Paunovic is working from the bottom.
Paunovic trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer.
Paunovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paunovic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Paunovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paunovic wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
Spartan lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Paunovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spartan rather than just go for the knockout.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paunovic manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zoran Paunovic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Paunovic misses with a hook.
Paunovic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartan on the side of the head.
Paunovic throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Paunovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paunovic.
No luck for Spartan with that takedown attempt.
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Spartan does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Paunovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Paunovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paunovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Paunovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Paunovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan throws a head kick but Paunovic moves out of range.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Spartan blocks the low kick.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Paunovic avoids it well.
Paunovic throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Paunovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spartan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Paunovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Spartan is wise to it.
Paunovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paunovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paunovic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zoran Paunovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A jab from Paunovic does it's job there.
Spartan lands with a kick to the temple. Paunovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Paunovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spartan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Paunovic - the referee stops the clock and Spartan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Paunovic. Spartan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big left from Paunovic misses.
Paunovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spartan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Spartan saw that one coming.
Spartan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Paunovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spartan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paunovic cracks a nice hook into Spartan's ribs.#T3#
Spartan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paunovic.
Paunovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paunovic lands with a nice body punch.
Paunovic lands with a good body shot.
Paunovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spartan tries to move into range but Paunovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Paunovic at a distance.
Paunovic throws a lazy head kick
and Spartan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spartan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
A big right from Spartan misses.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Paunovic moved out of range nicely.
Paunovic tries to score with a low kick but Spartan moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
Good leg kick by Paunovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Spartan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Spartan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Paunovic throws a nice head kick!
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paunovic. Spartan shrugs it off though.
Spartan throws a hook but Paunovic blocks it.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paunovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paunovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paunovic manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoran Paunovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice cross by Paunovic.
Paunovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spartan.
A head kick by Paunovic misses #TD#
so Spartan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Paunovic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spartan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Nice cross by Paunovic.
Paunovic lands with a straight right. Spartan didn't see that one coming.
Paunovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartan slips a straight right by Paunovic.
Spartan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Paunovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Spartan takes one on the button.
Spartan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paunovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paunovic lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Paunovic throws a leg kick
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
Paunovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paunovic swinging wildly here.
Spartan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paunovic throws a shot from downtown. Spartan moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Spartan scores with a three punch combo!
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paunovic connects with a body shot that sends Spartan's belly button to the back.
Paunovic stuns Spartan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Paunovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Paunovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spartan momentarily.
Spartan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paunovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paunovic misses with a hook. Spartan ducked under it nicely.
As Paunovic looks to move away, Spartan throws a big counter combo but Paunovic just gets out of the way.
Paunovic connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Paunovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paunovic lands with a cross.
Paunovic is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks.
Paunovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
Paunovic blocks a leg kick.
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paunovic lands a nice shot that snaps Spartan's head back.
Paunovic cracks a nice hook into Spartan's ribs.
Paunovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Paunovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Spartan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paunovic.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paunovic throws a shot to the body.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spartan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paunovic scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paunovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Paunovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paunovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartan on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paunovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Spartan in the body.
Paunovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paunovic throws a body kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paunovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!
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Event:
OFC 393: Shamrock vs Zhai
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Spartan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Petrovs's head.
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Petrovs avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Spartan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petrovs.
Petrovs shoots in looking for a takedown but Spartan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrovs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan lands a head kick!
#TD2#
Spartan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Petrovs's guard.
Spartan stands and throws Petrovs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Petrovs is trying to improve his position.
Spartan wants to control but Petrovs is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Spartan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spartan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Spartan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrovs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spartan working away.
Spartan trying to control the position but Petrovs is working away. #SUB2#
Spartan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spartan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Spartan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spartan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrovs can't do much from the bottom here.
Petrovs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but Petrovs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spartan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrovs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrovs wants to control but Spartan postures up.
Spartan prevents Petrovs from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Petrovs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spartan's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Spartan! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Petrovs has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Furio Spartan!
Furio Spartan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 385: Flight
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Cain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#TD#
Cain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spartan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cain has control of Spartan's left arm, preventing Spartan from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan preventing the sweep.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Cain wants to stand but Spartan is controlling the position. #T1#
Spartan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
Spartan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Spartan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Spartan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Spartan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cain is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Spartan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cain is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Cain is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Spartan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spartan is looking to take a break and control but Cain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cain is looking for a sweep.
Spartan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working. #SUB#
Spartan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Spartan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cain is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Spartan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spartan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Spartan tries for a kimura but Cain is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spartan wants to control but Cain is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Cain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spartan's guard.#ES#
Spartan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Spartan pushes Cain up against the cage in a clinch.
Cain gets through Spartan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cain has Spartan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spartan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Cain has him pressed against the cage.
Cain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spartan wants a takedown.
Cain lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Spartan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Cain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Cain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cain throws a lazy right hand but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spartan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cain defends well and Spartan ends up having to push Cain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cain connects with a body shot that sends Spartan's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Cain moves into range and clinches up with Spartan.#BC#
Spartan breaks from the clinch.
Cain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Cain, which made it look bad.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Cain scores with a nice strike.
Cain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spartan counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cain.
Spartan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cain is fending him off so far but Spartan persists. Nope, Cain circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sea Level Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Cain moves into the clinch.
Spartan wants to break free but Cain has control.
#TD#
Spartan wants the takedown. Cain is fighting it off but Spartan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cain's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Cain kicks Spartan off and gets to his feet.
Cain connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3##CL#
Spartan pushes Cain up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cain breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Spartan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spartan is in Cain's guard.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Cain keeps moving.
Spartan being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Spartan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spartan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cain is retaining full guard.
Cain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Cain wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving.
Spartan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spartan has his hands on Cain's head, controlling the position.
Spartan looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sea Level Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Spartan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furio Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cain misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Cain.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
Sea Level Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Cain has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spartan breaks from the clinch.
Spartan moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Cain throws a big shot that misses.
Cain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Cain closes the distance and pushes Spartan back into the cage.#BC2#
Cain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cain throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Cain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cain has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Spartan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cain looks to land a left hand but Spartan moved out of range nicely.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
Spartan takes one to the side of the head.
#T2#
Cain looks to land a left hand but Spartan moved out of range nicely.
Cain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
It looked like Spartan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spartan shoots in and drives through. Cain sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cain throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Spartan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cain trying to control but Spartan postures up.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Spartan passes to full mount!
Spartan wants to take his opponent's back but Cain doesn't allow it.
Cain working to try and regain half guard.
Spartan wants to control the action but instead Cain gets a body lock and reverses into Spartan's guard! Nice work! #SUB#
Spartan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Cain postures up.
#SUB#
Cain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spartan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cain has managed to get both his arms back between Spartan's legs - danger averted.
Spartan looking to control.
Cain trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cain's guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Sea Level Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sea Level Cain!
A relieved looking Sea Level Cain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC 382: Shamrock vs Intruder
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Legstrong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Legstrong is pulling down on Spartan's head to control his posture.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Legstrong keeps moving.
Spartan looking to pass the guard. #SU2#
Legstrong is working an open guard so Spartan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Legstrong circles away easily
and Legstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legstrong misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Spartan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Legstrong moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Spartan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Legstrong is trying to control the position but Spartan postures up.
Legstrong has his hands on Spartan's head, controlling the position.
Legstrong 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.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Legstrong is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Legstrong keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is fighting to break Legstrong's control of his arms but Legstrong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spartan pushes down on Legstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spartan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Legstrong!
Spartan wants to control the pace but Legstrong is squirming around nicely.
Legstrong tries to hold on but Spartan postures up.
Spartan looking to ground and pound but Legstrong is blocking nicely.
Legstrong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spartan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Legstrong is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Spartan looking for a guillotine from mount but Legstrong is having none of it. #SUB2#
Spartan wants to finish this one by submission but Legstrong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spartan.
Legstrong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Legstrong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spartan is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Legstrong tries to get to full guard but Spartan has control of the leg.
Spartan is thwarting Legstrong's attempts to control the position.
Legstrong gets back to full guard.
Legstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spartan won't allow Legstrong to sweep him here.
Legstrong is trying to keep Spartan in close.
Legstrong keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Legstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Legstrong keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legstrong looking to control.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Legstrong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legstrong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan slips under a jab from Legstrong.
And Spartan tries to counter it with a takedown but Legstrong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Legstrong keeps the fight on the outside.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
A punch combination from Spartan misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spartan shoots in for a double leg but Legstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Spartan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Legstrong regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan 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#
A big right from Legstrong misses.
Spartan slips under a jab from Legstrong.
Spartan fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Legstrong tries to sprawl but Spartan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Furio Spartan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legstrong is looking for a sweep. Spartan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spartan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Legstrong tries to get to full guard but Spartan has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spartan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spartan is thwarting Legstrong's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Spartan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legstrong is trying to maintain the position but Spartan is very close to passing his half guard.
Legstrong moves into full guard.
Spartan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Spartan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spartan 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.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Legstrong.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Legstrong is keeping the position.
Legstrong keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Legstrong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Legstrong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lance Legstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Legstrong.
Legstrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spartan at a distance.
Legstrong misses with a looping left.
Spartan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spartan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Spartan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Legstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
Lance Legstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Nice body punch from Legstrong.
The crowd cheers as Legstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Legstrong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legstrong.
Legstrong throws a looping overhand right but Spartan ducks down to avoid it.
Legstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Spartan's shoulder, as Spartan tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Legstrong throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Legstrong misses with a body shot.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Legstrong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan shoots for a double leg takedown but Legstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Spartan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Legstrong swings widly with a right hand
and Spartan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Legstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Legstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legstrong works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Legstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Legstrong misses the target.
Spartan throws a right hand that Legstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Legstrong also avoids with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Legstrong misses.
Legstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Spartan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Legstrong tries to avoid it but Spartan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Legstrong to the ground. Legstrong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Legstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Lance Legstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Legstrong.
Despite the aggression on Spartan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Legstrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spartan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Legstrong tries to sprawl but Spartan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Legstrong moves into full guard.
Legstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legstrong wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment.
Legstrong keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Legstrong working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legstrong working a defensive guard here.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legstrong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Legstrong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Legstrong trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Legstrong quickly recovers to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Legstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by Spartan.
Legstrong manages to get to full guard.
Legstrong is trying to keep Spartan in close.
Legstrong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Legstrong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Legstrong keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Legstrong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legstrong controls Spartan momentarily but Spartan frees himself. #SUB#
Legstrong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spartan defends well.
Spartan stands and throws Legstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spartan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Legstrong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spartan's best efforts.
Spartan is thwarting Legstrong's attempts to control the position.
Legstrong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Legstrong wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy.
Spartan is taking a breather. Legstrong 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.
Legstrong is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legstrong won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
Legstrong is looking to control Spartan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Legstrong avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spartan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!
In his post fight interview, Furio Spartan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
OFC 373: Montezuma vs Black
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Mamchenko throws an off balance right hand
and Spartan counters with a straight right hand.
Spartan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spartan connects with a single shot there.
Mamchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spartan as he jumps to the side.
Spartan throws out a loose jab but Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Spartan misses with a straight left.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartan is looking to counter punch.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Spartan ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Spartan misses.
Mamchenko misses with a hook to the body
and Spartan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Spartan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan scores with a shot to the body.
Mamchenko works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot that snaps Spartan's head back.
#T1#
Spartan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mamchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Mamchenko ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
We've been hearing reports that Spartan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mamchenko missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mamchenko.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mamchenko! But no joy.
Mamchenko moves out of range as Spartan strikes.
Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Mamchenko slips the punch.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spartan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spartan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mamchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Mamchenko throws an overhand right that lands on Spartan's shoulder, as Spartan tries to avoid the shot.
Mamchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Spartan counters with a straight right hand.
Spartan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamchenko misses with a straight left.
Mamchenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spartan lands a leg kick that knocks Mamchenko off balance momentarily.
Mamchenko dips to his left and cracks Spartan with an uppercut!
Mamchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Mamchenko saw that one coming.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spartan is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Spartan circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
so Mamchenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spartan keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spartan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Spartan's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamchenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spartan is controlling Mamchenko's posture.#SUB#
Spartan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spartan has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Spartan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spartan has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Mamchenko controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Mamchenko trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mamchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spartan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mamchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Spartan's legs - danger averted.
Mamchenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Mamchenko pushing down on Spartan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spartan is just riding it out for now. Mamchenko eventually gives up the hold.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Spartan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
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#
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Mamchenko.
Mamchenko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan scores with a punch to the head.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko staying out of range there.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Mamchenko's head but Mamchenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spartan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mamchenko jabs Spartan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamchenko fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamchenko defends it nicely.
Spartan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mamchenko throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan slips a jab from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan avoids the body shot from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spartan throws the left hand but Mamchenko avoids the punch easily.
Spartan misses with a hook. Mamchenko ducked under it nicely.
Mamchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartan on the side of the head.
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Mamchenko - just one landing.
Spartan staying out of range there.
Mamchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mamchenko goes for a double leg but Spartan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spartan continues to drive forward.
Spartan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mamchenko.
Furio Spartan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgenii Mamchenko.
Mamchenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Spartan sprawls well. He's pushed Mamchenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spartan shoots and misses
and Mamchenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Spartan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spartan.
Mamchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Mamchenko moved out of range nicely.
Spartan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spartan moves out of range of the strikes.
Spartan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick by Spartan misses
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Spartan is predictable there
and Mamchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartan lands a head shot.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1-2. Spartan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mamchenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mamchenko throws a jab when Spartan was well out of range.
Spartan throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3##TD#
Spartan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mamchenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spartan is in Mamchenko's guard.
Mamchenko is trying to control the position but Spartan postures up.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Spartan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamchenko keeps working.
Mamchenko struggling a bit here.
Spartan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Mamchenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mamchenko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spartan tries to pass to full mount but Mamchenko defends it.
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 Furio Spartan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spartan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mamchenko defends it nicely.
Spartan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Mamchenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Mamchenko avoids them all with ease.
Furio Spartan is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan throws a leg kick
and Mamchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spartan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spartan misses with a hook
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mamchenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spartan's head backwards.
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mamchenko lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD2#
Mamchenko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Spartan is trying to defend but Mamchenko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1##SUB2#
Mamchenko is trying to work for a kimura but Spartan is defending well.
Spartan trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Mamchenko there.
Spartan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamchenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Spartan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamchenko defends well.
Mamchenko passes Spartan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spartan is looking for a sweep. Mamchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamchenko is trying to control. Spartan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spartan tries to get to full guard but Mamchenko has control of the leg.
Mamchenko lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Mamchenko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spartan is looking to improve his position.
Mamchenko not doing much here.
Mamchenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evgenii Mamchenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartan gets back to full guard.
Mamchenko trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgenii Mamchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamchenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
OFC 370: Reapers
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Dillinger with a hook.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Dillinger is out of range.
Spartan misses with a straight left.
Dillinger misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Spartan connects with a leg kick. Dillinger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spartan walks into a jab.
Spartan throws the kick towards the body but Dillinger avoids it.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spartan.#TD2#
Spartan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dillinger was covering up waiting for the punch and Spartan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dillinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Spartan controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan stopping the sweep attempt from Dillinger.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dillinger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dillinger wants to pass to mount but Spartan is defending the position. #T2#
Spartan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dillinger controlling the action here.
Spartan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dillinger wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving. #T3#
Spartan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillinger is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dillinger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dillinger stopping the sweep attempt from Spartan.#SUB2#
Spartan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillinger defends it easily.
Dillinger with a nice head shot there.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dillinger wants to pass the guard but Spartan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Spartan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dillinger sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dillinger throws a big shot that misses.
Spartan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dillinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Spartan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spartan lands a leg kick that knocks Dillinger off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spartan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1-2. Spartan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spartan throws a jab when Dillinger was well out of range.
Dillinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spartan scores with a one two! Dillinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spartan swings widly with a right hand
and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spartan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Dillinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Furio Spartan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Dillinger slips a jab from Spartan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Spartan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dillinger throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Dillinger misses its intended target.
Spartan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillinger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dillinger lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Spartan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dillinger blocks a low kick nicely.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
A cross from Dillinger lands.
Spartan throws a hook but Dillinger blocks it.
Spartan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dillinger digs a good body shot into Spartan's ribs.
Spartan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger misses with an uppercut.
Spartan tried to score with a low kick but Dillinger checks it.
Dillinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spartan cracks Dillinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spartan slips under a jab from Dillinger.
A big right from Dillinger misses.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger throws a quick counter head kick but Spartan was just out of range.
Dillinger lands a nice looking body shot.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartan.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan throws a leg kick but Dillinger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dillinger is looking to score with low kicks.
Spartan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Dillinger. Beautiful body shot.
Spartan throws a leg kick that misses.
Spartan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartan.
Dillinger lands a jab to Spartan's midsection.
Dillinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spartan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dillinger scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan misses with the body kick
and Dillinger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dillinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger misses with a body kick.
Spartan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dillinger takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Spartan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spartan.#T3#
Spartan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spartan lands with a straight right. Dillinger didn't see that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spartan checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Spartan.
Dillinger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spartan.
And Dillinger counters with a quick kick to the body but Spartan blocks it.
Dillinger throws a hook but Spartan avoids it easily.
Spartan lands the left hand.
Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Spartan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spartan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger avoids the body shot from Spartan.
Dillinger throws a good cross that connects.
Spartan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spartan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD#
Dillinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spartan did well to prevent Dillinger getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Spartan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dillinger pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Spartan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dillinger is stalling in the full guard.
Dillinger keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spartan's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger pushes down on Spartan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dillinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dillinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spartan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spartan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
Dillinger swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Dillinger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spartan.
Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dillinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spartan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dillinger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartan misses with a looping left.
Spartan misses with a jab to the body
and Dillinger counters with a leg kick.
Dillinger slips a straight right by Spartan.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillinger.
Dillinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spartan as he avoids it easily.
Dillinger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Spartan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Dillinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spartan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spartan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spartan. That's going to slow Dillinger down.
Dillinger throws a lazy right hand but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dillinger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spartan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dillinger scrambles back to his feet.
Dillinger slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Dillinger blocks a jab.
Spartan lands a nice hook to Dillinger's body. Dillinger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spartan wants to land a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range.
Spartan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillinger under the eye.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan with a nice cross.
Spartan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillinger tries to bum rush Spartan with a series of wild strikes but Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Dillinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartan fails to land the takedown.
Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dillinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Dillinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dillinger. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Spartan connects with a crisp jab.
Dillinger misses with a jab to the body
and Spartan counters with a good low kick that Dillinger was not able to check.
Dillinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dillinger is looking to counter punch.
Spartan misses with a straight left. #T3#
Spartan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dillinger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dillinger connects with a leg kick. Spartan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dillinger checks a leg kick.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dillinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan tries to move into range but Dillinger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillinger connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spartan.
Dillinger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dillinger slips under a jab from Spartan.
Spartan 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.
Dillinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spartan tries to avoid it but Dillinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spartan to the ground. Spartan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dillinger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
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!
Spartan lands with a cross.
Spartan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spartan connects with the punch.
Dillinger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that misses.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dillinger takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dillingers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Spartan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan connects with a solid leg kick.
Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillinger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spartan.
Dillinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Spartan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan is looking to slow Dillinger down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spartan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!
Furio Spartan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 365: Deliverance
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Wowie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
Spartan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wowie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spartan. That's going to slow Wowie down.
Spartan moves to clinch but Wowie breaks away
and Wowie counters with a left and a right that stings Spartan.
Spartan tries to bum rush Wowie with a series of wild strikes but Wowie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wowie can pounce on him.
Spartan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Wowie to counter with a crisp jab.
Wowie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spartan fails with the takedown.
Wowie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Wowie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spartan is looking to clinch.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wowie!
Wowie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wowie checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Wowie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Spartan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wowie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartan's calf.#T2#
Wowie lands a slapping body shot.
Wowie throws a leg kick which misses Spartan's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartan tries to avoid it.
Wowie blocks the body kick.
Spartan with a jab.
A slow jab from Wowie misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Spartan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wowie lands with a kick to the ribs.
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 Wowie as he checks the leg kick.
Spartan tries to clinch up but Wowie circles away and keeps his distance.
Wowie lands a leg kick that knocks Spartan off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Wowie.
Wowie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spartan throws the left hand but Wowie avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Wowie throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wowie throws a one two combo.
Wowie blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Spartan.
Spartan shoots for a takedown but Wowie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spartan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wowie - the referee stops the clock and Spartan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wowie. Spartan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick by Spartan misses
and Wowie counters with a two punch combo.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Wowie circles away.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Spartan looks to move away, Wowie throws a big counter combo but Spartan just gets out of the way.#T4#
Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Wowie slips the punch.
Wowie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spartan just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan throws the left hand but Wowie avoids the punch easily.
As Spartan looks to move away, Wowie throws a big counter combo but Spartan just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Wowie.
Wowie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spartan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spartan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wowie moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Wowie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spartan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Spartan blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Wowie. No joy for Spartan on that attempt.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Spartan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spartan avoids the body shot from Wowie.
Spartan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wowie momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maui Wowie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spartan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wowie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wowie tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartan misses the body punch
and Wowie counters with a stiff right hand.
Spartan throws a jab when Wowie was well out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spartan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wowie has got the better of the exchanges.
Spartan tries to clinch but Wowie is having none of it.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Spartan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spartan duly obliges.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spartan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wowie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wowie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wowie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie throws a right hand that Spartan ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartan also avoids with ease.
Wowie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wowie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Wowie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Spartan throws a lazy right hand but Wowie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spartan cracks Wowie with a good jab.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wowie cracks the inside of Spartan's front leg.
Wowie throws a lazy body kick
and Spartan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wowie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spartan.
Wowie throws a leg kick which misses Spartan's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartan tries to avoid it.
Spartan looks to land a right hand but Wowie moved out of range.
Spartan throws a right hand that Wowie ducks under and follows up with a left that Wowie also avoids with ease.
Maui Wowie is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Wowie.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Spartan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spartan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spartan duly obliges. #T2##CL2#
Spartan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Spartan.
Spartan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wowie is defending well.
Spartan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wowie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Spartan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Spartan.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wowie gets underhooks to prevent Spartan's takedown attempt.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.#BC#
Wowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wowie checks it well. #T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wowie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spartan - the referee stops the clock and Wowie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spartan. Wowie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spartan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wowie counters with a nice body kick.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wowie thumps Spartan with a low kick.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Wowie saw that one coming.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wowie misses with a leg kick.
Spartan feints the counter takedown.
Spartan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses.
Spartan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wowie.
Wowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Wowie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wowie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spartan's sensitive parts.
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Wowie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wowie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spartan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wowie.
Wowie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spartan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Spartan.
Spartan prevents Wowie from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spartan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spartan lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wowie is looking to chop away at Spartan's legs.
Wowie throws a low kick but Spartan avoids it.
Spartan throws a poor cross that misses
and Wowie counters with a leg kick.
Wowie throws a head kick that half lands.
Wowie stalks Spartan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spartan's face. Spartan staggers backwards, shaken.
Wowie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spartan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wowie looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan throws a leg kick but Wowie moved away.
Nice body kick there by Wowie.
Wowie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spartan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartan.
An attempted straight right counter from Wowie misses the target.#T1##CL#
Wowie moves into the clinch.
Spartan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wowie.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Wowie avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Spartan throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wowie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spartan lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Wowie manages to break the clinch.
Spartan misses with an uppercut
and Wowie counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Spartan misses
and Wowie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wowie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spartan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Wowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Spartan rushes Wowie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Wowie takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spartan.
Spartan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wowie's elbow.
Spartan throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
Spartan tries to work over Wowie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartan is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Wowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wowie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Wowie moved out of range nicely.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Wowie shows good takedown defense.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Spartan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wowie counters with a stiff right hand.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wowie throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Spartan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spartan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spartan tries to clinch
and Wowie counters with a left and a right that stings Spartan.
Spartan looks to land a right hand but Wowie moved out of range.
Wowie is looking for a counter combo.
Spartan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wowie counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Wowie lands a high kick!
Wowie staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Spartan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A leg kick checked by Wowie.
Spartan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wowie's waist but Wowie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spartan off to one side.
Wowie fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spartan just manages to avoid it.
Spartan looks to land a body kick but Wowie moved away.
As Spartan backs away, Wowie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wowie goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Wowie throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Wowie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wowie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Wowie!
A victorious Maui Wowie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Syn 584
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick from Spartan lands but Davidyan takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davidyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Davidyan throws a push kick but Spartan slaps the foot to one side.
Davidyan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Davidyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spartan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davidyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davidyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spartan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Davidyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan scores with a sloppy right hand. Spartan should have avoided that one.
Davidyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Spartan scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan slips under a jab from Davidyan.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Davidyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davidyan staying out of range there.
Spartan misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan throws a body punch but Davidyan moves out of range.
A big right from Spartan misses.
Davidyan throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Spartan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spartan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Davidyan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Davidyan.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Davidyan scores with the left hand. Spartan knows he should have avoided that one.
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Davidyan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartan thinking.
A jab from Davidyan misses.
Spartan tries to clinch up but Davidyan circles away and keeps his distance.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut
and Spartan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spartan.
Davidyan misses with a straight left.
Spartan takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan misses with a kick to the body.
Spartan tries to clinch but Davidyan is having none of it.
Spartan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Davidyan slips the punch.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Spartan lands a nice shot that snaps Davidyan's head back.
Spartan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Davidyan misses the jab.
Spartan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Davidyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Davidyan lands with a right hand.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Davidyan.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spartan.
Spartan jabs Davidyan right on the nose. Davidyan blinks but takes it well.
Davidyan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Spartan is looking to chop away at Davidyan's legs.
It looked like Davidyan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spartan.
Davidyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davidyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Davidyan.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Spartan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davidyan's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Davidyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spartan punishes Davidyan's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davidyan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Spartan walks into a jab.
Spartan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartan misses with a body kick.
Davidyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartan.
Davidyan slips a straight right by Spartan.
Davidyan connects with a body shot.
Davidyan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spartan slips under a jab.
Davidyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan moves out of range as Davidyan strikes.
Good shot there by Davidyan.
Davidyan sizes up Spartan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davidyan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davidyan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davidyan takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidyan misses the target.
Spartan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spartan throws the left hand but Davidyan avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Spartan throws a low kick, looking for Davidyan's leg but Davidyan calmly moves out of range.
Spartan throws the kick towards the body but Davidyan avoids it.
Davidyan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Davidyan throws a shot from downtown. Spartan moves away and avoids it.
Davidyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
Davidyan throws a jab when Spartan was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartan.
Davidyan throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan tries to score with a low kick but Davidyan moves his leg out of the way.
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidyan throws out the jab.
Spartan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Spartan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davidyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Davidyan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spartan counters with a nice leg kick.
Davidyan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Davidyan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spartan swings for the body but Davidyan moves out of range.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Davidyan misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Furio Spartan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spartan tried to score with a low kick but Davidyan checks it.
Spartan throws a lazy uppercut
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartan throws a looping overhand right but Davidyan ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan wants to clinch up but Davidyan keeps it at a distance.
Davidyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Davidyan's corner calls for a 1-2. Davidyan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Davidyan staying out of range there.
Davidyan is looking to counter with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidyan.
Davidyan throws a front kick that sends Spartan stumbling back into the cage.
Spartan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davidyan jabs at Spartan's body.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Spartan throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Davidyan.
Spartan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davidyan counters with a straight right hand.
Spartan looks to throw a body kick
and Davidyan counters with a nice body kick.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Spartan tries a quick counter leg kick but Davidyan is wise to it.
Davidyan lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Spartan slips under a jab from Davidyan.
Davidyan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Davidyan.
Spartan throws a lazy right hand but Davidyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidyan avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spartan takes one on the button.
Spartan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Davidyan lands a leg kick that knocks Spartan off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Davidyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davidyan throws a hook to the side of Spartan's head but Spartan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidyan misses with a hook. Spartan ducked under it nicely.
Davidyan throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Davidyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spartan throws a leg kick
and Davidyan counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Davidyan as he connects with a hook.
Spartan throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Davidyan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Davidyan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Davidyan slips under a jab from Spartan.#T2#
Davidyan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Spartan.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davidyan fakes the leg kick and cracks Spartan in the body.
Davidyan lands a leg kick that knocks Spartan off balance momentarily.
Spartan tries to clinch there but Davidyan circles away.
Davidyan lands a jab to Spartan's midsection.
Davidyan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartan staying out of range there.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan misses with a hook to the body
and Davidyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spartan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidyan's sensitive parts.
Donk. Spartan catches Davidyan right on the button with a cross.
Davidyan jabs at Spartan's body.
A good leg kick by Davidyan.
Spartan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davidyan throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Spartan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spartan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davidyan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
Davidyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davidyan throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan tests Davidyan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartan scores with a shot to the body.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Davidyan.
Spartan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spartan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spartan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davidyan.
Davidyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidyan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Davidyan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spartan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spartan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Spartan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spartan tries to clinch but Davidyan is having none of it.
Spartan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
A shot to the liver by Davidyan. Beautiful body shot.
Spartan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidyan lands with a slapping head kick.
Spartan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spartan throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Davidyan slips under a jab.
Davidyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Spartan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Davidyan. Beautiful body shot.
Davidyan swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan moves forwards but Davidyan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davidyan slips a straight right by Spartan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Spartan darts in and clinches Davidyan up against the cage.
Spartan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartan lands a body shot. #BC#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidyan misses with a straight left.
Davidyan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spartan walks into a straight right hand from Davidyan.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Davidyan circles away.
A lazy body kick from Davidyan
and Spartan counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidyan wants to slow Spartan down by chopping away at his legs.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Spartan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Spartan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Spartan is predictable there
and Davidyan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartan thinking.
Davidyan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Davidyan misses with a body kick.
Spartan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Davidyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Davidyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spartan throws a chopping leg kick but Davidyan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davidyan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davidyan. That's going to slow Spartan down.
Davidyan slips a jab from Spartan.
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan lands a jab to the head.
Spartan throws a leg kick but Davidyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
A punch lands to the side of Spartan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spartan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davidyan lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan lands a nice shot that snaps Davidyan's head back.
That kick from Spartan tenderised Davidyan's leg. Davidyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidyan scores with a push kick.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
Spartan moves in looking to clinch but Davidyan pushes him off.#T2#
Spartan lands a lovely overhand right.
Davidyan blocks a leg kick.
Spartan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
Davidyan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Davidyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davidyan looks for the body kick but Spartan saw that one coming.
Davidyan sets himself, and Spartan steps forward looking for the clinch! Davidyan avoids it this time.
Davidyan thumps Spartan with a low kick.
Davidyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davidyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spartan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
Davidyan scores with a hook to the body. Spartan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
Davidyan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Davidyan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spartan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan throws a combination that misses
and Davidyan counters with a good, hard body kick but Spartan shrugs it off. #T3#
Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Davidyan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davidyan lands a jab to the nose.
Davidyan throws a leg kick which misses Spartan's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartan tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidyan misses the target.
Davidyan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davidyan throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Davidyan scores with the left hand. Spartan knows he should have avoided that one.
Davidyan scores with a jab. Spartan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
Davidyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Spartan tenderised Davidyan's leg. Davidyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartan looks for the body kick but Davidyan saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan lands a jab to the nose.
Davidyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Davidyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Spartan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spartan throws a head kick but Davidyan moves out of range.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Spartan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Spartan misses.
Spartan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davidyan works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Spartan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Davidyan moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Davidyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
Spartan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davidyan clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Davidyan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan slips under a jab from Davidyan.
Spartan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davidyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartan wants to land a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range.
Spartan misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davidyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
After the big win, Gurgen Davidyan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Reaper Combatwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Spartan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Spartan scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Spartan.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dusk misses with a jab to the body
and Spartan counters with a nice body kick.
Spartan lands with an uppercut that bounces Dusk off the cage and back into range.
Spartan tries to clinch but Dusk moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Dusk.
Spartan connects with a jab.
Dusk takes one on the button.
Dusk misses with an uppercut.
Spartan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dusk manages to circle out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dusk throws a sloppy body shot
and Spartan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A good leg kick by Spartan.
Spartan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dusk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Spartan slams his shin into Dusk's torso.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dusk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spartan scores with a hook.
Dusk connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Dusk misses its intended target. #T1#
Dusk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Dusk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dusk misses the jab.
Spartan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spartan cracks Dusk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spartan wants to slow Dusk down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spartan. That's going to slow Dusk down.
Spartan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Spartan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spartan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dusk throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan is looking to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Spartan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Dusk.
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!
Spartan connects with a leg kick. Dusk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Dusk does it's job there.
Spartan lands a jab.
Dusk lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Dusk loads up on a big right hand but Spartan slips the punch.
Dusk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spartan defending well as Dusk loads up on a big left hand.
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Dusk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan sets himself, and Dusk steps forward looking for the clinch! Spartan avoids it this time.#CL#
Spartan clinches with his opponent.
Dusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartan.
Spartan presses Dusk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartan.
Dusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Dusk.
Spartan lands a nice uppercut.
Spartan tries a body shot but Dusk blocks it.
Spartan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dusks head.
Dusk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spartan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dusk misses with some punches.
#T3#
Dusk blocks an uppercut.
Dusk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spartan lands a shoulder strike.
Spartan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan lands a shoulder strike.
Spartan misses with a body punch.
A short right from Dusk.
Nice body punch from Spartan.
Dusk throws a head punch that misses.
Dusk digs a right hand underneath Spartan's ribcage. Spartan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spartan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Dusk.
Spartan throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan lands a left hand.
Spartan blocks an uppercut.
Spartan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dusk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dusk has a couple of punches blocked by Spartan.
#TD2#
Dusk successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Spartan passes Dusk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spartan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dusk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dusk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spartan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Dusk keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dusk trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Dusk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spartan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dusk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spartan slips a jab from Dusk.
Spartan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spartan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spartan cracks Dusk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spartan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dusk.#CUT#
It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Spartan thows a body kick. Dusk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dusk blocks a jab.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses.
Spartan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dusk is able to avoid easily.
Dusk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dusk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spartan.
Spartan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dusk can do to turn this around?
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!
Spartan scores with a jab.
Spartan throws a leg kick but Dusk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spartan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some wild striking there from Spartan.
Dusk throws out a counter right but Spartan avoids it with no problem.
Spartan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Dusk digs a good body shot into Spartan's ribs.
Spartan tries to clinch up.
Dusk wants to clinch up but Spartan keeps it at a distance.
Spartan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spartan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dusk.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spartan.
Dusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dusk misses with a hook
and Spartan counters with a head kick.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spartan misses with a hook. Dusk ducked under it nicely.
Dusk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spartan throws a good cross that connects.
Dusk takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan slips a jab and a cross from Dusk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartan looks to score with a jab to the body but Dusk is just out of range.
Spartan scores with a nice strike.
Spartan clobbers Dusk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spartan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Spartan moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dusk. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Furio Spartan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dusk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dusk just misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dusk manages to circle out of the way.
Spartan moves forwards but Dusk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dusk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan lands with an overhand left.
Spartan lands a really nice looking cross but Dusk seems unphased.
Dusk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartan scores with a sloppy right hand. Dusk should have avoided that one.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Dusk moves away and avoids it.
Spartan moves out of range as Dusk strikes.
Dusk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spartan. Spartan obviously looking to wear him down.
Dusk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dusk throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely. #T3#
Spartan sizes up Dusk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spartan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Dusk.
Dusk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD2#
Nice combo by Dusk! Oh, that's hurt him - Spartan falls to the canvas and Dusk follows him into side control. #CUT2#
It looks like Furio Spartan has been cut.
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!
Dusk scoring with punches and elbows.
Dusk throws a strike aimed at the side of Spartan's head but Spartan avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dusk working the ground and pound.
Spartan is looking for a sweep.
Dusk landing strikes.
Dusk scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spartan to see if he's OK.
Spartan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dusk off and has taken his back!
Spartan is controlling the position but Dusk somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB2#
Dusk actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Dusk is refusing to be controlled, as Spartan sits in half guard.
Spartan wants to free his trapped foot but Dusk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dusk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spartan stalling.
Spartan prevents Dusk from improving his position.
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 Furio Spartan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Dusk. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Dusk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartan.
Dusk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan. #CL2#
Dusk clinches.
Dusk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spartan tries to work over Dusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dusk wants a takedown but no success here.
Dusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dusk misses with some punches.
Dusk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Furio Spartan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spartan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dusk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Dusk tries to pull guard but Spartan won't allow it.
Dusk lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Spartan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartan misses with a body shot.
Spartan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dusk.
Dusk looks to land a right hand but Spartan moved out of range.#T1#
Spartan misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spartan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spartan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dusk. That did some damage!
Dusk lands a nice hook to Spartan's body. Spartan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spartan misses with a wild body shot.
Dusk looks to land a left hand but Spartan moved out of range nicely.
Spartan is looking to counter the offense by Dusk and move into the clinch.
Spartan throws a low kick but Dusk avoids it.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.
Dusk throws out a loose jab but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Spartan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dusk has a couple of punches blocked by Spartan.
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartan lands a right hand. #BC#
Spartan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spartan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spartan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dusk.
#T2#
Spartan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan tries to clinch up but Dusk circles away and keeps his distance.
Dusk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dusk.
Spartan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dusk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spartan lunges at Dusk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dusk's hand.
Dusk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dusk throws a big shot that misses.
Dusk misses the jab.
Spartan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spartan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spartan tries to land a front kick but Dusk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dusk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spartan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dusk misses the target.
Spartan lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dusk. That did some damage!
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.#T3#
Dusk throws an overhand right that lands on Spartan's shoulder, as Spartan tries to avoid the shot.
Dusk lands a slapping body shot.
Dusk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spartan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spartan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dusk throws a poor cross that misses
and Spartan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spartan throws a head kick but Dusk moves out of range.
Dusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dusk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dusk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Spartan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dusk throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Dusk moves away from the strike by Spartan.
Spartan tries to clinch but Dusk is having none of it.
Spartan misses with a leg kick.
Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dusk.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spartan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spartan slips a jab from Dusk.
Spartan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dusk tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Spartan.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses.
Dusk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dusk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dusk avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Dusk throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Dusk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dusk.
A jab from Dusk misses.
Spartan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drake Dusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusk throws an overhand right that lands on Spartan's shoulder, as Spartan tries to avoid the shot.
Dusk lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Furio Spartan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartan, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!
Furio Spartan 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.
Drake Dusk spoke after the fight, saying 'If Im HALF as good as ur wife says....Im twice as good as ur momma ever had....'.
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Event:
Syn 576 - On The Verge
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Obuhov scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Spartan misses.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Obuhov's shoulder, as Obuhov tries to avoid the shot.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Obuhov as he checks the leg kick.
Spartan misses with a double jab
enabling Obuhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obuhov checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Obuhov. Those never looked like landing.
Spartan throws a leg kick
and Obuhov counters with a nice body shot.
Obuhov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spartan jabs Obuhov right on the nose. Obuhov blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Obuhov.
Spartan slips a straight right by Obuhov.
Obuhov swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Obuhov connects with the punch.
Obuhov works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan misses with a leg kick
and Obuhov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
It looked like Obuhov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Obuhov.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Obuhov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Obuhov connects with a right hand. Spartan shakes it off.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but Spartan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obuhov scores with a one two! Spartan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Spartan gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obuhov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obuhov looking for a takedown.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Spartan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Spartan throws a front kick aimed at Obuhov's knee but Obuhov avoids it well.
Spartan slips a jab from Obuhov.
Spartan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Obuhov scores with a four punch combination!
Obuhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Spartan wants to counter the offense by Obuhov and move into the clinch position.
Obuhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spartan.
#CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Spartan wants the takedown. Obuhov is fighting it off but Spartan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Obuhov's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartan won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan won't allow Obuhov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obuhov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Spartan wants to work for an arm triangle but Obuhov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Spartan is looking to pass Obuhov's guard but actually Obuhov recovers to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obuhov is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving. #T4#
Obuhov distracts Spartan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Spartan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov preventing the sweep.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Obuhov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Obuhov trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Spartan has his foot on Obuhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obuhov works his way back into a safe position though.
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 Anton Obuhov 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#
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov misses with a two punch combination.
Spartan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Obuhov misses.
The crowd cheers as Obuhov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Spartan lands a jab.
Obuhov throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Obuhov checks the leg kick.
Obuhov swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Spartan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan blocks a body shot from Obuhov.
Obuhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obuhov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Spartan lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Obuhov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obuhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spartan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Spartan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Spartan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Obuhov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Spartan has momentary wrist control but Obuhov slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Spartan has his foot on Obuhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obuhov works his way back into a safe position though.
Obuhov working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Spartan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obuhov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obuhov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obuhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Obuhov with a nice head shot there.
Obuhov trying to control but Spartan is working from the bottom.
Spartan looking to control.
Obuhov 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.#SUB2#
Spartan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obuhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anton Obuhov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obuhov with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spartan trying to control the position.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov won't allow Spartan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Spartan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obuhov working some strikes from top position.
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spartan is keeping the position for now.
Obuhov works over Spartan with some ground and pound from guard.
Spartan controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Spartan keeps moving. #T4#
Obuhov is working Spartan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obuhov 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.
Obuhov stands up over Spartan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Spartan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obuhov is aware though and is defending well.
Obuhov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Spartan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Obuhov stacks Spartan on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Obuhov!
Spartan tries to buck Obuhov off but Obuhov is having none of it.
Obuhov working the head with strikes.
Obuhov lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spartan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Obuhov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spartan!
Spartan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spartan tries to bench press Obuhov off him but Obuhov keeps the position.
Spartan regains half guard.
Spartan tries to get to full guard but Obuhov has control of the leg.
Obuhov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spartan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard but Obuhov has mounted him!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obuhov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Obuhov working Spartan over with strikes here.
Obuhov looking to finish Spartan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spartan!
Obuhov landing shots from mount. #T1#
Spartan is working to get back to half guard.
Spartan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Obuhov is controlling the pace.
Spartan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Obuhov manages to pass to mount!
Obuhov dominating with strikes here.
Obuhov avoids the attempt from Spartan to control.
Obuhov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spartan is trying desperately to improve position.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Obuhov with the ground and pound from mount.
Obuhov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Obuhov with shots to the head and body - Spartan looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#
Spartan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov tries to control but Spartan wriggling away.
Spartan is still in real trouble! Can Obuhov finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Spartan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Obuhov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 574 - Dominance
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Davidyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartan.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spartan.
Davidyan staying out of range there.
Spartan is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spartan moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spartan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Davidyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davidyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan misses with a wild combination.
Davidyan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Davidyan, right into the meat.
Davidyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spartan is looking to score with low kicks.
Spartan misses with a right hand
and Davidyan counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spartan's head backwards.#T1#
Davidyan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spartan misses with a leg kick
letting Davidyan counter with a right hand.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davidyan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spartan defending well as Davidyan loads up on a big left hand.
Davidyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spartan under the eye.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davidyan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
Davidyan lands a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidyan.
Davidyan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Spartan backs away, Davidyan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gurgen Davidyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Spartan blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan scores with a jab to the body.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidyan misses with a right hand
and Spartan counters with a straight right hand.
Spartan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Davidyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spartan dips to his left and cracks Davidyan with an uppercut!
A lazy body kick from Davidyan #TD2#
and Spartan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Davidyan kicks off Spartan and gets to his feet. #T2#
Davidyan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slow jab from Davidyan misses its intended target.
Davidyan throws a wild body kick that Spartan sees coming a mile off.
Spartan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Davidyan defends it well.
A leg kick checked by Davidyan.
Spartan avoids the body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan connects with a body shot.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidyan throws out the jab.
Davidyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Davidyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt - Davidyan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davidyan misses with a shot to the body
and Spartan counters with a one-two to the body.
Davidyan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spartan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range and Spartan settles back down.
Spartan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Davidyan cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
Davidyan avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
Davidyan clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spartan throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartan throws a looping overhand right but Davidyan ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan throws a right and a left that Davidyan avoids nicely.
Spartan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidyan throws a sloppy head kick and Spartan moves out of range easily.
Davidyan tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davidyan.
Spartan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spartan.
A solid body kick from Spartan.
Spartan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan blocks a jab.
Davidyan walks into a left hand.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Davidyan is looking to land body kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Davidyan as Spartan shoots in.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Davidyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davidyan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Davidyan moves out of range of the body kick from Spartan.
Davidyan throws out a powerful jab.
Spartan throws a body punch but Davidyan moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Davidyan misses its target.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartan.
Davidyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spartan.
Davidyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
Davidyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Davidyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spartan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan throws a leg kick which misses Spartan's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartan tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Davidyan misses.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Davidyan moved out of range nicely.
Spartan jabs at Davidyan's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Davidyan tenderised Spartan's leg. Spartan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Davidyan throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davidyan throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan wants to counter the offense by Davidyan and move into the clinch position.
Spartan clobbers Davidyan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davidyan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spartan.
Spartan tries to land a leg kick but Davidyan saw it coming and moves away.
Spartan throws a leg kick but Davidyan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davidyan avoids a kick to the body.
Spartan misses with a kick to the body.
Davidyan misses with a leg kick
and Spartan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spartan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Davidyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davidyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spartan tries a low kick but Davidyan avoids it.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Davidyan shows good takedown defense.
Spartan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davidyan's head.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Davidyan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Spartan misses.
Spartan is looking to score with low kicks.
Davidyan throwing a counter right hand but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Spartan takes one on the button.
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spartan.
Davidyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan.
Spartan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Davidyan misses its target.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
Spartan feints the counter takedown.
Spartan moves out of range as Davidyan throws a body kick.
Davidyan misses with a kick to the body.
Spartan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab by Davidyan.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Davidyan misses with a head kick.
Davidyan throws a front kick aimed at Spartan's knee but Spartan avoids it well.
Davidyan misses with a straight left.
Davidyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davidyan. Davidyan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Spartan throws a hook but Davidyan blocks it.
Spartan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut. Spartan saw that one coming.
Davidyan tries a low kick but Spartan avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Spartan.
Davidyan throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davidyan throws out the jab.
Davidyan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spartan at a distance.
Davidyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davidyan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Davidyan cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
Spartan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davidyan. That did some damage!
Davidyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spartan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davidyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spartan in his tracks.
Spartan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Davidyan moves out of range as Spartan strikes.
Spartan needs to keep his hands up - Davidyan had a free shot at his head there.
Spartan throws a low kick but Davidyan avoids it.
A big left from Davidyan misses.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spartan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davidyan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
Davidyan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Davidyan tried to score with a low kick but Spartan checks it.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Davidyan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spartan checks it well.
Spartan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davidyan connects with a nice looking jab.
Spartan misses the jab.
Davidyan throws a push kick but Spartan slaps the foot to one side.
Jab by Spartan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidyan checks a low kick from Spartan.
Davidyan throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Spartan throws a hook but Davidyan avoids it easily.#T4#
Spartan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davidyan under the eye.
Spartan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartan's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Spartan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Davidyan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan scores with a jab.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Davidyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spartan throws a front kick aimed at Davidyan's knee but Davidyan avoids it well.
Davidyan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davidyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartan's calf.
Davidyan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Davidyan throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.
Davidyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spartan's calf.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davidyan.
As Spartan backs away, Davidyan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spartan lands a front kick.
Davidyan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan misses with a body shot
letting Davidyan counter with a right hand.
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 Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Davidyan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spartan's head.
Davidyan connects with a right hand. Spartan shakes it off.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Davidyan misses its target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spartan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Davidyan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davidyan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spartan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Spartan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Davidyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spartan looks for the body kick but Davidyan saw that one coming.
Davidyan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spartan if he has to take too many more of those.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut.
Davidyan cracks Spartan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spartan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davidyan blocks a low kick nicely.
Spartan slips under a jab.
Davidyan slips under a jab.
Davidyan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spartan doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan lands a jab to Davidyan's midsection.
Spartan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
Spartan walks into a stiff left hand from Davidyan.
Davidyan is looking to score with low kicks.
Davidyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spartan. That did some damage!
Davidyan slips under a jab.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Davidyan.
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan throws a solid leg kick but Davidyan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spartan.
Davidyan looks to land a body kick but Spartan moved away.
Davidyan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spartan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Spartan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spartan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spartan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spartan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gurgen Davidyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
Davidyan with a nice cross.
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!
Davidyan blocks a jab.
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Davidyan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spartan checks it well.
And Spartan tries to counter it with a takedown but Davidyan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spartan misses with a lunging right hand
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Davidyan.
Davidyan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Davidyan.
Jab by Davidyan.
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spartan moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidyan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spartan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Davidyan jabs at Spartan's body.
Spartan takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Davidyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Spartan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Davidyan lands with a good body shot.
Davidyan thuds a left hand into Spartan's body.
Davidyan connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Davidyan.
Spartan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Davidyan throws a front kick aimed at Spartan's knee but Spartan avoids it well.
Davidyan looks to throw the jab but Spartan is out of range.
Davidyan walks into a jab.
Spartan slips under a jab from Davidyan.
Spartan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan throws a body kick that misses.
Davidyan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spartan momentarily.
Spartan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan misses with a double jab.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidyan moves away.
A big left from Davidyan misses. #T4#
Spartan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spartan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot by Spartan.
Davidyan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spartan if he has to take too many more of those.
Davidyan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spartan throws a leg kick but Davidyan moved away.
Davidyan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spartan throws a wild body kick that Davidyan sees coming a mile off.
Davidyan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davidyan scores with a nice right hand.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Spartan is predictable there
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Spartan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davidyan.
Davidyan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davidyan moves out of range of the body kick from Spartan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidyan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gurgen Davidyan made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Syn 570 - Of Blood And Salt
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Mayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan cracks Mayer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spartan takes one to the chin there.
Spartan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
Mayer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer is looking to clinch but Spartan is avoiding it.
#TD#
Spartan dives in and scores a takedown into Mayer 's guard.
Mayer wants to stand up but Spartan is controlling him.
Spartan controlling from the top position.
Spartan forces his way into half guard.
Mayer is trying to stand up here but Spartan is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mayer is doing well to control the position and prevent Spartan from advancing to side control.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spartan controlling the pace.
Spartan wants to free his trapped foot but Mayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spartan prevents Mayer from standing back up.
Spartan content to control rather than advance.
Mayer trying to hold on to Spartan's head to control him but Spartan postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayer misses with a lunging right hand
and Spartan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan is looking to chop away at Mayer 's legs.
Mayer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spartan momentarily.
Spartan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spartan.
Spartan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spartan.
Spartan connects with a crisp jab.
Mayer throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spartan misses with a few strikes there.
Spartan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mayer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartan thinking.
A lazy body kick from Spartan
and Mayer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spartan throws a leg kick but Mayer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adlet Mayer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Mayer . No joy for Spartan on that attempt.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayer .
Mayer throws out a counter right but Spartan avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Spartan moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Spartan.
Mayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartan throws a leg kick which misses Mayer 's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayer tries to avoid it.
Mayer checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartan walks into a left hand.
Mayer avoids the head kick by Spartan.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spartan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spartan scores with a decent looking hook.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body punch from Mayer .
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Mayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan slips a jab from Mayer .
Mayer staying out of range there.
Spartan throws a hook but Mayer avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayer takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Spartan. That's going to slow Mayer down.
Spartan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayer . That snapped Spartan's head back.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Mayer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayer throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spartan lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spartan.
Spartan lands with a shot to the body.
Spartan lands a nice looking body kick.
Mayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayer swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Spartan misses the target.
A big left from Mayer misses.
Spartan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayer throws a poor cross that misses
and Spartan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Furio Spartan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Mayer misses.
Spartan misses with a hook. Mayer ducked under it nicely.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan misses with a straight right.
Mayer throws out a counter right but Spartan avoids it with no problem.
Mayer cracks Spartan with a good jab.
Furio Spartan is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
Mayer checks a leg kick.
Mayer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Mayer moves away and avoids it.
Mayer checks a low kick from Spartan.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Mayer moved out of range nicely.
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spartan preventing the sweep.
Spartan won't allow Mayer to get back to his feet.
Spartan wants to pass the guard but Mayer is keeping the position.#T1#
Spartan wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Spartan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mayer wants to stand but Spartan is controlling the position.
Spartan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES2#
Mayer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mayer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mayer loads up on a big right hand but Spartan slips the punch.#T2#
Spartan tests Mayer 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartan walks into a jab.
Mayer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spartan goes for a double leg but Mayer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mayer continues to drive forward.
Spartan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spartan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartan.
Spartan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayer with a jab.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayer .
Spartan lands a head shot.
Spartan misses with an uppercut.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Mayer avoids it well.
Spartan scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Mayer misses.
Mayer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Mayer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice jab there from Mayer .
Spartan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spartan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan throws a sloppy head kick and Mayer moves out of range easily.
Mayer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer . Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Mayer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Mayer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spartan avoids the body shot from Mayer .
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayer .
#T4#
Mayer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mayer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Mayer misses with a looping left.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayer .
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Mayer moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mayer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mayer needs to keep his hands up - Spartan had a free shot at his head there.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayer .
Mayer misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Mayer misses.
Mayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Mayer moves away and avoids it.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan tries to counter with a takedown but Mayer is quick to defend against it.
Mayer checks a low kick from Spartan.
Spartan scores with a nice right hand.
Mayer checks a leg kick.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayer throws out the jab.
Mayer lands the left hand.
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 Furio Spartan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spartan looks to land a body kick but Mayer moved away.
Mayer connects with a right hand. Spartan shakes it off.
Spartan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spartan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Spartan.
Spartan throws a body punch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spartan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mayer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mayer .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer . Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan connects with the punch.
Spartan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayer takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Spartan looks to land a body kick but Mayer moved away.
Mayer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Mayer missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan is looking to counter punch.
Spartan lands a front kick.
Spartan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
Mayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mayer with a nice cross.
Spartan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayer is just out of range.
Mayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayer slips a jab and a cross from Spartan.
Mayer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayer avoids the body shot from Spartan.
Mayer throws a hook but Spartan avoids it easily.#T2#
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Mayer 's head but Mayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spartan punishes Mayer 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mayer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Spartan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spartan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayer is able to avoid easily.
Mayer wants to counter the offense by Spartan and move into the clinch position.
Mayer doesn't manage to clinch there - Spartan circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Spartan misses the target.
Spartan throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayer staying out of range there.
Spartan misses with a lunging right hand
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spartan tries to bum rush Mayer with a series of wild strikes but Mayer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartan tries a head kick but it misses.
Mayer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spartan tried to score with a low kick but Mayer checks it.
Mayer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spartan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayer is looking to clinch.
Mayer misses with a wild body shot.
Mayer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
No luck for Spartan with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spartan.
Spartan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Mayer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spartan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayer .
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adlet Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Mayer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Mayer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Furio Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayer slips a straight right by Spartan.
Spartan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spartan looks for the body kick but Mayer saw that one coming.
Mayer tries to clinch but Spartan is having none of it.
Spartan is looking to land body kicks.
Spartan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Spartan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spartan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spartan.
A big left from Mayer misses.
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayer throws a looping overhand right but Spartan ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan.
Mayer moves out of range as Spartan strikes.#CL2#
Mayer rushes Spartan and presses him up against the cage.
Spartan blocks a body shot from Mayer .
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Mayer .
Mayer misses with some punches.
Mayer tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Mayer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Furio Spartan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartan, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Furio Spartan!
Furio Spartan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Aspire 99: Jones vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Spartan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davidyan scores with a nice head shot.
Spartan misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Davidyan misses its target.
A good leg kick by Spartan.
Davidyan clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davidyan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spartan. That did some damage!
Davidyan throws a nice head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing.
Davidyan stuns Spartan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Davidyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan tries to counter with a clinch but Davidyan shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Davidyan gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan misses with the head strike.
Spartan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spartan.
Spartan takes a shot to the head.
Spartan lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Davidyan.
A short uppercut from Spartan.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Spartan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Davidyan.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Davidyan connects with a looping right hand.
Spartan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spartan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Davidyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spartan doesn't seem phased though.
Spartan blocks a jab.
Davidyan connects with a jab.
Davidyan staying out of range there.
Davidyan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spartan throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spartan 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.
Davidyan lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan throws out a leg kick but Davidyan moves out of range and Spartan only half commits.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davidyan leaves Spartan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spartan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
Decent striking displayed by Davidyan there.
Davidyan looks to throw the jab but Spartan is out of range.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Spartan throws a hook but Davidyan avoids it easily.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
Spartan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davidyan lands with a nice body punch.
Spartan scores with a spinning back kick!
Davidyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davidyan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spartan misses with an uppercut. Davidyan saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Davidyan misses the target.
Spartan lands with a kick to the temple. Davidyan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spartan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Davidyan's head backwards.
Davidyan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spartan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spartan, right into the meat.
Spartan misses with a hook to the body
and Davidyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gurgen Davidyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Davidyan catches Spartan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan goes for a double leg but Davidyan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davidyan continues to drive forward.
Davidyan tries a low kick but Spartan avoids it.
Spartan misses with a hook
and Davidyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Davidyan coming out on top.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spartan - that will leave a mark!
#T3#
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidyan manages to avoid it.
Spartan throws a head kick but Davidyan moves out of range.
Spartan throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
Spartan throws a head kick but Davidyan moves out of range.
Spartan cracks a nice hook into Davidyan's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Davidyan.
Davidyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davidyan takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan digs a good body shot into Spartan's ribs.
Spartan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan throws a shot to the body.
Davidyan lands with a straight right. Spartan didn't see that one coming.
Davidyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartan.
Spartan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Davidyan is out of range and Spartan settles back down.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spartan.
#T4#
Spartan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davidyan.
Davidyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidyan scores with a decent looking hook.
Spartan tries to land a front kick but Davidyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davidyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davidyan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spartan under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davidyan. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spartan jabs at Davidyan's body.
Davidyan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Davidyan delivers a nice body kick.
Davidyan cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Davidyan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davidyan. That's going to slow Spartan down.
Davidyan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davidyan misses with a straight left.
Spartan is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spartan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spartan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spartan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davidyan is able to avoid easily.
Davidyan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab from Davidyan misses.
Nice uppercut there from Spartan.
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davidyan.
That kick from Spartan tenderised Davidyan's leg. Davidyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartan throws a low kick but Davidyan avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Davidyan.
Spartan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Davidyan rushes Spartan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davidyan after a bit of a struggle.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spartan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidyan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan. #T1##TD2#
Spartan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davidyan has his hands on Spartan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spartan trying to control but Davidyan is working from the bottom.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spartan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Davidyan's guard.
Spartan controlling the pace.
Spartan wants to pass to mount but Davidyan is defending the position.
Davidyan is looking for a sweep. Spartan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Davidyan is defending against the submission attempts here by Spartan.
#T3##SUB2#
Spartan is working for a kimura but Davidyan is defending it quite comfortably.
Davidyan is not content to let Spartan control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Davidyan. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Spartan tries a head kick but it misses.
Davidyan throws a body kick that misses.
Spartan moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Davidyan thows a body kick. Spartan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Davidyan throws a good cross that connects.
Spartan tries to work over Davidyan's front leg with a kick but Davidyan checks it.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spartan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davidyan's sensitive parts.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spartan.
Spartan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut. Spartan saw that one coming.
Spartan fails to land the takedown.
Spartan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Davidyan misses its intended target.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Spartan connects with an inside leg kick.
Spartan thows a leg kick but Davidyan checks it
and Davidyan counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Furio Spartan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.
Davidyan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Davidyan blocks a leg kick.
Davidyan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Davidyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spartan checks a leg kick.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Davidyan's head but Davidyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidyan misses with an uppercut.
Spartan misses with an uppercut
letting Davidyan counter with a right hand.
Davidyan throws a solid leg kick but Spartan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Davidyan.
Davidyan thuds a left hand into Spartan's body.
Spartan tries to bum rush Davidyan with a series of wild strikes but Davidyan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davidyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davidyan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spartan's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davidyan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartan.
Spartan throws a leg kick that misses.
Davidyan is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks. #T1#
Davidyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spartan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spartan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidyan can pounce on him.
Spartan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spartan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Davidyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davidyan lands a nice hook to Spartan's body. Spartan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spartan sizes up Davidyan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spartan throws out a leg kick but Davidyan moves out of range and Spartan only half commits.
Davidyan tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartan takes a swing at Davidyan's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spartan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spartan misses with a low kick.
Davidyan scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidyan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Davidyan.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Davidyan.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Spartan delivers a nice body kick.
Spartan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Davidyan.
Spartan throws a big shot that misses.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan works Spartan's body with a nice hook.
Davidyan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davidyan lands a jab.
Davidyan slips a jab from Spartan.
Davidyan swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan dips to his left and cracks Spartan with an uppercut!
Spartan tries to work over Davidyan's front leg with a kick but Davidyan checks it.
Spartan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Davidyan.#CL#
Davidyan drives through and clinches with Spartan against the cage.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Davidyan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spartan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davidyan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Davidyan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spartan fails to pull guard.
Davidyan lands a body punch.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartan pushes Davidyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davidyan lands an uppercut.
Davidyan tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Davidyan back against the cage.
Davidyan tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Davidyan.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Davidyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidyan throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartan.
Davidyan blocks a head kick by Spartan.
Davidyan lands a head shot.
Spartan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Spartan takes one to the side of the head.
Davidyan slips a jab from Spartan.
Davidyan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Davidyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan throws a shot from downtown. Davidyan moves away and avoids it.
Davidyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spartan throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan digs a good body shot into Spartan's ribs.
A low kick from Spartan misses
and Davidyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Spartan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spartan avoids the body shot from Davidyan.
Spartan throws a poor cross that misses
and Davidyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Spartan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spartan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Davidyan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidyan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davidyan lands with a hook. Spartan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spartan lands with a nice combination. Davidyan backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davidyan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurgen Davidyan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gurgen Davidyan made sure he mentioned Reaper Combatwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Aspire 97: Tsoko vs. Susi
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Davidyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
A left lands for Spartan.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Davidyan is out of range.
Davidyan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spartan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spartan 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.
Spartan throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartan scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
Spartan scores with a nice strike.
Spartan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Davidyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Davidyan walks into a stiff left hand from Spartan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidyan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and pushes Davidyan back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Davidyan.
Davidyan tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartan scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Spartan throws a head punch that misses.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
Spartan working aggressively here.
Spartan struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidyan controls his hands.
Davidyan throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan. #BC#
Davidyan breaks from the clinch.
Davidyan throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Davidyan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spartan finds it's way round the side to connect with Davidyan's head. #CL#
Davidyan rushes Spartan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
A head punch on the inside from Spartan fails to land. #BC#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davidyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Davidyan lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Davidyan pushes Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan working aggressively here.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Davidyan avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage. #T2#
Davidyan lands a body punch.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Spartan throws a punch but it's blocked by Davidyan.
Davidyan tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidyan blocking some punches.
Davidyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Davidyan manages to break the clinch.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan throws an off balance right hand
and Davidyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidyan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davidyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spartan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davidyan scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Spartan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidyan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spartan jumps guard but Davidyan stands there with Spartan around his waist. Spartan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spartan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Davidyan breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Davidyan moves away from the strike by Spartan.
An attempted straight right counter from Davidyan misses the target.
Spartan closes the distance but Davidyan moves to the side
and Davidyan counters with a leg kick.
Davidyan staying out of range there.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
Gurgen Davidyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Spartan tenderised Davidyan's leg. Davidyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Spartan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spartan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davidyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davidyan cracks Spartan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spartan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Decent striking displayed by Spartan there.
Spartan misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Davidyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spartan keeps Davidyan at a distance using the push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Davidyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spartan throws the left hand but Davidyan avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Davidyan walks into a straight right hand from Spartan.
Spartan blocks a head kick by Davidyan.
Spartan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Davidyan misses its target.
That kick from Spartan tenderised Davidyan's leg. Davidyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartan moves in looking to clinch but Davidyan pushes him off.
Spartan just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDavidyan.
Spartan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spartan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Davidyan counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Spartan misses.
Spartan misses with a right hand
and Davidyan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davidyan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Davidyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davidyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davidyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Davidyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Davidyan slips the punch.
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gurgen Davidyan is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan throws a lazy right hand but Davidyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spartan.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Davidyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Davidyan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spartan. Spartan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spartan throws out a loose jab but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidyan is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Spartan.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidyan moves away.
Davidyan misses with a body shot
and Spartan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan lands a nice looking body kick.
Davidyan throws a chopping leg kick but Spartan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Davidyan avoids it well.
Davidyan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Davidyan slips the punch.#T1#
A big left from Spartan misses.
Davidyan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Davidyan misses with a hook.
Davidyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan lands a body shot.
Davidyan keeps the fight on the outside.
Davidyan throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Spartan throws out a loose jab but Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Davidyan.
Davidyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spartan misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Davidyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Davidyan throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Davidyan clinches up against the cage.
Furio Spartan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davidyan lands a body shot. #BC#
Davidyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Davidyan throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Spartan misses.
Spartan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spartan swings widly with a right hand
and Davidyan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan scores with a jab. Davidyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spartan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davidyan. That did some damage!
Davidyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Davidyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Davidyan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartan throws a right hand that misses
and Davidyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spartan looks to land a combination but Davidyan avoids it well.
Davidyan throws a hook to the side of Spartan's head but Spartan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidyan cracks a nice hook into Spartan's ribs.
Spartan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidyan moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Davidyan misses its target.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartan. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Davidyan.
Davidyan scoring well with a low kick there.
Davidyan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartan.
A left lands for Spartan.
Spartan cracks Davidyan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spartan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Davidyan under the eye.
A solid body kick from Davidyan.
Spartan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spartan stuns Davidyan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidyan.
A big left from Spartan misses.
Spartan slips under a jab from Davidyan.
Spartan looks to land a right hand but Davidyan moved 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!
Davidyan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spartan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Spartan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
A cross from Davidyan lands.
Davidyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Davidyan misses.
Jab by Spartan.
Spartan lands with a kick to the temple. Davidyan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Davidyan staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davidyan lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Davidyan checks a leg kick.
Davidyan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Spartan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Davidyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Davidyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Davidyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
Spartan scores with a nice right hand.
Davidyan jabs Spartan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spartan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Davidyan counter with a right hand.
Spartan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davidyan connects with a single shot there.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartan is just out of range.
Davidyan scores with a jab to the head.
Davidyan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davidyan connects with a single shot there.
Spartan misses with a looping left.
Davidyan walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Davidyan.
Davidyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spartan counters with a nice body shot.
Spartan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Davidyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Davidyan scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Spartan.
Spartan misses with a right hand
and Davidyan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spartan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartan misses with the head strike.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Davidyan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Spartan.
Spartan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidyan's elbow.
Davidyan cracks Spartan with a nice body shot.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
Spartan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gurgen Davidyan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Davidyan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan misses with a body punch.
Spartan has Davidyan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Davidyan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davidyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Davidyan.
Spartan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan misses with a body punch.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidyan has a couple of punches blocked by Spartan.
Spartan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davidyan can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Davidyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidyan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davidyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidyan.
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Davidyan.
A right handed body shot lands from Davidyan.
#T3#
Spartan takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Davidyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartan.
Spartan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Spartan misses with the body kick
and Davidyan counters with a right hand to the body.
Davidyan pushes Spartan away with a front kick.
Spartan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davidyan.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davidyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davidyan is looking to counter punch.
Spartan tries to clinch up
and Davidyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spartan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davidyan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That kick from Davidyan tenderised Spartan's leg. Spartan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spartan tries to land a body kick
and Davidyan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Davidyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidyan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartan on the side of the head.
Davidyan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spartan.
Davidyan throws a jab when Spartan was well out of range.
Davidyan looks for the body kick but Spartan saw that one coming.
Spartan thows a leg kick but Davidyan checks it
and Davidyan counters with a nice leg kick.
Spartan misses with the body kick
and Davidyan counters with a straight right hand.
Spartan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spartan thows a leg kick but Davidyan checks it
and Davidyan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Davidyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davidyan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Davidyan instigates a clinch.
Spartan misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Davidyan.
Spartan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davidyan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Davidyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurgen Davidyan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Davidyan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Aspire 91: Green v Lee
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Spartan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Spartan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Spartan throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a glancing blow to the side of Spartan's head.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Anderson gets through Spartan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spartan 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Spartan's head.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Spartan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Anderson lands a right hand.
Spartan misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson pushes Spartan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Spartan lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Spartan cracks Anderson with a nice body shot.
Spartan takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Spartan blocks an uppercut.
Spartan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan.
Spartan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spartan swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan is working Anderson over against the cage.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
#T3#
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartan lands a nice uppercut.
Spartan misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson works on Spartan's body with a couple of short punches.
Spartan misses with the head strike.
Spartan prevents the takedown attempt.
Spartan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage.
Spartan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Spartan fails to land.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Spartan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
A shot in the inside from Spartan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spartan is defending well for now.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Spartan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spartan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anderson 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Spartan is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson stays in close to Spartan's body and controls the position.
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 Dustin Anderson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.#CL#
Anderson instigates a clinch.
Spartan misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Spartan throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Spartan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Anderson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustin Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Spartan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Spartan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Spartan.
Nice body punch from Spartan.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartan misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Anderson.
Spartan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Anderson trying to stall but Spartan improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Spartan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Spartan lands a left hand.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Spartan is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Spartan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Spartan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Spartan lands with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a hook.#CL#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Spartan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Spartan manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Spartan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Spartan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Spartan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Spartan's guard. #SUB2#
Spartan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spartan.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Spartan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson controlling the position.
Anderson working away.
Spartan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Spartan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
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 Dustin Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Spartan both land. Nice combination.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Spartan keeps it at a distance.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Spartan clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spartan. Spartan obviously looking to wear him down.
Spartan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Spartan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spartan scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson leaves his chin hanging out and Spartan seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Anderson crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Furio Spartan!
A less than humble Furio Spartan 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:
Aspire 87: Green v McGee
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Aquila Corvus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spartan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Aquila Corvus instigates a clinch.
Aquila Corvus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aquila Corvus or not.
A short left from Spartan.
Spartan pushes Aquila Corvus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Aquila Corvus.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan is working Aquila Corvus over against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spartan 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.
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartan prevents a body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Spartan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aquila Corvus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aquila Corvus blocks a body shot from Spartan.
Aquila Corvus blocking some punches.
Spartan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aquila Corvus is defending well.
Aquila Corvus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Aquila Corvus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartans head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Aquila Corvus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartan is looking to land body kicks.
Spartan throws a looping overhand right but Aquila Corvus ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan looks to land a left hand but Aquila Corvus moved out of range nicely.
Aquila Corvus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spartan is out of range and Aquila Corvus settles back down.
Spartan throws a sloppy head kick and Aquila Corvus moves out of range easily.
Spartan checks a leg kick.
Spartan lands with an uppercut that bounces Aquila Corvus off the cage and back into range.
Aquila Corvus throws an overhand right that lands on Spartan's shoulder, as Spartan tries to avoid the shot.
Spartan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spartan is looking to clinch.
Nice jab there from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Spartan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aquila Corvus. Aquila Corvus obviously looking to wear him down.
Aquila Corvus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A clash of legs there as Spartan blocks the low kick.
Nice shot by Aquila Corvus.
Spartan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aquila Corvus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spartan throws a body punch but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan lands a nice hook to Aquila Corvus's body. Aquila Corvus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spartan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus moves out of range of the body kick.
Spartan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spartan moves forwards but Aquila Corvus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartan moves in looking to clinch but Aquila Corvus pushes him off.
Aquila Corvus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aquila Corvus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aquila Corvus throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Aquila Corvus feints and then cracks Spartan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spartan down.
Spartan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aquila Corvus.
Spartan tries to land a front kick but Aquila Corvus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Aquila Corvus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spartan checks it well.
Donk. Spartan catches Aquila Corvus right on the button with a cross.
Spartan checks a leg kick nicely.
Spartan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aquila Corvus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartan on the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus tries to bum rush Spartan with a series of wild strikes but Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Spartan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aquila Corvus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spartan.
Spartan moves away from the strike by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
Spartan tries to clinch up but Aquila Corvus circles away and keeps his distance.
Aquila Corvus looks to land a body kick but Spartan moved away.
Aquila Corvus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spartan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Spartan blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartan moves out of range as Aquila Corvus strikes.
Spartan tries to clinch but Aquila Corvus moves away
and Aquila Corvus counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartan blocks a jab.#CL2#
Aquila Corvus gets tackled into the cage by Spartan. Spartan maintains the clinch.
Aquila Corvus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aquila Corvus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aquila Corvus can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Spartan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aquila Corvus is stalling here.
#T4#
Aquila Corvus blocks a body shot from Spartan.
Aquila Corvus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spartan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aquila Corvus tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Aquila Corvus.
Spartan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aquila Corvus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aquila Corvus misses with the head strike.
Spartan misses with a punch to the body.
Aquila Corvus lands with a right to the head.
Aquila Corvus throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan.
A short right from Spartan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aquila Corvus takes a shot to the head.
Spartan lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aquila Corvus.
Good body shot from Spartan.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spartan lands a jab to the nose.
Aquila Corvus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Spartan tries to clinch but Aquila Corvus moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aquila Corvus.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aquila Corvus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spartan has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Aquila Corvus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aquila Corvus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Spartan on the inside.
Spartan lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan throws a head punch that misses.
Spartan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aquila Corvus lands a right hand.
Aquila Corvus lands a left hand.
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!
Spartan misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aquila Corvus.
Furio Spartan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Spartan is trying to pull guard but Aquila Corvus has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan can't find room to land a body shot as Aquila Corvus controls the action.
Spartan struggles to land a body shot inside as Aquila Corvus controls his hands.
Spartan tries to pull guard but Aquila Corvus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furio Spartan.
Spartan lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with some punches.
Spartan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aquila Corvus.
Spartan tries a body shot but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
Spartan throws a head punch that misses.
Aquila Corvus is trying to stall.
Spartan blocking some punches.
Aquila Corvus misses with a body punch.
Aquila Corvus blocks a body shot from Spartan.
Spartan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aquila Corvus tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aquila Corvus misses with the head strike.
Aquila Corvus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Aquila Corvus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aquila Corvus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus pushes Spartan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aquila Corvus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aquila Corvus.
Spartan misses with a punch to the body.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Aquila Corvus avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage.
Aquila Corvus lands a body shot.
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!
Spartan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan digs a right hand underneath Aquila Corvus's ribcage. Aquila Corvus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aquila Corvus stalling in the clinch but Spartan improves position. #BC#
Aquila Corvus breaks from the clinch.
Spartan thuds his right hand into Aquila Corvus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aquila Corvus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spartan avoids a kick to the body.
Spartan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aquila Corvus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Spartan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aquila Corvus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spartan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Aquila Corvus has managed to clinch.
Aquila Corvus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spartan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aquila Corvus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spartan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartan tries a body shot but Aquila Corvus blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus gets through Spartan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spartan misses with some punches.
Aquila Corvus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spartan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spartan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aquila Corvus tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aquila Corvus. #T4#
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan jumps guard but Aquila Corvus stands there with Spartan around his waist. Spartan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spartan fails to land.
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquila Corvus taking a breather.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spartan struggles to land a body shot inside as Aquila Corvus controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aquila Corvus scores with a shoulder strike.
Aquila Corvus looking to stall.
Spartan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Spartan.
Aquila Corvus lands with a short shot to the head.
Aquila Corvus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ajax Aquila Corvus dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Aquila Corvus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spartan has his takedown stuffed
and Aquila Corvus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aquila Corvus throws a body shot but no joy.
Aquila Corvus is looking to clinch but Spartan is avoiding it.
Aquila Corvus scoring well with a low kick there.
Aquila Corvus throws a nice head kick!
Aquila Corvus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spartan slips a straight right by Aquila Corvus.
Spartan throws a sloppy head kick and Aquila Corvus moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aquila Corvus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Aquila Corvus.
Aquila Corvus clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Aquila Corvus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Spartan throws a leg kick which misses Aquila Corvus's front leg but catches the back leg as Aquila Corvus tries to avoid it. #CL#
Aquila Corvus forces Spartan back against the cage and clinches.
Aquila Corvus tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Spartan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aquila Corvus backwards.
Aquila Corvus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aquila Corvus fails to land.
Spartan lands a hook that snaps the head of Aquila Corvus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Aquila Corvus fails to land.
Spartan tries to throw a body punch but Aquila Corvus avoids it by throwing Spartan back against the cage.
Aquila Corvus cracks Spartan with a nice body shot.
Aquila Corvus lands a shoulder strike.
Spartan presses Aquila Corvus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Spartan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spartan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aquila Corvus 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. #SUB2#
Spartan working for a triangle but Aquila Corvus defends it easily.
Furio Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Spartan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aquila Corvus defends well.#SUB2#
Spartan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aquila Corvus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aquila Corvus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Spartan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aquila Corvus escapes and throws Spartan's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Spartan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aquila Corvus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spartan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spartan looks to move to half guard but instead Aquila Corvus has passed into mount! Damn!
Spartan is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aquila Corvus avoids the attempt from Spartan to control.
Aquila Corvus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aquila Corvus'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.
Spartan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aquila Corvus. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spartan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Spartan can't escape the position.
Ajax Aquila Corvus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aquila Corvus controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajax Aquila Corvus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aquila Corvus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajax Aquila Corvus!
During a confident post fight interview, Ajax Aquila Corvus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Aspire 80: Yew v Sklemin
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Spartan misses with a body kick.
Westlake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spartan misses with a hook. Westlake ducked under it nicely.
Westlake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Westlake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spartan.
Spartan throws a head kick that half lands.
Spartan connects with a nice looking jab.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Spartan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Westlake is out of range.
Spartan tried to score with a low kick but Westlake checks it.
Westlake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spartan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan throws a lazy head kick
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Westlake clobbers Spartan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Spartan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Westlake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Westlake throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.#T1#
Spartan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Westlake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Westlake swings for the body but Spartan moves out of range.
#CL#
Spartan closes the distance and pushes Westlake back into the cage.
Westlake presses Spartan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Westlake fails to land.
Westlake can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Westlake.
Westlake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Spartan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Spartan jumps guard but Westlake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Westlake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spartan lands with a left to the head.
Westlake scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Westlake.
A short right from Spartan on the inside.
Westlake misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Spartan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westlake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartan blocks an uppercut.
Westlake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Westlake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartans head.
Westlake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westlake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spartan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Westlake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westlake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spartan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartan working aggressively here.
Spartan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartan. #T3#
Spartan goes for a takedown attempt but Westlake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spartan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Furio Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Cyril Westlake has been cut.
A jab from Westlake misses.
Spartan lands a leg kick that knocks Westlake off balance momentarily.
Westlake misses with a wild body shot.
As Westlake tries to get set, Spartan tries to push him back and clinch up but Westlake manages to avoid the attempt.
Westlake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spartan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westlake throws the left hand but Spartan avoids the punch easily.
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westlake misses with a wild body shot.
Westlake walks into a left hand.
Spartan misses with the combination.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartan throws out a leg kick but Westlake moves out of range and Spartan only half commits.
Spartan staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Spartan misses the target.
Spartan scores with a kick to the body.
Cyril Westlake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westlake drops his hands momentarily and Spartan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Westlake takes one to the chin there.
Westlake lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartan misses the target.
Westlake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spartan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westlake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spartan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westlake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Westlake scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westlake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spartan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Westlake's cut.
That's time! Spartan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spartan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westlake.
Spartan throws a lazy right hand but Westlake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spartan staying out of range there.
Westlake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spartan throws out the jab.
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Spartan
and Westlake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spartan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Westlake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spartan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spartan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westlake can do to turn this around?
Westlake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spartan misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Spartan misses
and Westlake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartan throws the left hand but Westlake avoids the punch easily.
Westlake blocks a leg kick.
Westlake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Westlake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spartan can pounce on him.
Furio Spartan is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Westlake swinging wildly here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spartan.
Spartan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spartan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spartan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Westlake's calf.
Westlake misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Spartan counters by clinching up.
Spartan lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Westlake.
Spartan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartan.
Spartan blocks an uppercut.
Spartan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westlakes head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westlake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards. #T2#
Spartan misses with the head strike.
Westlake tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Westlake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Westlake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartan slips a jab from Westlake.
Spartan misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartan wants to clinch.
Spartan thuds his right hand into Westlake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spartan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Westlake looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Spartan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Westlake takes a step back to recover.
Spartan lands with a nice combination. Westlake backs away looking to recover.
Westlake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Westlake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spartan misses with a hook.
Spartan lands the left hand.
Spartan throws a leg kick
letting Westlake counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Spartan is predictable there
and Westlake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spartan pushes Westlake away with a front kick.
Spartan misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westlake thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Spartan throws a combination. Westlake tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spartan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Westlake counter with a right hand.
Westlake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spartan cracks Westlake with an open hand slap.
Spartan misses with a combination
and Westlake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Westlake misses the shot to the body.
Westlake moves out of range as Spartan throws a body kick.
Spartan misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westlake! But no joy.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Westlake circles away.
Westlake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spartan throws a body kick that misses
and Westlake counters with a straight right hand.
Westlake looks to land a left hand but Spartan moved out of range nicely.
Spartan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Westlake manages to circle out of the way.
Spartan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westlake's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Spartan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cyril Westlake's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Westlake misses with a body shot.
Spartan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westlake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Westlake.
Spartan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Westlake on the side of the head.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spartan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westlake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westlake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spartan throws a hook to the side of Westlake's head but Westlake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Westlake missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan missing with a left hand there. Westlake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartan throws a series of punches but Westlake avoids them all with ease.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westlake.
Spartan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spartan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westlake throws out the jab. #T1#
Spartan throws the left hand but Westlake avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westlake! But no joy.
Spartan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spartan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Westlake counters with a straight right hand.
Spartan lands a head kick. Westlake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Westlake tries to move into range but Spartan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spartan misses with a looping left.
Westlake avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Westlake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spartan connects with a body shot that sends Westlake's belly button to the back.
Spartan looks to throw the jab but Westlake is out of range.
Westlake lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartan slips under a jab.
Spartan misses with a hook
and Westlake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westlake lands a slapping body shot.
Cyril Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Spartan forces Westlake back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Westlake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Spartan instigates a clinch.
Spartan tries a body shot but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake misses with a punch on the inside.
Westlake takes a shot to the head.
Westlake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westlake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spartan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westlake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Westlake throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan.
Spartan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartan has a couple of punches blocked by Westlake.
A head punch on the inside from Spartan fails to land.
Spartan misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Westlake has had enough of the clinch but Spartan keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Westlake.
#BC2#
Westlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Spartan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Westlake doesn't seem phased though.
Spartan tries to clinch there but Westlake circles away.
Spartan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westlake.
Spartan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Westlake misses the jab.#TD#
Spartan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spartan wants to pass to mount but Westlake is defending the position. #ES2#
Westlake kicks Spartan off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Westlake.
Spartan throwing a counter right hand but Westlake manages to avoid it.#T4#
Westlake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Westlake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Westlake looks to land a left hand but Spartan moved out of range nicely.
Westlake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spartan throws a looping overhand right but Westlake ducks down to avoid it.
Spartan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Westlake.
Westlake lands a body shot.
Spartan blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Spartan.
Westlake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Westlake just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Westlake misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Spartan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartan, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Spartan!
Furio Spartan 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:
Aspire 73: Mazzini v Yew
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Spartan misses with a wild body shot.
Neil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Spartan moves into the clinch.
Spartan throws a head punch that misses.
Neil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spartan takes a shot to the head.
Neil blocking some punches.
Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartan blocking some punches.
#TD#
Neil is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spartan can't fight it off and eventually Neil manages to take the fight to the floor. Spartan looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spartan looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Neil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neil connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Neil landing some decent shots from guard.
Neil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spartan's head.
Neil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spartan's head.#SUB2#
Spartan is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Neil has his hands clasped together but Spartan extends and breaks Neil's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Spartan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Furio Spartan!
Furio Spartan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, James Neil stepped up to the mic, saying 'No comment.'.
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Event:
Aspire 65: McGee vs Lee
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro misses with a series of wild punches.
Sklemin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Aro rushes Sklemin and presses him up against the cage.
Sklemin lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
Aro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aro manages to avoid it.
Aro ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
A left lands for Sklemin.
Aro takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin misses with a body punch
and Aro counters with a left and a right that stings Sklemin.
Sklemin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sklemin slips a jab from Aro.#CL#
Sklemin clinches with his opponent.
Sklemin just leaning against Aro, taking a breather. #BC#
Sklemin breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sklemin gets tackled into the cage by Aro. Aro maintains the clinch.
Sklemin misses with an elbow strike.
Aro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sklemin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sklemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Aro.
Aro working aggressively here.
Aro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aro throws a head punch that misses.
Sklemin misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Sklemin.
Sklemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Aro scores with a shot to the side of Sklemin's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Sklemin trying to control the position but instead, Aro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sklemin into the cage.
Aro misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aro throws an elbow but misses.
Sklemin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sklemin gets through Aro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Sklemin back against the cage.
Aro is leaning against Sklemin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aro lands a right hand.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sklemin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sklemin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sklemin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aro is defending well for now.
Aro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro trying to land knees to the body.
Aro throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sklemin pushes off an throws an elbow but Aro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aro avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
Aro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Sklemin.
Aro misses with some punches.
Aro avoids the elbow strike from Sklemin, against the cage.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Aro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Our sources have told us that Sklemin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Sklemin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sklemin letting Aro take a breather here.#BC#
Sklemin manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sklemin.
Sklemin with a nice cross.
Sklemin misses the jab.
Aro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sklemin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aro moves out of range of the strikes.
Sklemin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Sklemin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aro slips under a jab from Sklemin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aro keeps control of Sklemin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Aro looking to stall.
Aro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
Sklemin tries to break free but Aro pushes him back against the cage.
Sklemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sklemin blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Sklemin scores with a shoulder strike.
Sklemin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin takes a swing at Aro's ribcage but misses.
Sklemin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aro.
Sklemin throws a hook but Aro avoids it easily.
Aro stalks Sklemin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sklemin's face. Sklemin staggers backwards, shaken.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sklemin.
Sklemin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sklemin connects with a single shot there.
A lazy left from Aro finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Aro.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aro looks to land a right hand but Sklemin moved out of range.
Aro goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2#
Sklemin is rocked!
Aro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Sklemin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sklemin misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Aro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sklemin seems to have got his legs back now.
Sklemin lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Sklemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Aro. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Aro has knocked Sklemin down with a huge combo! Aro steps away and waves a wobbly Sklemin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CL#
Sklemin rushes Aro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
Sklemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aro lands with a right to the head.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Aro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aro misses with a body punch.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Aro. #T3#
Sklemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aro.
Aro misses with some punches.
Sklemin lands a nice elbow.
Sklemin misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aro throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Sklemin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Aro. That snapped Sklemin's head back.
#CL2#
Aro clinches up with Sklemin and pushes him back against the cage.
Sklemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aro.
Aro blocking some punches.
Sergey Sklemin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sklemin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aros head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aro lands a left hand.
Aro lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Sklemin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aro blocks a body shot from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes a shot to the head.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Sklemin lands with a left to the head.
Sklemin working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aro as Sklemin tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aro as Sklemin tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Sklemin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Sklemin throws a body punch but Aro moves out of range. #CL2#
Aro moves into the clinch.
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Aro on the inside.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aro.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sklemin.
Sklemin is trying to push Aro away but Aro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aro managing to block the knees to the body from Sklemin.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sklemin as Aro tries to tie him up. #T1#
Sklemin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Aro takes a shot to the head.
Sklemin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sklemin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aro's defenses.
Aro working aggressively here.
Sklemin struggles to land a body shot inside as Aro controls his hands.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aro digs a right hand into Sklemin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sklemin's gas tank.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sklemin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sklemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aro.
A short uppercut from Aro. #T2#
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Aro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sklemin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Aro clinches up against the cage.
Sklemin throws an elbow that misses.
Sklemin managing to block the knees to the body from Aro.
Sklemin tries a body shot but Aro blocks it.
Sklemin effectively controlling the action here.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Aro.
#T3#
Sklemin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Aro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aro.
Sklemin tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Aro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sklemin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
Sklemin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aro.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with an elbow over the top.
Aro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sklemin is defending well for now.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Aro tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Aro back against the cage.
Sklemin lands a left hand.
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!
Aro prevents a body shot from Sklemin.
Aro misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergey Sklemin.
I think Sklemin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Aspire 50: McGee vs Gracie
Date: Jul 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winston takes a swing at Aro's ribcage but misses.
Aro avoids the body shot from Winston.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but Aro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aro throws a right hand that Winston ducks under and follows up with a left that Winston also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Aro misses #TD#
and Winston decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aro's guard.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aro!#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Winston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aro defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aro throwing strikes from guard but Winston blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winston is trying to control the position but Aro postures up. #T1#
Aro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Winston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston is trying to control the position but Aro postures up. #SUB#
Winston throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aro escapes and throws Winston's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Winston is looking to reverse the position.
Winston is not content to let Aro control the position.
Winston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Winston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Winston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aro's head.
Winston missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Aro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Aro is trying to control but can't.
Winston misses with a head shot. Aro uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aro has his hands on Winston's head, controlling the position.
Winston trying to control but Aro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winston is looking to work some ground and pound but Aro has wrist control.#T3#
Aro 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.
Aro wants to hit a switch here but Winston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aro there!
Winston lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aro hang on?
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston dominating with strikes here.
Winston avoids the attempt from Aro to control.
Winston punishing his opponent with strikes.
BOOM! Winston connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston landing strikes from the mount and Aro is in trouble! #T4#
Winston lands with some strikes.
Winston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aro?
Winston unloading with bombs!
Winston working the ground and pound effectively.
Winston with a couple of short strikes.#ROC#
Aro is rocked!
Winston lands a heavy elbow.
Winston raining down shots from the mount!
Aro is still in real trouble! Can Winston finish him?
Winston landing punches.
Aro tries to lock up and control but Winston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aro seems to have recovered his senses.
Aro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Winston is staying active.
Winston punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aro throws a right and a left that Winston avoids nicely.
Aro scores with the left hand. Winston knows he should have avoided that one.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston misses with a hook
and Aro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aro connects with a leg kick. Winston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Winston misses with a body shot
and Aro counters with a straight right hand.
Winston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aro swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Aro has closed the distance and engaged Winston in a clinch.
Aro lands with a right to the head.
Winston fails to pull guard.
Winston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aro just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winston blocking some punches.
A short right from Aro on the inside. #T1#
Winston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winston backs up against the cage.
Winston fails to land the takedown.
Aro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Kiovani Aro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good standup being displayed there by Aro as he connects with a hook.
Winston fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Aro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Winston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aro misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Winston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Winston tries to keep at a distance but Aro has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Winston works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aro is pulling down on Winston's head to control his posture.
Winston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aro can do to turn this around?
Aro is continuing to stall.
Winston trying to control the position from guard on top but Aro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Aro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aro's head.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winston forces his way into half guard.
Winston drops an elbow to the side of Aro's head. #T4#
Winston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Winston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Winston 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.
Aro tries to get to full guard but Winston has control of the leg.
Winston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aro tries to roll over but Winston keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aro scores with a hook.#CL2#
Aro gets a clinch.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aro misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Winston decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aro passes Winston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Winston wants to control but Aro is keeping busy.
Winston regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB#
Winston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Aro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Aro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aro wants to stand but Winston is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Aro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Winston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aro has managed to get both his arms back between Winston's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Aro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winston dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Aro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aro keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Winston works over Aro with some ground and pound from guard.
Aro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Winston scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Winston cracks Aro with a solid left hand.
Winston is in close to Aro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winston throws an elbow that misses. Aro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Winston's guard. Nice move by Aro!#REVB##SUB#
Winston working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aro has passed into half guard!
Aro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Winston looking for subs from the bottom but Aro mounts him!
Aro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winston is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Aro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Winston regains half guard.
Aro prevents Winston from improving his position.
Winston is staying active underneath Aro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aro is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winston defends it well. #SUB#
Winston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aro pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kiovani Aro.
I think Aro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiovani Aro!
Kiovani Aro took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Aspire 45: Hayes vs Gracie
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Aro throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Aro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.#CL#
Anderson darts in and clinches Aro up against the cage.
Aro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
A short right from Aro.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Aro uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aro misses with some punches.
Aro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Aro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Aro.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Aro struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aro manages to avoid it.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aro sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Aro stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.#T2#
Aro avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Aro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Aro.#CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aro throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
Aro throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Aro prevents a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Aro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Aro controls the action.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Aro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aro presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aro misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Anderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Aro.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Anderson pushes Aro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson lands a left hand.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aro's elbow.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anderson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aro backwards. #T4#
A short right from Aro on the inside.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson has Aro pushed against the cage.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Aro.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Still in the clinch, Aro scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aro misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Aro.
Aro pushes Anderson against the cage. Aro is working some dirty boxing. Aro pushes off with a quick right hook! Anderson goes down! Anderson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiovani Aro!
Kiovani Aro got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aro works over Ruth's head and body with a nice combination.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Ruth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruth.
Ruth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aro throws out the jab.
Aro lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aro. That's going to slow Ruth down.
Aro takes one on the button.
Ruth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Aro.
Aro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Aro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Aro avoids it easily.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Aro's shoulder, as Aro tries to avoid the shot.
Aro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Aro throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
Ruth with the counter takedown but Aro avoids it easily.
Kiovani Aro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Aro.
Aro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Aro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aro misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land. #T2#
Aro misses with some punches.
Ruth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
A bit of stalling here from Ruth.
Ruth misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Aro.
Ruth misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth leaning against his opponent.
Ruth blocking some punches.
#T3#
Ruth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aro.
Ruth looking to slow down the pace here.
Aro letting Ruth take a breather here.
A short left from Aro.
Aro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aro blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aro throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Ruth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ruth tries to score a body lock takedown but Aro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aro crunches a lovely knee into Ruth's ribcage.
Ruth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Aro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruth taking a breather.
Aro can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Aro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruth blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aro.
Aro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Ruth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aro's head.
Kiovani Aro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Aro tests Ruth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Aro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aro feints a jab promting Ruth to slip. Aro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ruth slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Aro throws a series of punches but Ruth avoids them all with ease.
Ruth feints the counter takedown.
Aro connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Ruth misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruth can do to turn this around?
Aro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Ruth is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aro lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiovani Aro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aro.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aro has Ruth pressed against the cage.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aro throws a head punch that misses.
Aro missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth wants a takedown.
#T3#
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Aro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Ruth pulls guard successfully.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Aro from controlling successfully.
Aro is really struggling to control Ruth but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aro is one step ahead there.
Aro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Aro throwing strikes but missing.
Ruth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aro is one step ahead there.
Aro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ruth controls Aro momentarily but Aro frees himself.
Ruth trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Ruth 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 referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Aro throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Aro is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Aro pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Aro pushes Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Ruth.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ruth's brow.
Aro pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth leaning against his opponent.
Aro misses with the head strike.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Aro.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
John Ruth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aro tries to land a knee to the head but Ruth blocks with his arms.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro misses with some punches.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruth goes for a takedown attempt but Aro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aro throws a head kick that misses.
Aro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Aro.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and Aro counters with a straight right hand.
Kiovani Aro is winning the standup battle so far.
Aro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth misses with a hook
and Aro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Aro.
Aro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Aro counters with a series of strikes. Ruth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruth's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aro defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Aro lands with a nice combination. Ruth backs away looking to recover.
Ruth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aro is fending him off so far but Ruth persists. Nope, Aro circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiovani Aro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Aro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro blocks a jab.
Ruth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aro.
Aro looks to land a combination but Ruth avoids it well.
And Ruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Aro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aro scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiovani Aro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aro, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiovani Aro!
Kiovani Aro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 37
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Rolla swings widly with a right hand
and Aro counters with a nice uppercut.
Aro works over Rolla's head and body with a nice combination.
Rolla misses with a straight right.
Rolla misses with a two punch combination.
Aro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rolla! But no joy.
Rolla throws a shot from downtown. Aro moves away and avoids it.
Aro lands a head shot.
Aro throws a sloppy head kick and Rolla moves out of range easily.
Aro misses with a straight left.
Rolla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aro counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aro doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolla circles away.
As Aro backs off Rolla throws a huge counter combo but Aro manages to avoid it all.
We've been told by Aro's head coaches at Forever Free Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rolla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Rolla misses with a two punch combination.
Aro throws a right hand that misses
and Rolla counters with a nice uppercut.
Rolla misses with a combination
and Aro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aro swings widly with a right hand
and Rolla counters with a left and a right that stings Aro.
Rolla moves out of range as Aro throws a body kick.
Rolla tries to bum rush Aro with a series of wild strikes but Aro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aro connects with a looping right hand.
Aro doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolla circles away.
Aro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolla.
Rolla swings widly with a right hand
and Aro counters with a left to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolla avoids the body shot from Aro.
Aro misses with the combination.
Rolla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aro throws a combination that misses
and Rolla counters with a straight right hand.
Rolla throws a right hand that Aro ducks under and follows up with a left that Aro also avoids with ease.#CL#
Aro forces Rolla back against the cage and clinches.
Aro misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolla tries to circle away but Aro has him pinned against the cage.
Aro lands a nice uppercut.
Rolla tries a body shot but Aro blocks it.
#T3#
Rolla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolla misses with some punches.
Aro tries a body shot but Rolla blocks it.
Aro misses with a punch to the body.
Aro can't find room to land a body shot as Rolla controls the action.
Rolla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Aro.
Rolla tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Rolla back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Rolla.
Aro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rolla has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rolla can turn it around.
Aro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
A short right from Rolla.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rolla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rolla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Aro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rolla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rolla working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Rolla manages to break the clinch.
Rolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aro throws a big counter combination but Rolla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aro throws a big shot that misses.
Rolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aro.
Rolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Aro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rolla scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rolla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Kiovani Aro will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aro misses with a straight left.
Rolla scores with a body shot.
Rolla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aro looks to clinch
and Rolla counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolla throws a hook to the side of Aro's head but Aro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice combination there by Rolla.
Rolla throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aro doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolla circles away.
Ronnie Rolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolla.#CL#
Aro pushes Rolla up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rolla scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Rolla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aro tries a body shot but Rolla blocks it.
Rolla misses with a body punch.
Aro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aro misses with the head strike.
Aro throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolla.
Aro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolla takes a shot to the head.
Aro digs a right hand into Rolla's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rolla's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rolla - that landed with a thud.
Rolla misses with the head strike.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rolla fails to land. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aro struggles to land a body shot inside as Rolla controls his hands.
Rolla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aro misses with some punches.
Rolla lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Rolla throws a head punch that misses.
Aro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro throws an elbow but it misses.
Rolla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Rolla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rolla blocks an elbow strike from Aro.
Aro scores with a shot to the side of Rolla's head.
Rolla misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aro throws an elbow but misses.
Rolla blocks an elbow strike from Aro.
Aro misses with a knee to the head.
Rolla blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro avoids the elbow strike from Rolla, against the cage.
Rolla misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
Aro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Rolla lands an uppercut.
Aro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
Rolla scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolla.
Aro blocks an elbow strike.
Aro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aro has a couple of punches blocked by Rolla.
Rolla lands an uppercut.
Rolla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aros head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Rolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Aro blocks a jab.
Rolla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Rolla misses.
Rolla misses with a series of wild punches.
Aro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolla dips to his left and cracks Aro with an uppercut!
Aro misses with a low kick.
Rolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla lunges at Aro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aro's hand.
Aro wants to clinch
letting Rolla counter with a right hand.
Aro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Rolla misses with a hook.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronnie Rolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rolla takes a swing at Aro's ribcage but misses.
Rolla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Rolla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rolla.
Aro staying out of range there.
Aro slips under a jab from Rolla.
Aro is looking to counter punch.
Aro lands with a right hand.
Rolla uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aro.#T2#
Rolla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aro counters with a two punch combo.
Aro misses with an uppercut. Rolla saw that one coming.
Rolla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aro counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolla looks to land a combination. Aro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rolla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rolla misses with a hook.
Rolla's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rolla duly obliges.
Aro takes a swing at Rolla's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Aro misses the target.
Aro slips a jab from Rolla.
Rolla misses with a right hand
and Aro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL#
Aro pushes Rolla up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aro.
Rolla working aggressively here.
Aro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rolla backwards.
Rolla stalling in the clinch.
Aro lands a left hand.
Aro misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiovani Aro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rolla working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aro.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rolla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rolla backwards. #T4#
Rolla working aggressively here.
Aro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolla throws a head punch that misses.
Rolla throws an elbow but it misses.
Rolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aro lands a body punch.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rolla tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolla avoiding damage as Aro throws knees to the body.
Rolla misses with the head strike.
Aro misses with an elbow over the top.
Rolla lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Rolla.
I think Rolla has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiovani Aro!
Kiovani Aro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 32
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aro scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Aro. Those never looked like landing.
Spice feints the counter takedown.
Aro tries to bum rush Spice with a series of wild strikes but Spice uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Spice shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aro wants to improve his position but Spice is controlling well.
#T1#
Spice tries to pass to full mount but Aro defends it.
Aro gets full guard.
Aro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spice manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Spice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aro wants to control from the top but Spice keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spice is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Spice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Spice keeps trying to improve his position.
Aro pulls Spice in close to prevent any damage.
Spice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aro is keeping the position for now.
Spice is still trying to improve position.
Aro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spice is one step ahead there.
Aro is pulling down on Spice's head. It's preventing any offense from Spice, at least for the moment.#T3#
Spice tries to free his leg and advance position but Aro is retaining full guard.
Spice won't allow Aro to sweep him here.
Spice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spice takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aro sprawls well. Aro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spice gets slowly back to his feet.
Aro feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Aro forces Spice back against the cage and clinches.
Spice wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kiovani Aro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Spice.
Nice body punch from Aro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro 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#
Spice takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spice's head.
Aro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spice can do to turn this around?
Jab by Aro.
Aro slips a jab and a cross from Spice.
Aro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spice gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Aro rushes Spice and presses him up against the cage.
Aro stalling the fight.
#T1#
Aro lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Aro. #ROC#
Spice is rocked!
Spice goes for a takedown attempt but Aro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiovani Aro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimbo Spice.
Spice lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spice.
Kiovani Aro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Aro moves into the clinch.
Spice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spice is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spice has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aro scores with a shot to the side of Spice's head. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Aro.
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spice is still on wobbly legs! Can Aro finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Spice! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aro is unloading with more strikes now! Spice drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiovani Aro!
A victorious Kiovani Aro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 27
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Aro lands a really nice looking cross but Stenger seems unphased.
Stenger swings for the body but Aro moves out of range.
Aro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stenger's corner calls for a 1-2. Stenger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Stenger clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Aro as the two fighters clinch.
Stenger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aro lands with a short shot to the head.
Aro lands a left hand.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
Aro prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Aro throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Aro.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Aro stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Stenger misses with a body punch.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Aro.
Stenger takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Aro controls the action.
Aro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aro lands with a right to the head.
Stenger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aro scores with a shot to the side of Stenger's head.
Aro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
Aro working aggressively here.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aro lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aro scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Aro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aro tries to throw a body punch but Stenger avoids it by throwing Aro back against the cage.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Aro misses with a punch on the inside.
Aro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger swings wildly with an uppercut but Aro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Stenger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Aro's face.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
Aro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stenger tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Stenger lands with a short shot to the head.
Aro trying to land knees to the body.
Stenger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stenger blocks an elbow strike from Aro.
Stenger misses with some punches.
#T4#
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aro's elbow.
Aro gets through Stenger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stenger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stenger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenger.
A head punch on the inside from Stenger fails to land.
Aro prevents a body shot from Stenger.
Aro working aggressively here.
Stenger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aro's elbow.
Aro lands a shot to the body.
Stenger slowing the pace effectively.
Aro misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aro was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
Aro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stenger.
Stenger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stenger looks for the body kick but Aro saw that one coming.
Stenger misses with a hook to the body
and Aro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenger.
Stenger looks to throw the jab but Aro is out of range.
Aro throwing a counter right hand but Stenger manages to avoid it.
Stenger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aro was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenger.
It looked like Aro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stenger with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aro.
A punch lands to the side of Stenger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Stenger misses.
Aro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Aro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1##CL#
Aro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aro blocks an uppercut.
Stenger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger is trying to stall.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Stenger being controlled against the cage.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
Aro managing to block the knees to the body from Stenger.
Stenger managing to block the knees to the body from Aro.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Aro blocks it.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Aro controls the action.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Aro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Aro blocks it.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land. #T3#
Aro lands a hook that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Aro pushes Stenger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aro fails to land.
Aro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenger can do to turn this around?
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenger tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Aro lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Aro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stenger tries to work over Aro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stenger can't find room to land a body shot as Aro controls the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aro misses with a punch on the inside.
Aro lands a body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aro as Stenger tries to tie him up.
Stenger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stenger blocks a body shot from Aro.
Stenger throws a head punch that misses.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Aro.
Aro lands a left hand.
Stenger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiovani Aro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stenger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stenger misses with a body shot
and Aro counters with a three punch combo that has Stenger backing up. Stenger nods at Aro to acknowledge the strikes.
Stenger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Aro misses. #CL2#
Stenger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aro lands with a right to the head.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
A short left from Aro.
Stenger tries a knee to the head but Aro blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aro working aggressively here.
#T1#
Aro swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aro throws an elbow that misses.
Stenger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stenger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stenger blocks an uppercut.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger struggles to land a body shot inside as Aro controls his hands.
Stenger has a couple of punches blocked by Aro.
Aro blocks an elbow strike.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Stenger blocking some punches.
Aro lands a shoulder strike.
Aro lands a body shot. #T2#
Stenger blocks the elbow strike.
Stenger lands a good knee to the midsection. Aro won't want to take too many of those.
Stenger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stenger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stenger misses with some punches.
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!
Aro misses with some punches.
Stenger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aro can't find room to land a body shot as Stenger controls the action.
Stenger trying to stall but Aro improves his position.
Kiovani Aro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stenger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro throws an elbow that misses.
Stenger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aro tries a knee to the head but Stenger blocks it.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Stenger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stenger throws a punch but it's blocked by Aro.
Stenger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenger is trying to maintain a safe position but Aro gets an underhook and turns Stenger into the cage.
Stenger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aro backwards.
Aro lands a right hand.
Stenger misses with a punch to the body.
Stenger misses with a knee to the head.
Aro blocks the elbow strike.
Stenger misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aro.
Stenger tries to throw a body punch but Aro avoids it by throwing Stenger back against the cage.
Aro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Aksel Stenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aro being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Aro throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenger.
Stenger gets through Aro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aro blocks it with crossed arms.
Stenger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stenger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aro lands a right hand.
Stenger misses with the head strike.
Aro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stenger backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aro.
Stenger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stenger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stenger misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aksel Stenger.
I think Aro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiovani Aro!
An out of breath Kiovani Aro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Aksel Stenger had this to say: 'Maybe i should start to go to gym too.. '.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #44
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Suf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arona counters with a straight right hand.
Suf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Arona finds it's target.
Arona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Suf in his tracks.
Suf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arona swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suf counters with a low kick, right behind Arona 's knee.
Arona lands with a cross.
Arona misses with a hook.
Arona definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arona takes one to the side of the head.
Arona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suf. Suf obviously looking to wear him down.
Arona throws a looping overhand right but Suf ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Arona there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suf looks to land a body kick but Arona moved away.#CL2#
Suf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arona, pushing him back against the cage.
Arona takes a shot to the head.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Arona breaks from the clinch.
Arona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suf.#T1#
Suf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arona.
Arona takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Arona.
Suf misses with a looping right.
Suf cracks the inside of Arona's front leg.
Suf throws the left hand but Arona avoids the punch easily.
Suf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arona throws a poor cross that misses
and Suf counters with a straight right hand.
Arona 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.
Arona scores with a nice right hand.
Suf scores with a nice strike.
Arona is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona connects with a right hand. Suf shakes it off.
Suf misses with a left hand
and Arona counters with a straight right hand.
Arona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Arona finds it's way through Suf's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arona.#T2#
Suf misses with a low kick.
Arona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arona lands with a good body shot.
Arona sizes up Suf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suf checks it well.
Arona lands with a cross.
Suf misses the body punch
and Suf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arona throws a body punch but Suf moves out of range.
Arona 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.
Arona throws an overhand right that lands on Suf's shoulder, as Suf tries to avoid the shot.
Arona scores with a punch to the head.
Arona throws out a loose jab but Suf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arona throws the kick towards the body but Suf avoids it.
Arona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suf.#T3#
Arona shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suf eats them both and turns towards Arona to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suf misses with an uppercut. Arona saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Arona misses the target.
Suf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Arona.
Suf throws a counter combo.
A big right from Suf misses.
Arona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suf throws an overhand right that lands on Arona's shoulder, as Arona tries to avoid the shot.
Suf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arona ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suf throws a poor cross that misses
and Suf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suf tries to close the distance and clinch but Arona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arona.
Nice jab there from Arona.
Nice shot lands for Suf.
Arona lands with a straight right. Suf didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Arona lands a really nice looking cross but Suf seems unphased.
Suf tries to bum rush Arona with a series of wild strikes but Arona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suf.
Suf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arona digs a good hook to Suf's body.
Arona staying out of range there.
Arona throwing a counter right hand but Suf manages to avoid it.
Suf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arona appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suf misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arona throws a hook but Suf avoids it easily.
Suf throws out a counter right but Arona avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Arona misses.
Arona scores with a hook.
Arona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suf is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Arona 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#
Arona throws a big shot that misses.
Suf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A combination from Arona does no damage.
Arona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suf scores with a kick to the body.
Suf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arona on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suf. Suf obviously looking to wear him down.
Arona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A combination from Suf does no damage.
Arona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Arona, right into the meat.
Arona throws the kick towards the body but Suf avoids it.
Suf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arona connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suf moves out of range of the strikes.
Arona connects with the punch.
Arona cracks Suf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Arona there.
A jab from Arona misses.
Suf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arona takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suf can do to turn this around?
Arona throws an overhand right that lands on Suf's shoulder, as Suf tries to avoid the shot.
Suf scores with a one two! Arona had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suf throws a nice head kick!
Arona moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suf takes one on the button.
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Suf slips the punch.
Arona throws a hook but Suf avoids it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Arona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suf cracks Arona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Suf swings for the body but Arona moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Arona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Arona throws a lazy uppercut
letting Suf counter with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Arona blocks the leg kick.
Arona tries to land a leg kick but Suf saw it coming and moves away.
Suf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arona connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suf throws a hook but Arona avoids it easily.
Suf takes a swing at Arona's ribcage but misses.
Arona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arona lunges at Suf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suf's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suf. Arona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arona cracks the inside of Suf's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Suf.
Arona misses with a two punch combination.
Suf misses with a right hand
and Arona counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Arona misses with an uppercut. Suf saw that one coming.
Suf misses with a hook to the body
and Arona counters with a right hand to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Arona misses the target.
That kick from Suf tenderised Arona's leg. Arona is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheers as Arona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suf doesn't seem phased though.
Suf lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Arona.
Suf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arona.
Suf slips a jab and a cross from Arona.
Suf misses with a wild body shot.
As Suf looks to move away, Arona throws a big counter combo but Suf just gets out of the way.
Suf throws a shot to the body.
Arona scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arona throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suf avoids the body shot from Arona.
Arona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Arona misses with a right hand
and Suf counters with a straight right hand.
Arona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arona backing away here, and Suf unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suf.
Suf misses with a combination
and Arona counters with an inside leg kick.
Arona throws a series of punches but Suf moves out of range.
Arona looks to throw a body kick
and Suf counters with a stiff right hand.
Arona missing with a left hand there. Suf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Suf tries to bum rush Arona with a series of wild strikes but Arona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suf misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suf slips under a jab.
Suf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arona's hands.
Arona throws a hook but Suf blocks it.
Suf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Arona dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arona misses with a looping left.
Arona lands with a straight right. Suf didn't see that one coming.
Suf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suf swings for the body but Arona moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suf. That's going to slow Arona down.
Arona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suf moves away.
Arona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arona throws the kick towards the body but Suf avoids it.
Kane Arona is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suf misses the body punch
and Arona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arona tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suf. Arona does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Arona misses.
Suf connects with a body shot that sends Arona's belly button to the back.#T1#
Suf throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suf misses the jab.
Suf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arona.
Arona lands a body shot.
Suf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Arona throws a nice looking combination but Suf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arona misses with a double jab.
Arona throws a solid leg kick but Suf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arona.
Arona scores with a hook to the body. Suf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suf throws a leg kick but Arona checks it.
Arona misses the jab.
Arona misses with an uppercut
and Suf counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arona moves out of range of the strikes.
Suf takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Suf tries to score with a low kick but Arona moves his leg out of the way.
Bob Suf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arona avoids the body shot from Suf.
Suf lands a really nice looking cross but Arona seems unphased.
Suf just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Arona misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arona listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suf misses with an uppercut.
Arona avoids the body shot from Suf.
Arona stuns Suf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suf throws a low kick but Arona avoids it.
Arona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arona scores with a nice head shot.
Arona lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arona misses with a hook. Suf ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Suf.
Arona misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Arona throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Arona scores with a leg kick.
Suf checks the leg kick.
Arona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suf.
Suf misses with a double jab
and Arona counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Arona.
Arona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suf.
Arona scores with a jab to the head.
Suf looks to land a body kick but Arona moved away.
Suf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suf tries to land a leg kick but Arona saw it coming and moves away.
Arona appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arona misses with a low kick.
Suf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Suf. #T4#
Arona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arona.
Arona takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arona lunges at Suf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suf's hand.
Suf scores with a head kick. Arona tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Arona misses with a left hand
and Suf counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Arona has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Suf!
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Event:
Bravado 22
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Arona misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Jones pushes Arona up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Arona.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Arona.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arona lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Arona fails to land.
Arona tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arona prevents a body shot from Jones .
Arona lands a nice uppercut.
Arona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Arona to work.
Jones blocking some punches.
#T1#
Arona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arona misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arona.
Arona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arona tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Arona back against the cage.
Arona throws a head punch that misses.
Arona pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arona blocking some punches.
Arona working aggressively here.
#TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Arona got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arona has managed to get both his arms back between Jones 's legs - danger averted.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arona manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Arona is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arona controlling the position.
Arona is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arona is keeping the position for now.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arona is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Arona pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones trying to control but Arona is working from the bottom.
Jones forces his way into half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones throwing shots but Arona is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arona knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Arona is staying active underneath Jones , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones slips under a jab.
Arona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Arona lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Arona.
Sloppy strikes from Arona. Those never looked like landing.
Arona throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
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 Russell Jones will probably get the nod.
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#
Arona tries to clinch up
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones clobbers Arona with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arona missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Arona looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones digs a good hook to Arona's body.
Arona lands a nice looking body shot.
Arona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones thumps Arona with a low kick.
Arona misses with a body kick.
Arona throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Kane Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Kane Arona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones slips a straight right by Arona.#T1#
Arona throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arona.
Arona tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arona fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Arona in a clinch.
Jones stalls.
Arona misses with a body punch.
Arona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Arona controls his hands.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane Arona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2##TD#
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Arona uses from the top position.
Arona preventing the sweep.
Jones is trying to keep Arona in close.
Arona content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to control the position but Arona postures up.
Arona showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arona wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #T3#
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Arona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arona duly obliges.
Arona scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Arona throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones .
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Arona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arona misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice cross by Jones .
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arona.
Arona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Arona closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
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 Russell Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arona misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Arona throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones .
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arona throws out the jab.
Jones cracks Arona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arona.
Arona fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arona misses with a hook
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Arona feints and then cracks Jones 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
A slow jab from Arona misses its intended target. #T1#
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arona.
Arona misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Arona lands a nice shot to the body.
Arona throws a front kick aimed at Jones 's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Arona swinging wildly here.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a jab. Arona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Nice uppercut there from Arona.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane Arona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arona ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Arona throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones connects with a right hand. Arona shakes it off.
Arona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arona tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Arona throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Arona swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arona.
Arona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Arona misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a big head kick but Arona shrugs it off. #T3#
Jones jabs Arona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arona.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Jones .
Arona scores with a shot to the body.
Arona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arona thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Arona tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arona looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Arona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a looping left.#T4#
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Arona's defenses.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arona scores with a nice strike.
Arona misses with a straight left.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arona. That did some damage!
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arona throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Arona throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones checks the leg kick.#CL#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arona.
Arona misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arona.
Arona can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones , 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Jones !
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Event:
Bravado 14: Gracie v Masvidal
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jesus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jesus scores with a nice head shot.
Jesus 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.
Arona misses with a body punch
and Arona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arona tries to bum rush Jesus with a series of wild strikes but Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jesus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arona misses with a left hand
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arona.
Arona gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Jesus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jesus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jesus is looking to work some ground and pound but Arona has wrist control.
Jesus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jesus throws a big elbow that misses.
Jesus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jesus throwing strikes from guard but Arona blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Jesus cracks Arona with a solid left hand.
Arona seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Arona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jesus postures up in Arona's guard and throws a big left but Arona blocks it.
Arona working a defensive guard here.
Arona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arona takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jesus.
Arona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Jesus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arona keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jesus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arona's head. #T2#
Ground and pound from Jesus.
Arona makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arona.
Arona looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jesus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arona wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jesus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Arona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jesus.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jesus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arona controlling the position.
Jesus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Jesus misses.
Jesus moves away from the strike by Arona.
Arona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Arona duly obliges.
Arona throws a solid leg kick but Jesus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Arona.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arona sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Arona moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Jesus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Arona, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Arona misses its target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jesus checks a leg kick.
Arona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Jesus walks into a stiff left hand from Arona.
Nice shot lands for Arona.#ROC#
Jesus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jesus get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Jesus stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Arona runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Arona!
A relieved looking Kane Arona thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Nofurgay Jesus was interviewed post fight and said 'I so sorry, so sorry, I so sorry for my losing, So sorry. Sorry guys.'.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #14
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Barry 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.
Barry content to stall in guard here.
Arona keeping moving, preventing Barry from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry trying to control the position from guard on top but Arona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arona tries to get out of the position.
Barry controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barry shoots in looking for a takedown. Arona tries to sprawl out of it but Barry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barry tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
Arona lands a jab.
Barry has a takedown stuffed.#T2##TD2#
Barry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Barry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arona rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barry's guard! Nice work there by Arona!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arona controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Arona postures up.
Arona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Arona is proving a slippery customer.
Arona looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Arona is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Arona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arona 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Barry has his foot on Arona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arona works his way back into a safe position though.
Arona stays in close to Barry's body and controls the position.
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 Kane Arona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Barry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arona tries to score with a low kick but Barry moves his leg out of the way.
Barry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arona.
Barry shoots for a double leg takedown but Arona sprawls well. He's pushed Barry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arona 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.
#CUT#
It looks like Taz Barry has been cut.
A slow jab from Arona misses its intended target.
Barry shoots in but Arona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arona sprawls well. Arona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barry gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taz Barry.
Arona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barry manages to avoid it.
Arona sets himself, and Barry steps forward looking for the clinch! Arona avoids it this time.#T1#
Arona cracks Barry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arona throws a head kick that misses.
Barry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arona.
Arona is looking to wear down Barry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Arona misses.
Barry feints the counter takedown.
Arona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arona throws out the jab.
Barry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arona sprawls well. Arona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barry gets slowly back to his feet.
Arona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barry doesn't seem bothered though.
Arona tests Barry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kane Arona is winning the standup battle so far.
Arona connects with a jab.
Kane Arona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Barry throws a sloppy head kick
and Arona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Barry is rocked!
Barry looks up at the clock. Bad move! Arona lands a right hand from hell, dropping Barry. Arona pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Arona!
Kane Arona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DCF Fight Night #11
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Adams lands a two punch combo.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Arona counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Arona throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arona lands a two punch combo.
Adams slips a jab from Arona.
Arona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Arona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arona.
Arona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Arona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arona looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Arona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams defending well as Arona loads up on a big left hand.
Arona misses with the combination.
#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Arona.#TD2#
Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Arona's half guard.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Adams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arona is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arona is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Adams wants to take a breather but Arona is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arona defends it nicely.
Kane Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Adams.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Arona. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Arona pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the ropes. Arona follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arona loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Arona misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arona did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
Arona keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arona defends it well.
Adams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Arona dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Arona looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
It looks like Arona has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Arona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arona scores with a jab to the head.
Adams goes for a double leg but Arona avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Arona continues to drive forward.
Arona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arona throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Arona.
Arona lands with an overhand left.
Arona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arona looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martin Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Arona to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Arona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left and a right from Arona both land. Nice combination.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Arona feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down. #T1#
Arona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Arona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Arona swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Arona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Arona.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arona.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arona.
Donk. Arona catches Adams right on the button with a cross.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Arona counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adams's knee momentarily.
Kane Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Adams.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Adams is rocked!
Arona drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Adams's head, knocking him out cold! Arona is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Arona!
A very excited looking Kane Arona 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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