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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Spadoni shoots in and drives through. Uray sprawls well.
Spadoni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spadoni.
Nice sprawl there from Uray as Spadoni shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Spadoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uray throws a series of strikes that have Spadoni backpedaling.
Uray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spadoni in his tracks.
Spadoni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uray.
Nice uppercut there from Uray.
Uray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uray cracks Spadoni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spadoni is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Uray moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andres Uray!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Franklin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spadoni counters with a nice uppercut.
Spadoni throws a push kick but Franklin slaps the foot to one side.
Spadoni throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spadoni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franklin lands a high kick!
Spadoni throws a series of punches but Franklin moves out of range. #CL2#
Franklin has Spadoni up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Franklin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spadoni throws a sloppy head kick and Franklin moves out of range easily. #TD#
Spadoni changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franklin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Franklin tries to buck Spadoni off but Spadoni is having none of it.
Spadoni working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spadoni working the ground and pound.
Spadoni trying to control the action but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Spadoni decides to stand up, so the ref orders Franklin to his feet. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Franklin. Spadoni does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Franklin has Spadoni up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Franklin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin misses with a few strikes there.
Spadoni changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Franklin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spadoni pinned against the cage. Spadoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spadoni shoots in for a takedown but Franklin shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Spadoni closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Franklin did well to prevent Spadoni getting side control.#ES2#
Franklin kicks Spadoni off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Franklin misses.
It looked like Spadoni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Franklin.
Franklin tries to clinch there but Spadoni circles away.
#T3#
Spadoni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Franklin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Spadoni decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Spadoni decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Spadoni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spadoni doesn't manage to clinch there - Franklin circles away.
Franklin with the counter takedown but Spadoni avoids it easily.
Spadoni tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Franklin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Spadoni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Franklin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Franklin breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Franklin with that takedown attempt.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Spadoni sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spadoni tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
We've been informed that Franklin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Franklin throws a nice looking combination but Spadoni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spadoni shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
Franklin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spadoni.
Spadoni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Franklin. That one must have hurt.
Spadoni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franklin but Franklin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spadoni takes a swing at Franklin's ribcage but misses.
Franklin lands a high kick!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Franklin! Spadoni is out on his feet! Franklin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Spadoni is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Spadoni is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Franklin!
A relieved looking David Franklin 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:
GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Troumblet fails with the takedown
and Spadoni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spadoni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Troumblet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spadoni goes for a takedown attempt but Troumblet pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Troumblet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Troumblet looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Spadoni tries to counter it with a takedown but Troumblet pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Spadoni has closed the distance and engaged Troumblet in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Troumblet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Troumblet tries to clinch
and Spadoni counters with a head kick.
Troumblet lands a glancing blow to the side of Spadoni's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spadoni throws a front kick aimed at Troumblet's knee but Troumblet avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spadoni.
Troumblet is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Troumblet shoots in for a takedown but Spadoni shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Troumblet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Troumblet there.#ROC#
Spadoni is rocked!
Troumblet weaves into range and cracks Spadoni right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Spadoni goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Troumblet is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Troumblet!
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Event:
GFC 1: The Rise
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Con gets a double leg takedown into Spadoni's guard.
Con trying to control but Spadoni is working from the bottom.
Spadoni wants to stand up but Con is controlling him.
Con wants to control from the top but Spadoni keeps moving.
Con has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Con gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spadoni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con rushes Spadoni and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Spadoni is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Con piles on the pressure and Spadoni crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Con!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Spadoni misses with a series of wild punches.
Spadoni misses with a combination
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Spadoni fights it but they end up in guard.
Spadoni looks winded!#SU#
Taylor stands up from Spadoni's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Taylor forces Spadoni back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Spadoni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Spadoni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Taylor trying to control here.
Taylor is concentrating on defense, preventing Spadoni from advancing position.
I've been told that Spadoni has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Spadoni is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor 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#
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SU#
Taylor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Spadoni to stand up. #TD2#
Spadoni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Spadoni pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Taylor is controlling Spadoni's posture.
Spadoni pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Spadoni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spadoni is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spadoni is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spadoni is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spadoni prevents Taylor from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spadoni working Taylor over with strikes.
Taylor is pressing down on Spadoni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Taylor 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#
Spadoni darts in trying to clinch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spadoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norbert Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Taylor has Spadoni up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants a takedown.
#BC#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Spadoni throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spadoni is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spadoni is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Spadoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norbert Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spadoni is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Spadoni throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spadoni can do to turn this around?
Spadoni trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Spadoni is looking to get back to full guard here but Taylor has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Spadoni is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taylor working away.#SU#
Taylor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spadoni to his feet.
Spadoni swinging wildly here.
Taylor connects with a high kick. #T4##TD2#
Spadoni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spadoni's guard. #REVR##SU#
Spadoni is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spadoni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Spadoni back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Taylor 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#
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpadoni.
Spadoni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor lands a head kick!
Taylor tries to bum rush Spadoni with a series of wild strikes but Spadoni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Spadoni is rocked!
Spadoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Spadoni is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Spadoni being controlled against the cage.
Taylor jerks Spadoni's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Spadoni drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Taylor goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Taylor because Spadoni was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Norbert Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Raymond stuffs the takedown attempt from Spadoni. Spadoni gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spadoni sprawls and moves away.
Spadoni fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Spadoni moves into the clinch.#BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch.
No luck for Spadoni with that takedown attempt.
Raymond is looking for a counter combo.
Lanny Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Spadoni.#CL2#
Spadoni instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Raymond gets tackled into the cage by Spadoni. Spadoni maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Raymond is pressed up against the cage. Spadoni has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raymond down to the mat. Raymond avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spadoni throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Raymond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Raymond.
Spadoni controls Raymond momentarily but Raymond frees himself.
Raymond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Raymond stands up from Spadoni's guard - Raymond perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Spadoni gets tackled into the cage by Raymond. Raymond maintains the clinch.
Spadoni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raymond has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Spadoni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Raymond leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spadoni has Raymond pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Raymond manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raymond is struggling to control the position.
Raymond is trying to pull guard but Spadoni has him pressed against the cage.
Spadoni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Raymond fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spadoni shoots in and drives through. Raymond sprawls well.
Raymond half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Spadoni takes the fight into the clinch.
Raymond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raymond effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Raymond.
Raymond dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Raymond for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lanny Raymond.
Spadoni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raymond.
Raymond appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Raymond tries to keep at a distance but Spadoni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Raymond lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spadoni shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raymond as he avoids it easily.
Spadoni fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Raymond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raymond appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Spadoni misses with a takedown
and Raymond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spadoni thinking.
Spadoni looks winded!#CL#
Raymond clinches up with Spadoni and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Raymond manages to break the clinch.
Spadoni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raymond counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Spadoni 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Spadoni from controlling successfully.
Raymond is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lanny Raymond dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Spadoni manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Raymond on his heels. He'll look to pass Raymond's guard now, I'm sure.
Spadoni wants to control from the top but Raymond keeps moving.
Raymond wants to stand and escape but Spadoni is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spadoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Raymond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spadoni passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Spadoni is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Raymond will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Spadoni stands up.
Raymond slips a jab from Spadoni.#CL2#
Spadoni instigates a clinch.
Raymond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spadoni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raymond avoids the head kick by Spadoni.
Raymond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diego Spadoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spadoni forces Raymond back against the cage and clinches.
Raymond taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Diego Spadoni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Raymond is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raymond takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Lanny Raymond has been cut.
Spadoni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Raymond slips a jab and a cross from Spadoni.
Spadoni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raymond is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Spadoni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spadoni closes the distance and clinches up with Raymond, looking for a takedown. Spadoni pushes Raymond against the cage but Raymond circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spadoni is breathing heavily.
Raymond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spadoni.
#T3#
Spadoni lands a jab to the nose.
Spadoni throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Raymond counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spadoni! #SUB#
Raymond tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Raymond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spadoni is looking for a sweep.#T4##SUB#
Raymond looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spadoni tries to bench press Raymond off him but Raymond keeps the position. #SUB#
Raymond thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spadoni is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Spadoni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lanny Raymond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Spadoni forces Raymond back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Raymond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spadoni shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raymond pinned against the cage. Raymond gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raymond throws a big counter combination but Spadoni scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lanny Raymond is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spadoni or perhaps it was just good defense by Raymond, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spadoni with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raymond counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lanny Raymond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Spadoni.
Spadoni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raymond sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spadoni shoots and misses
letting Raymond counter with a right hand.
Spadoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Spadoni missing with a left hand there. Raymond was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spadoni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spadoni fails to land the takedown.
Raymond seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spadoni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Spadoni fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raymond, pushing him back against the cage.
Raymond leaning against his opponent.
#TD2#
Spadoni has picked Raymond up - he's going for a ride! Spadoni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Raymond has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spadoni is on him like a limpet, forcing Raymond back against the cage.#BC#
Raymond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Spadoni instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Raymond stalling the fight.
Raymond gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Raymond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spadoni swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Raymond moves into the clinch.#BC#
Raymond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spadoni looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raymond shoots in and drives through. Spadoni sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spadoni or perhaps it was just good defense by Raymond, which made it look bad.
Raymond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lanny Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Spadoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Raymond counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Raymond turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Raymond manages to end up in side control.
Raymond in the domination position with Spadoni hanging on.
Spadoni wants to control but Raymond postures up.#SUB#
Raymond goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spadoni has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Raymond but great work by Spadoni.#SU2#
Spadoni decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Spadoni gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Spadoni gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Raymond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spadoni gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Spadoni from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond 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.
Spadoni controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Lanny Raymond.
I think Raymond 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lanny Raymond!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Spadoni shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spadoni is thwarting Ruth's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Spadoni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spadoni wants to free his trapped foot but Ruth is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Ruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruth is not content to let Spadoni control the position.
Spadoni works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth is trying to escape the mount.
Spadoni sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruth blocking the ground and pound. #T1#
Ruth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth tries to hold on but Spadoni postures up.
Ruth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruth tries to get to full guard but Spadoni has control of the leg.
Spadoni trying to control from half guard but Ruth is working away.
Ruth wants to control but Spadoni is keeping busy.
Spadoni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruth tries to roll over but Spadoni keeps him under control.
Ruth gets full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Ruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spadoni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spadoni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ruth has his feet on Spadoni's thighs here. He's pushed Spadoni 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! Spadoni screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Ruth!
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