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Event:
CACC 125: Bok vs Sepi
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Randy Springs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bill Bright!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Springs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bright. #TD2#
Bright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Springs (0) vs (4) Bright
Bright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springs keeps working. #SUB2#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Springs has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Springs struggling a bit here.
Springs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Bright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Bright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Springs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Bright has hold of Springs's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Springs tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bright cranks the arm and Springs screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Springs, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bill Bright!
An out of breath Bill Bright 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 MMA LEGENDS LEAGUE
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springs moves in looking to clinch but Muller pushes him off.#CL2#
Springs moves into the clinch.
Springs throws an elbow that misses.
Muller blocks the elbow strike.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Muller tries to work over Springs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Springs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Muller or not.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
Muller lands with a light punch inside.
Muller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller gets through Springs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller is trying to pull guard but Springs has him pressed against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Springs.
Muller blocks a body shot from Springs.
Muller lands a shot to the body.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Muller blocks an elbow strike from Springs.
Muller blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Muller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Muller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Muller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muller tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Muller back against the ropes.
A short left from Muller.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
Muller jumps guard but Springs turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muller.
Muller tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Springs smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Muller. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Springs rushes Muller and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
Springs blocks a body shot from Muller.
Springs lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller lands a nice uppercut.
Muller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Muller gets through Springs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Muller.
Springs looks winded!
Muller tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Muller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Muller - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Muller.
Muller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Springs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Muller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Muller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Muller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Muller bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Springs! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Springs is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
Muller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Springs wants to get back to his feet but Muller drags him back down.#SUB#
Muller has an Americana. Springs didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Muller is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Muller hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wolfgang Muller!
In his post fight interview, Wolfgang Muller gave a big smile as he said 'I'm thrilled to get my hand raised by Herb Dean. There's always a chance he lets you die in here, so pulling off the win feels amazing. I'd like to thank my sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and CONQUER, for their unwavering support. They're amazing. See you guys soon!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Springs wants to clinch up but Steelers keeps it at a distance.
Steelers throws a nice looking combination but Springs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steelers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Springs clinches up against the cage.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steelers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've been informed that Steelers 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.#BC2#
Steelers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steelers swings widly with a right hand
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Springs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steelers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Springs.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Steelers controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Springs.
Steelers avoids a wild elbow strike from Springs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Springs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steelers's brow. #T1#
Steelers avoids a wild elbow strike from Springs.#BC2#
Steelers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steelers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Steelers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steelers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Springs wants to clinch but Steelers slips to the side
and Steelers counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steelers.
#CL#
Springs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steelers, pushing him back against the cage.
Steelers prevents a body shot from Springs. #BC2#
Steelers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Springs rushes Steelers and presses him up against the cage.
Steelers tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Steelers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steelers dodges an elbow strike from Springs.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Springs. #BC2#
Steelers manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs darts in trying to clinch
and Steelers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steelers throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Springs tries to clinch up.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs looks to clinch
and Steelers counters with a stiff right hand.
Steelers misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Springs instigates a clinch.
Springs throws a head punch that misses.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Steelers.
Springs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Springs lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Steelers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steelers walks into a left hand.
Springs is looking to clinch.
Steelers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steelers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Springs is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steelers! But no joy.
Springs tries to clinch
and Steelers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Springs tries to clinch but Steelers moves out of range. #CL#
Springs closes the distance and pushes Steelers back into the cage.
Steelers tries to circle away but Springs has him pinned against the cage.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Steelers tries to circle away but Springs has him pinned against the cage.
Springs is working Steelers over against the cage.
Springs tries a body shot but Steelers blocks it.
#T4#
Springs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steelers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steelers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Springs throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Steelers breaks the clinch.
Steelers misses with the combination.
Steelers circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs tries to clinch but Steelers moves away
and Steelers counters with a straight right hand.
Springs darts in trying to clinch
and Steelers counters with a straight right hand.
Steelers misses with a right hand
and Springs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Springs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steelers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steelers connects with a single shot there.
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 Randy Springs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Springs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Steelers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Steelers throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Springs is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pittsburgh Steelers!
A very excited looking Pittsburgh Steelers rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 10, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Springs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cooley, pushing him back against the cage.
Springs pushes Cooley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Springs pushes off an throws an elbow but Cooley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Springs cracks Cooley with a nice body shot.
Springs lands a nice elbow.
Springs keeps control of Cooley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Springs is leaning against Cooley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooley looks winded!
Springs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cooley.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Jefferson Cooley has been cut.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Springs.
Springs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Cooley is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs is leaning against Cooley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooley is still on wobbly legs! Can Springs finish him?
Nice body punch from Springs - that landed with a thud.
Cooley seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Springs.#T1#
Springs pushes Cooley against the cage. Springs is working some dirty boxing. Springs pushes off with a quick right hook! Cooley goes down! Cooley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Springs moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
Randy Springs 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: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Heahmund stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Springs.#CL#
Springs drives through and clinches with Heahmund against the cage.
A hook to the body from Springs.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Springs on the inside.
Springs stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heahmund looks winded!
Heahmund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Springs after a bit of a struggle.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heahmund backwards.
Springs lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Springs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Springs.
#KD#
Heahmund tumbles to the floor! Springs threw a big shot that dropped him and now Springs is on top looking to finish! Heahmund has guard but can he survive?!
#ROC#
Heahmund is rocked!
Springs stands up over Heahmund, holding on to his feet. Springs throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Heahmund is out cold! Springs lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Springs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Puno vs McGrady
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Springs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lennartsson ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Lennartsson as Springs shoots in.
Springs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lennartsson as he avoids it easily.
Lennart Lennartsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Springs.
Springs fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennartsson throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Springs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lennartsson.
Springs doesn't manage to clinch there - Lennartsson circles away.
Springs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lennartsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lennartsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Springs in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.#CL2#
Springs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Springs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lennartsson avoids it.
Lennartsson 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.#T1##BC#
Lennartsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Lennartsson drops his shoulder and cracks Springs with a huge uppercut! Springs goes down! Can Lennartsson finish him?
Lennartsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Lennartsson from controlling successfully.
Lennartsson is really struggling to control Springs but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lennartsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lennartsson throws a strike but Springs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennartsson is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Lennartsson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Springs throws an elbow but misses.
Lennartsson slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Lennartsson breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Springs has his takedown stuffed
and Springs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Springs is rocked!
Springs darts in trying to clinch
and Lennartsson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Lennartsson!
A very excited looking Lennart Lennartsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Springs but Springs pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Williams tries to sprawl but Springs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Springs thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Springs 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.
Williams tries to kick Springs off but Springs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Springs lands with a punch from half guard.
Springs working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams has hold of Springs's hands but Springs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Springs. #SUB#
Springs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williams is bucking up trying to escape but Springs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Springs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Springs lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Williams! Springs sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Williams and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
After winning the bout, Randy Springs 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Springs instigates a clinch.
Springs lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Jan Molby has been cut.
Molby using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Springs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Molby missing with knees to the body.
Springs lands an uppercut.
Molby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Springs cracks Molby with a nice body shot.
Springs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Molby's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Springs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Molby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Springs.
#TD#
Springs is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Molby can't fight it off and eventually Springs manages to take the fight to the floor. Molby looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Molby working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Springs has passed into half guard!
Molby looks winded!
Springs wants to free his trapped foot but Molby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Springs looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Molby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Springs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Springs's back!
Springs covering up well under a series of strikes from Molby.
Springs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Molby's guard. Nice work there by Springs.
Molby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Springs is now in half guard.
Springs working Molby over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Molby tries to roll over but Springs keeps him under control.#SUB#
Molby is defending against the submission attempts here by Springs.
#T2#
Springs drops an elbow to the side of Molby's head.
Molby trying to hold on to Springs's head to control him but Springs postures up.
Molby has hold of Springs's hands but Springs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Molby taking some punishment here, with Springs in his half guard.
Springs wants to control but Molby is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Springs is working for a kimura but Molby is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Springs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Springs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Molby is trying to maintain the position but Springs is very close to passing his half guard.
Springs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Molby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Molby wants to get back to full guard.
Molby gets back to full guard.
Molby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Molby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Springs scoring with some ground and pound.
Molby controls Springs momentarily but Springs frees himself.
Springs distracts Molby with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Molby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Molby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Springs haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Molby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Springs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Molby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Springs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Springs is in close to Molby's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Molby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Springs looking to sit in guard and control but Molby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Molby tries to free his leg and advance position but Springs is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Molby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Springs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Springs.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Molby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Springs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Molby backwards.
Springs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Springs stalls.
Springs throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Springs.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Springs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molby backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Springs.
A right hook to the body lands for Springs.
Molby misses with an elbow strike.
Molby is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Springs.
Springs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Molby is rocked!#T1#
Springs lands a big right hand that drops Molby! The killer instinct kicks in and Springs finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Springs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
A victorious Randy Springs 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Springs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Springs darts in and clinches Winkler up against the cage.
Winkler blocks an uppercut.
Springs tries a body shot but Winkler blocks it.
Springs struggles to land a body shot inside as Winkler controls his hands.
Winkler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Springs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Winkler connects with the punch.
Springs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winkler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Springs shoots for a double leg takedown but Winkler sprawls well. He's pushed Springs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Springs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springs is defended easily by Winkler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winkler! But no joy.
Benny Winkler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Winkler throws a lazy right hand but Springs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winkler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Springs. Springs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Springs has been working on his balance at IC&E Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Winkler.
Winkler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Springs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Winkler's guard.
Springs landing with the ground and pound.
Springs trying to control but Winkler is working from the bottom.
Winkler 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.
Springs pushing down on Winkler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Springs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Winkler defending well though.
Springs thows a huge punch but Winkler dodges it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winkler trying to control from the bottom.
Springs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Springs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winkler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Springs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Springs throwing shots but Winkler is blocking nicely.
Winkler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Springs. #T3#
Winkler trying to hold on to Springs's head to control him but Springs postures up.
Winkler is in trouble now - Springs has advanced to mount!
Winkler is in a horrible position here. Springs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Springs there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Springs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Springs thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Springs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Winkler is looking to escape. #T4#
Winkler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Winkler holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Springs tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Springs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Springs with shots to the head and body - Winkler looks very uncomfortable down there.
Springs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Springs wants to finish this one by submission but Winkler is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Springs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs looking to finish Winkler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Winkler!#SUB#
Springs is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Winkler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Winkler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Springs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Springs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Springs throws a big elbow that misses.
Springs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randy Springs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Springs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Springs trying to control the position from guard on top but Winkler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Springs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkler can do to turn this around?
Springs throws an elbow that misses. Winkler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Springs's guard. Nice move by Winkler!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Winkler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springs is trying to control the position but Winkler postures up. #SUB#
Springs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
Winkler stands up and waves to Springs to follow him.
Winkler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Springs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkler.
Winkler stalling the fight.
Winkler working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs looking for a takedown.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkler.
Springs wants to take the fight to the mat but Winkler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Winkler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springs has him pressed against the cage.
Springs is trying to drag Winkler to the mat but Winkler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Springs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springs prevents Winkler from breaking the clinch.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Winkler uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Winkler breaks from the clinch.
Springs shoots for a takedown but Winkler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Winkler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Winkler gets caught napping as Springs dives in and scores a takedown. Winkler manages to retain guard.
Winkler looking to control.
Springs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Winkler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Springs is one step ahead there.
Springs lands a couple of elbows.
Springs 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.
Winkler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Springs looking to sit in guard and control but Winkler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Springs trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkler wants to stand but Springs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Springs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Winkler cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
Springs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winkler pinned against the cage. Winkler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winkler throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Springs moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Winkler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winkler circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Winkler. Those never looked like landing.
Winkler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Springs eats them both and turns towards Winkler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Springs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winkler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Winkler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Springs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winkler's brow. #BC2#
Winkler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Springs closes the distance and pushes Winkler back into the cage.
Springs misses with a punch to the body.
Springs misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Springs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Winkler's brow. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Springs throws an elbow but misses.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Springs just leaning against Winkler, taking a breather.
Randy Springs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Springs throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkler.
Winkler tries to circle away but Springs has him pinned against the cage.
Winkler avoids a wild elbow strike from Springs.
Winkler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Winkler.
Randy Springs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Springs lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkler.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winkler tries to break free but Springs pushes him back against the cage.
Winkler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Winkler stalls.
Winkler avoiding damage.
Springs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winkler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Springs has him pressed 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 Randy Springs.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Springs, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Springs!
A less than humble Randy Springs 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:
DARE 30
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomas tries to clinch up.
Springs shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Springs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Springs counters with a nice body shot.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Springs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Springs shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Springs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Springs throwing strikes but missing.
Springs wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Private Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Springs advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Springs seems content to control.
Thomas has hold of Springs's hands but Springs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Springs controlling the action here.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springs on the ground.
Springs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Springs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Springs. #T2#
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Springs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Springs controlling the action here.
Springs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Springs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Springs wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Springs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Springs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Springs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Springs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas controlling Springs's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Springs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springs stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Springs is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Springs postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Springs postures up. #T4#
Springs throwing strikes but missing.
Springs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Springs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Springs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Springs with a nice head shot there.
Springs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Springs wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Springs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Springs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Springs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Springs throws an elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Springs's guard. Nice move by Thomas!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Springs dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Springs counters with a right hand that sends Thomas tumbling to the canvas! Can Springs finish him? He dives into Thomas's guard looking to do just that!#ROC2#
Thomas is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Springs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oh Thomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Springs passes into half guard.
Springs scores with a big shot! Thomas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Thomas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
Randy Springs 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:
DARE COMBATS CAVALIERS
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Springs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
Springs throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Springs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Springs tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Springs scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Steele.
Springs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Springs avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Springs 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.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Springs. #T1##BC2#
Springs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Springs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steele finds it's way round the side to connect with Springs's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Steele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Springs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Springs throws a right hand that misses
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
Springs misses the jab.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Springs swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs dodges the punch combination from Steele.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele connects with a body shot.#CL#
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Steele lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Springs throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Springs throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Steele is looking to counter punch.
Steele scores with a decent looking hook.
Steele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Springs is predictable there
and Steele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Steele drives through and clinches with Springs against the cage.
A short right from Steele.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Springs misses with some punches.
#T3#
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Springs won't want to take too many of those.
Springs looks winded!
Knees to the body from Steele.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Steele cracks Springs with a nice body shot.
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Steele - that landed with a thud.
Steele cracks Springs with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Steele.
A short left from Steele.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Springs controls the action.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
Springs missing with knees to the body.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
Springs pushes off an throws an elbow but Steele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Steele back against the cage.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Steele lands a body punch.
Steele tries a body shot but Springs blocks it.
Springs prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Steele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Springs's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Springs's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Steele misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Springs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Springs fails to land.
Springs stalls.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springs's elbow.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Springss head.
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Springs is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC#
Springs is rocked!
Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Springs is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?#T1#
Steele cracks Springs with a nice body shot.
Steele creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Springs! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Steele!
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Event:
DARE 22
Date: Jan 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Laliberte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Springs's coach down at IC&E Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Springs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Laliberte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Laliberte's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Springs lands a leg kick that knocks Laliberte off balance momentarily.
Laliberte lands with a nice body kick.
Laliberte is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Laliberte is just out of range.
Laliberte misses with a looping right.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laliberte misses with a body shot.
Springs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with a head kick.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs looks to land a combination. Laliberte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laliberte lands with a hook. Springs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Springs blocks a leg kick.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laliberte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laliberte scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Laliberte moves away and avoids it.
Laliberte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Springs avoids it.
Laliberte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Springs.
Laliberte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laliberte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Springs misses with a combination
and Laliberte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Springs's knee momentarily.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Laliberte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laliberte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Springs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Laliberte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Good exchange - Laliberte coming out on top.
Springs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Laliberte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laliberte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Laliberte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laliberte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laliberte.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick.
Springs scores with a jab to the head.
Laliberte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Laliberte throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
Laliberte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Laliberte.
Laliberte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Springs counters with a low kick, right behind Laliberte 's knee.
Laliberte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Laliberte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Laliberte throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laliberte. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs misses with a right hand
and Laliberte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs throws a sloppy head kick and Laliberte moves out of range easily.
It looked like Laliberte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs throws a lazy uppercut
and Laliberte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Laliberte blocks the leg kick.
Laliberte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laliberte.
Laliberte thinks about countering with a head kick.
Laliberte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springs.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Laliberte saw that one coming.
Laliberte feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down. #T4#
Laliberte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springs.
Springs walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs blocks the body kick.
Laliberte misses with a hook
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Springs wants to slow Laliberte down by chopping away at his legs.
Laliberte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Springs avoids it.#KD#
Laliberte drops Springs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Springs looks back up at him and smiles so Laliberte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Springs is rocked!
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs tries to get into range but Laliberte steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Springs! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Laliberte scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Laliberte!
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Event:
UVC 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Monteiro scores with a nice strike.
Monteiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monteiro.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Monteiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Springs misses.
Monteiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monteiro staying out of range there.
Monteiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Springs thuds a left hand into Monteiro's body.
Springs scores with a push kick.
Crunch! Monteiro slams his shin into Springs's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Monteiro.
Monteiro scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monteiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monteiro is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Springs tries to keep at a distance but Monteiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monteiro backwards.
Monteiro lands a body shot.
Monteiro scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Monteiro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Springs looks winded!
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Monteiro breaks from the clinch.
Monteiro scores with a hook.
Monteiro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Springs on the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Monteiro.
Monteiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monteiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Monteiro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monteiro lands a jab.
Monteiro cracks the inside of Springs's front leg.
Monteiro works over Springs's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#
Springs is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Springs 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.
BOOM! Monteiro lands a beautiful left hook that drops Springs. Springs tries to recover but Monteiro is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Springs lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Monteiro!
Tony Monteiro is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Bushido 59: Wright vs. Black
Date: Jun 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Karasev ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Karasev.
Springs throws a jab when Karasev was well out of range.
Karasev defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Karasev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karasev duly obliges. #CUT#
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
A punch combination from Springs misses.
Karasev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Karasev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karasev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karasev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs tries to bum rush Karasev with a series of wild strikes but Karasev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Karasev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs misses with a hook.
Karasev throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Karasev misses with a hook. Springs ducked under it nicely.
Springs defending well as Karasev loads up on a big left hand.
Karasev scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Karasev misses with a few strikes there.
Karasev lands with a straight right. Springs didn't see that one coming.
Karasev throws a series of punches but Springs moves out of range.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karasev just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Karasev misses.
Springs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karasev slips under a jab.
Springs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karasev to score with a decent uppercut.
Springs misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Karasev.
Springs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Springs throws a leg kick but Karasev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Springs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karasev swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Karasev throws a hook but Springs avoids it easily.#T2#
Karasev lands with a good body shot.
Karasev moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Karasev to counter with a crisp jab.
Karasev misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Springs misses.
Springs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Springs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Springs misses the target.
Springs misses with a series of wild punches.
Karasev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Springs dodges the punch combination from Karasev.
Karasev lands a right hook to the body.
Karasev misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
The fighters circling - Karasev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs fails to land the takedown.
Karasev swings for the body but Springs moves out of range.
Karasev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karasev misses with a double jab.
Karasev looks to land a right hand but Springs moved out of range.
Karasev throws a nice looking combination but Springs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Springs misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Karasev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Springs throws a front kick aimed at Karasev's knee but Karasev avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Springs.
Karasev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Springs to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Karasev.
Karasev throws a hook to the side of Springs's head but Springs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Karasev misses the target.
The fighters circling - Karasev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karasev throws a body shot but no joy.
Karasev walks into a stiff left hand from Springs.
Nice defenses there by Springs.
Springs lands an overhand right.
A right-left combo lands from Karasev.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs misses with a double jab
and Karasev counters with a right hand to the body.
Karasev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Springs misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karasev scores with a jab.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Karasev.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
and Karasev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karasev throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Karasev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Springs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Springs misses with a lunging right hand
and Karasev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alexey Karasev is winning the standup battle so far.
Karasev misses with a straight left.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Springs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karasev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karasev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karasev throws a combination that misses
and Springs counters with a nice body shot.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Karasev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karasev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karasev throws out the jab.
Karasev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karasev connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs misses with a few strikes there.
Karasev checks a low kick from Springs.
Karasev throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
Springs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karasev's head backwards.
Springs misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Karasev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karasev moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Karasev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karasev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs misses with a double jab
and Karasev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karasev.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Karasev's shoulder, as Karasev tries to avoid the shot.
Springs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karasev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Springs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Karasev has got the better of the exchanges.
Springs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karasev counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Springs takes one to the side of the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Karasev! Springs is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Karasev!
A very excited looking Alexey Karasev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Bushido 56: Wright vs. Al As
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Springs throws a low kick but Kuznetcov avoids it.
Springs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kuznetcov back to the ropes. Springs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Springs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Springs lands a really nice looking cross but Kuznetcov seems unphased.
Kuznetcov cracks Springs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Springs swings for the body but Kuznetcov moves out of range.
Kuznetcov 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.
Kuznetcov looks to throw the jab but Springs is out of range.
Springs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuznetcov is out of range and Springs settles back down.
Kuznetcov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Springs doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetcov fails with a takedown attempt.
Springs slips a jab from Kuznetcov.#CL#
Kuznetcov moves into the clinch.
Kuznetcov prevents a body shot from Springs.
Springs pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuznetcov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetcov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetcov blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Kuznetcov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Springs is trying to keep an underhook but Kuznetcov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Springs is staying active underneath Kuznetcov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Springs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Springs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetcov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kuznetcov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kuznetcov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Springs wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kuznetcov.
#T2#
Kuznetcov prevents Springs from getting the reversal.
Kuznetcov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuznetcov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kuznetcov working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
It looks like Randy Springs 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!
Kuznetcov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Springs looks a forlorn figure.
Kuznetcov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T3#
Kuznetcov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Springs scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Kuznetcov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Kuznetcov stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
Andrey Kuznetcov managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Bushido 52: Wright vs. Whyte
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Oggleberry-Pip attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oggleberry-Pip tries a head kick but it misses.
Oggleberry-Pip feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Springs blocks a head kick by Oggleberry-Pip.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oggleberry-Pip.
Springs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oggleberry-Pip checks a leg kick.
Oggleberry-Pip avoids the body shot from Springs.
Oggleberry-Pip finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oggleberry-Pip 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.
Oggleberry-Pip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Oggleberry-Pip moves into the clinch successfully.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Oggleberry-Pip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Oggleberry-Pip clinches up with Springs and pushes him back against the ropes.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Oggleberry-Pip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Oggleberry-Pip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springs connects with a looping right hand.
Oggleberry-Pip lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Springs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Springs as he checks the leg kick.
Oggleberry-Pip takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
A head kick misses from Springs. #CL#
Oggleberry-Pip clinches up with Springs and pushes him back against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Springs.
Oggleberry-Pip working aggressively here.
Springs swings wildly with an uppercut but Oggleberry-Pip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs throws an elbow that misses.
Springs is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oggleberry-Pip struggles to land a body shot inside as Springs controls his hands.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a left hand.
Springs lands with a right to the head.
Springs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oggleberry-Pip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Oggleberry-Pip fails to land.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with a punch to the body.
Oggleberry-Pip lands an uppercut.#T2##BC#
Oggleberry-Pip's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Springs is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Oggleberry-Pip hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
Randy Springs decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Bushido 48: The Kings of 205
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Springs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr slips a jab from Springs.
Springs looks for the body kick but Bobby Jr saw that one coming. #CL2#
Springs clinches up with Bobby Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Springs misses with a body punch.
Springs taking a breather.
Springs misses with some punches.
#TD#
Bobby Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Bobby Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Springs defends well.
Springs postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bobby Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Springs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Bobby Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Springs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Springs postures up.
#T1#
Bobby Jr is really struggling to control Springs but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bobby Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Springs trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bobby Jr's guard.
Bobby Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Springs controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bobby Jr controls Springs momentarily but Springs frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Springs misses.
Bobby Jr defending well as Springs loads up on a big left hand.
Springs tries to score with a low kick but Bobby Jr moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bobby Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Springs will feel that in the morning.
Springs clobbers Bobby Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bobby Jr cracks Springs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Springs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bobby Jr checks it well.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bobby Jr thows a body kick. Springs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Springs throws a right hand that misses
and Bobby Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobby Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Springs will feel that in the morning.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Bobby Jr.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bobby Jr.
Springs misses the jab.#CL2#
Springs pushes Bobby Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bobby Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Springs tries to work over Bobby Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobby Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards. #T3#
Bobby Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobby Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobby Jr lands with a right to the head.
Bobby Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Bobby Jr blocking some punches.
Bobby Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Springs has a couple of punches blocked by Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Bobby Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr tries to pull guard but Springs won't allow it.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
Springs lands a shoulder strike.
Bobby Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Springs misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Bobby Jr lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Springs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Bobby Jr tries to land a leg kick but Springs saw it coming and moves away.
Bobby Jr scores with the left hand. Springs knows he should have avoided that one.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobby Jr misses with a body kick.
Bobby Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Bobby Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Bobby Jr misses with a hook.
Bobby Jr thumps Springs with a low kick.
Bobby Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Bobby Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Springs tests Bobby Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Bobby Jr forces Springs back against the ropes and clinches.
Springs blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobby Jr. #TD#
Bobby Jr pulls guard successfully.
Springs wants to stand but Bobby Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bobby Jr fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Springs forces Bobby Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Bobby Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobby Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobby Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Bobby Jr tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Bobby Jr back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Bobby Jr fails to land.
Bobby Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
Bobby Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Springs backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bobby Jr fails to land.
Bobby Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr lands a shot to the body.
Bobby Jr lands with a left to the head.
Bobby Jr blocking some punches.
Springs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bobby Jr lands with a right to the head. #T1##TD#
Bobby Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Springs postures up.
Springs throws a big right hand that misses.
Bobby Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Springs passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Springs just content to control the position.
Springs working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Bobby Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Springs are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Springs crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Bobby Jr wants to control but Springs postures up.
Springs tries to score with some ground and pound. Bobby Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bobby Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Springs working away.
Bobby Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Springs looking to control but instead Bobby Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bobby Jr wants to control but Springs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Springs wants to take a breather but Bobby Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bobby Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Springs looking to pass the guard.
Bobby Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Bobby Jr is trying to control the position but Springs postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Springs wants to control from the top but Bobby Jr keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bobby Jr 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.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobby Jr moves away.
A cross from Springs lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricky Bobby Jr has been cut.#CL#
Bobby Jr clinches.
Springs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bobby Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Springs can do to turn this around?
Springs scores with a shot to the side of Bobby Jr's head.
Bobby Jr working aggressively here.
Springs pushes off an throws an elbow but Bobby Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bobby Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Springs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bobby Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bobby Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobby Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Springs is breathing heavily.
A short right from Bobby Jr on the inside. #T4#
Bobby Jr tries to throw a body punch but Springs avoids it by throwing Bobby Jr back against the ropes.
Bobby Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobby Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Bobby Jr lands with a right to the 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!#BC2#
Springs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricky Bobby Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Bobby Jr there.
Bobby Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobby Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bobby Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Bobby Jr throws a right and a left that Springs avoids nicely.
Bobby Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Bobby Jr tenderised Springs's leg. Springs is trying to keep his angry face on.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Bobby Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Bobby Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Springs clinches with his opponent.
Springs tries to land knees in the clinch but Bobby Jr avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Bobby Jr jumps guard.
Springs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Springs postures up.
Bobby Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Springs is looking to work some ground and pound but Bobby Jr has wrist control.
Springs wanted to stand there but Bobby Jr had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bobby Jr wants to sweep here but Springs controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Springs misses with a hook. Bobby Jr ducked under it nicely.
Bobby Jr feints and then cracks Springs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Springs down.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Bobby Jr sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Springs blocks the low kick.
Springs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Springs.
Bobby Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Bobby Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobby Jr checks a low kick from Springs.
Bobby Jr blocks the body kick.
Bobby Jr checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Bobby Jr tries to keep at a distance but Springs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bobby Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Springs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bobby Jr is defending well.
Bobby Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Springs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr misses with some punches.
Bobby Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Bobby Jr.
Bobby Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Springs.
Bobby Jr prevents a body shot from Springs.
Bobby Jr misses with some punches.
Springs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bobby Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Bobby Jr lands a body punch.
Springs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobby Jr stops a takedown attempt from Springs.
Bobby Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Springs looking for a takedown.
Ricky Bobby Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Springs.
Bobby Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Bobby Jr jumps guard.
#T3#
Springs postures up.
#SUB#
Bobby Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bobby Jr is trying to control the position but Springs postures up.
Springs throws a big right hand that misses.
Ricky Bobby Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobby Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Springs trying to control but Bobby Jr is working from the bottom.
Springs throws an elbow that misses. Bobby Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Springs's guard. Nice move by Bobby Jr!#REVR##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Springs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bobby Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bobby Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Springs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bobby Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bobby Jr is trying to control the position but Springs postures up. #SUB#
Bobby Jr looking for subs off his back but Springs has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bobby Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Springs.
Well Bobby Jr 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Bobby Jr!
A victorious Ricky Bobby Jr 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:
DFC Fight Night 3/18
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Springs misses with a few strikes there.
Springs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sands cracks Springs with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Sands as he connects with a hook.
Sands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sands throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
A nice side step and Springs releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
It seemed like Springs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Springs staying out of range there.
Sands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sands lands with a nice body punch.
Sands staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands stuns Springs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sands misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Springs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sands.
Sands throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sands throws a shot from downtown. Springs moves away and avoids it.
Sands misses with a hook.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Sands moved out of range.
Sands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Sands moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Sands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Sands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Springs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sands has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Scrap Squad in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Sands.
Springs slips under a jab from Sands.
Springs misses with a hook.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Springs.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD#
Sands closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Springs did well to prevent Sands getting side control.
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!
Springs is trying to get back to full guard.
Springs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sands scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Springs tries to get to full guard but Sands has control of the leg.
Sands stalling away here and it's allowed Springs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
Sands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Sands postures up and lands a big shot to Springs's brow.
Sands being controlled here momentarily.
Sands preventing the sweep.
Sands tries to free his leg and advance position but Springs is retaining full guard.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Springs trying to keep a closed guard but Sands is proving a slippery customer.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sands trying to control but Springs is working from the bottom.
Sands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sands is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Springs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sands is one step ahead there.
Springs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Springs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Springs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Springs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sands works over Springs with some ground and pound from guard.
Springs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Sands is looking to work some ground and pound but Springs has wrist control.
Sands missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Springs trying to control the position here.
Sands is working Springs over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sands chips away with some ground and pound.
Springs has momentary wrist control but Sands slips an elbow through the middle.
Sands with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sands works over Springs with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Springs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sands is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Springs is pulling down on Sands's head. It's preventing any offense from Sands, at least for the moment.
Sands scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Sands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sands sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs scores with a jab to the body.
Springs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Springs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Springs throws out the jab.
Sands jabs at Springs's body.
Sands misses with a looping left.
A jab from Sands misses.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springs tries to bum rush Sands with a series of wild strikes but Sands uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sands bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Springs's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Springs is rocked!
No joy there for Sands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Springs is still on wobbly legs! Can Sands finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Sands ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Springs clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Sands!
Our winner, Carl Sands, 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:
DFC Las Vegas 52
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Umaga ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Umaga is trying to counter with his kicks.
Umaga moves out of range as Springs strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Umaga! But no joy.
Springs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Springs lands a jab to the nose.
Umaga connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
Springs walks into a left hand.
Umaga lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
Umaga tries to clinch but Springs is having none of it.
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Umaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Umaga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs moves out of range as Umaga strikes.
Umaga throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Springs wants to land a leg kick but Umaga is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Umaga.
Umaga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umaga throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Umaga throws a leg kick which misses Springs's front leg but catches the back leg as Springs tries to avoid it. #T1#
Umaga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umaga misses with a straight left. #KD2#
Umaga lands a head kick that stumbles Springs and the fighters go to the mat.
Umaga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Umaga postures up.
#T2#
Umaga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Springs 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs trying to control the pace.
Umaga trying to control but Springs postures up.
Springs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Umaga! #T3#
Umaga really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Umaga is squirming around, avoiding Springs's attempts to control the action.
Umaga working to try and regain half guard.
Umaga is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springs wants to control the pace but Umaga is squirming around nicely.
Umaga working to try and regain half 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.
Umaga wants to hold on but Springs pushes him away.
Umaga is trying desperately to improve position.
Umaga tries to lock up and control but Springs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Springs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Springs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Springs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Umaga is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosefa Umaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Springs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Umaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Springs looks to land a left hand but Umaga moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Umaga.
Umaga with a jab.
Umaga on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Umaga.
Umaga scores with a leg kick.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Umaga avoids the body shot from Springs.
Umaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Springss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!#CL2#
Umaga clinches up with Springs and pushes him back against the cage.
Springs blocks the elbow strike.
Springs has had enough of the clinch but Umaga keeps him there for the moment.
Umaga lands a hook that snaps the head of Springs backwards. #ROC2#
Springs is rocked!
Umaga dips a shoulder and cracks Springs with a mighty uppercut! Springs falls back against the cage and Umaga unloads with a barrage of strikes! Springs is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Umaga screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosefa Umaga!
A relieved looking Iosefa Umaga 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:
DFC Las Vegas 47
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Shreve Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Springs misses with a jab to the body
and Shreve Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Springs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shreve Jr.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Springs was looking to counter with a kick there.
A combination from Springs does no damage.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Shreve Jr punishes Springs's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Shreve Jr.
Springs takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shreve Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Shreve Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Springs cracks Shreve Jr with an open hand slap.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
A countering left hand to the body from Shreve Jr misses.
Shreve Jr blocks the body kick.
Shreve Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shreve Jr misses with a looping right.
Shreve Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Springs's head.#T1#
Shreve Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
Springs missing with a left hand there. Shreve Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Springs.#CL2#
Shreve Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shreve Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Springs tries a body shot but Shreve Jr blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Springs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Springs is trying to break the clinch but Shreve Jr is controlling him.
Shreve Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Springs.
Springs throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shreve Jr blocks it with crossed arms.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Springs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shreve Jr lands a left hand.
Springs blocks an uppercut.
Shreve Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springs misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Springs breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Shreve Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Springs.
Shreve Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Shreve Jr moves into range and clinches up with Springs.
Shreve Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Shreve Jr fails to land. #BC#
Springs manages to break the clinch.
Shreve Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shreve Jr scores with a one two! Springs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Shreve Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Shreve Jr lands with a hook. Springs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shreve Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Springs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Springs thows a leg kick but Shreve Jr checks it
and Shreve Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Springs throws a sloppy body shot
and Shreve Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs lands a nice shot to the body.
Shreve Jr scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Springs is rocked!
Shreve Jr lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Springs up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Shreve Jr from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Springs's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Shreve Jr! Larry Shreve Jr retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Larry Shreve Jr, 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:
DFC LV Sin City 19
Date: Dec 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Springs throws a body punch but Chicodemarco moves out of range. #TD2#
Chicodemarco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Springs was covering up waiting for the punch and Chicodemarco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chicodemarco trying to control the position from guard on top but Springs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chicodemarco wants to pass the guard but Springs is keeping the position.
Springs keeping moving, preventing Chicodemarco from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs controlling the position.
Chicodemarco controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chicodemarco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Springs is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Chicodemarco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Springs lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Kotch Chicodemarco has been cut.
Chicodemarco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Chicodemarco instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Chicodemarco has Springs pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chicodemarco pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Springs tumbling to the mat - Chicodemarco dives into Springs's guard.
Chicodemarco wants to control from the top but Springs keeps moving.
Chicodemarco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Springs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chicodemarco on the ground.
Chicodemarco looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Chicodemarco trying to control but Springs is working from the bottom.
Springs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Springs keeping full guard, as Chicodemarco tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chicodemarco passes into half guard.
Springs is trying to maintain the position but Chicodemarco is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Springs is concentrating on defense, preventing Chicodemarco from advancing position.
Chicodemarco slows the pace down in half guard.
Springs wants to get back to full guard.
Springs is trying to maintain the position but Chicodemarco is very close to passing his half guard.
Chicodemarco is pressing down on Springs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Springs is holding on for now.
Springs tries to get to full guard but Chicodemarco has control of the leg.
Chicodemarco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Springs keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chicodemarco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Chicodemarco closes the distance and pushes Springs back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chicodemarco as Springs tries to tie him up.
Springs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chicodemarco backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chicodemarco.
Springs prevents the takedown attempt.
Springs is trying to force a seperation but Chicodemarco has the dominant position.
Chicodemarco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chicodemarco goes for a takedown attempt but Springs pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Randy Springs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kotch Chicodemarco.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chicodemarco moves away.
Good shot there by Springs.
Chicodemarco tries to clinch there but Springs circles away.
Chicodemarco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chicodemarco wants to clinch
and Springs counters with a big right hand! Oh Chicodemarco is in trouble here! Springs follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
Randy Springs 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.
The defeated Kotch Chicodemarco had this to say: 'Chip chip my little horse
Chip chip again sir
How many miles to Dublin Town?
Four score and ten Sir.
Chip chip my little horse.
Chip chip again Sir.
May I get there by candle light?
You may and back again Sir.'.
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Event:
DFC Mayhem 14
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruiz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws a hook but Ruiz blocks it.
Springs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#
It looks like Victor Ruiz has been cut.
Springs throws a monster overhand right that drops Ruiz! Springs follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
In his post fight interview, Randy Springs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Fenili keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Springs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randy Springs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Fenili tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Fenili throws a quick counter head kick but Springs was just out of range.
Springs feints a jab promting Fenili to slip. Springs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fenili slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fenili lands with a nice body punch.
Fenili throws a head kick that misses.
Fenili throws a head kick that Springs semi-blocks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Springs misses with a few strikes there.
Fenili throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fenili really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenili manages to avoid it.
Springs scores with a hook to the body. Fenili takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Fenili moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Springs misses the shot to the body.
Springs swings for the body but Fenili moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Fenili. #T1#
Fenili scores with a head kick. Springs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Randy Springs has been cut.
Fenili drops his hands momentarily and Springs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fenili.
Fenili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fenili scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fenili ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Springs moves away.
A shot to the liver by Springs. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Springs.
Fenili is breathing heavily.
Fenili just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Fenili's shoulder, as Fenili tries to avoid the shot.
Fenili scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Springs works the jab nicely.
Fenili ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fenili walks into a straight right hand from Springs.
Fenili uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Springs avoids the head kick by Fenili.
#T2#
Springs throws a leg kick but Fenili moved away.
Springs lands a jab to Fenili's midsection.
Fenili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Springs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fenili doesn't seem bothered though.
Springs lands a body shot.
Springs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fenili at a distance.
Fenili 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.
Springs jabs at Fenili's body.
Springs connects with a body shot that sends Fenili's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Springs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Springs.
Springs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fenili is out of range and Springs settles back down.
Springs cracks Fenili with a right hand to the side of the head.
Springs scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Fenili is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Springs has cracked Fenili with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Springs lands another huge swinging hook and Fenili tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Fenili, before Springs can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Randy Springs!
After the fight, Randy Springs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Springs tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Springs throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor moves out of range as Springs strikes.#KD#
Springs drops Taylor with a beautiful combination! Taylor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Springs is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Brett Taylor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Springs finish him?
Taylor looks winded!
Springs fakes the body blow, causing Taylor to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Taylor goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Springs!
Randy Springs 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Springs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Springs misses with a hook
and Ansonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ansonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springs.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ansonen.
Ansonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Ansonen moves away and avoids it.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ansonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Ansonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Springs finds it's way round the side to connect with Ansonen's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Tempe Ansonen has been cut.
A cross from Ansonen lands.
Springs swings for the body but Ansonen moves out of range.
Ansonen throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Ansonen throws a right and a left that Springs avoids nicely.
Springs throws a hook but Ansonen blocks it.
Ansonen misses with a straight right.
Springs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs cracks a nice hook into Ansonen's ribs.
Ansonen misses with a two punch combination.
#KD2#
Springs sends Ansonen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Springs is motioning to the referee to let Ansonen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Ansonen is rocked!
Ansonen is breathing heavily.
Ansonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Ansonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! Springs connects with the perfect overhand right and Ansonen falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Springs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Springs!
Randy Springs bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Springs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ansonen throws out the jab.
Ansonen moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
Ansonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Tempe Ansonen has been cut.
Springs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ansonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Springs misses with a double jab.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ansonen blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ansonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
Ansonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ansonen blocks a jab.
Ansonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Springs throws a right and a left that Ansonen avoids nicely.
Ansonen throwing a counter right hand but Springs manages to avoid it.
Springs throws an off balance right hand
letting Ansonen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Springs dips to his left and cracks Ansonen with an uppercut!
Ansonen get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Ansonen stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Springs 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 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Springs!
After the fight, Randy Springs was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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