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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Goetz (ranked 4232 p4p, 4211 weight class) and Micah Spinks (ranked 238 p4p, 237 weight class). Micah Spinks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Goetz's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Goetz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micah Spinks!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Goetz checks a low kick from Spinks.
Goetz avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Goetz sees coming a mile off.
Goetz tries a head kick but it misses.
As Goetz backs off Spinks throws a huge counter combo but Goetz manages to avoid it all.
Goetz throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
We've been told by Goetz's head coaches at Total Training Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goetz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spinks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks throws a lazy head kick
enabling Goetz to counter with a crisp jab.
Goetz misses with a body kick.
Spinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goetz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goetz blocks a low kick nicely.
Spinks looks for the body kick but Goetz saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Spinks unleashes a big counter combination but Goetz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Goetz lands with a slapping head kick.
Spinks scores with a head kick. Goetz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
Goetz throws a head kick that misses.
Goetz misses with a body kick.
Goetz scores with a body shot.
Spinks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spinks misses with a kick to the body
and Goetz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goetz misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz looks to land a body kick but Spinks moved away.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
Goetz lands a nice hook to Spinks's body. Spinks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goetz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Goetz checks the leg kick.
Goetz throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
Spinks throws a counter combo.
Spinks tried to score with a low kick but Goetz checks it.
A head kick misses from Goetz.
Goetz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Micah Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goetz moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Spinks scores with a leg kick.
Goetz throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Micah Spinks has been cut.
Goetz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Goetz throws a sloppy head kick and Spinks moves out of range easily.
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks wants to land a leg kick but Goetz is out of range.
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Goetz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpinks.
Spinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Goetz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goetz moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Spinks throws a head kick but Goetz moves out of range.
Spinks fakes the leg kick and cracks Goetz in the body.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goetz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Spinks.
A head kick misses from Spinks.
Goetz connects with a high kick.
Goetz wants to clinch.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spinks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGoetz.
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spinks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goetz stuns Spinks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
Goetz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spinks's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goetz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spinks. That did some damage!
Spinks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goetz looks for the body kick but Spinks saw that one coming.
As Goetz backs off Spinks throws a huge counter combo but Goetz manages to avoid it all.
Goetz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spinks misses with a low kick as Goetz jumps back.
Spinks thows a leg kick but Goetz checks it
and Goetz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spinks.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz doesn't manage to clinch there - Spinks circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Goetz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Spinks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goetz moves out of range of the leg kick from Spinks.
Goetz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spinks moves out of range of the body kick.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goetz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goetz avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Goetz misses the shot to the body.
Goetz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks throws a lazy head kick
and Goetz counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goetz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spinks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spinks with the inside leg kick.
Goetz misses with a body shot.
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Spinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
Spinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goetz digs a good body shot into Spinks's ribs.
Goetz is looking to wear down Spinks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goetz checks a low kick from Spinks.
Goetz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goetz is out of range.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz tries to clinch up.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinks is breathing heavily.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Goetz.
Spinks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spinks throws a front kick aimed at Goetz's knee but Goetz avoids it well.
Goetz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goetz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Goetz checks a low kick from Spinks.
Goetz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Goetz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goetz tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goetz misses with a body kick.
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!
Spinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Goetz.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Goetz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spinks just manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Spinks lands but Goetz takes it in his stride.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinks throws a nice head kick!
Micah Spinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz lands with a kick to the temple. Spinks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goetz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Goetz is looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick from Spinks misses
enabling Goetz to counter with a crisp jab.
Spinks throws a leg kick
and Goetz counters with a nice body kick.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goetz throws a head kick that Spinks semi-blocks.
Goetz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goetz is able to avoid easily.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Goetz sees coming a mile off.
Goetz throws an overhand right that lands on Spinks's shoulder, as Spinks tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Goetz throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goetz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goetz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goetz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goetz just misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spinks throws a lazy head kick
and Goetz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spinks throws a leg kick
and Goetz counters with a head kick. That will keep Spinks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spinks is rocked!
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Spinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Goetz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Spinks's cut.
That's time! Goetz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goetz's sensitive parts.
Goetz misses with a head kick.
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spinks scores with a head kick. Goetz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goetz is rocked!
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Spinks.
Goetz throws a sloppy head kick and Spinks moves out of range easily.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Micah Spinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spinks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGoetz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spinks!
Spinks throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Goetz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goetz thuds a left hand into Spinks's body.
Goetz seems to have got his legs back now.
Spinks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goetz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinks throws a head kick that half lands.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goetz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Spinks is predictable there
and Goetz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goetz throws a nice head kick!
Spinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Goetz finish him?
Goetz tries to land a front kick but Spinks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goetz misses with a head kick.
Spinks throws a nice looking combination but Goetz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Goetz throws a head kick that Spinks semi-blocks.
Goetz scores with a head kick.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses
and Goetz counters with a good, hard body kick but Spinks shrugs it off.
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!
Spinks lands a high kick!
Goetz tries to clinch up.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Goetz moved away.
Mark Goetz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goetz moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Goetz lands a high kick!
Spinks throws a leg kick which misses Goetz's front leg but catches the back leg as Goetz tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Goetz.
Good leg kick by Spinks.
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks misses with a leg kick
and Goetz counters with a head kick. That will keep Spinks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Goetz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Goetz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goetz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Spinks moves out of range as Goetz throws a body kick.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Spinks is looking to chop away at Goetz's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goetz tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks throws a fast counter high kick but Goetz manages to duck under it in time.
Goetz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spinks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Goetz.
Goetz checks a leg kick.
Spinks throws a low kick but Goetz moves out of range easily.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Goetz.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz checks a leg kick.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Goetz moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
Spinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goetz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spinks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Spinks misses
and Goetz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spinks throws a leg kick
and Goetz counters with a head kick. That will keep Spinks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Goetz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goetz moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Goetz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz swinging wildly here.
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!
Goetz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spinks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goetz.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Micah Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Mark Goetz.
Well Goetz 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Goetz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Goetz waved his t-shirt featuring REAPERS Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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