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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Sparr (ranked 981 p4p, 828 weight class) and Suga Diabeetus (ranked 124 p4p, 100 weight class). Sparr comes to the cage accompanied by OH NO!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Sparr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suga Diabeetus!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Diabeetus being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diabeetus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diabeetus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diabeetus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparr controls the pace.
Diabeetus has momentary wrist control but Sparr slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr trying to control but Diabeetus is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparr throws a strike but Diabeetus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sparr working for a triangle but Diabeetus defends it easily.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diabeetus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diabeetus has managed to get both his arms back between Sparr's legs - danger averted.
Diabeetus tries to stand but Sparr is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diabeetus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr controlling Diabeetus's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diabeetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diabeetus tries to avoid it but Sparr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diabeetus to the ground. Diabeetus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Diabeetus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparr cracks Diabeetus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diabeetus connects with the punch.
Diabeetus throws an overhand right that lands on Sparr's shoulder, as Sparr tries to avoid the shot.
Sparr thuds his right hand into Diabeetus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Diabeetus is quick to defend against it.
Diabeetus lands with a nice body punch.
Sparr slips under a jab from Diabeetus.
Sparr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diabeetus on his heels. He'll look to pass Diabeetus's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diabeetus keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Diabeetus keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr throws a strike but Diabeetus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diabeetus being controlled here momentarily.
Sparr 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.
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is trying to hold Diabeetus in close to prevent damage but Diabeetus has managed to pass into half guard.
Sparr wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr trying to control here.
Sparr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparr is trying to maintain the position but Diabeetus is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparr.
Sparr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparr 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diabeetus misses with a looping left.
Diabeetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sparr throws a hook but Diabeetus blocks it.
Diabeetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diabeetus slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suga Diabeetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diabeetus throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diabeetus tries to move into range but Sparr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diabeetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparr.
Sparr misses with a looping right.
Sparr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diabeetus at a distance.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diabeetus.
Nice straight punches there by Sparr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparr.
Sparr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Diabeetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparr takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diabeetus lands a jab to Sparr's midsection.
Diabeetus thuds a left hand into Sparr's body.
Diabeetus lands a head shot.
Sparr shoots in and bounces Diabeetus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Diabeetus is keeping the position.
Diabeetus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diabeetus's head.
Diabeetus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparr.
Sparr won't allow Diabeetus to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr trying to control but Diabeetus is working from the bottom.
Sparr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diabeetus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suga Diabeetus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diabeetus tests Sparr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diabeetus scores with the left hand. Sparr knows he should have avoided that one.
Sparr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diabeetus.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Diabeetus avoids it well and moves away.
Diabeetus misses with a looping left.
Sparr misses the shot to the body.
Diabeetus throws a lazy right hand but Sparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diabeetus staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diabeetus. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparr throws a jab when Diabeetus was well out of range.
Sparr throws a body shot but no joy.
Diabeetus drops Sparr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sparr looks back up at him and smiles so Diabeetus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sparr is rocked!
Suga Diabeetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Sparr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diabeetus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparr throws out the jab.
Sparr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diabeetus wants to get back to his feet.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.
Diabeetus dodges the ground and pound from Sparr.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diabeetus is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Sparr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sparr wants to control but Diabeetus is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Sparr.
Diabeetus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sparr has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr wants to take a breather but Diabeetus manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sparr.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr is really struggling to control Diabeetus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr trying to control but Diabeetus is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Diabeetus's brow.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Diabeetus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diabeetus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sparr's guard.
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet.
Diabeetus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparr working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diabeetus is aware though and is defending well.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suga Diabeetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diabeetus misses with a wild body shot.
Sparr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparr connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Diabeetus coming out on top.
Sparr looking to score a takedown here. Diabeetus is defending well but Sparr drives through and ends up in Diabeetus's guard.
Sparr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diabeetus is keeping the position for now.
Sparr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diabeetus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparr.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diabeetus misses with a hook
and Sparr counters with a single leg into guard. Diabeetus didn't expect that.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Diabeetus has wrist control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Diabeetus keeps moving.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sparr moves out of range as Diabeetus strikes.
Diabeetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diabeetus throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Diabeetus blocks a jab.
Diabeetus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diabeetus misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely.
Diabeetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diabeetus sprawls and moves away.
Sparr scores with a nice strike.
Sparr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparr wants to control but Diabeetus is keeping him busy.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diabeetus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sparr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparr throwing shots but Diabeetus is blocking nicely.
Diabeetus is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diabeetus defending well though.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diabeetus's head.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparr trying to control from half guard but Diabeetus is working away.
Sparr is pressing down on Diabeetus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diabeetus is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diabeetus misses the shot to the body.
Sparr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diabeetus sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Diabeetus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparr throws a lazy right hand but Diabeetus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Suga Diabeetus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Diabeetus throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr misses with a straight left.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Diabeetus jabs at Sparr's body.
Sparr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diabeetus throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Diabeetus is quick to defend against it.
Diabeetus throws a hook but Sparr blocks it.
Sparr needs to keep his hands up - Diabeetus had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diabeetus doesn't seem bothered though.
Sparr misses with a hook. Diabeetus ducked under it nicely.
Diabeetus throws a looping overhand right but Sparr ducks down to avoid it.
Sparr slips a straight right by Diabeetus.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Diabeetus avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diabeetus.
Sparr connects with a body shot that sends Diabeetus's belly button to the back.
Diabeetus throws a lazy right hand but Sparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diabeetus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diabeetus scores with a jab to the head.
Diabeetus misses with a looping right.
Sparr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparr defending well as Diabeetus loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diabeetus, as that shot connected.
Sparr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diabeetus throws out a counter right but Sparr avoids it with no problem.
Diabeetus throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparr is in close to Diabeetus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Diabeetus keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Sparr there.
Diabeetus throws a big shot that misses.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diabeetus lands a nice hook to Sparr's body. Sparr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diabeetus connects with a single shot there.
Diabeetus takes one to the chin there.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sparr blocks a jab.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diabeetus walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diabeetus.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Diabeetus is quick to defend against it.
Diabeetus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diabeetus misses the shot to the body.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diabeetus takes a swing at Sparr's ribcage but misses.
Sparr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Diabeetus is quick to defend against it.
Sparr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sparr tries to move to mount but Diabeetus blocks the move with his legs.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diabeetus keeps working.
Sparr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diabeetus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sparr working the ground and pound but Diabeetus is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Sparr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sparr with the ground and pound but Diabeetus regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sparr is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diabeetus tries to kick Sparr off but Sparr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Diabeetus dodges it nicely.
Roger Sparr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr moves into full mount! Diabeetus won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Sparr.
Sparr looking to control but Diabeetus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots and Diabeetus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparr tries to get the hooks in deep but Diabeetus pushed the leg off.
Sparr somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Sparr throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sparr throwing sloppy strikes.
Sparr misses with an elbow to the head.
Sparr lands a shot to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diabeetus avoids the strikes from Sparr.
Sparr lands shots from the back.
Sparr lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sparr has Diabeetus flattened out and is raining down punches.
Suga Diabeetus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sparr controlling the position well here. Diabeetus rolled but Sparr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Diabeetus could be in trouble here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sparr misses with punches from the back.
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diabeetus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparr throwing sloppy strikes.
Sparr missing with strikes.
Diabeetus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diabeetus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diabeetus is trying to get back to his feet but Sparr has full control of the position and if anything, Diabeetus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diabeetus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suga Diabeetus!
Suga Diabeetus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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