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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolf Spicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolf Spicer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolf Spicer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Grove!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicer tries to clinch up.
Rolf Spicer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spicer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spicer tries to clinch but Grove is having none of it.
Grove fails with the takedown.
Spicer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spicer with the ground and pound but Grove uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Grove working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spicer.
Grove looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grove trying to keep a closed guard but Spicer is proving a slippery customer.
Spicer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Grove pushes Spicer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Spicer scores with a hook.
It looks like Jonny Grove has been cut.
Grove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spicer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grove looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spicer fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicer takes a swing at Grove's ribcage but misses.
Spicer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spicer showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Spicer.
Spicer working the head and body with strikes.
Grove on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grove manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grove has a closed guard, preventing Spicer from standing up.
Spicer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spicer with a nice head shot there.
Spicer trying to control the position from guard on top but Grove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spicer manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spicer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grove trying to control but Spicer is working from the bottom.
Spicer has Grove pulled in close to control his posture.
Grove pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spicer is keeping the position for now.
Grove won't allow Spicer to get back to his feet.
Spicer trying to strike off his back.
Spicer wants to stand and escape but Grove is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grove shoots and misses
and Spicer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rolf Spicer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Grove.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicer connects with a crisp jab.
Spicer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spicer stuffs the takedown.
Grove gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spicer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spicer.
Grove throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spicer landing with the ground and pound.
Spicer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Grove preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spicer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grove on the ground.
Grove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spicer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spicer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spicer is working Grove over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spicer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grove is trying to keep Spicer in close.
Grove is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spicer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grove tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spicer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spicer doesn't manage to clinch there - Grove circles away.
Grove misses with a takedown attempt
and Spicer counters with a shoot takedown. Grove fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spicer won't allow Grove to sweep him here.
Grove is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grove looking for a guillotine here but Spicer defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolf Spicer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Grove's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spicer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spicer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spicer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spicer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spicer wants to get back to striking at distance but Grove won't allow it.
Grove drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spicer can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spicer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Grove is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spicer postures up in Grove's guard and throws a big left but Grove blocks it.
Spicer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spicer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spicer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spicer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spicer won't allow Grove to sweep him here.
Grove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spicer trying to control the position from guard on top but Grove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grove had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spicer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Grove Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spicer's back instead.
Grove has the hooks in. Spicer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spicer wants to get back to his feet.
Grove is persistently looking for the submission but Spicer is defending it well.
Spicer tries to escape the position.
Spicer has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Spicer won't enjoy being in this position. Grove looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Spicer is tapping - it's over boys! Grove picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonny Grove!
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FIGHT
RATING
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