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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille Dublin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinz Spack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spack has chosen Looking for Freedom as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 cm
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215 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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186 cm
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shaquille Dublin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heinz Spack! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dublin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dublin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spack swivels and escapes. Dublin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Dublin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spack swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaquille Dublin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dublin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dublin is defended easily by Spack. Spack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dublin. Dublin shoots in for a takedown but Spack shows good takedown defense. Dublin moves forwards but Spack connects with a nice, crisp jab. A punch combination from Spack misses. Spack throws a right hand that Dublin ducks under and follows up with a left that Dublin also avoids with ease. Spack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dublin is defended easily by Spack. Dublin is breathing heavily. Spack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spack throws a right and a left that Dublin avoids nicely. Dublin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spack but Spack pushes him off and we're back to square one. Dublin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spack as he avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Dublin looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Spack lands a left and a right that send Dublin crashing to the mat, dazed. Spack thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Shaquille Dublin has been cut. Spack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Spack does no damage. Dublin dodges the punch combination from Spack.
Spack misses with a wild combination.
Dublin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dublin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Dublin walks into a jab. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dublin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Spack clobbers Dublin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A combination from Spack does no damage. Spack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dublin has Spack up against the cage in a clinch.
Spack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dublin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spack tries to stand but Dublin is controlling from the bottom. Spack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dublin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dublin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Dublin is looking for a triangle but Spack pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dublin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spack is aware though and is defending well. Spack gets to his feet. Dublin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Spack with a jab. Heinz Spack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spack misses with a double jab.
Dublin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spack's waist but Spack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dublin off to one side. Spack jabs Dublin right on the nose. Dublin blinks but takes it well. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dublin. Dublin moves in looking to clinch but Spack pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spack throws a series of punches but Dublin avoids them all with ease. Spack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dublin shoots for a double leg takedown but Spack sprawls well. He's pushed Dublin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Dublin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Heinz Spack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spack throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Spack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dublin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dublin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice combination there by Spack.
Spack stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spack wants it to stay on the feet. Spack sizes up Dublin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Spack misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Spack dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shaquille Dublin's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Spack as Dublin shoots in. Dublin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spack.
Dublin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spack as he jumps to the side. Spack lands a nice shot that snaps Dublin's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dublin is defended easily by Spack. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaquille Dublin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spack throws a right and a left that both miss. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dublin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Spack throws a right and a left that Dublin avoids nicely. A combination from Spack does no damage. Dublin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spack tries to avoid it but Dublin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spack to the ground. Spack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spack throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Some wild striking there from Spack.
Spack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dublin moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Spack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dublin was well out of range. Poor timing from Spack. Dublin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spack swivels and escapes. A combination from Spack does no damage. Spack cracks Dublin with an open hand slap. Nice sprawl there from Spack as Dublin shoots in. Spack fails to land with a series of punches.
Spack throws a series of punches but Dublin moves out of range. Dublin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spack circles away. Spack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dublin was well out of range. Poor timing from Spack. Dublin is looking to clinch but Spack is avoiding it.
Dublin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dublin somewhat. Shaquille Dublin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. A jab lands there for Spack. Spack throws a wild combination but nothing lands. No luck for Dublin with that takedown attempt. Spack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spack misses with the combination.
Dublin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spack.
Spack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dublin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Spack throws a right hand that Dublin ducks under and follows up with a left that Dublin also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dublin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spack can do anything to dispel that myth. Dublin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Dublin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Dublin wants to control but Spack is keeping him busy. Dublin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Dublin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Spack taking some punishment here, with Dublin in his half guard. It looks like Dublin is going to stand back up.
Spack looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Spack tries to bum rush Dublin with a series of wild strikes but Dublin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dublin is defended easily by Spack. Spack throws a series of strikes that have Dublin backpedaling.
Spack misses with a double jab.
Spack fails to land with a series of punches.
Dublin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spack is fending him off so far but Dublin persists. Nope, Spack circles away and we're back to standing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dublin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Spack stuffs the takedown attempt from Dublin. Dublin gets slowly back to his feet. Dublin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spack sprawls well. Spack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dublin gets slowly back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinz Spack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Shaquille Dublin's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spack tries to bum rush Dublin with a series of wild strikes but Dublin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Heinz Spack seems to be getting the better of the standup. Spack misses with a series of wild punches.
Dublin shoots in but Spack avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dublin slips a jab and a cross from Spack.
Some wild striking there from Spack.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dublin is defended easily by Spack. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spack fails to land with a series of punches.
Dublin shoots in for a takedown but Spack shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaquille Dublin. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Spack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dublin was well out of range. Poor timing from Spack.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dublin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Dublin fails in his attempt to clinch. Spack stuffs the takedown attempt from Dublin. Dublin gets slowly back to his feet. Dublin fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Spack swinging wilding here.
Spack scores with a nice strike. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dublin. Dublin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Spack misses with a double jab.
Dublin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spack pinned against the cage. Spack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dublin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spack swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. No joy there for Spack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dublin. Dublin moves out of range of the strikes. Dublin has a takedown stuffed. Dublin shoots in looking for a takedown. Spack tries to sprawl out of it but Dublin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Spack swinging wilding here.
Dublin shoots in for a takedown but Spack shows good takedown defense. Spack lands a glancing blow to the side of Dublin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spack misses with a series of wild punches.
Dublin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spack avoids it really well and circles away. Dublin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spack swinging wilding here.
Dublin shoots in for a double leg but Spack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Dublin moves out of range of the strikes. Dublin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Spack swinging wilding here.
Dublin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dublin somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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. A left and a right from Spack both land. Nice combination. Dublin shoots in and drives through. Spack sprawls well. Spack lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Spack cracks Dublin with a right hand to the side of the head. Dublin fails to land the takedown. Spack's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Spack duly obliges. Dublin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spack's waist but Spack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dublin off to one side. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Spack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dublin shoots in and drives through. Spack sprawls well. Shaquille Dublin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Heinz Spack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Spack lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Heinz Spack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Spack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinz Spack!
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