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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robb Spewak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rad Thibodeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spewak comes to the cage accompanied by The German National Anthem. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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186 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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174 lbs
11 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robb Spewak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rad Thibodeaux !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spewak bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Spewak tries for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending well.
Spewak wants to control but Thibodeaux is keeping him busy.
Spewak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thibodeaux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spewak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spewak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spewak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spewak trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
Spewak misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Spewak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spewak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spewak swings around for an armbar but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spewak's guard.
Spewak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thibodeaux defends well.
Spewak is looking to stand up but Thibodeaux isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux wants to stand and escape but instead Spewak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thibodeaux wants to stand up but Spewak is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thibodeaux can't keep his opponent in guard - Spewak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spewak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spewak looks to land a strike but Thibodeaux avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spewak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thibodeaux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thibodeaux has escaped and now he's on top!
Thibodeaux stands up from Spewak's guard - Thibodeaux perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Spewak dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Spewak sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Spewak semi-blocks.
It looks like Robb Spewak has been cut.
Spewak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thibodeaux swivels and escapes.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
and Spewak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thibodeaux is refusing to be controlled, as Spewak sits in half guard.
Thibodeaux is trying to stand.
Spewak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spewak seems to be working for a kimura but Thibodeaux defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Spewak.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Spewak is looking for a kimura but Thibodeaux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spewak to get the leverage.
Spewak controlling the pace.
Spewak trying to control from half guard but Thibodeaux is working away.
Spewak is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
Spewak is working for a kimura but Thibodeaux is defending it quite comfortably.
Spewak seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spewak is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thibodeaux keeping moving, preventing Spewak from controlling successfully.
Thibodeaux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spewak is controlling him.
Spewak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robb Spewak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robb Spewak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thibodeaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux darts in trying to clinch
so Spewak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spewak trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thibodeaux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Spewak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thibodeaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thibodeaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spewak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spewak is trying to control the position but Thibodeaux postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spewak, up you get!
Robb Spewak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Spewak's leg. Spewak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rad Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spewak tries to keep at a distance but Thibodeaux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but Spewak blocks it.
Spewak is stalling here.
Spewak dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spewak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spewak missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux .
Spewak scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thibodeaux crunches a lovely knee into Spewak's ribcage.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spewak takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spewak.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Spewak won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spewak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spewak avoids it.
Spewak takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Spewak avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spewak misses with a knee strike.
Spewak dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Spewak avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux .
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Spewak shrugs off.
Thibodeaux putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spewak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Spewak avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux , against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Spewak 's eye.
Spewak tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spewak's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Spewak won't want to take too many of those.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spewak looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spewak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spewak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spewak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spewak trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robb Spewak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Spewak leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Spewak scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Spewak avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Spewak tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Spewak shrugs off.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spewak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thibodeaux 's face.
Spewak dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spewak connects with a knee to the head.
Rad Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body.
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spewak is defending well for now.
Thibodeaux takes an elbow to the temple.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Spewak looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Thibodeaux stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow inside that Spewak shrugs off.
Spewak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spewak takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spewak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
Spewak tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux tries to land knees in the clinch but Spewak avoids the damage to the body.
Spewak just leaning against Thibodeaux , taking a breather.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Spewak lands a nice knee to the body.
Spewak tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rad Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spewak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robb Spewak!
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energy
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