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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Spishak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Leben!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spishak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leben throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spishak.
Leben gets caught flat footed, as Spishak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spishak won't allow Leben to get back to his feet.
Spishak forces his way into half guard.
Spishak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leben defends it well.
Spishak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leben has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spishak wants to work for an arm triangle but Leben is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak seems to be working for a kimura but Leben defends the submission attempt.
Spishak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spishak works his way into side control.
Spishak is trying to get an arm triangle but Leben is defending well.
Spishak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leben, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spishak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leben has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Spishak but great work by Leben.
Leben wants to stand but Spishak has his arm trapped.
Spishak regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leben pulls his head out easily.
Spishak looking for submissions off his back.
Spishak actively working from the bottom here.
Spishak actively working from the bottom here.
Leben really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spishak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spishak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spishak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leben passes into side control.
Spishak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leben off and has taken his back!
Spishak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Leben is defending well though. Spishak let's go of the attempt for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leben controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Leben swinging wildly here.
Spishak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leben scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
Leben throws a series of punches but Spishak moves out of range.
Chris Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leben lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leben misses with the combination.
Spishak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leben.
Leben throws an overhand right that lands on Spishak's shoulder, as Spishak tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Leben does no damage.
Leben tries to bum rush Spishak with a series of wild strikes but Spishak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben throws a right and a left that Spishak avoids nicely.
Leben tries to bum rush Spishak with a series of wild strikes but Spishak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leben is breathing heavily.
Spishak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leben is trying to defend but Spishak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spishak is looking for a kimura but Leben is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spishak to get the leverage.
Spishak is looking for a kimura here.
Spishak in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Leben tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Spishak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Spishak!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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