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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unto CB Torture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar has chosen i Get Knocked Down, But i Get Up Again as his entrance music. Unto CB Torture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
27
203 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
26
215 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Unto CB Torture! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ringo Spar! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spar misses with a takedown attempt and CB Torture counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Spar misses the target. Spar throws an overhand right that lands on CB Torture's shoulder, as CB Torture tries to avoid the shot. CB Torture wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Spar lands with a good body shot. CB Torture throws a combination. Spar tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Spar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. CB Torture tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spar is in CB Torture's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Spar is stalling in the full guard. CB Torture wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar throwing strikes from guard but CB Torture blocks nicely. Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but CB Torture is retaining full guard. Spar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Spar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Spar with a flurry of punches that miss. Spar throws a big elbow that misses. Spar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Spar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. CB Torture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. CB Torture keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully. Spar passes into half guard. CB Torture looks like he's trying to stand up.
CB Torture is not content to let Spar control the position. Spar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed CB Torture's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing CB Torture to regain full guard. Spar landing with the ground and pound. CB Torture wants to stand up but Spar is controlling him. CB Torture working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spar. Spar advances to half guard. Spar not landing any meaningful shots this time. CB Torture pushes Spar off looking to stand but Spar dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. CB Torture won't allow Spar to pass to mount. CB Torture blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spar. Spar throwing shots but CB Torture is blocking nicely. Spar with the ground and pound but CB Torture uses the opportunity to regain guard. CB Torture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Spar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Spar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Spar 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.
Spar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
CB Torture avoids a low kick by using good footwork. CB Torture misses with a hook. Spar ducked under it nicely. CB Torture leaves Spar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Spar misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling CB Torture to counter with a crisp jab. Spar punishes CB Torture's body with a nice straight punch. Spar lands a leg kick that knocks CB Torture off balance momentarily. Spar throws a hook but CB Torture avoids it easily. CB Torture gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. CB Torture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as CB Torture works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. CB Torture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. CB Torture keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully. Spar sitting in guard, not really doing much. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but CB Torture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ringo Spar wasn't active enough on the ground. Spar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Spar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CB Torture was well out of range. Poor timing from Spar. Spar throws a low kick but CB Torture moves out of range easily. Spar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Unto CB Torture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. CB Torture takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. CB Torture misses with a looping right. Spar throws a low kick, looking for CB Torture's leg but CB Torture calmly moves out of range. Spar misses with a wild body shot. Some bone on bone action there as CB Torture checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spar.
Spar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spar throws a poor cross that misses
and CB Torture counters with a straight right hand. A leg kick checked by CB Torture. Spar loads up on a big right hand but CB Torture slips the punch. Spar throws the kick towards the body but CB Torture avoids it. That kick from Spar tenderised CB Torture's leg. CB Torture is trying to keep his angry face on. Spar scores with a leg kick.
Ringo Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick lands from Spar. Spar connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Spar.
Spar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. CB Torture takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CB Torture but CB Torture pushes him off and we're back to square one. Spar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. CB Torture displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spar. Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Spar. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from CB Torture. Spar throws a jab but it's blocked by CB Torture. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. CB Torture gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spar to score an easy takedown into full guard. Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but CB Torture has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Spar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Spar throws a looping overhand right but CB Torture ducks down to avoid it. Spar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around CB Torture's waist but CB Torture gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spar off to one side. Spar throws a lazy uppercut
and CB Torture counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. CB Torture takes a swing at Spar's ribcage but misses. Spar shoots for a double leg takedown but CB Torture sprawls well. He's pushed Spar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Spar throws a solid leg kick but CB Torture takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spar. CB Torture lands a nice hook to Spar's body. Spar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Spar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. CB Torture throws a lazy uppercut
and Spar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as CB Torture sprawls well. CB Torture wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet. Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Spar. Spar moves forwards but CB Torture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar misses with a body kick. Ringo Spar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Spar takes one on the button. CB Torture on the wrong end of a nice jab. Spar throws a body punch but CB Torture moves out of range. Spar defending well as CB Torture loads up on a big left hand. CB Torture lands with a nice combination. Spar backs away looking to recover. CB Torture digs a good hook to Spar's body.
Spar throws a leg kick but CB Torture sees it coming and moves out of range. CB Torture throws a lazy right hand but Spar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from CB Torture.
CB Torture stuffs the takedown attempt from Spar. Spar gets slowly back to his feet. Spar throws an overhand right that lands on CB Torture's shoulder, as CB Torture tries to avoid the shot. Spar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CB Torture was well out of range. Poor timing from Spar. Spar misses with a body shot.
CB Torture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Spar loads up on a big right hand but CB Torture slips the punch. Spar misses with a left hand and CB Torture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round. CB Torture misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spar.
Spar fails to land the takedown. Spar misses with a hook to the body
enabling CB Torture to counter with a crisp jab. Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but CB Torture is out of range. Spar throws out a powerful jab. CB Torture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. CB Torture checks a leg kick. CB Torture rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. CB Torture digs a good body shot into Spar's ribs. Spar misses with a leg kick and CB Torture counters with a series of strikes. Spar will be more careful next time no doubt. CB Torture misses with an uppercut
and Spar counters with a lovely shot to the body. CB Torture throws a wild combination but nothing lands. 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! Spar throws a half hearted mid kick. CB Torture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
CB Torture gets caught flat footed, as Spar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Spar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as CB Torture works some decent striking defense from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. CB Torture wants to sweep here but Spar controlling him for the moment. Spar throwing strikes from guard but CB Torture blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Unto CB Torture did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
CB Torture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spar. Spar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says CB Torture as he avoids it easily. CB Torture checks a low kick from Spar. Spar ducks right into an uppercut from CB Torture. CB Torture moves out of range as Spar throws a body kick.
CB Torture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
CB Torture misses with a straight left. CB Torture with a jab. Spar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Spar scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Spar throws a leg kick but CB Torture moved away. Spar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Spar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
CB Torture with a hook. CB Torture looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range. CB Torture checks a leg kick. Spar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CB Torture manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Spar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar misses with a low kick.
CB Torture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Unto CB Torture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Spar. CB Torture lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spar backs up against the cage.
Spar misses with a body shot.
CB Torture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action! Spar scores with the left hand. CB Torture knows he should have avoided that one. CB Torture avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round. CB Torture paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. CB Torture throws a right and a left that Spar avoids nicely. Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with CB Torture but CB Torture pushes him off and we're back to square one. Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but CB Torture is just out of range. CB Torture sizes up Spar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Spar misses with a double jab.
CB Torture throws a right and a left that both miss. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spar is defended easily by CB Torture. A nice inside leg kick there by Spar. That's going to slow CB Torture down.
That's four minutes gone in the round. CB Torture lands with a nice body punch. CB Torture misses with a few strikes there.
Spar moves into range and connects with a jab. Spar throws a jab but it's blocked by CB Torture. CB Torture jabs Spar to the body, keeping him at a distance. CB Torture is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Spar misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. CB Torture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Spar misses with a body kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Spar misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Unto CB Torture 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. This is the final round!
Spar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CB Torture looks to land a combination but Spar avoids it well. CB Torture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spar. Spar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Spar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming CB Torture to the mat! CB Torture manages to get full guard. Spar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Spar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. CB Torture keeping full guard, as Spar tries to pass. CB Torture preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar throwing strikes from guard but CB Torture blocks nicely. Spar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but CB Torture has wrist control. Spar throws a big elbow that misses. CB Torture pushes Spar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spar gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on CB Torture's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Spar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but CB Torture sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Spar misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Spar wants to lay and pray for a moment but CB Torture keeps working. Spar tries to score with some ground and pound. CB Torture controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. CB Torture pushes Spar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Spar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. CB Torture is not content to let Spar control the position. Ringo Spar has got the better of the ground game so far. Spar remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spar wants to control but CB Torture is keeping him busy. CB Torture takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here as Spar stalls from top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. CB Torture wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Ringo Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Spar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Ringo Spar! Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Ringo Spar! Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ringo Spar!
Ringo Spar wins by unanimous decision! Ringo Spar is the new light heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Ringo Spar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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