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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wrestling Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Projektina Vitutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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163 cm
24
163 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
163 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Great elbows
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrestling Spar! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Projektina Vitutus! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Spar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Vitutus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vitutus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Good work by Spar as he checks the leg kick. Spar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Spar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Spar controls the position from side control. Spar is trying to ground and pound but Vitutus uses the momentary lack of control by Spar to regain half guard. Spar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Spar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Vitutus taking some punishment here, with Spar in his half guard. Spar not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vitutus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitutus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Spar controlling from the top position. Spar landing with the ground and pound. Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitutus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spar wants to pass the guard but Vitutus is keeping the position. Spar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Spar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Spar throws a big right hand that misses. Vitutus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but Vitutus has wrist control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vitutus can do anything to dispel that myth. Spar throws a big right hand that misses. Vitutus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spar. Spar throws an elbow that misses. Vitutus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spar's guard. Nice move by Vitutus! Spar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vitutus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spar lands a big elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spar lands a heavy elbow. Spar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spar looking to finish with strikes here!
Spar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Spar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vitutus wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Spar.
Spar landing shots from mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Spar landing shots from mount. Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spar looks to land a right hand but Vitutus moved out of range. Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spar connects with a looping right hand.
Spar looks to land a right hand but Vitutus moved out of range. Vitutus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Vitutus avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vitutus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spar. Vitutus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spar is defended easily by Vitutus. Vitutus throws a head kick that misses. Vitutus leaves Spar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Spar throws a looping overhand right but Vitutus ducks down to avoid it. Wrestling Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar has Vitutus up against the cage in a clinch.
Spar dodges an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Vitutus lands an elbow inside. Spar dodges an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Vitutus lands an elbow inside that Spar shrugs off. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vitutus as Spar tries to tie him up. Vitutus wants to stall.
Spar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spar is trying to maintain a safe position but Vitutus gets an underhook and turns Spar into the cage. With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses. Vitutus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Spar wants to get back to striking at distance but Vitutus won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spar stalling in the clinch but Vitutus improves position. Vitutus looks to throw an elbow but misses. Vitutus looks to throw an elbow but misses. Spar avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
Vitutus misses with an elbow over the top. Spar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spar avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
Spar blocks an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Vitutus misses with an elbow over the top. Spar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Spar blocks an elbow strike. Spar wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spar is looking to control Vitutus's arms but Vitutus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spar has his back to the cage. The referee calls for Vitutus to work.
Vitutus lands an elbow just above Spar 's eye. Spar is pushing Vitutus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Vitutus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spar misses with a hook from the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vitutus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spar's brow. Vitutus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Spar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vitutus is keeping busy. Spar misses with a knee strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Spar can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wrestling Spar. Spar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vitutus tries a head kick but it misses.
Spar misses with a left hand and Vitutus counters with a good low kick that Spar was not able to check. Spar misses with a lunging right hand
and Vitutus counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vitutus dodges the punch combination from Spar.
Vitutus avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vitutus tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vitutus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spar, right into the meat.
Spar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wrestling Spar will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vitutus - the referee stops the clock and Spar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vitutus. Spar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Spar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wrestling Spar is winning the standup battle so far. Spar looks to land a combination but Vitutus avoids it well. Vitutus scores with a leg kick.
Vitutus tries a head kick but it misses.
Vitutus scores with a spinning back kick! Vitutus throws a head kick but Spar moves out of range.
Vitutus misses with a head kick.
Spar misses with a hook. Vitutus ducked under it nicely. Spar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Spar throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Vitutus counters with a head kick. This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Vitutus. Spar scores with a jab. Vitutus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar misses the shot to the body. Spar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vitutus but Vitutus pushes him off and we're back to square one. Spar forces Vitutus back against the cage and clinches. Spar avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
Spar is trying to stall.
Spar blocks the elbow strike.
Vitutus lands an elbow that stopped Spar in his tracks for a moment. Spar is trying to stall.
Vitutus leaning his opponent against the cage. Spar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vitutus to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Vitutus lands a damaging elbow. Spar blocks the elbow strike.
Spar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vitutus prevents the takedown attempt.
Vitutus misses with an elbow strike.
Spar takes an elbow to the temple. Spar looking to slow down the pace here. Spar avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wrestling Spar. Vitutus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spar. Both fighters circling a little - Vitutus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Spar lands with a cross. Spar gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vitutus lands an elbow just above Spar 's eye. Spar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses. Vitutus stalling in the clinch but Spar improves position. Spar takes an elbow to the forehead. Vitutus looks to throw an elbow but misses. Spar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vitutus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Projektina Vitutus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Spar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vitutus can't fight it off and eventually Spar manages to take the fight to the floor. Vitutus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Spar preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spar working some strikes from top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spar looking to pass the guard. Spar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Spar trying to control but Vitutus is working from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Wrestling Spar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. 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 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vitutus tries to avoid it but Spar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vitutus to the ground. Vitutus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vitutus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vitutus is fending him off so far but Spar persists. Nope, Vitutus circles away and we're back to standing. Vitutus throws a leg kick but Spar checks it. Vitutus throws a leg kick but Spar checks it. Vitutus tries a head kick but it misses.
Spar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vitutus. That one must have hurt. Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vitutus enables Spar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vitutus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Vitutus has his feet on Spar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Vitutus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vitutus throws a front kick aimed at Spar's knee but Spar avoids it well. Spar avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Spar shoots for a takedown but Vitutus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him. A solid leg kick lands there for Vitutus.
Vitutus misses with a body kick. Vitutus misses with a head kick.
Spar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vitutus at a distance.
Spar looks to land a right hand but Vitutus moved out of range. Spar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vitutus defends it nicely. A nice inside leg kick there by Vitutus. That's going to slow Spar down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vitutus throws a head kick but Spar moves out of range.
Vitutus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spar's head. Projektina Vitutus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Vitutus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Vitutus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vitutus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Spar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vitutus prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Spar slowing the pace effectively. Spar dodges an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Vitutus lands an elbow that stopped Spar in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vitutus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spar's defenses. Vitutus gets underhooks to prevent Spar's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses. Spar takes an elbow to the forehead. A nice glancing elbow lands by Vitutus. Spar tries for a takedown but Vitutus manages to get underhooks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Vitutus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spar's defenses. Spar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vitutus is keeping busy. Vitutus lands an elbow that stopped Spar in his tracks for a moment. Spar letting Vitutus take a breather here. Spar wants to stall.
Spar tries to throw a body punch but Vitutus avoids it by throwing Spar back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vitutus after a bit of a struggle. Spar tries to stall but Vitutus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vitutus effectively controlling the action here. Vitutus looks to throw an elbow but misses. Spar takes an elbow to the forehead. Spar misses with a body punch.
Vitutus misses with an elbow strike.
Vitutus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Spar seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Vitutus is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Spar has hold of one of Vitutus's legs. Vitutus is fighting the takedown attempt but Spar gets the trip and lands the takedown into 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! Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitutus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Projektina Vitutus dominated that fourth round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vitutus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Spar blocks the body kick.
Vitutus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Spar misses with a looping right. Vitutus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spar takes a swing at Vitutus's ribcage but misses. The fight moves into the clinch position. Spar wants to stall.
Spar struggles to land a body shot inside as Vitutus controls his hands.
Spar is looking to control Vitutus's arms but Vitutus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spar has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spar as Vitutus tries to tie him up. A nice glancing elbow lands by Vitutus. Vitutus misses with an elbow over the top. Spar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vitutus is keeping busy. Spar blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vitutus. Spar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wrestling Spar. Vitutus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vitutus drops his hands momentarily and Spar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Spar fails to land the takedown. Vitutus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spar is rocked! Spar throws a nice looking combination but Vitutus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Vitutus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Spar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vitutus is fending him off so far but Spar persists. Nope, Vitutus circles away and we're back to standing. Spar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Vitutus defending well as Spar loads up on a big left hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spar misses with an uppercut. Spar shoots for a takedown but Vitutus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrestling Spar. That's going to take a lot out of him. 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. Vitutus scores with a leg kick.
Vitutus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vitutus there as he acknowledges the shot. Vitutus throws a leg kick but Spar sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Vitutus.
An inside leg kick lands from Vitutus. Spar tries to bum rush Vitutus with a series of wild strikes but Vitutus uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Vitutus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vitutus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spar's sensitive parts. Spar drives through with a takedown into Vitutus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Vitutus is pulling down on Spar's head. It's preventing any offense from Spar, at least for the moment. Spar looking to sit in guard and control but Vitutus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Projektina Vitutus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Spar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vitutus is squirming around, avoiding Spar's attempts to control the action. Vitutus is in a horrible position here. Spar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vitutus blocking the ground and pound. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vitutus tries to hold on but Spar postures up.
And that's the end of the fight! Wrestling Spar showed his dominance in that final round. I think Spar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Spar! Wrestling Spar retains his lightweight title! After winning the bout, Wrestling Spar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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