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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Studd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zack Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Studd!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Studd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparks sprawls well initially but Studd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Studd trying to control the pace.
Studd thows a huge punch but Sparks dodges it nicely.
Studd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Studd not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John Studd has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Studd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Studd trying to control the action but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Studd is staying tight to Sparks's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Studd has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sparks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Studd looking to sit in guard and control but Sparks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sparks trying to control but Studd is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Studd wriggles free and stands up.
Studd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparks.
Sparks blocks a head kick by Studd.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
Studd darts in and clinches Sparks up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks managing to block the knees to the body from Studd.
Studd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Studd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparks tries to avoid it but Studd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparks to the ground. Sparks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Studd dodges the punch combination from Sparks.
Sparks cracks Studd with a good jab.
Studd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparks is fending him off so far but Studd persists. Nope, Sparks circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Studd is looking to clinch.
Studd avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Studd darts in and clinches Sparks up against the cage.
Studd is looking for a takedown.
Zack Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Studd.
Sparks is trying to push Studd away but Studd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks looking to slow down the pace here.
Studd goes for a takedown attempt but Sparks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sparks throws a jab but it's blocked by Studd.
Sparks misses the shot to the body.
Studd slips under a jab from Sparks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Studd.
Studd throws a sloppy head kick and Sparks moves out of range easily.
Studd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Studd tries to clinch up but Sparks circles away and keeps his distance.
Studd slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
Sparks misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Studd dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sparks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Studd misses with the combination.
Studd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Studd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zack Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Sparks.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Studd.
Studd moves away from the strike by Sparks.
Studd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Studd in side control, throwing shots but Sparks defends.
Sparks is looking to regain half guard here but Studd keeps moving and retains side control.
Studd decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sparks to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Studd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Studd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Studd moves out of range of the strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Studd has eaten all the pies!
Sparks swings widly with a right hand
and Studd counters with a single leg into guard. Sparks didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Studd postures up and lands a big shot to Sparks's brow.
Studd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Studd seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Studd wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Studd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Studd stands up from Sparks's guard - Studd perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Studd throws a shot from downtown. Sparks moves away and avoids it.
Sparks lands a jab to the nose.
Studd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sparks, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparks is trying to push Studd away but Studd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Studd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zack Sparks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparks fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparks sizes up Studd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sparks just misses with a punch to the body.
Studd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sparks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Studd is in Sparks's guard.
Studd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sparks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sparks has escaped and now he's on top!
Studd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Studd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Studd wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks wants to stand but Studd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Studd is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Studd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparks after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks is trying to break the clinch but Studd has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks wants to break free but Studd has control.
Sparks is trying to force a seperation but Studd has the dominant position.
Studd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Studd 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. This is the final round!
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sparks gets caught napping as Studd dives in and scores a takedown. Sparks manages to retain guard.
Studd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Studd stops Sparks from standing up.
Studd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Studd wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Studd gets to his feet - Sparks follows without any prompting.
Zack Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Studd has Sparks up against the cage in a clinch.
Studd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sparks regains guard.
Studd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Studd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. John Studd hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Studd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Studd is putting a hurting on Sparks here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks is trying to control Studd's posture but Studd avoids it.
Studd decides to stand back up.
Studd has a takedown stuffed.
Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Studd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Studd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparks throws out the jab.
Studd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Studd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Studd darts in and clinches Sparks up against the cage.
Sparks wants to get back to striking at distance but Studd won't allow it.
Sparks trying to control the position but instead, Studd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparks into the cage.
Sparks is trying to push Studd away but Studd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks blocks an elbow strike.
Sparks is trying to break free.
Studd jumps guard.
Studd trying to control the position.
Sparks throws a strike but Studd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Studd trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Studd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Studd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Studd 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Studd!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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