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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reil Bogs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reil Bogs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sparks if he has to take too many more of those.
Bogs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sparks gets a double leg takedown into Bogs's guard.
Bogs trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Sparks is pushing down on Bogs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bogs is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bogs is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bogs trying to control but Sparks postures up.
Bogs is refusing to be controlled, as Sparks sits in half guard.
Bogs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sparks.
Bogs working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Reil Bogs wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sparks throws a sloppy head kick and Bogs moves out of range easily.
Sparks looks to score with a jab to the body but Bogs is just out of range.
Bogs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sparks's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Bogs.
Bogs throws out a loose jab but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bogs there.
Sparks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bogs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogs throws a head kick but Sparks moves out of range.
Bogs tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparks scores with a takedown into Bogs's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bogs's guard.
Bogs has his foot on Sparks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparks works his way back into a safe position though.
Sparks pushes down on Bogs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparks is looking to pass Bogs's guard but actually Bogs recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sparks postures up.
Bogs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparks pushes down on Bogs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sparks wants to pass to mount but Bogs is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bogs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparks trying to control but Bogs is working from the bottom.
Sparks stands up from Bogs's guard - Sparks perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bogs pulls guard successfully.
Sparks drops back looking for a leg! Bogs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogs manages to kick Sparks off! Sparks jumps back into Bogs's guard.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks drops back looking for a leg! Bogs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bogs manages to kick Sparks off! Sparks jumps back into Bogs's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren Sparks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sparks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogs.
Bogs throws a push kick but Sparks slaps the foot to one side.
Bogs connects with a solid leg kick.
Bogs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparks blocks a jab.
Sparks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bogs.
Bogs thows a body shot but no joy.
Bogs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sparks if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogs connects with an inside leg kick.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bogs thumps Sparks with a low kick.
Bogs tries to land a leg kick but Sparks saw it coming and moves away.
Sparks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bogs to the mat! Bogs manages to get full guard.
Bogs is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Sparks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bogs is proving hard to escape from.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bogs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparks tries to stand but Bogs is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bogs, pushing him back against the cage.
Bogs successfully pulls guard.
Sparks wants to stand but Bogs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sparks advances position into side control!
Bogs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparks's best efforts.
Bogs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparks pulls his head out easily.
Bogs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sparks has managed to get both his arms back between Bogs's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bogs's guard.
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bogs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bogs is tightening it up a little... Sparks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sparks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sparks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bogs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Reil Bogs!
Reil Bogs made sure to mention his sponsor, XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! in his post fight interview.
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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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