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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East has chosen Cold as Ice- M.O.P. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
37 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by East!
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East misses with a body shot.
East missing with a left hand there. Spade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
East drops his hands momentarily and Spade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
East 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.
Spade just misses with a punch to the body.
Spade is looking to clinch.
Spade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before East can pounce on him.
East closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spade did well to prevent East getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. East is working away from the top position though.
East throws a strike but Spade avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spade keeping full guard, as East tries to pass.
Spade seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Spade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from East.
Spade controls East momentarily but East frees himself.
Spade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East slips nicely into half guard.
East passes to side control.
East looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
East scores with punches from side control.
East looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spade tries to buck East off but East is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for East but great work by Spade.
East gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spade is looking to advance position but East won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
East manages to get to full guard.
East looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
Spade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of East is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spade defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
East looking for a sweep. Not yet East, not yet.
East has momentary wrist control but Spade slips an elbow through the middle.
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
East keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
Spade is really struggling to control East but he's trying to hold on to the position.
East had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spade defends it easily.
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
East throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
East looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
East working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spade has passed into half guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, East has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East 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.
Spade swings for the body but East moves out of range.
Spade throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
East throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
East walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
East looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spade is fending him off so far but East persists. Nope, Spade circles away and we're back to standing.
East connects with a body shot.
Spade throws a wild body kick that East sees coming a mile off.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Spade. Spade gets slowly back to his feet.
East looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
East misses with a kick to the body.
East moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spade throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
Spade misses with a body shot.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.
Spade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East throws a low kick but Spade avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East blocks the body kick.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
East misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from East.
Spade thuds a left hand into East's body.
East doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade slips a straight right by East.
East misses the shot to the body.
Spade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spade looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
Spade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Spade.
East slips under a jab from Spade.
East takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
East throws out a leg kick but Spade moves out of range and East only half commits.
East on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from East tenderised Spade's leg. Spade is trying to keep his angry face on.
East misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
Spade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spade swings for the body but East moves out of range.
Spade is looking to wear down East with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
East takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Scott Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
East moves out of range as Spade throws a body kick.
East throws a nice outside leg kick.
East turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.
Spade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spade scores with a hook to the body. East takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from East.
Spade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by East.
East lands a nice shot that snaps Spade's head back.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Spade moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
East thumps Spade with a low kick.
Spade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
East slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spade lands a lovely overhand right.
Spade tries a head kick but it misses.
Spade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spade swinging wildly here.
East thows a body shot but no joy.
Spade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spade throws a head kick that East semi-blocks.
Spade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch but East swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spade scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Spade.
Spade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East lands with a shot to the body.
Spade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
East tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spade defends well and East ends up having to push Spade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klein East.
East misses with a body punch.
Spade tries to work over East's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spade is leaning against East and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
East is breathing heavily.
East lands an uppercut.
Spade displaying some good clinch control by pressing East up against the cage.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
East blocks an uppercut.
East is trying to pull guard but Spade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of East backwards.
Spade blocks a body shot from East.
East goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spade blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Easts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
East slips a jab and a cross from Spade.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
East throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spade.
Spade throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
East looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spade lands a nice hook to East's body. East takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
East fails to land with a series of punches.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East punishes Spade's body with a nice straight punch.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spade.
The crowd cheers as East lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spade doesn't seem phased though.
Spade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klein East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by East misses
enabling Spade to counter with a crisp jab.
Spade misses with a low kick as East jumps back.
East connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spade momentarily.
Nice body punch from East.
East misses with a head kick.
Spade connects with a jab.
East takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
East takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.
East lands a leg kick that knocks Spade off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East circles away from the clinch attempt.
East closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - East lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klein East has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East looking to pass the guard.
East working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spade working a defensive guard here.
East drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spade looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spade looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spade!
East is looking for a sweep.
Spade lands some shots froms side control.
Spade working the ground and pound but East is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East is looking to regain half guard here but Spade keeps moving and retains side control.
Spade connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused East some visible discomfort.
Spade looking to punish the body of his opponent here but East is avoiding damage well.
Spade in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
East managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Spade.
Spade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but East is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spade landing a few strikes.
East is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spade off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East is not going to allow Spade to sit and survive in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Spade.
East cracks Spade with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Spade from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Well, with East on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
East working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
East scores with punches to the body.
East looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Spade is controlling East 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East looking for a sweep. Not yet East, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klein East.
I think East 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klein East!
Klein East very nearly forgot to thank Firebird Designs amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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hype
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