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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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196 lbs
40 - 19 - 2 |
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185 cm
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200 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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
40 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks checks a low kick from Spade.
Spade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spade shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Spade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling in the buildup to the fight.
Spade walks into a jab.
Spade throws a sloppy head kick
and Sparks counters with a nice body kick.
Sparks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sparks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spade lands a right hook to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparks enables Spade to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Spade isn't so interested in that idea.
Spade is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spade postures up in Sparks's guard and throws a big left but Sparks blocks it.
Sparks wants to stand but Spade is controlling the position.
Spade chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade prevents Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Spade throws a big elbow that misses.
Spade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
Sparks wants to stand and escape but Spade is having none of it.
Spade cracks Sparks with a solid left hand.
Spade distracts Sparks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
Spade 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!
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Sparks trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Sparks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spade manages to get back to half guard.
Sparks seems to be looking for submissions.
Spade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now.
Sparks passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparks wants to take a breather but Spade is having none of it.
Spade gets back to full guard.
Spade controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks pushing down on Spade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparks.
Spade wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that round.
That's time! Spade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparks connects with a solid leg kick.
Sparks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparks scores with a leg kick.
Spade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spade misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sparks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spade dives in and grabs Sparks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes down on Spade's head and hops out.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses.
Spade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Spade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sparks with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scott Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade misses with a body shot.
Sparks stuffs the takedown.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparks manages to avoid it.
Spade throws a right hand that misses
and Sparks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Spade.
Spade slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
Spade lands with a good body shot.
Spade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Sparks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spade cracks Sparks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks slips a straight right by Spade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade misses with a head kick.
Sparks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spade scores with a jab. Sparks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sparks misses with a double jab.
Sparks looks to land a combination but Spade avoids it well.
Sparks throws a combination that misses
and Spade counters with an outside leg kick.
Spade punishes Sparks's body with a nice straight punch.
Spade is looking to chop away at Sparks's legs.
Good shot there by Spade.
Sparks tries to bum rush Spade with a series of wild strikes but Spade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spade lands a nice looking body shot.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparks is just out of range.
Spade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparks lands a nice shot to the body.
Spade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparks walks into a straight right hand from Spade.
Sparks moves away from the strike by Spade.
Spade looks to land a combination. Sparks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spade moves out of range of the body kick from Sparks.
Sparks avoids the body shot from Spade.
Spade throws a head kick that Sparks semi-blocks.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade misses with a body kick.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spade.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sparks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spade - the referee stops the clock and Sparks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spade. Sparks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sparks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spade.
Spade tries to clinch but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Spade misses.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Darren Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spade slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
Darren Sparks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade lands a high kick!
Sparks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that second round.
That's time! Spade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spade.
Spade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sparks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses.
Sparks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spade. Spade obviously looking to wear him down.
Spade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sparks counters with a straight right hand.
Spade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spade.
Spade walks into a straight right hand from Sparks.
Spade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Spade with the ground and pound but Sparks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spade landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade with a nice head shot there.
Spade wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks wants to stand up but Spade is controlling him.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade landing with the ground and pound.
Spade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spade distracts Sparks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spade has gone for a leg lock! Sparks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sparks has Spade in his guard.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Spade isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass.
Spade looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spade's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparks.
Spade throws the kick towards the body but Sparks avoids it.
Spade thuds a left hand into Sparks's body.
Spade misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparks scores with a one two! Spade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Darren Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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