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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Spigelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arthur Spigelman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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205 cm
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278 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Spigelman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza swings for the body but Spigelman moves out of range.
Spigelman misses with an uppercut. Souza saw that one coming.
Spigelman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spigelman throws a jab when Souza was well out of range.
Souza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Gabriel Souza has been cut.
Souza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spigelman misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spigelman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spigelman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spigelman misses with a hook. Souza ducked under it nicely.
Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Spigelman is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spigelman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spigelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spigelman.
Donk. Spigelman catches Souza right on the button with a cross.
Spigelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spigelman cracks Souza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Souza misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Spigelman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman scores with a hook.
Spigelman cracks Souza with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Spigelman.
Spigelman lands with a good body shot.
Spigelman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Souza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spigelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spigelman lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman looks to land a right hand but Souza moved out of range.
Souza drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spigelman sprawls and moves away.
Spigelman lands with a cross.
Souza is rocked!
Gabriel Souza's cut is getting worse.
Spigelman with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Souza.
Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spigelman throws a looping overhand right but Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Spigelman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Souza had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spigelman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Spigelman.
Arthur Spigelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spigelman blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza takes one to the chin there.
Oh Souza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spigelman looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range.
Souza seems to have got his legs back now.
Spigelman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spigelman scores with a decent looking hook.
Gabriel Souza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza takes a swing at Spigelman's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Spigelman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Souza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spigelman.
Gabriel Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spigelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spigelman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spigelman looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range.
Spigelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spigelman throws a big shot that misses.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Spigelman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Souza is looking to wear down Spigelman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Spigelman misses the target.
Souza wants to clinch up but Spigelman keeps it at a distance.
Spigelman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Spigelman counter with a right hand.
Spigelman misses with a hook.
Arthur Spigelman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spigelman throws out the jab.
Spigelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spigelman! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman throws a leg kick but Souza moved away.
Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spigelman throws out the jab.
Spigelman lands a nice shot to the body.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spigelman counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Spigelman connects with a nice looking jab.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spigelman.
Souza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spigelman counters with a nice right hand that sends Souza toppling to the canvas! Souza scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spigelman finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spigelman lands a body shot.
Spigelman lands a lovely overhand right.
Souza looks to clinch
enabling Spigelman to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeez, Gabriel Souza's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Souza closes the distance but Spigelman moves to the side
enabling Spigelman to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spigelman.
Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Spigelman is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spigelman misses the target.
Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Souza defending well as Spigelman loads up on a big left hand.
Spigelman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spigelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Spigelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arthur Spigelman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spigelman cracks Souza with an open hand slap.
Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spigelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Souza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Spigelman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Souza's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza.
Spigelman throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Spigelman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Souza takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spigelman throws a good cross that connects.
Spigelman throws a hook to the side of Souza's head but Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza ducks under a wild hook from Spigelman.
Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Spigelman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spigelman cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spigelman swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza takes a swing at Spigelman's ribcage but misses.
Spigelman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza misses with a double jab.
Spigelman just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spigelman.
Spigelman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gabriel Souza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arthur Spigelman!
Arthur Spigelman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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