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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephaun Spanky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Weaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spanky comes to the cage accompanied by Point of No Return - Immortal Technique. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stephaun Spanky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mitch Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Weaver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Spanky. No joy for Weaver on that attempt.
Weaver is looking to clinch.
Spanky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spanky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spanky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weaver controls Spanky momentarily but Spanky frees himself.
Spanky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spanky looking to pass the guard.
Spanky trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spanky stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Spanky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spanky doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Weaver counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spanky is breathing heavily.
Weaver pushing down on Spanky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spanky wants to get back to full guard.
Weaver wants to control but Spanky is keeping him busy.
Weaver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spanky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weaver.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spanky is not content to let Weaver control the position.
Spanky is looking to improve his position.
Weaver is looking to take a break and control but Spanky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spanky has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weaver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spanky clinches up with Weaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Spanky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Weaver smiles and moves away.
Weaver tries to clinch up
and Spanky counters with a single leg into guard. Weaver didn't expect that.
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!
Weaver keeping full guard, as Spanky tries to pass.
Spanky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Weaver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spanky, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spanky tries to improve position but can't.
Spanky gets back to half guard.
Spanky tries to roll over but Weaver keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spanky gets back to full guard.
Spanky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spanky is working hard here to advance position.
Spanky looking to control.
Weaver preventing the sweep.
Weaver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spanky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Weaver with a poor takedown
and Spanky counters with a single leg into guard. Weaver didn't expect that.
Spanky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spanky stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Weaver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spanky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spanky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weaver is trying to control the position but Spanky postures up.
Weaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spanky is one step ahead there.
Spanky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver trying to control the position.
Spanky looking to pass the 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 Stephaun Spanky will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spanky fails with the takedown
and Weaver counters by clinching up.
Weaver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weaver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weaver tries a knee to the head but Spanky blocks it.
Spanky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weaver fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spanky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spanky tries to score a body lock takedown but Weaver shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephaun Spanky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver looking to throw knees to the head but Spanky is blocking nicely.
Weaver misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spanky blocks it with crossed arms.
Weaver stops a takedown attempt from Spanky.
Weaver misses with a knee to the head.
Weaver misses with a knee strike.
Weaver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spanky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Weaver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spanky.
Weaver connects with a knee to the head.
Weaver looking to throw knees to the head but Spanky is blocking nicely.
Weaver tries a knee to the head but Spanky blocks it.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Spanky jumps into guard, dragging Weaver to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spanky keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanky trying to keep a closed guard but Weaver is proving a slippery customer.
Weaver wants to pass the guard but Spanky is keeping the position.
Spanky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spanky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weaver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spanky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spanky looking for a guillotine here but Weaver defends easily.
Spanky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver wants to control from the top but Spanky keeps moving.
Spanky is looking for a triangle but Weaver pushes his legs off easily.
Weaver pushes down on Spanky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Weaver is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spanky defends it well.
Spanky wants to get back to full guard.
Spanky is staying active underneath Weaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weaver is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spanky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weaver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spanky is just riding it out for now. Weaver eventually gives up the hold.
Spanky tries to roll over but Weaver keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanky looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Weaver tries to clinch
and Spanky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Weaver's guard.
Weaver looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spanky manages to get himself to full guard.
Spanky is trying to control the position but Weaver postures up.
Spanky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spanky keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
Weaver stands and throws Spanky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spanky sneaks back into half guard.
Spanky is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanky is defending against the submission attempts here by Weaver.
Spanky is trying to get back to full guard.
Weaver is working for a kimura but Spanky is defending it quite comfortably.
Weaver is working for a kimura but Spanky is defending it quite comfortably.
Weaver is tying to control. Spanky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanky is looking to improve his position.
Weaver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephaun Spanky dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spanky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spanky pushing down on Weaver's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Weaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spanky slips nicely into half guard.
Weaver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Weaver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weaver looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spanky is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Weaver Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spanky's back instead.
Weaver is hanging on to Spanky's back as he tries to escape.
Weaver is looking for the choke from the back position but Spanky is controlling his hands well.
Spanky is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Weaver gets his way!
Spanky is really stuck here.
Weaver doesn't have the hooks in and Spanky manages to turn into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weaver is on top in guard.
Weaver drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spanky dives on top into guard.
Stephaun Spanky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weaver is trying to keep Spanky in close.
Weaver had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spanky is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Weaver Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spanky's back instead.
Weaver has the hooks in. Spanky is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanky tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Spanky working to try and regain half guard.
Spanky wants to control but Weaver is having none of it.
Spanky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Weaver manages to capitalize on a mistake by Spanky to take his back!
Spanky showing good submission defense here.
Spanky tries to escape the position.
Spanky manages to reverse the position and now he's in Weaver's guard. Nice work there by Spanky.
Weaver trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spanky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanky working away.
Spanky tries for a kimura but Weaver is defending well.
Spanky wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weaver, who protects the arm well.
Spanky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spanky tries for a kimura but Weaver is defending well.
Weaver sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spanky seems to be working for a kimura but Weaver defends the submission attempt.
Weaver wants to improve his position but Spanky is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weaver wants to control but Spanky is keeping busy.
Weaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spanky kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spanky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Weaver is just riding it out for now. Spanky eventually gives up the hold.
Spanky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Weaver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spanky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing Spanky from controlling successfully.
Mitch Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weaver looking for a guillotine here but Spanky defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitch Weaver.
I think Spanky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephaun Spanky!
Stephaun Spanky is the new welterweight champion!
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