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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spezza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Starner might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Guano Apes - Open your eyes. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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165 lbs
30 - 17 - 0 |
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162 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Spezza!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spezza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spezza misses with a looping right.
Starner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spezza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Starner is in Spezza's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spezza keeping full guard, as Starner tries to pass.
Starner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spezza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Starner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Starner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spezza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starner lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Starner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spezza working a defensive guard here.
Spezza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Starner defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner preventing the sweep.
Starner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spezza's head.
Spezza trying to control the position.
Starner is in close to Spezza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spezza has his foot on Starner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Starner works his way back into a safe position though.
Starner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spezza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Spezza won't allow Starner to sweep him here.
Starner wants to improve his position but instead Spezza has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner tries to roll over but Spezza keeps him under control.
Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spezza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Starner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spezza.
Starner striking from half guard on the bottom.
Spezza trying to control the action but Starner is working from the bottom.
Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spezza pulls his head out easily.
Spezza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starner keeps working.
Spezza content to control rather than advance.
Spezza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Starner is not content to let Spezza control the position.
Starner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spezza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spezza's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Starner doesn't have the hooks in and Spezza manages to turn into his guard.
Spezza advances to half guard.
Spezza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Starner is looking to improve his position.
Spezza passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spezza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Starner is looking to escape.
Starner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Starner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spezza throws a leg kick but Starner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Starner lands a right hook to the body.
Spezza thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Starner if he has to take too many more of those.
Spezza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spezza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starner defends well and Spezza ends up having to push Starner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good shot there by Starner.
Starner misses the jab.
Starner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spezza throws out the jab.
Starner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spezza sprawls and moves away.
Starner throws a right hand that misses
and Spezza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spezza throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
Starner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spezza regains half guard there - taking advantage of Starner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Spezza avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Starner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Starner connects with a nice short shot to Spezza's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spezza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Starner looking to pass the guard.
Spezza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Starner trying to control but Spezza is working from the bottom.
Spezza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starner pushing down on Spezza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Starner looks to land a strike but Spezza avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spezza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Starner stopping the sweep attempt from Spezza.
Spezza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Starner's guard.
Starner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spezza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spezza trying to control but Starner is working from the bottom.
Starner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spezza is pushing down on Starner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starner is fighting to maintain full guard but Spezza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Starner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Starner is staying active underneath Spezza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spezza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Starner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Starner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spezza pulls his head out easily.
Spezza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starner keeps working.
Starner is looking for a sweep. Spezza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starner moves into full guard.
Starner has an active guard here but Spezza has managed to pass into half guard.
Starner is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Starner actively working from the bottom here.
Spezza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Starner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spezza.
Starner is looking for a sweep. Spezza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spezza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spezza wants to take a breather but Starner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glen Starner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spezza with a nice cross.
Spezza throws out a loose jab but Starner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starner leaves Spezza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Starner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spezza fails with the takedown.
Starner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jason Spezza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spezza scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starner misses with a hook.
Spezza misses with a straight right.
Spezza throws a lazy right hand but Starner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spezza manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Starner connects with a couple of short punches.
Spezza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Starner passes into half guard.
Spezza wants to improve his position but Starner is controlling well.
Starner is trying to work for a kimura but Spezza is defending well.
Starner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spezza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner throws an elbow that misses. Spezza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starner's guard. Nice move by Spezza!
Starner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spezza wants to control from the top but Starner keeps moving.
Starner looking to control but Spezza passes into half guard.
Spezza is keen to just control but Starner is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner tries to roll over but Spezza keeps him under control.
Spezza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starner keeps working.
Glen Starner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spezza is thwarting Starner's attempts to control the position.
Spezza prevents Starner from improving his position.
Starner trying to control but Spezza postures up.
Spezza is trying to control the action in half guard but Starner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spezza is trying to work for a kimura but Starner is defending well.
Spezza is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spezza throws a low kick but Starner avoids it.
Starner feinted with a counter takedown.
Spezza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Starner throws out a loose jab but Spezza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Spezza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jason Spezza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spezza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starner scores with a takedown into Spezza's guard.
Starner wants to control from the top but Spezza keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glen Starner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Starner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Starner!
Glen Starner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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