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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). France's entrance music is bring me to life. A fine choice. Darwin France has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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158 lbs
37 - 19 - 0 |
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143 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darwin France!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
France swings and misses with a hook to the body.
France throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
France chopping away at his opponent's legs.
France has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
France tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spector gets off balance looking for a body kick
and France counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
France scoring with punches from side control.
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spector is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spector is trying to buck France off.
France will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spector dodges the ground and pound from France.
France swings around for an armbar but Spector sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into France's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
France has an active guard here but Spector has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector decides to stand up.
France goes for a double leg but Spector avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spector continues to drive forward.
Spector throws a jab when France was well out of range.
Spector scores with a crisp jab that stopped France in his tracks.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spector lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spector scores with the left hand. France knows he should have avoided that one.
Marc Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spector scores with a hook to the body. France takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
France walks into a straight right hand from Spector.
France takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but France is just out of range.
France drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spector sprawls and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spector checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector walks into a left hand.
Spector 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Spector tenderised France's leg. France is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spector throws out a leg kick but France moves out of range and Spector only half commits.
Spector throws a leg kick but France checks it.
France ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spector scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
France 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.
Spector misses with a body kick.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spector throws a sloppy head kick and France moves out of range easily.
Spector throws a shot from downtown. France moves away and avoids it.
France lands a nice shot that snaps Spector's head back.
France shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spector pinned against the cage. Spector gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
France slips under a jab.
France tries to counter with a takedown but Spector is quick to defend against it.
Spector lands a jab to the head.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
France lands a head kick. Spector smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spector buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Spector.
Spector staying out of range there.
France scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spector in his tracks.
France misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spector throws out a counter right but France avoids it with no problem.
France ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
France shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Spector was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector swings for the body but France moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spector misses with a kick to the body.
Spector throws the left hand but France avoids the punch easily.
France walks into a left hand.
France has a takedown stuffed.
Spector lands a jab to France's midsection.
Spector scores with a jab to the body.
Spector throws a jab when France was well out of range.
Spector on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spector forces France back against the cage and clinches.
France missing with knees to the body.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Spector dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
France has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spector has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spector thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on France if he has to take too many more of those.
France misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spector misses the shot to the body.
Spector misses with a body shot.
Spector throws a body kick that misses
and France counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spector.
Spector takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spector on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
France looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spector is fending him off so far but France persists. Nope, Spector circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
France walks into a left hand.
A big right from Spector misses.
Spector fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but France is out of range.
France dips to his left and cracks Spector with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
France swings and misses with a hook to the body.
France displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spector throws out the jab.
France is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spector takes a swing at France's ribcage but misses.
France chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spector can pounce on him.
Spector misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Spector checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
France pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector throws a leg kick but France moved away.
Spector scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spector throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spector misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spector looks for the body kick but France saw that one coming.
Spector misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Spector throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spector lands a nice shot to the body.
Spector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spector takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spector throws a chopping leg kick but France manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
France half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spector misses with a low kick.
France drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spector sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
France shoots in but no luck this time.
Spector moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spector connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spector rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and France counters with a stiff right hand.
France chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spector can pounce on him.
France checks the leg kick.
France is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spector throws a series of punches but France moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector connects with a body shot that sends France's belly button to the back.
Spector works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spector 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.
Spector scoring well with a low kick there.
Spector ducks under a wild hook from France.
Spector throws a leg kick but France sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Spector as France shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darwin France. That's going to take a lot out of him.
France misses with an uppercut
and Spector counters with a good, hard body kick but France shrugs it off.
Spector throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and France counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spector tries to kick France off but France keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
France sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spector defending well though.
France is looking for submissions but instead, Spector has regained full 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!
France throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector is looking to stand up but France isn't so interested in that idea.
France trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spector is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spector avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spector looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
France postures up in Spector's guard and throws a big left but Spector blocks it.
Spector wants to stand but France is controlling the position.
France is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Spector showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! France's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A low kick from Spector misses
and France decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spector's guard.
France pushing down on Spector's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
France stops Spector from getting back to his feet.
France missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spector is pressing down on France's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from France.
Spector wants to stand up but France is controlling him.
France drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spector looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spector looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spector!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spector gets to mount! France was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Spector looking to control but France is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France is looking to improve his position but Spector isn't that keen on the idea.
Spector content just to control the position here.
France is in all sorts of trouble here.
France is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spector content just to control the position here.
France is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spector takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spector looking to control but France is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spector controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France is looking to get to half guard.
Spector controlling from mount.
Darwin France has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
France is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spector content just to control the position here.
France is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spector looking to control but France is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
France tries to reverse the position but Spector maintains control.
Spector controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spector tries to control but France wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Spector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spector has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Spector!
A very excited looking Marc Spector rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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