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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Harris misses with a hook.
Spade misses with a combination
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Harris catches Spade right on the button with a cross.
Harris feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spade walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
Spade fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Spade throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.#T1#
Harris connects with a jab.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Harris.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Spade counters with a right hand to the body.
Spade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spade misses with an uppercut.
Harris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spade throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Spade.
Harris moves away from the strike by Spade.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Spade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harris with a nice cross.
Harris connects with a right hand. Spade shakes it off.#T2#
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Harris slips under a jab.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spade throws out a counter right but Harris avoids it with no problem.
Harris misses with the combination.
Spade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Baby Boy Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spade dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Spade's head and hops out.
Spade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Spade's head. #T3#
The crowd cheers as Harris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spade doesn't seem phased though.
Harris digs a good body shot into Spade's ribs.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Harris.#KD#
Harris lands a big head kick that sends Spade tumbling to the mat! Harris takes a step backwards and waves Spade back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Spade is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Scott Spade has been cut.
Baby Boy Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spade is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Spade looks winded!
Spade gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Harris gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baby Boy Harris!
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Event:
DUEL#16 Silver vs Balkon
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Spade misses with a looping right.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the side of Spade's head but Spade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spade throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up but Spade circles away and keeps his distance.
Itsyersel throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spade. That's going to slow Itsyersel down.
Itsyersel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spade to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Itsyersel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itsyersel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) in the buildup to the fight.
Itsyersel slips under a jab from Spade.
Itsyersel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Spade.
Itsyersel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itsyersel is looking to clinch.
Itsyersel scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Spade.#CL#
Itsyersel has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Itsyersel backwards.
Spade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Itsyersel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spade tries to break free but Itsyersel pushes him back against the cage.
Itsyersel lands with a light punch inside.
Spade wants a takedown but no success here.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade takes a shot to the head.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Itsyersel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Grado Itsyersel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade is trying to force a seperation but Itsyersel has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spade.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Itsyersel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Itsyersel gets a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Itsyersel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Itsyersel blocks the low kick.
Itsyersel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spade under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade swings for the body but Itsyersel moves out of range.
Itsyersel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Itsyersel slips under a jab from Spade.
Itsyersel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itsyersel tests Spade's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Itsyersel instigates a clinch.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Spade blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Itsyersel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spades head.
Spade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spade blocking some punches.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spade can't get the takedown.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel is controlling him.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spades head.
Spade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Itsyersel clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Itsyersel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Itsyersel struggles to land a body shot inside as Spade controls his hands.
#T4#
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itsyersel pushes Spade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel lands with a short shot to the head.
Itsyersel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade is looking to break free of the clinch but Itsyersel has double underhooks. #BC2#
Spade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up.
Spade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL#
Spade tries to keep at a distance but Itsyersel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spade goes for a takedown attempt but Itsyersel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Itsyersel clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itsyersel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Itsyersel on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
Spade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grado Itsyersel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel throws a hook but Spade avoids it easily.#CL2#
Spade gets a clinch.
Spade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Itsyersel after a bit of a struggle.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel gets through Spade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
Itsyersel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Itsyersel.
Spade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Grado Itsyersel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.
Spade blocking some punches.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Grado Itsyersel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade wants to take the fight to the mat but Itsyersel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Itsyersel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spade is breathing heavily.
Itsyersel digs a right hand into Spade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spade's gas tank.
Itsyersel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Itsyersel lands with a right to the head.
Itsyersel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itsyersel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Itsyersel scores with a shot to the side of Spade's head.
Itsyersel lands a right hand.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Spade is rocked!
Itsyersel lands a nice uppercut.
Spade is still on wobbly legs! Can Itsyersel finish him?
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Spade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spade is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Spade seems to have recovered his senses.
Itsyersel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Itsyersel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Itsyersel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Itsyersel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Itsyersel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Itsyersel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel gets through Spade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Itsyersel is working Spade over against the cage.
Itsyersel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Itsyersel throws a big uppercut that drops Spade! More strikes from Itsyersel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Spade lies dazed against the cage as Itsyersel celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grado Itsyersel!
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Event:
DUEL#8 Hunter vs Ragnarsson
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Spade tries to keep at a distance but Jalgratas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jalgratas throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Jalgratas.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jalgratas after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jalgratas obliges.
Spade looks winded!
A knee to the head by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spade's face.
#BC#
Jalgratas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Jalgratas lands.
Jalgratas connects with an inside leg kick.
Jalgratas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade misses the jab.#KD#
Jalgratas lands a big head kick that sends Spade tumbling to the mat! Jalgratas takes a step backwards and waves Spade back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Scott Spade has been cut.
Spade misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Jalgratas counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas prevents Spade from breaking the clinch.
Spade misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalgratas misses with a few strikes there.
#T1##TD2#
Spade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jalgratas to the mat! Jalgratas manages to get full guard.
Spade preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalgratas is controlling Spade's posture.#ES#
Jalgratas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jalgratas has Spade pushed against the cage.
Jalgratas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
Spade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jalgratas has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Spade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Spade clinches up against the cage.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but Spade blocks it.
#T2#
Spade blocks an elbow strike from Jalgratas.
Spade throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalgratas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jalgratas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jalgratas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Spade.#CL#
Jalgratas clinches with his opponent.
Jalgratas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Jalgratas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spade shoots in and drives through. Jalgratas sprawls well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jalgratas. That's going to slow Spade down.
Jalgratas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spade. Spade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jalgratas slips under a jab.
Jalgratas misses with a wild combination.
Spade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Jalgratas tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Jalgratas forces Spade back against the cage and clinches.
Spade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Jalgratas - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Spade.
Spade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jalgratas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jalgratas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Spade rushes Jalgratas and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalgratas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spade.#T4#
Jalgratas lands a nice knee to the body.
I was talking to Jalgratas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jalgratas misses with an elbow strike.
Jalgratas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spade misses with an elbow strike.
Jalgratas crunches a lovely knee into Spade's ribcage.
Jalgratas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas lands a knee to the body.
Jalgratas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spade's defenses.
Jalgratas lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jalgratas stalling.
Jalgratas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jalgratas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jalgratas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spade backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Spade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Spade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice sprawl there from Spade as Jalgratas shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jalgratas, right into the meat.
A jab from Spade misses.
Crunch! Jalgratas slams his shin into Spade's torso.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jalgratas connects with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spade or perhaps it was just good defense by Jalgratas, which made it look bad.
Jaan Jalgratas is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jalgratas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas fakes the leg kick and cracks Spade in the body.
and Jalgratas counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Spade! He's just covering up as Jalgratas starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaan Jalgratas!
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Event:
DUEL#4 Parker vs Bentner
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Spade throws a shot from downtown. Sosa moves away and avoids it.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Spade avoids it well and moves away.
Spade misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Sosa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sosa. #SUB2#
Spade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sosa defends it easily.#SUB2#
Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spade has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sosa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spade.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Spade is trying to work for a sweep but Sosa has mounted him!
Sosa controlling from mount.
Spade looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What can Spade do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Spade rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Spade wants to control the action here but instead Sosa manages to pass to full mount!
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
Sosa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Spade wants to get back to his feet.
Spade tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Sosa controlling his opponent. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nir Sosa dominated that round.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Spade looking to score a takedown here. Sosa is defending well but Spade drives through and ends up in Sosa's guard.
Spade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sosa managing to control the position.
Spade throws a strike but Sosa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade is trying to keep Sosa in close.
Nir Sosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spade looking for a sweep. Not yet Spade, not yet. #T1#
Spade pulls Sosa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Spade working for submissions but it's allowed Sosa to get to half guard.
Sosa trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa uses his free foot to push down on Spade's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spade.
Spade wants to get back to his feet.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Spade is trying to stand but he's just given Sosa his back.
Sosa is hanging on to Spade's back as he tries to escape.
Spade trying to get back to his feet but Sosa is in full control for now.
Spade rolls, trying to escape but Sosa keeps control of the position.
Spade is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sosa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Spade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Spade tries to break free.
#T4#
Spade is still trying to improve position.
Sosa doesn't have the hooks in and Spade manages to turn into his guard.
Spade throws a big elbow that misses.
Sosa wants to sweep but no luck.
Sosa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spade is looking to pass into half guard but Sosa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sosa is in guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Spade looking for subs off his back but Sosa has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nir Sosa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spade looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spade sprawls and moves away.
Sosa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spade finds it's way round the side to connect with Sosa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa moves out of range as Spade strikes.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Spade is quick to defend against it.
Spade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Spade throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Spade misses with a wild combination.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
A slow jab from Spade misses its intended target.
Spade throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Sosa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Spade working for submissions but it's allowed Sosa to get to half guard.
Spade wants to improve his position but Sosa is controlling well.
Sosa tries to pass to full mount but Spade defends it.
Sosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Sosa'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.
Sosa passes to side control.
Sosa has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spade!
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sosa moves to the back.
Spade is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Spade is trying to stand back up.
Spade is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sosa.
Spade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Spade doesn't escape.
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 Nir Sosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sosa, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nir Sosa!
Nir Sosa made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
DUEL#1 Rise Of The Champion
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
McFadden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McFadden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McFadden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spade 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.
McFadden throws a body kick that misses
and Spade counters with a stiff right hand.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFadden manages to avoid it.
Spade looks for the body kick but McFadden saw that one coming.
McFadden 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.#CL2#
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spade.
#BC#
Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McFadden throws a head kick that Spade semi-blocks.
McFadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spade is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Spade.
#CL2#
McFadden drives through and clinches with Spade against the cage.
Spade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McFadden has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
#BC#
Spade breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Spade drives through and clinches with McFadden against the cage.
#BC2#
McFadden manages to break the clinch.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
McFadden scores with a spinning back kick!
Spade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McFadden momentarily.
Spade misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
McFadden closes the distance and clinches.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.
Spade is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
#T2#
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spade has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFadden after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from McFadden - that landed with a thud.
#BC2#
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McFadden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McFadden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spade or not.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T3#
Good body shot from McFadden.
A body shot lands from McFadden.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McFadden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden is working Spade over against the cage.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McFadden fights it off and pushes away nicely.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McFadden has closed the distance and engaged Spade in a clinch.
#T4#
McFadden landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spade's face.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
McFadden lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spade.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
A short body shot lands from McFadden as the two fighters clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spade lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
McFadden pushes Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
David McFadden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
McFadden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFadden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spade tries for a takedown but McFadden manages to get underhooks.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Spade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
McFadden moves into range and clinches up with Spade.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McFadden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spade or not.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Spade's ribcage.#T1#
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden cracks Spade with a nice body shot.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFadden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
McFadden clinches with his opponent.
Spade is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade takes a knee to the side of the body.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
David McFadden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFadden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
McFadden clinches.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden lands a right hand.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
Spade on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade misses with a punch to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Spade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McFadden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade misses with a body punch.
McFadden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.
Spade working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Spade tries to circle away but McFadden has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from McFadden - that landed with a thud.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.#BC2#
McFadden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden digs a right hand underneath Spade's ribcage. Spade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spade takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from McFadden.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden lands a good knee to the midsection. Spade won't want to take too many of those.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden is leaning against Spade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McFadden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McFadden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McFadden moves in looking to clinch but Spade pushes him off.
McFadden with a jab.
Spade tries to move into range but McFadden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McFadden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McFadden misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Spade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spade ducks under a wild hook from McFadden.#CL2#
Spade gets tackled into the cage by McFadden. McFadden maintains the clinch.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spade is defending well for now.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McFadden after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Spade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McFadden fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spade, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Spade is working for takedown but McFadden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFadden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spade's elbow. #BC2#
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden misses with a head kick.
Spade is looking to counter punch.
McFadden misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.#CL2#
McFadden clinches up with Spade and pushes him back against the cage.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spade in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spade.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Spade avoids the damage to the body.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden prevents Spade from breaking the clinch.
Spade blocks a body shot from McFadden.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade tries for a takedown but McFadden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
#T2#
McFadden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David McFadden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spade wants to get back to striking at distance but McFadden won't allow it.
Spade is looking for a takedown.
Spade looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spade wants a takedown but no success here.
McFadden presses Spade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
McFadden crunches a lovely knee into Spade's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFadden works on Spade's body with a couple of short punches.
Spade can't get the takedown.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Spade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Spade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
Spade managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
#T3#
McFadden digs a right hand underneath Spade's ribcage. Spade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFadden working Spade over with knees to the body.#BC2#
McFadden manages to break the clinch.
McFadden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spade.
Spade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McFadden.#CL2#
McFadden moves into range and clinches up with Spade.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spade avoids it.#BC#
Spade breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McFadden pushes Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for McFadden.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spade's face.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade misses with a body punch.
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
#T4#
Spade avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
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!#BC#
Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Donk. McFadden catches Spade right on the button with a cross.
Spade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spade keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McFadden has time to react.
Spade swings for the body but McFadden moves out of range.
McFadden tries to counter with a clinch but Spade shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
David McFadden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFadden 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McFadden!
Our winner, David McFadden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Ascension 352
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Spade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ruzic wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ruzic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruzic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruzic trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruzic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Ruzic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ruzic passes Spade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruzic trying to mount his opponent but Spade defends it. #SUB2#
Spade actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spade wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Spade is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruzic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Ruzic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ruzic passes to full mount! #T3#
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
Ruzic lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spade hang on?
Ruzic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ruzic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spade for as long as he can get away with.
Spade is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Ruzic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Ruzic controlling his opponent.
Ruzic lands a heavy elbow.
Ruzic controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruzic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spade looks a forlorn figure.
Ruzic working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ruzic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruzic forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Ruzic.
Ruzic wants to pass to mount but Spade is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Ruzic seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ruzic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spade shoots in for a takedown but Ruzic shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Ruzic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ruzic advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Spade tries to reverse the position but Ruzic maintains control.
Ruzic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
Spade regains half guard.
Ruzic working the head and body with strikes.
Spade is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruzic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Ruzic controlling from the full mount.
Spade avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ruzic.
Ruzic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spade is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ruzic dominating with strikes here.#T3#
Spade working to try and regain half guard.
Ruzic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruzic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Ruzic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruzic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spade can do to turn this around?
Ruzic working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ruzic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spade reaches up to try and control the position but Ruzic seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Spade rolls and tries to escape and now Ruzic has his back!
Ruzic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Ruzic punishes Spade with strikes from the back mount.
Spade trying to get back to his feet but Ruzic is in full control for now.
Spade rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spade trying to hold on to Ruzic's head to control him but Ruzic postures up.
Ruzic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ruzic is looking to take a break and control but Spade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josip Ruzic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruzic misses with a takedown attempt
and Spade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Ruzic.
Ruzic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spade scores with a three punch combo!
Spade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Spade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruzic doesn't seem phased though.
Josip Ruzic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruzic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spade misses with an uppercut
and Ruzic counters with a series of strikes. Spade will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Ruzic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spade shoots in and drives through. Ruzic sprawls well.
Scott Spade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but Spade shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josip Ruzic. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruzic drives through with a takedown into Spade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Spade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spade goes for a double leg but Ruzic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruzic continues to drive forward.
Ruzic shoots for a takedown but Spade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ruzic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Spade gets caught napping as Ruzic dives in and scores a takedown. Spade manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Spade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ruzic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spade pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Spade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruzic's head backwards.
Josip Ruzic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruzic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Ruzic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruzic showed some decent athleticism there.
Spade is looking to get back to is feet but Ruzic passes into side control.
#T3#
Ruzic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ruzic taking a breather here.
Spade trying his best to control but Ruzic has mounted him.
Josip Ruzic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spade is squirming around, avoiding Ruzic's attempts to control the action.
Spade wants to control but Ruzic is having none of it.
Scott Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spade is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Ruzic landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Ruzic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
#SU#
Ruzic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Josip Ruzic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Ruzic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spade, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruzic 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josip Ruzic!
A relieved looking Josip Ruzic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Rioka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spade counters with a straight right hand.
Spade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rioka.
As Spade backs off Rioka throws a huge counter combo but Spade manages to avoid it all.
Rioka shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Spade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rioka with a poor takedown
and Spade counters with a nice uppercut.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Rioka.
Rioka shoots in but no luck this time.
Rioka shoots and misses
and Spade counters with a stiff right hand.
Spade scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donk. Spade catches Rioka right on the button with a cross.
Spade stuffs the takedown.
Rioka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spade avoids it really well and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade is looking to land body kicks.
Rioka throws a right hand that Spade ducks under and follows up with a left that Spade also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rioka is defended easily by Spade.#T1#
A jab lands there for Spade.
Rioka wants to clinch
and Spade counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Rioka darts in and clinches Spade up against the cage.#BC#
Spade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt.
Spade 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.#CL2#
Rioka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rioka after a bit of a struggle.
Rioka misses with a knee strike.
Spade tries to circle away but Rioka has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Spade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rioka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spade misses with an uppercut.
Rioka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rioka tries to clinch but Spade is having none of it.
Rioka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Rioka rushes Spade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rioka is looking to break free of the clinch but Spade has double underhooks. #BC#
Spade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rioka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rioka tries to land a front kick but Spade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spade scores with a nice right hand.
Rioka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rioka misses with the body kick
and Spade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rioka lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Rioka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice takedown defense from Spade. No joy for Rioka on that attempt.
Rioka is looking to clinch but Spade is avoiding it.
Rioka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spade lands an overhand right.
Rioka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rioka doesn't manage to clinch there - Spade circles away.
Spade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rioka tries to clinch there but Spade circles away.
Spade looks to throw the jab but Rioka is out of range.
Rioka shoots in for a takedown but Spade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rioka misses with a hook to the body
and Spade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rioka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spade swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Spade dips to his left and cracks Rioka with an uppercut!#CL2#
Rioka moves into range and clinches up with Spade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rioka pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spade has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rioka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rioka keeps control of Spade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rioka misses with an elbow over the top.
Spade tries for a takedown but Rioka manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Spade manages to break the clinch.
Spade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rioka.#CL2#
Rioka takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spade keeps the fight on the outside.
Rioka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rioka tries to clinch but Spade moves out of range.
Rioka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rioka duly obliges.
Spade scores with a leg kick.
Spade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rioka moves away.
Spade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rioka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rioka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rioka shoots and misses
and Spade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rioka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rioka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rioka moves in looking to clinch but Spade pushes him off.
Spade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Scott Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Rioka shoots in but no luck this time.
Spade throws a big counter combination but Rioka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Rioka.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Spade breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Spade closes the distance and pushes Rioka back into the cage.#BC2#
Rioka breaks the clinch.
Rioka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Spade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Rioka kicks Spade off and gets back to his feet.
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!#CL#
Rioka tries to keep at a distance but Spade has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spade stuffs the takedown.
Spade avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Spade lands with an uppercut that bounces Rioka off the cage and back into range.
Rioka lands a nice looking body kick.
Rioka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spade is looking to counter punch.
Rioka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spade defends it nicely.
Spade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rioka back to the cage. Spade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rioka defends it nicely.#T3#
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Rioka misses with a takedown attempt
letting Spade counter with a right hand.
Scott Spade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rioka forces Spade back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Rioka.
Rioka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spade to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Spade breaks the clinch.
Spade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rioka can do to turn this around?
Spade lands a body shot.
Spade tries to clinch up.
Rioka takes one on the button.#CL#
Spade has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Rioka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spade is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rioka to the mat. Rioka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rioka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Spade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rioka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Spade is in close to Rioka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spade scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rioka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rioka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rioka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rioka is trying to control the position but Spade postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rioka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spade circles away.
Rioka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rioka tries to clinch up but Spade circles away and keeps his distance.
Rioka tries to clinch but Spade moves out of range.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown. Rioka tries to sprawl out of it but Spade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rioka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tristan Rioka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade misses with a few strikes there.
Rioka shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rioka doesn't manage to clinch there - Spade circles away.
Rioka misses with a head kick.
As Rioka looks to move away, Spade throws a big counter combo but Rioka just gets out of the way.
Spade swats away the attempt to clinch by Rioka.#T1#
Spade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Rioka.
Rioka misses with a head kick.
Spade lands with an overhand left.
Rioka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rioka shoots in looking for a takedown. Spade tries to sprawl out of it but Rioka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rioka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Rioka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rioka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
Rioka misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Spade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rioka pinned against the cage. Rioka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Rioka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rioka asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rioka is staying tight to Spade's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Spade is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Rioka there. #SUB#
Spade looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spade manages to get to full guard.
Rioka wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Spade looking for a sweep. Not yet Spade, not yet.
Rioka trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Rioka chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Rioka distracts Spade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Rioka from controlling successfully.
Rioka with a nice head shot there.
Spade looking to control.
Spade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rioka is one step ahead there.
Rioka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Rioka from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Scott Spade.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spade, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
A less than humble Scott Spade misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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