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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
OFC 305: Wyatt vs Jah
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparta checks a leg kick.
Huia misses with a body shot
and Sparta counters with a straight right hand.
Huia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparta is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparta misses.
Huia misses with a straight right.
Huia misses with a body kick.
Huia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Huia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Sparta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sparta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Huia doesn't seem bothered though.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Huia.
Sparta misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Huia thuds a left hand into Sparta's body.
Huia tries to land a front kick but Sparta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!#TD2#
Huia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparta to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Huia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparta defends it easily.#T1#
Sparta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Huia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparta defends well.#SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Huia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta wants to control from the top but Huia keeps moving.
Sparta is pushing down on Huia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Huia is fighting to maintain full guard but Sparta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparta sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Huia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparta lands a nice short elbow.
Sparta prevents Huia from improving his position.#SUB#
Huia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU2#
Sparta stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Huia to get to his feet.
Huia takes a swing at Sparta's ribcage but misses.
Sparta throws out a counter right but Huia avoids it with no problem.
Sparta takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Huia.
Sparta's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparta blocks a head kick by Huia.
#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Sparta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huia slips a jab from Sparta.
Nice body punch from Sparta.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
A low kick from Huia is predictable there
and Sparta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparta misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huia misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Sparta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Huia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Sparta catches Huia right on the button with a cross.
Huia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparta.
#TD#
Huia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sparta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huia stands and throws Sparta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Huia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sparta takes a swing at Huia's ribcage but misses.
Huia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparta misses with a body shot.
Huia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Huia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparta moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sparta crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Huia - the referee stops the clock and Sparta gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Huia. Sparta manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Huia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Huia does it's job there.
Huia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sparta in his tracks.
Huia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparta throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huia throws a lazy body kick
and Sparta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Huia thinking.
Huia throws a wild body kick that Sparta sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Sparta scores with a decent looking hook.
Huia takes one to the chin there.
Huia misses with a wild body shot.
Huia feints and then cracks Sparta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparta down.
Huia digs a good hook to Sparta's body.
Huia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparta is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparta misses.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huia.
Huia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huia scores with a head kick. Sparta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Sparta is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Huia. Those never looked like landing.
Sparta is still on wobbly legs! Can Huia finish him?
It looks like Huia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
BOOM! Huia lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sparta. Sparta tries to recover but Huia is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sparta lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wiremu Huia!
An out of breath Wiremu Huia thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
DFC 62: Lobtov Vs McDonnell
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Edinhio misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edinhio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sparta looks to land a left hand but Edinhio moved out of range nicely.
Edinhio misses the shot to the body.
Edinhio slips a straight right by Sparta.#TD2#
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Sparta working for a triangle but Edinhio defends it easily.
Edinhio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edinhio won't allow Sparta to get back to his feet.
Sparta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edinhio wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving. #T1#
Edinhio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sparta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edinhio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edinhio slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sparta is not content to let Edinhio control the position.
Sparta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Edinhio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sparta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparta wants to control but Edinhio is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Edinhio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edinhio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparta keeps working. #SUB2#
Edinhio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB2#
Edinhio is trying to work for a kimura but Sparta is defending well.
Sparta tries to get to full guard but Edinhio has control of the leg.
Sparta gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Edinhio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparta! #REVR#
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working. #T4#
Edinhio prevents Sparta from improving position.
Edinhio is not content to let Sparta control the position.
Edinhio trying to remain calm as Sparta controls from the top position.
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonidas Sparta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sparta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edinhio.#TD#
Sparta throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edinhio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparta is in Edinhio's guard.#SUB2#
Edinhio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparta is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Edinhio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Edinhio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edinhio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Leonidas Sparta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working. #T1#
Edinhio controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edinhio tries to buck Sparta off but Sparta is having none of it.
Edinhio is letting Sparta control him for a moment. #SU#
Sparta has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Sparta darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sparta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Sparta is looking to advance position but Edinhio won't allow it.
Sparta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Edinhio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sparta controlling from mount.
Sparta trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3##SU#
Sparta stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but Sparta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edinhio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparta stuffs the takedown attempt from Edinhio. Edinhio gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leonidas Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruiz Edinhio.#TD2#
Edinhio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparta to the mat! Sparta manages to get full guard. #ES#
Sparta has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Edinhio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Edinhio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparta digs a good body shot into Edinhio's ribs.
Edinhio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparta is fending him off so far but Edinhio persists. Nope, Sparta circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edinhio.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Edinhio 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.#SUB#
Sparta is looking for a triangle but Edinhio pushes his legs off easily.
Sparta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparta trying to keep a closed guard but Edinhio is proving a slippery customer.
Edinhio preventing the sweep.
Sparta keeping moving, preventing Edinhio from controlling successfully.
Sparta is trying to control the position but Edinhio postures up.
Edinhio preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Sparta dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Sparta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparta.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown but Sparta shows good takedown defense.
Edinhio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparta manages to avoid it.
Edinhio avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Edinhio feints the counter takedown.
Sparta throws a body punch but Edinhio moves out of range.
Sparta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edinhio.
Sparta is looking to wear down Edinhio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edinhio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparta as he avoids it easily.
Edinhio looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparta is just out of range.
Edinhio dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leonidas Sparta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruiz Edinhio.
Sparta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edinhio at a distance.
Ruiz Edinhio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Edinhio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Sparta throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sparta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T1#
Sparta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edinhio keeps working.
Sparta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edinhio can do to turn this around?
Edinhio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparta off and has taken his back!
Edinhio is trying to stick to Sparta's back but Sparta is turning into Edinhio. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Edinhio's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparta.
Sparta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Edinhio has momentary wrist control but Sparta slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Edinhio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparta wants to pass the guard but Edinhio is keeping the position.#T2#
Edinhio trying to control the position.
Sparta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Edinhio controls Sparta momentarily but Sparta frees himself.
Sparta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Edinhio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD#
Sparta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edinhio to the mat! Edinhio manages to get full guard.
Ruiz Edinhio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edinhio is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Edinhio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sparta has picked Edinhio up and slammed him! Edinhio can't keep hold of the triangle and Sparta manages to pass to side control!
Leonidas Sparta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edinhio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparta's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Sparta seems content to control.
Sparta working over Edinhio with some ground and pound. Edinhio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonidas Sparta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonidas Sparta!
In his post fight interview, Leonidas Sparta gave a big smile as he said 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
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Event:
DFC 55: McDonnell Vs Phol
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mori misses the target.
Mori avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Sparta misses with a looping left.
Mori throws a looping overhand right but Sparta ducks down to avoid it.
Sparta takes one to the chin there.
Mori throws a body punch but Sparta moves out of range.
Sparta throws a hook to the side of Mori's head but Mori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mori throws a shot from downtown. Sparta moves away and avoids it.
Sparta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mori was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparta.
A nice side step and Mori releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mori connects with a body shot that sends Sparta's belly button to the back.
Sparta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mori throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Mori.
Sparta throws a shot to the body.
Sparta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mori. Sparta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparta lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Mori misses with a straight left.
Sparta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mori swings for the body but Sparta moves out of range.
Mori misses with a straight left.
Sparta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparta.
Sparta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparta with a jab.
Mori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akio Mori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mori throws a combination. Sparta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sparta is looking to wear down Mori with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab by Mori.
Mori misses with a straight left.
Mori connects with a right hand. Sparta shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Mori as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mori throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sparta counter with a right hand. #T2#
Sparta misses with a hook to the body
letting Mori counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mori moves into the clinch successfully.
Mori has Sparta pressed against the cage, preventing Sparta from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mori stops a takedown attempt from Sparta.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sparta has had enough of the clinch but Mori keeps him there for the moment.
Sparta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sparta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mori's elbow.
Mori tries to work over Sparta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparta tries to break the clinch but Mori is controlling the position.
Mori taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mori - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sparta digs a right hand into Mori's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mori's gas tank.
Sparta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mori taking a breather.
Mori lands a body shot. #T3#
Sparta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sparta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mori controls his hands.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sparta is breathing heavily.
Mori landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mori avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mori.
Mori lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mori is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mori works on Sparta's body with a couple of short punches.
Mori with a knee to the head.
Mori scores with a shoulder strike.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mori lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mori lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Mori.
Mori landing knees to the body.
Mori cracks Sparta with a nice body shot.#T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mori obliges.
A body shot lands from Mori.
Sparta being controlled against the cage.
Mori pushes Sparta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mori lands a body shot.
Sparta letting Mori take a breather here.
Mori lands a knee to the body.
Mori lands a nice shot to the body.
Mori unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mori lands with a left to the head.
Mori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mori's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mori scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akio Mori dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mori lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akio Mori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mori avoids the body shot from Sparta.
Sparta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#
Sparta is rocked!
Mori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mori lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Sparta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mori throws a monster overhand right that drops Sparta! Mori follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Mori!
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Event:
DFC 49: Dog Vs Pauwels
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparta goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Burns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparta connects with a body shot.
Sparta moves away from the strike by Burns.
Sparta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burns manages to circle out of the way.
Burns moves out of range as Sparta strikes.
A left lands for Sparta.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sparta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns works Sparta's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Sparta.
Sparta takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Burns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sparta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burns tries to clinch up.
Sparta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns stuns Sparta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparta throwing a counter right hand but Burns manages to avoid it.#T1#
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Sparta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns.
Burns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sparta misses with a hook. Burns ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
Sparta misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparta avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Sparta takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Sparta.
A nice left hand lands by Sparta.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burns blocks a body shot from Sparta. #T2#
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartas head.
Burns tries a body shot but Sparta blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparta prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns tries to work over Sparta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sparta.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Burns misses with some punches.
Burns presses Sparta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sparta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sparta.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burns misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sparta's brow.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Burns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Sparta. #T3#
Burns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burns gets through Sparta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sparta.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Sparta.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparta backwards.
Sparta struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Sparta tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
#BC#
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burns misses with a right hand
and Sparta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burns thinking.
Burns misses with a kick to the body
letting Sparta counter with a right hand.
Burns misses the jab.
Sparta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Burns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparta staying out of range there.
Sparta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Burns.
Sparta misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparta swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.#T4##CL#
Sparta pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
Burns trying to stall but Sparta improves his position.
Sparta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sparta lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sparta.
Burns looks winded!
Burns creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sparta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sparta breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Burns misses
enabling Sparta to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparta misses with a body shot.
Sparta with a jab.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Darren Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonidas Sparta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Burns closes the distance but Sparta moves to the side
and Sparta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns misses with a double jab
and Sparta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sparta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sparta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burns wants it to stay on the feet.
Darren Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sparta counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sparta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sparta connects with a body shot.
Sparta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Sparta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Burns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparta to score with a decent uppercut.
Sparta connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Sparta lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burns is looking to clinch but Sparta is avoiding it.
Sparta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparta finish him?
Sparta swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Leonidas Sparta is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Burns pushes Sparta up against the cage in a clinch.
Darren Burns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Burns throws an elbow but it misses.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Sparta.
Sparta blocks an elbow strike.
Sparta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sparta blocks an elbow strike from Burns.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
#T2#
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Sparta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Sparta.
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!
Burns looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sparta.
Sparta blocks an elbow strike.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparta.
Burns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burns is breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sparta blocks the leg kick.
Burns tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparta swings widly with a right hand
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparta misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Burns wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparta misses the target.#T3#
Sparta swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Sparta moves away and avoids it.
Sparta keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns tries to clinch there but Sparta circles away.
Sparta scores with a hook to the body. Burns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sparta swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Sparta throws out a loose jab but Burns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Sparta moved out of range.
Sparta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Burns slips a jab from Sparta.
Burns 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.
Sparta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burns throws a big shot that misses.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparta paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Sparta 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.
Burns is looking to clinch but Sparta is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparta misses with a body punch.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparta. #BC#
Sparta breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Burns has closed the distance and engaged Sparta in a clinch.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Burns turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Sparta throws Burns to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darren Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sparta looks to throw the jab but Burns is out of range.
Sparta shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Sparta dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns throws a hook but Sparta blocks it.
Sparta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Burns misses with a hook
and Sparta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Burns clinches up against the cage.
Burns prevents a body shot from Sparta.
Sparta wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Burns.
Sparta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparta throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Sparta. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
Sparta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Sparta lands a glancing blow to the side of Burns's head.
Burns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparta.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Sparta's shoulder, as Sparta tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns.
Sparta jabs Burns right on the nose. Burns blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Burns scores with a four punch combination!
Sparta throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Sparta lands.
Sparta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparta scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sparta blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparta. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns tries to clinch but Sparta moves out of range. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparta avoids the elbow strike from Burns, against the cage.
Burns lands an uppercut.#T2##BC#
Sparta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Burns.
Sparta throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns closes the distance but Sparta moves to the side
and Sparta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparta digs a good hook to Burns's body.
Sparta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Sparta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparta.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparta, as that shot connected.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparta.
Burns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Burns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Sparta there.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns throws a head kick but Sparta moves out of range.
Sparta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burns misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Sparta.
Sparta digs a good hook to Burns's body.
Sparta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparta. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws a head kick that misses
and Sparta counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns lands with an overhand left.
Sparta lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Sparta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burns is keeping the position for now.
Sparta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leonidas Sparta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darren Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 Leonidas Sparta.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparta, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leonidas Sparta!
Leonidas Sparta took some time post fight to say the following; 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
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Event:
DFC 43: Showdown
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.#CL2#
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sparta is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Sparta manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta content to stall in guard here.
Sparta seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thompson for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparta is controlling him. #SUB#
Sparta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thompson dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1#
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Sparta is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson passes Sparta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thompson works his way into side control.
Thompson laying and praying for a moment but Sparta takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sparta is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Sparta is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Sparta defends it.
Sparta moves into full guard.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparta is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Thompson looking for a guillotine here but Sparta defends easily.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Thompson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparta controls the pace.#T4#
Sparta trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
Sparta tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparta's guard. #REVB#
Sparta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparta keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson works over Sparta with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Sparta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sparta lands a jab to the head.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Sparta slips the punch.
Sparta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sparta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sparta misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sparta closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparta misses with a body punch.
Sparta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sparta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Sparta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparta tries a body shot but Thompson blocks it.
Sparta working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparta goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Sparta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Sparta's shoulder, as Sparta tries to avoid the shot.
Sparta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Sparta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sparta avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta.
Sparta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thompson momentarily.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sparta counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Thompson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sparta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Sparta wants a takedown.
Sparta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Sparta keeps him there for the moment.
Sparta is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thompson throws an elbow but misses.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson gets through Sparta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Sparta.
Sparta blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Sparta's head. #BC2#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparta scores with a hook to the body. Thompson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Sparta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thompson. Thompson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sparta.
A head punch on the inside from Sparta fails to land.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Sparta.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparta.
Sparta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sparta seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thompson can turn it around.
Sparta working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Sparta avoids it with no problem.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Sparta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Sparta slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sparta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chris Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Sparta misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparta finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
Sparta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparta lands with a good body shot.
Thompson is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparta is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sparta looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Thompson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparta's head.
Sparta lands a jab to Thompson's midsection.
Sparta throws a shot to the body.
Thompson swings for the body but Sparta moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Sparta's head but Sparta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparta slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sparta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparta manages to avoid it.
Sparta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparta.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a jab when Sparta was well out of range.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Sparta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Sparta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Sparta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparta lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Sparta lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sparta finish him?
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparta cracks Thompson with a left hook right on the temple and Thompson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Sparta lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Thompson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonidas Sparta!
Leonidas Sparta took some time post fight to say the following; 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
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Event:
DFC 37: Cataclysm
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kahn's hands.
Sparta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kahn avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Kahn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kahn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sparta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kahn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta moves into full guard.
Kahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Sparta looking for a triangle here. Kahn is fighting it but it looks tight! Sparta pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kahn is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leonidas Sparta!
An intense looking Leonidas Sparta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
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Event:
CCR 72
Date: Mar 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Hood wants to clinch but Sparta slips to the side#TD2#
so Sparta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hood wants to stand but Sparta is controlling the position.
Sparta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hood is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Hood is working an open guard so Sparta takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hood looks to throw the jab but Sparta is out of range. #CL2#
Sparta gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood is looking to break free of the clinch but Sparta has double underhooks. #BC2#
Sparta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Sparta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hood misses with a series of wild punches.
Hood misses with a left hand
and Hood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hood.
#T1##CL2#
Sparta darts in and clinches Hood up against the cage.#TD2#
Sparta drags the fight down to the ground.
Sparta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sparta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparta landing with the ground and pound.
Hood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparta is controlling him.
Sparta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hood wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sparta manages to pass to side control.
Hood is trying to stand up here but Sparta is controlling him well. #T2##SU2#
Sparta stands up and beckons Hood to join him on the feet. #TD#
Hood gets a double leg takedown into Sparta's guard.#ES2#
Sparta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hood presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Sparta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hood tries to bum rush Sparta with a series of wild strikes but Sparta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Sparta pushes Hood up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoods head. #TD2#
Sparta has clasped his hands together around Hood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparta on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Hood's face as Sparta controls the position. #SUB2#
Sparta has an Americana. Hood didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sparta is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sparta hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonidas Sparta!
Leonidas Sparta took some time post fight to say the following; 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
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Event:
CCR 69
Date: Feb 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Sparta feints and as Ohri raises his hands in defense, Sparta changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ohri seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Sparta works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sparta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Sparta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sparta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta trying to pass the guard but Ohri defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparta in particular looking to stall.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ohri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Sparta is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ohri!
Sparta controlling from mount.
Sparta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ohri is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sparta is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ohri can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sparta trying to control but Ohri is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Sparta jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ohri is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ohri and Sparta has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Sparta tries for a kimura but Ohri is defending well.
Sparta has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sparta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sparta working for a submission but Ohri is keeping him at bay. #T4##SU2#
Sparta is standing up, even though he is in mount. #TD2#
Sparta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ohri sprawls well initially but Sparta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sparta takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Sparta working for a submission but Ohri is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparta is looking to work his way around to Ohri's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sparta moves to his opponent's back but Ohri bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Sparta. #SUB2#
Ohri is posturing up here but Sparta has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ohri tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ohri has to tap! Slick submission there by Sparta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonidas Sparta!
Post fight, Leonidas Sparta took to the microphone: 'THIS IS SPARTA!'.
The defeated Raja Ohri had this to say: 'I'll comeback and get a win next time!'.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fred Jivinen and Leonidas Sparta. Jivinen comes to the cage accompanied by TEDE & SIR MICH - TEN BIT JAK MOBB DEEP (199X) / KEPTN' 2016. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fred Jivinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Leonidas Sparta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparta lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jivinen (0) vs (2) Sparta
Sparta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jivinen is keeping the position for now.
Jivinen working a defensive guard here.
Sparta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jivinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jivinen keeping moving, preventing Sparta from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jivinen keeping full guard, as Sparta tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparta looking to pass the guard.
Sparta lying in Jivinen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Jivinen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Sparta taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Jivinen! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonidas Sparta and Tom Weezar. Weezar has chosen Lil B - I'm God (Produced By Clams Casino) as his entrance music. Tom Weezar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leonidas Sparta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tom Weezar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sparta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weezar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparta looking for subs off his back but Weezar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sparta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weezar pulls his head out easily.
Sparta works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weezar looking to pass the guard.
Sparta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparta is really struggling to control Weezar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Weezar has gone for a leg lock! Sparta slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weezar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparta (2) vs (0) Weezar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezar keeping full guard, as Sparta tries to pass.
Weezar looking for a sweep. Not yet Weezar, not yet.
Sparta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparta wants to pass the guard but Weezar is keeping the position.
Weezar has his foot on Sparta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparta works his way back into a safe position though.
Weezar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparta trying to control the position from guard on top but Weezar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weezar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparta is aware though and is defending well.
Sparta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weezar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparta being controlled here momentarily.
Sparta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Weezar's guard.
Sparta seems to be working for a kimura but Weezar defends the submission attempt.
Sparta uses his free foot to push down on Weezar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Weezar. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparta (5) vs (0) Weezar
Sparta avoids the attempt from Weezar to control.
Sparta is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sparta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparta fails to move to back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparta takes Weezar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Weezar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sparta (8) vs (0) Weezar
Sparta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Weezar is defending well though. Sparta let's go of the attempt for now.
Weezar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Weezar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Weezar fending off the submission attempt from Sparta.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Weezar trying to control the action but Sparta just sinks the hooks in.
Sparta biding his time, looking for the opening.
Weezar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sparta.
Weezar trying to control the hands but Sparta won't let him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weezar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Weezar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sparta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Weezar is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparta controlling from the back.
Weezar turns into Sparta and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparta (8) vs (2) Weezar
Sparta wants to sweep here but Weezar controlling him for the moment.
Weezar trying to control but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Weezar won't allow Sparta to sweep him here.
Weezar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weezar preventing the sweep.
Weezar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is looking for a triangle but Weezar pushes his legs off easily.
Sparta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparta wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparta is working hard here to advance position.
Sparta keeping moving, preventing Weezar from controlling successfully.
Sparta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
Sparta is looking for a triangle but Weezar pushes his legs off easily.
Weezar preventing the sweep.
Weezar content to stall in guard here.
Sparta trying to control the position.
Sparta wants to sweep here but Weezar controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sparta keeping full guard, as Weezar tries to pass.
Weezar won't allow Sparta to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
Sparta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparta seems keen to control Weezar's posture.
Weezar wants to control from the top but Sparta keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Weezar preventing the sweep.
Weezar trying to control but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Weezar is pushing down on Sparta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparta is fighting to maintain full guard but Weezar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparta is trying to get back to full guard.
Weezar trying to control the action but Sparta is working from the bottom.
Sparta is pressing down on Weezar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weezar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparta is retaining full guard.
Sparta wants to sweep here but Weezar controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sparta is trying to control the position but Weezar postures up.
Sparta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weezar defends it easily.
Weezar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta is keeping the position for now.
Weezar trying to move into half guard but instead Sparta has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparta (10) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar is looking for a triangle but Sparta pushes his legs off easily.
Weezar wants to control but Sparta passes easily into half guard.
Weezar is refusing to be controlled, as Sparta sits in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Weezar wants to improve his position but Sparta is controlling well.
Sparta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weezar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparta controlling the pace.
Sparta moves into full mount! Weezar won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparta (13) vs (2) Weezar
Weezar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sparta.
Sparta takes Weezar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Weezar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sparta (16) vs (2) Weezar
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sparta has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Sparta go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sparta tightening his grip on Weezar, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weezar showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparta takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
An intense looking Leonidas Sparta took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'THIS IS SPARTA!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Leonidas Sparta and Royce Gracie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonidas Sparta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparta (2) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparta'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Sparta postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparta passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparta (5) vs (0) Gracie
Sparta is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gracie looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sparta gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gracie is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sparta lets go of the hold and Gracie can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonidas Sparta!
As Leonidas Sparta got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: THIS IS SPARTA!'. |
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