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Event:
D45 Galvao Vs Jacquard II
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spangler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savage walks away with a smile on his face. Spangler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spangler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Savage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spangler blocks an uppercut.
Spangler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Savage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Savage.
Spangler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Antonio Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.#BC#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spangler lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Savage digs a right hand into Spangler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spangler's gas tank.
Savage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Savage pushes Spangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage lands an uppercut.
Spangler is trying to drag Savage to the mat but Savage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Savage works on Spangler's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Savage misses with some punches.
Savage gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Spangler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Savage rushes Spangler and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spangler or not.
Spangler is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spangler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Savage's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spangler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Savage tries to work over Spangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savage working aggressively here.
Spangler looking to slow down the pace here.
Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Savage tries a body shot but Spangler blocks it.
#T3##BC#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Spangler 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Savage gets a clinch.
Spangler can't break the clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spangler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Spangler blocking some punches.
Savage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Savage instigates a clinch.
Spangler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spangler jumps guard but Savage turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Spangler blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spangler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Savage.
Savage misses with the head strike.
Savage lands with a left to the head.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Spangler is rocked!
Savage gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spangler is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Spangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spangler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Savage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Savage has Spangler up against the cage in a clinch.
Spangler seems to have recovered his senses.
Spangler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spangler wants to break free but Savage has control.
Spangler missing with knees to the body.
Spangler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Savage lands with a right to the head.
Savage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spangler's elbow.
Spangler blocking some punches.
Savage working aggressively here.
Spangler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spangler wants to break free but Savage has control.
Savage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spangler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1##BC#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage swats away the attempt to clinch by Spangler.
Savage lands with an uppercut that bounces Spangler off the cage and back into range.
Savage just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Savage clinches.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Spangler can't get the takedown.
Savage blocking some punches.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
Savage gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spangler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Savage is defending well.
Antonio Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.
Spangler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savage pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spangler tries to clinch up.#T2##CL#
Savage gets a clinch.
Spangler prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spangler's efforts to push away.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Spangler controls his hands.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Spangler controls his hands.
Spangler is looking to control Savage's arms but Savage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spangler has his back to the cage.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Spangler.
Savage working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savage.
Spangler is looking to control Savage's arms but Savage gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spangler has his back to the cage.
Spangler is trying to pull guard but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Spangler takes a shot to the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spangler.
Savage tries a body shot but Spangler blocks it.
Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spangler or not. #BC#
Savage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rob Spangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Savage prevents the takedown attempt.
Spangler prevents a body shot from Savage.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Spangler tries to stall but Savage uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spangler.
A right handed body shot lands from Savage.
Spangler tries to work over Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Antonio Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Spangler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Savage lands a shoulder strike.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spangler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Spangler tries to clinch there but Savage circles away.
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spangler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Savage clinches up with Spangler and pushes him back against the cage.
Spangler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Savage displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spangler up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Savage dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savage jabs Spangler right on the nose. Spangler blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spangler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spangler struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Spangler is trying to pull guard but Savage turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Spangler controls his hands.
Savage misses with some punches.
#BC#
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spangler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spangler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL#
Savage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spangler, pushing him back against the cage.
Spangler is trying to push Savage away but Savage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spangler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spangler can't break the clinch.
Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Savage is pressed up against the cage. Spangler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Savage down to the mat. Savage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Spangler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Spangler controls his hands.
Spangler wants a takedown.
Antonio Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.
Savage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Savage.
Savage pushes Spangler against the cage. Savage is working some dirty boxing. Savage pushes off with a quick right hook! Spangler goes down! Spangler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Savage moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Savage!
After the fight, Antonio Savage was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
D42 Jones v Hobson
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Spangler tests Romanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexei Romanov has been cut.
Romanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Romanov instigates a clinch.
Spangler wants to get back to striking at distance but Romanov won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Romanov.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanov has a couple of punches blocked by Spangler.
Romanov lands with a right to the head.
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Spangler avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage.
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Spangler avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage.
Romanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Spangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romanov pushes Spangler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romanov fails to land.
Romanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spangler backwards. #T1#
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Romanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spangler.
Spangler blocks a body shot from Romanov.
Romanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spangler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Romanov rushes Spangler and presses him up against the cage.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanov.
Romanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spangler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.#TD2#
Spangler decides to pull guard. #T2#
Romanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spangler trying to control the position.
Romanov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Spangler controls Romanov momentarily but Romanov frees himself.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spangler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spangler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Spangler tries to get set, Romanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Spangler manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Romanov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Romanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch but Romanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spangler misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Romanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Romanov has a couple of punches blocked by Spangler.
Romanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Spangler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
Romanov working aggressively here.
Romanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Spangler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romanov digs a right hand into Spangler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spangler's gas tank.
Spangler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Romanov after a bit of a struggle.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanov working aggressively here.
Romanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romanov is pressed up against the cage. Spangler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romanov down to the mat. Romanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Romanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Romanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Spangler tries to keep at a distance but Romanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Spangler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spangler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Spangler.
Spangler tries for a takedown but Romanov manages to get underhooks.
Spangler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spangler jumps guard but Romanov stands there with Spangler around his waist. Spangler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov prevents Spangler from breaking the clinch.
Romanov gets through Spangler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spangler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.
A short uppercut from Romanov.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Spangler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Romanov. Romanov maintains the clinch.
Spangler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanov working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Romanov.
Spangler is looking for a takedown.
Spangler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spangler is trying to stall.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Spangler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spangler is trying to break the clinch but Romanov is controlling him.#T2#
Spangler wants to get back to striking at distance but Romanov won't allow it.
Romanov works on Spangler's body with a couple of short punches.
Romanov is trying to pull guard but Spangler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov.
Romanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spangler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spangler thows a body kick. Romanov tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Romanov. Romanov maintains the clinch.
Romanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Romanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spangler throws a series of punches but Romanov moves out of range.
It looked like Romanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spangler.
Spangler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Spangler tries to clinch up but Romanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Spangler wants to clinch up but Romanov keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Romanov takes the fight into the clinch.
Spangler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spangler stops a takedown attempt from Romanov.
Romanov scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov working aggressively here.
Spangler goes for a takedown attempt but Romanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spangler avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Romanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Romanov takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Romanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romanov.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Romanov prevents Spangler from breaking the clinch.
Romanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Romanov.
Romanov tries to work over Spangler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spangler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Spangler breaks from the clinch.
Romanov wants to clinch up but Spangler keeps it at a distance.
Spangler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Romanov. Romanov maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Romanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Romanov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spangler avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Romanov clinches with his opponent.
Spangler tries to pull guard but Romanov won't allow it.
Romanov has Spangler pressed against the cage.
Alexei Romanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spangler prevents a body shot from Romanov.
Romanov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler stalling in the clinch but Romanov improves position.
Romanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Spangler blocking some punches.
Romanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spangler.
Romanov tries a body shot but Spangler blocks it.
#T1#
Spangler wants to break free but Romanov has control.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Spangler prevents a body shot from Romanov.
Spangler working hard to break the clinch.
Spangler being controlled against the cage.
Spangler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Romanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spangler blocking some punches.
Romanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Spangler avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Romanov.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spangler takes a shot to the head.
Romanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rob Spangler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanov misses with a punch to the body.
Spangler is looking for a takedown.
Alexei Romanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Spangler.
Spangler lands with a right to the head.
Romanov lands a body punch.
Spangler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spangler.
Romanov tries a body shot but Spangler blocks it.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
Romanov prevents Spangler from breaking the clinch.
Spangler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Spangler is trying to drag Romanov to the mat but Romanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Romanov.
Romanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Romanov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spangler throws a head punch that misses.
Alexei Romanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice left hand lands by Romanov.
Romanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spangler backwards.
Spangler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spangler takes a shot to the head.
Romanov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spangler trying to stall but Romanov improves his position.
Spangler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Romanov prevents it.
#T4#
Spangler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spangler swings wildly with an uppercut but Romanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Spangler.
Spangler jumps guard but Romanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Romanov has Spangler pressed against the cage, preventing Spangler from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Romanov.
Romanov avoids a wild elbow strike from Spangler.
Romanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spangler lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romanov, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Alexei Romanov!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Alexei Romanov!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Alexei Romanov!
Alexei Romanov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Spangler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Powers missing with a left hand there. Spangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Spangler, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Spangler against the cage but Spangler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spangler is looking to counter punch.
Powers tries for a takedown but Spangler circles away easily
and Spangler counters with a nice body shot.
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spangler tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Powers misses.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spangler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Powers's head backwards.
Powers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spangler swivels and escapes.
Rob Spangler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Powers.#CL#
Spangler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Powers, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spangler breaks from the clinch.
Powers dives in and grabs Spangler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spangler pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.
Spangler tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Spangler lands with a nice body punch.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Spangler.#T1#
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Powers swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Spangler cracks Powers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Powers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spangler finish him?
#ROC#
Powers is rocked!
Spangler wants to clinch up but Powers keeps it at a distance.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Spangler finish him?
Spangler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powers seems to have recovered his senses.
Spangler tries to clinch but Powers is having none of it.
Spangler lands with a shot to the body.
Powers looks winded!
Spangler tries to clinch up but Powers circles away and keeps his distance.
Spangler closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Powers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spangler!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Spangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Powers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Powers working away.
Powers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Spangler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Spangler is defending well.
Powers is working Spangler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Spangler is not content to let Powers control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Spangler struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Powers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spangler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Powers grinds an elbow into Spangler's temple.
Powers misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Powers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spangler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spangler gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Powers is working for a submission of some sort.
Powers passes the guard and advances to mount!
Powers avoids the attempt from Spangler to control.
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spangler is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Powers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spangler has worked his arm free - good work by Spangler!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Spangler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spangler closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Powers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spangler's guard.#SUB2#
Powers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spangler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Powers has Spangler in his guard.#REVR#
Powers has control of Spangler's left arm, preventing Spangler from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Powers's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Powers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Powers wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Spangler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Powers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spangler has managed to get both his arms back between Powers's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spangler wants to stand but Powers is controlling his posture from full guard.
Powers controls Spangler momentarily but Spangler frees himself.
Spangler wanted to stand there but Powers had control of the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Powers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Powers shoots and misses
and Spangler counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Spangler's head coaches at The SkrapBox that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Spangler moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Spangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powers.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Spangler wants to clinch.
Spangler wants to clinch.
Spangler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Powers has time to react.
Toby Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spangler connects with a body shot that sends Powers's belly button to the back.
Rob Spangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spangler lands a right hook to the body.
Rob Spangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spangler ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Powers's jaw. Powers's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Spangler does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Spangler!
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DFC 27
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Spangler tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spangler won't be happy with that.
Powers working the ground and pound.
Spangler is trying to control Powers's posture but Powers avoids it.
Spangler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Powers in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Powers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Spangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Powers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Powers decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Spangler throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Powers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spangler is looking to stand back up but Powers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spangler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB#
Powers content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Spangler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powers.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powers in particular looking to stall.
Spangler is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spangler avoid being mounted?
Powers trying to mount his opponent but Spangler defends it. #SUB#
Powers is working for a kimura but Spangler is defending it quite comfortably.
Spangler trying to control but Powers postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Powers not doing much here.
Powers lands strikes from half guard.
Spangler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Powers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Powers's back!
Spangler gets his hands free as Powers looks to control.
Spangler wants to control but Powers is keeping busy.
Spangler controlling well, preventing Powers from escaping the position.
#T3##ES#
Powers manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nice uppercut there from Spangler.#CL#
Spangler gets tackled into the cage by Powers. Powers maintains the clinch.
Powers slows down the pace here.
Spangler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Spangler jumps guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers postures up in Spangler's guard and throws a big left but Spangler blocks it.
Powers tries to stand but Spangler is controlling from the bottom.
Powers landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Powers works over Spangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Spangler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Spangler is retaining full guard. #SU#
Powers gets to his feet - Spangler follows without any prompting.
Powers misses with an uppercut. Spangler saw that one coming.
Rob Spangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Spangler.
Powers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Powers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spangler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spangler throws an overhand right that drops Powers like a sack of potatoes! Spangler dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Spangler!
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