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Event:
ABW 68 Calacon - Suleyman
Date: Oct 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eye dives in and grabs Sparx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparx pushes down on Eye's head and hops out.
Eye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Eye shoots in and gets a takedown into Sparx's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eye's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Eye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparx working a defensive guard here.
Eye distracts Sparx with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparx looking to control.
Eye working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Eye's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#
Sparx is rocked!
Eye arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sparx's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Snake Eye!
A victorious Snake Eye thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Jaime Sparx had this to say: 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.
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Event:
ABW 59 Calacon - Ludwig
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Wawelski blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Wawelski dives in and scores a takedown into Sparx's guard.
Wawelski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wawelski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wawelski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sparx!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wawelski lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#ROC2#
Sparx is rocked!#SUB2#
Sparx is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Wawelski locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Sparx is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kosma Wawelski!
After winning the bout, Kosma Wawelski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jaime Sparx had this to say: 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.
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Event:
ABW 45 Vurny - High
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparx's guard.#SUB2#
Sparx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sparx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.#SUB2#
Sparx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparx is retaining full guard. #T1#
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#KD#
Johnson drops Sparx with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sparx looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Sparx is rocked!
Sparx misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Johnson!
After the fight, Bob Johnson 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.
In defeat, Jaime Sparx stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Hanibal shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a series of strikes. Hanibal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanibal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparx as he jumps to the side.
Hanibal shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanibal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparx is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Hanibal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanibal or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparx, which made it look bad.
Sparx is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanibal fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Sparx's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Hanibal backs off Sparx throws a huge counter combo but Hanibal manages to avoid it all.
Hanibal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sparx as Hanibal shoots in.
Hanibal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparx defends it nicely.
Sparx is looking for the big counter here.
Hanibal is breathing heavily.
Hanibal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparx tries to avoid it but Hanibal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparx to the ground. Sparx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
Hanibal dives in and grabs Sparx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparx pushes down on Hanibal's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Sparx's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanibal fails with the takedown.
Hanibal has his takedown stuffed
and Sparx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanibal misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Sparx decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanibal's guard.
Sparx trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanibal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Sparx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparx postures up and lands a big shot to Hanibal's brow.
Hanibal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sparx works over Hanibal with some ground and pound from guard.
Sparx not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanibal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SU2#
Sparx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hanibal, up you get!
Hanibal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hanibal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanibal shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a left and a right that stings Hanibal.
Hanibal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanibal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparx avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanibal or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparx, which made it look bad.
Sparx throws a counter combo.#T4#
Hanibal shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a two punch combo.
Hanibal shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparx sprawls well. He's pushed Hanibal's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
Hanibal fails with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a two punch combo.
Sparx stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanibal swings widly with a right hand
and Hanibal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanibal shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparx tries to sprawl out of it but Hanibal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparx is looking for the big counter here.
Hanibal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Sparx counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparx.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Sparx dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
No luck for Hanibal with that takedown attempt.
Sparx lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanibal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hanibal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparx tries to avoid it but Hanibal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparx to the ground. Sparx escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Hanibal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparx stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparx wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
Hanibal throws the left hand but Sparx avoids the punch easily.
Hanibal looks for a takedown but Sparx sprawls well.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
Rey Hanibal 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.
Hanibal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparx as he jumps to the side.
Sparx lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanibal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparx is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Hanibal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparx feints the counter takedown.
Hanibal misses with a looping left.
Hanibal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparx is looking for the big counter here.
Sparx defending well as Hanibal loads up on a big left hand.
Sparx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanibal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparx sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparx is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanibal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparx stuffs the takedown.
Hanibal shoots in and drives through. Sparx sprawls well.
Sparx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanibal. #T2#
Hanibal misses with a takedown
and Sparx counters with a three punch combo that has Hanibal backing up. Hanibal nods at Sparx to acknowledge the strikes.
Hanibal throws a body punch but Sparx moves out of range.
Hanibal with a poor takedown
and Sparx counters with a series of strikes. Hanibal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanibal has his takedown stuffed
and Sparx counters with a series of strikes. Hanibal will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanibal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparx is fending him off so far but Hanibal persists. Nope, Sparx circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hanibal backs off Sparx throws a huge counter combo but Hanibal manages to avoid it all.
Hanibal shoots for a takedown but Sparx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hanibal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparx avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparx lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanibal.
Sparx is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanibal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparx is fending him off so far but Hanibal persists. Nope, Sparx circles away and we're back to standing.
As Hanibal backs off Sparx throws a huge counter combo but Hanibal manages to avoid it all.
Hanibal fails with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a series of strikes. Hanibal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jaime Sparx seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanibal fails with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a one-two to the body.
Hanibal dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparx sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sparx steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hanibal.
Sparx is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hanibal tries for a takedown but Sparx sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Sparx's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanibal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparx on the side of the head. #T4#
Hanibal throws a hook but Sparx blocks it.
Sparx wants to counter with a clinch but Hanibal pushes him away.
Hanibal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparx changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanibal has a takedown stuffed.
Hanibal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparx.
Hanibal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparx counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanibal fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparx is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanibal fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Sparx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sparx stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanibal. Hanibal gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparx is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hanibal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanibal fails with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rey Hanibal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanibal misses with a hook.
Hanibal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanibal somewhat.
Hanibal sets himself, and Sparx steps forward looking for the clinch! Hanibal avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanibal dives in and grabs Sparx's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparx pushes down on Hanibal's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanibal misses with a left hand
and Sparx counters with a series of strikes. Hanibal will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanibal.
Hanibal misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanibal fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparx wants to counter the offense by Hanibal and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Sparx. No joy for Hanibal on that attempt.
Hanibal shoots in but no luck this time.
Hanibal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a one-two to the body.
Rey Hanibal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hanibal. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.#T2#
No luck for Hanibal with that takedown attempt.
Hanibal throws an off balance right hand
and Sparx counters with a series of strikes. Hanibal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanibal fails to land the takedown.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
Hanibal tries for a takedown but Sparx circles away easily
and Sparx counters with a three punch combo that has Hanibal backing up. Hanibal nods at Sparx to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanibal.
Sparx is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanibal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sparx swivels and escapes.
Hanibal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Hanibal tries to score with a low kick but Sparx moves his leg out of the way.
Sparx is looking for the big counter here.
Jaime Sparx is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanibal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparx was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanibal.
Sparx unleashes a big counter combination but Hanibal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hanibal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sparx's waist but Sparx gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanibal off to one side.
Hanibal misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparx counters with a three punch combo that has Hanibal backing up. Hanibal nods at Sparx to acknowledge the strikes.
Hanibal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanibal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Sparx's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanibal with a poor takedown
and Sparx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanibal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hanibal looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sparx lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanibal misses with a hook
and Sparx counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Hanibal has his takedown stuffed
and Sparx counters with a three punch combo that has Hanibal backing up. Hanibal nods at Sparx to acknowledge the strikes.
Hanibal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sparx counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparx.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanibal tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaime Sparx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparx has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaime Sparx!
A relieved looking Jaime Sparx thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rey Hanibal spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm all washed up'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 19
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.
Damien Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Law has closed the distance and engaged Sparx in a clinch.
Sparx tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Law ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Law no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sparx trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law pulls Sparx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparx from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Sparx throwing strikes but missing.
Sparx stopping the sweep attempt from Law.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Law is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Law throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
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.
Law looks for a takedown but Sparx sprawls well.
Sparx throws a counter combo.#CL#
Law clinches.
Law lands a body shot.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but Sparx blocks with his arms.
Sparx looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Law is trying to trip Sparx. He has hold of a leg but Sparx is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Law persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3##SU#
Law stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Sparx counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Law landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Law postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sparx is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Law, into his guard. #REVB##SU2#
Sparx stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a left and a right that stings Law.
Law is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law shoots and misses
and Sparx counters with a left and a right that stings Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaime Sparx will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Law tries a low kick but Sparx avoids it.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparx steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Law.#TD#
Law 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.
Law sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Law stands and steps away. Sparx gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparx keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparx is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Law fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparx unleashes a big counter combination but Law bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Law fails with the takedown
and Sparx counters with a straight right hand.
Law tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Law closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparx's guard.#T2#
Sparx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Damien Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparx has wrist control.
Law passes Sparx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparx trying to control but Law postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Law lands a nice short elbow.
Sparx is looking to improve his position.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Sparx is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparx avoid being mounted?
Sparx looks like he's trying to stand up.
Law is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Law is pressing down on Sparx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparx is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Sparx's temple. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Law prevents Sparx from improving his position.
Sparx is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparx avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparx is in trouble now - Law has advanced to mount!
Law lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law controlling his opponent.
Law raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Law shoots and misses
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparx. #TD#
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Law happy to just control the position for now.
Law has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sparx is looking to reverse the position.
Law working the head with strikes.
Law looks up at the clock and then as Sparx takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Law smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparx struggling a bit here.
Law grinds an elbow into Sparx's temple.
Law in side control lands a decent elbow.
Law is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T2#
Law'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.#SUB#
Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sparx knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparx can do to turn this around?
Sparx is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Law taking a breather here. #SU#
Law stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Law rushes Sparx and presses him up against the cage.#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.
Sparx is trying to pull guard but Law turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sparx wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Sparx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sparx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the cage.
Law tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Law manages to break the clinch.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Sparx shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparx throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Law!
Jaime Sparx spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.
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Event:
Angry Birds War 5 - Punishment
Date: Apr 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sparx gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Clark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparx working a defensive guard here.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark stands and throws Sparx's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Clark scoring with punches and elbows.
Clark is staying tight to Sparx's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sparx on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Clark has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sparx!#SUB#
Clark working for a guillotine from mount but Sparx is in no mood to give up.
Clark working the ground and pound effectively.
Clark controlling the pace for now.
Clark putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Clark is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sparx is surviving well by controlling Clark's body position as best he can. #T2#
Clark controlling his opponent.
Clark fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sparx can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparx looks winded!
Clark controlling the position easily from mount. #SU#
Clark stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL#
Clark closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Clark pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Clark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparx doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparx manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clark seems keen to control Sparx's posture.#T3##SUB#
Clark working for a triangle but Sparx defends it easily.
#SUB#
Clark is looking for a triangle but Sparx pushes his legs off easily.
Sparx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Clark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparx is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sparx working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Clark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sparx escapes and throws Clark's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Sparx is looking to take a break and control but Clark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark struggling a bit here.
Clark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Clark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Clark dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Sparx shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Sparx scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sparx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Clark forces Sparx back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Clark lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Clark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clark.
Clark controlling the pace.
Sparx is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparx has hold of Clark's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Sparx trying to hold on to Clark's head to control him but Clark postures up.
Clark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparx is trying to control but can't.
Clark wants to pass the guard but Sparx is defending well.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clark seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparx for as long as he can get away with.
Clark looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparx with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Clark in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sparx tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Clark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Clark!
Jaime Sparx spoke after the fight, saying 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SU#
Johnson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sparx to get to his feet. #CL2#
Sparx has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparx gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Demitrious Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Sparx holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparx managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
#T1##TD2#
Sparx jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Sparx is defending the position. #SUB#
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparx doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Johnson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Sparx is blocking nicely. #T3#
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Sparx is blocking nicely.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparx is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sparx is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Johnson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sparx is surviving well by controlling Johnson's body position as best he can.
Sparx blocking the ground and pound.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparx reaches up to try and control the position but Johnson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sparx rolls and tries to escape and now Johnson has his back!
Johnson struggling to land strikes to the head as Sparx covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrious Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demitrious Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sparx shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sparx has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends and breaks Sparx's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demitrious Johnson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparx will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Ivers is predictable there
and Sparx counters with a series of strikes. Ivers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sparx shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparx.
Sparx takes one to the chin there.
Sparx takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sparx misses with a body kick.#TD#
Ivers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Sparx pushes Ivers off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparx looks for the body kick but Ivers saw that one coming.
Ivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparx pinned against the cage. Sparx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sparx circles away.
Ivers misses with a takedown attempt - Sparx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Ivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ivers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sparx.
Sparx moves out of range of the body kick.
Ivers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparx but Sparx pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivers stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparx. Sparx gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivers misses with a wild combination.
Ivers is breathing heavily.
Ivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparx is fending him off so far but Ivers persists. Nope, Sparx circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Ivers gets caught flat footed, as Sparx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparx pushing down on Ivers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sparx in particular looking to stall.
Sparx is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivers scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sparx manages to mount him!
Sparx is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ivers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sparx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivers manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Ivers has hold of Sparx's hands but Sparx slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparx looks to land a strike but Ivers avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ivers keeping moving, preventing Sparx from controlling successfully.
Sparx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivers, not yet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparx passes into half guard.
Sparx controlling the pace.
Sparx's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Sparx dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ivers shoots in for a takedown but Sparx shows good takedown defense.
Ivers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davey Ivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivers with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Sparx counters by moving into the clinch.
Sparx goes for a takedown attempt but Ivers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparx is defended easily by Ivers.
Sparx tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivers goes for a double leg but Sparx avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparx continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Ivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Sparx. No joy for Ivers on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivers shoots in for a double leg but Sparx sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ivers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparx fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparx fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparx is looking to clinch. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Sparx. No joy for Ivers on that attempt.
Sparx stalks Ivers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ivers's face. Ivers staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice takedown defense from Sparx. No joy for Ivers on that attempt.
Ivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparx.#TD2#
Sparx shoots in and bounces Ivers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ivers working a defensive guard here.
Sparx forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Ivers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sparx is looking for a kimura but Ivers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparx to get the leverage.
Ivers is in trouble now - Sparx has advanced to mount!
Sparx wants to control but Ivers has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivers tries to get to full guard but Sparx has control of the leg. #T3#
Sparx controlling the pace. #SU2#
Sparx stands up and beckons Ivers to join him on the feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sparx throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sparx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Sparx shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ivers's guard.#ES#
Ivers is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Sparx breaks the clinch.
Ivers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivers keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Sparx shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Ivers has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sparx is on him like a limpet, forcing Ivers back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Sparx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ivers misses with a takedown attempt - Sparx sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaime Sparx seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Ivers forces Sparx back against the cage and clinches.
Sparx content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ivers tries to score a body lock takedown but Sparx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ivers is trying to drag Sparx to the mat but Sparx just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Ivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ivers wants the takedown. Sparx is fighting it off but Ivers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sparx's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparx is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sparx is pressing down on Ivers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivers is holding on for now. #T1#
Sparx controlling the action here.
Ivers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparx wants to pass the guard but Ivers is keeping the position.
Ivers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ivers, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sparx with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparx trying to control but Ivers is working from the bottom.
Sparx throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Ivers looking for a guillotine here but Sparx defends easily.
Sparx wants to pass the guard but Ivers is keeping the position.#T3#
Sparx trying to control but Ivers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ivers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparx sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivers somewhat.
Ivers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparx tries to clinch but Ivers is having none of it.
Ivers shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparx tries to sprawl out of it but Ivers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparx manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sparx shoots in for a takedown but Ivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparx tries to clinch up.
Ivers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Sparx gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sparx has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivers uses from the top position.
Sparx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davey Ivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparx has wrist control.
Jaime Sparx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparx is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaime Sparx.
Well Sparx has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jaime Sparx!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jaime Sparx!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jaime Sparx!
Jaime Sparx wins by unanimous decision!
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