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Event:
SNPF: Japan
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparks has his takedown stuffed
and Ippo counters with a straight right hand.
Sparks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sparks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ippo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparks or perhaps it was just good defense by Ippo, which made it look bad.
Makonouchi Ippo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Sparks.
Sparks shoots in but Ippo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isaac Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Ippo.
Ippo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sparks takes one to the chin there.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ippo to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Ippo catches Sparks napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sparks to the canvas!
#ROC#
Sparks is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sparks working for a triangle but Ippo defends it easily.
Sparks is still in real trouble! Can Ippo finish him?
Ippo controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sparks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ippo escapes and throws Sparks's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Sparks looking for a sweep but Ippo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparks is trying desperately to improve position.
Ippo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sparks working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Sparks keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ippo is keeping the position for now.
Ippo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ippo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparks pushing down on Ippo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sparks is trying to control the action in half guard but Ippo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sparks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ippo is just riding it out for now. Sparks eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ippo actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Ippo won't allow Sparks to pass to mount.
Ippo is not content to let Sparks control the position.#SUB2#
Sparks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sparks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ippo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sparks seems to be working for a kimura but Ippo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sparks is working for a kimura but Ippo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Sparks is thwarting Ippo's attempts to control the position.
Sparks working over Ippo with some ground and pound. Ippo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ippo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparks trying to pass the guard but Ippo defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparks works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Sparks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ippo has worked his arm free - good work by Ippo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makonouchi Ippo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Good exchange - Ippo coming out on top.
Sparks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ippo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparks walks into a stiff left hand from Ippo.
Ippo scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Ippo coming out on top.
Ippo lands with a hook. Sparks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ippo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sparks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ippo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sparks's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Makonouchi Ippo!
Makonouchi Ippo is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Makonouchi Ippo 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:
Ultimate Fighting Friday 1
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Sommer lands a nice shot that snaps Sparks's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Isaac Sparks has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sommer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparks.
Sparks has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sommer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sparks goes for a takedown attempt but Sommer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blayze Sommer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Sparks.
Sparks tries for a takedown but Sommer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparks or perhaps it was just good defense by Sommer, which made it look bad.
Sommer tries to counter by clinching up but Sparks breaks away and moves out of range.#KD#
Sommer sends Sparks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sommer is motioning to the referee to let Sparks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Sparks is rocked!
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#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sommer enables Sparks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sommer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sparks is still in real trouble! Can Sommer finish him?
Sommer wants to stand up but Sparks is controlling him.
Sommer keeping moving, preventing Sparks from controlling successfully.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Sommer is keeping the position.
Sparks seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Sparks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Sparks content to stall in guard here.
Sommer keeping full guard, as Sparks tries to pass.
Sparks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Sommer keeps moving.
Sparks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Sparks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sparks stays in close to Sommer's body and controls the position.
Sommer can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sommer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sparks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparks wants to free his trapped foot but Sommer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sparks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sommer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sommer tries to get out of the position.
Sparks trying to control from half guard but Sommer is working away. #T3#
Sparks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sommer wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sparks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sommer sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparks throwing shots but Sommer is blocking nicely.
Sparks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #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.
Sparks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sparks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sommer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparks wants to free his trapped foot but Sommer is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Sparks maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sommer could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sparks has cracked it and Sommer is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sparks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Sparks!
Isaac Sparks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Saturday Night Pride Fights 1
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sparks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sparks is working for a submission of some sort.
Thiel is staying active underneath Sparks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thiel is looking to improve his position.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Thiel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Sparks wants to work for an arm triangle but Thiel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thiel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Sparks works his way into side control.
Sparks is looking to take a break and control but Thiel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Sparks has hold of Thiel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thiel seems comfortable defending it but Sparks has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thiel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thiel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sparks couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Sparks!
In his post fight interview, Isaac Sparks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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