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Event:
QFC Tournament 791 Round 3
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Menhaden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zappacosta tries to avoid it but Menhaden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zappacosta to the ground. Zappacosta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Menhaden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zappacosta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menhaden shoots for a takedown but Zappacosta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Giacomo Zappacosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kip Menhaden.
Menhaden misses with a takedown attempt
and Zappacosta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menhaden fails with the takedown
and Zappacosta counters with a right hand to the body.
Menhaden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Zappacosta counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zappacosta moves in looking to clinch but Menhaden pushes him off.
Zappacosta connects with a single shot there.
Zappacosta scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Zappacosta moves into range and clinches up with Menhaden.#T1#
Zappacosta lands a shot to the body.
Zappacosta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zappacosta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good body shot from Zappacosta.
Menhaden looks winded!
A hook to the body from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zappacosta presses Menhaden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta presses Menhaden against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menhaden backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zappacosta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menhaden backwards.
Zappacosta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta lands a hook that snaps the head of Menhaden backwards. #T2#
Zappacosta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menhaden takes a shot to the head.
Zappacosta lands with a light punch inside.
Zappacosta lands a right hand. #ROC#
Menhaden is rocked!
Zappacosta is working Menhaden over against the cage.
Zappacosta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menhaden backwards.
Menhaden is still on wobbly legs! Can Zappacosta finish him?
Zappacosta lands a shot to the body.
Menhaden seems to have recovered his senses.
Zappacosta lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zappacosta lands a body punch.
Zappacosta scores with a shot to the side of Menhaden's head.
Zappacosta scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta lands with a light punch inside.
Zappacosta gets through Menhaden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Zappacosta. #T3#
Zappacosta lands a right hand.
Zappacosta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menhaden backwards.
A short left from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Menhaden! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zappacosta is unloading with more strikes now! Menhaden drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giacomo Zappacosta!
Giacomo Zappacosta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 791 Round 2
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Menhaden 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.#ES#
Murasaki has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Menhaden has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Murasaki has hold of one of Menhaden's legs. Menhaden is fighting the takedown attempt but Murasaki gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Menhaden looking for a guillotine here but Murasaki defends easily.
Menhaden is trying to keep Murasaki in close.
Murasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menhaden looking for a sweep. Not yet Menhaden, not yet.
Murasaki wants to stand and escape but instead Menhaden has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Murasaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Menhaden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murasaki is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Murasaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Menhaden looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Murasaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murasaki tries to strike from the bottom.
Menhaden chips away with some ground and pound.
Menhaden scoring with some ground and pound.
Murasaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Murasaki, not yet.
Menhaden postures up and lands a big shot to Murasaki's brow.
Menhaden is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Menhaden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Menhaden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murasaki taking a bit of punishment here - Menhaden scoring with strikes.
Menhaden happy to just control the position for now.
Murasaki taking a bit of punishment here - Menhaden scoring with strikes.
Menhaden working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murasaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Menhaden off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Murasaki goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Menhaden escapes and is now in half guard on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Menhaden is trying to work for a kimura but Murasaki is defending well.
#T3#
Menhaden seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Menhaden is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Murasaki is in trouble now - Menhaden has advanced to mount!
Murasaki working to try and regain half guard.
Murasaki is breathing heavily.
Menhaden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menhaden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Menhaden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murasaki's face.
#T4#
BOOM! Menhaden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menhaden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Menhaden connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menhaden breaks from Murasaki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Menhaden lands a heavy elbow.
Menhaden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murasaki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Menhaden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Menhaden scores with a couple of good head shots there.
BOOM! Menhaden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menhaden controlling his opponent.
Menhaden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Menhaden dominated that round.
That's time! Murasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Menhaden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Menhaden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murasaki.
Murasaki throws a quick counter kick to the body but Menhaden avoids it.#TD2#
Murasaki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Menhaden to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Menhaden passes Murasaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Menhaden drops an elbow to the side of Murasaki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Murasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menhaden trying to pass the guard but Murasaki defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menhaden lands a nice short elbow.
Menhaden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Menhaden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murasaki trying to control from the bottom.
Menhaden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Menhaden dominating with strikes here.
Menhaden working Murasaki over with strikes here.
Murasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murasaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Menhaden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Menhaden.
Murasaki is looking to get to half guard.
Murasaki is bucking up trying to escape but Menhaden cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Menhaden is landing with some decent strikes but Murasaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menhaden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menhaden lands a couple of good shots and Murasaki has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kip Menhaden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menhaden punishes Murasaki with strikes from the back mount.
Menhaden lands punches and elbows.
Menhaden scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Murasaki is looking for a way out.
Menhaden has the hooks in. Murasaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menhaden is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Menhaden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murasaki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Menhaden controlling the position well here. Murasaki rolled but Menhaden kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Menhaden lands with a hammerfist to the side of Murasaki's head.
Menhaden has good solid back control here. #T4#
Murasaki is taking damage to the body and head.
The referee is taking a good look at Murasaki as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menhaden!
#SUB2#
Menhaden looking for the choke but no joy.
Menhaden scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Murasaki is looking for a way out. #SUB2#
Menhaden looking to break Murasaki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murasaki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Menhaden will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Menhaden has Murasaki flattened out and is raining down punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Menhaden 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##TD2#
Menhaden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murasaki's guard.
Menhaden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Murasaki working for submissions but it's allowed Menhaden to get to half guard.
Menhaden keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Menhaden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Murasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menhaden on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menhaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES#
Murasaki pushes Menhaden off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Menhaden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murasaki on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Murasaki is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murasaki is not content to let Menhaden control the position.
Menhaden lands a few punches from side control.
Menhaden lands some shots froms side control.
Murasaki trying his best to control but Menhaden has mounted him.
Menhaden dominating with strikes here.
Murasaki is working to get back to half guard.
Kip Menhaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Menhaden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Menhaden looking to finish Murasaki with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murasaki!
Menhaden controlling from mount.
Menhaden postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Murasaki looks a forlorn figure.
Murasaki takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Menhaden controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menhaden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murasaki's face.
#T3#
Murasaki throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Menhaden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murasaki is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Menhaden cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB2#
Menhaden jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Murasaki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Murasaki and Menhaden has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Menhaden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Murasaki is trying to control Menhaden's posture but Menhaden avoids it.
Menhaden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murasaki keeps working. #T4#
Murasaki tries to buck Menhaden off but Menhaden is having none of it.
Menhaden happy to just control the position for now.
Murasaki tries to buck Menhaden off but Menhaden is having none of it.
Murasaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Murasaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Menhaden working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Menhaden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Menhaden 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Kip Menhaden wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 791 Round 1
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Spartacus shoots in for a takedown but Menhaden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menhaden attempts a counter takedown but Spartacus avoids it well and moves away.
Spartacus shoots and misses #TD#
and Menhaden counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spartacus won't be happy with that.
Menhaden moves into full mount!
Spartacus is desperately trying to improve his position but Menhaden has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Menhaden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Menhaden landing strikes from the mount.
Menhaden raining down hammerfists from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menhaden wants to control the pace but Spartacus is squirming around nicely.
Spartacus is trying desperately to improve position.
Menhaden lands a couple of good shots and Spartacus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Menhaden 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.
Menhaden is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Spartacus. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Spartacus takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Spartacus rolls, trying to escape but Menhaden keeps control of the position.
Spartacus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menhaden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Menhaden lands punches and elbows. #SUB#
Menhaden looking for the choke from the back.
Spartacus tries to escape but Menhaden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Spartacus keeps trying to improve his position.
Menhaden trying to control momentarily.
Menhaden lands strikes to the head.
The referee is taking a good look at Spartacus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menhaden!
Spartacus tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spartacus is taking damage to the body and head.
Menhaden scores with punches to the body. #ROC#
Spartacus is rocked!#T2#
You can see the frustration on Spartacus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menhaden connects with a big shot to the side of Spartacus's head.
Menhaden punishes Spartacus with strikes from the back mount.
Spartacus is still in real trouble! Can Menhaden finish him?
Menhaden lands strikes to the head.
Menhaden is punishing Spartacus with strikes - can he finish him?!
Menhaden is riding his opponent, not letting Spartacus buck him off.
Spartacus covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Spartacus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Menhaden is breathing heavily.
Spartacus tries to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Spartacus as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Menhaden!
Menhaden is hanging on to Spartacus's back as he tries to escape.
Spartacus seems to have recovered his senses.#T3##SUB#
Menhaden is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spartacus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spartacus wants to escape the position.
Menhaden has Spartacus flattened out and is raining down punches.
Spartacus is really stuck here.
Menhaden lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Spartacus tries to escape but Menhaden has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Menhaden is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
I really don't envy Spartacus right now.
#SUB#
Spartacus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Spartacus is in bad spot here.
Spartacus is still trying to improve position.
Menhaden doesn't have the hooks in and Spartacus manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Spartacus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Menhaden dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Spartacus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menhaden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spartacus keeping full guard, as Menhaden tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Menhaden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spartacus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menhaden circles away.
Menhaden darts in looking for a takedown but Spartacus gets double underhooks and turns Menhaden into the cage.
Menhaden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spartacus is able to avoid easily.
Spartacus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menhaden defends it well.
Menhaden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartacus can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Menhaden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spartacus to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Spartacus has gone for a leg lock! Menhaden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spartacus's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Menhaden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Spartacus working for submissions but it's allowed Menhaden to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menhaden looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Spartacus looking for subs from the bottom but Menhaden mounts him!
Menhaden unloading with bombs!
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
Menhaden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spartacus is looking to escape.
Spartacus is trying desperately to improve position.
Spartacus taking shots to the head.
Spartacus is in a horrible position here. Menhaden smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Spartacus tries to reverse the position but Menhaden maintains control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartacus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Menhaden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Spartacus is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Menhaden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spartacus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Menhaden pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Menhaden looking to finish Spartacus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spartacus!
Spartacus can't escape the position.
Menhaden dominating with strikes here.
Kip Menhaden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spartacus is working to get back to half guard.
Menhaden breaks from Spartacus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spartacus can't escape the position.
Spartacus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spartacus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Menhaden scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spartacus?
Spartacus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spartacus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Menhaden is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spartacus is surviving well by controlling Menhaden's body position as best he can.
Spartacus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menhaden putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menhaden prevents Spartacus from getting the reversal.
Menhaden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Menhaden cracks Spartacus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T4#
Spartacus is looking to get to half guard.
Menhaden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Menhaden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menhaden breaks from Spartacus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spartacus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spartacus taking shots to the head.
Menhaden landing strikes from the mount and Spartacus is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kip Menhaden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spartacus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spartacus checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Menhaden gets caught napping as Spartacus dives in and scores a takedown. Menhaden manages to retain guard.
Spartacus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Menhaden manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Spartacus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Menhaden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Menhaden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menhaden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Menhaden trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menhaden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spartacus can't keep his opponent in guard - Menhaden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Menhaden drops an elbow to the side of Spartacus's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Spartacus looking for a kimura from the bottom but Menhaden passes into side control!
Spartacus looking for a sweep but Menhaden has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Menhaden raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Menhaden.
Spartacus is desperately trying to improve his position but Menhaden has a good base and remains in mount.
Menhaden lands a big elbow.
Spartacus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menhaden working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spartacus can't escape the position.
Kip Menhaden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Menhaden controlling from the full mount.
Menhaden scoring with strikes but Spartacus is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menhaden lands a nice shot to the head.
Menhaden landing strikes from the mount.
Spartacus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menhaden lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Spartacus hang on?
Menhaden with the ground and pound from mount.
Menhaden punishing his opponent with strikes.
Menhaden wants to control the pace but Spartacus is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Spartacus working to try and regain half guard.
Menhaden scoring with strikes but Spartacus is staying in there.
Spartacus is looking to get to half guard.
Menhaden unloading with bombs!
Menhaden has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spartacus's face.
#T4#
Menhaden lands a big shot there that rocks Spartacus but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Spartacus working to try and regain half guard.
Menhaden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spartacus tries to reverse the position but Menhaden maintains control.
Menhaden lands with some strikes.
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!
Spartacus manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Slave Spartacus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartacus flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kip Menhaden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Menhaden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kip Menhaden!
Kip Menhaden wins by unanimous decision!
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