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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lannister has Sparks up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Sparks decides to pull guard.
Lannister must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lannister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lannister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks controlling the position.
Sparks really is a fat lump.#ES#
Sparks has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lannister has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lannister gets control of Sparks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lannister will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparks lands a couple of digs.
Lannister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparks working some strikes from top position.
Sparks with a nice head shot there.
Lannister is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sparks stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Sparks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Lannister has wrist control.
Lannister wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparks working some strikes from top position.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparks lands a couple of elbows.
Sparks postures up in Lannister's guard and throws a big left but Lannister blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks with a nice head shot there.
Sparks connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Lannister is working an open guard so Sparks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lannister misses with a combination
#CL#
and Sparks moves into the clinch.#T2#
Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lannister walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lannister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sparks pulls guard successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks with a nice head shot there.
Sparks landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparks throwing strikes from guard but Lannister blocks nicely.
Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lannister pulls Sparks in to control the position.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparks lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Lannister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lannister looks winded!#T3#
Sparks distracts Lannister with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sparks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparks is working Lannister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparks postures up and lands a big shot to Lannister's brow.
Sparks connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Sparks gets to his feet. Lannister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Lannister closes the distance and clinches.
Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lannister walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lannister as he avoids it easily.
Lannister is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Sparks throws a good cross that connects.
Lannister misses with a looping left.
Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Sparks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Lannister explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks connects with a jab.#CL2#
Lannister gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sparks tries to pull guard but Lannister won't allow it.
#BC2#
Lannister breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lannister fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Sparks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparks tries to pull guard but Lannister won't allow it.
#TD#
Sparks jumps into guard, dragging Lannister to the mat.
Lannister wants to pass the guard but Sparks is keeping the position.
Lannister slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks moves into full guard.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Lannister preventing the sweep. #ES#
Sparks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lannister is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Lannister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Sparks. No joy for Lannister on that attempt.
Sparks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lannister misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Sparks counters by clinching up.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dranzer Lannister.
Lannister is breathing heavily.
Sparks is trying to break the clinch but Lannister has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Sparks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sparks jumps guard and drags Lannister to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparks is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lannister stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Lannister controlling from the top position.
Sparks is trying to keep Lannister in close.
Sparks wants to sweep but no luck.
Lannister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Lannister is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sparks looking for a guillotine here but Lannister defends easily.
Sparks 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.#T3#
Sparks wants to stand but Lannister is controlling the position.
Sparks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Sparks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Sparks is looking for a kimura but Lannister is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparks to get the leverage.
Lannister is looking to improve his position.
Lannister trying to control here.
#T4##SUB#
Lannister is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
#SUB#
Sparks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lannister is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
Lannister pushes Sparks off looking to stand but Sparks dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparks drops an elbow to the side of Lannister's head.
Lannister wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lannister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparks defends it nicely.#CL#
Lannister gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch.
Lannister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparks pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Lannister gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister avoids the elbow strike from Sparks, against the cage.
Sparks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lannister gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Sparks stops a takedown attempt from Lannister.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dranzer Lannister.
Lannister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Sparks manages to pull guard.
Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lannister's guard. #REVR#
Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks cracks Lannister with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Lannister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparks is aware though and is defending well.
Lannister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparks stands up over Lannister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparks works over Lannister with some ground and pound from guard.
Lannister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Sparks gets to his feet. Lannister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sparks wants to clinch up but Lannister keeps it at a distance.#T2##TD#
Sparks feints and as Lannister raises his hands in defense, Sparks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sparks lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Sparks stands up from Lannister's guard - Sparks perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lannister clinches.
Sparks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lannister walks away with a smile on his face. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Sparks dives in and scores a takedown into Lannister's guard.
Lannister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks lands a couple of elbows.
Sparks throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lannister's head.
Stevie Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Sparks gets to his feet - Lannister follows without any prompting.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Sparks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lannister!#ES2#
Lannister sneaks out the side door and pushes Sparks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lannister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparks. #T4#
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!
Lannister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sparks defends well and Lannister ends up having to push Sparks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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.
#TD#
Sparks dives in and scores a takedown into Lannister's guard.#ES2#
Lannister manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD#
Sparks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Lannister manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sparks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lannister can do to turn this around?
Sparks fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Lannister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lannister lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dranzer Lannister.
I think Sparks 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Sparks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Wamuo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wamuo has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Wamuo gets tackled into the cage by Sparks. Sparks maintains the clinch.
Wamuo fails to pull guard.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ady Wamuo.
Sparks jumps guard but Wamuo stands there with Sparks around his waist. Sparks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparks.
Sparks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sparks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wamuo managing to block the knees to the body from Sparks.
Sparks tries for a takedown but Wamuo manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Wamuo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wamuo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparks sprawls well. Sparks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wamuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ady Wamuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Wamuo shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Sparks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparks lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Wamuo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wamuo dives in and grabs Sparks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes down on Wamuo's head and hops out.#CL#
Sparks has managed to clinch.
Sparks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wamuo looks winded!
Wamuo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wamuo crunches a lovely knee into Sparks's ribcage.
Sparks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wamuo to keep 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!
Wamuo is trying to pull guard but Sparks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##TD#
Sparks gets control of Wamuo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sparks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wamuo's guard. #REVR#
Sparks wants to stand but Wamuo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wamuo is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparks's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Sparks stands and steps away. Wamuo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wamuo is defended easily by Sparks.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Wamuo avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Sparks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wamuo's half guard.#T3##SUB#
Sparks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sparks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Wamuo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
Wamuo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sparks seems to be working for a kimura but Wamuo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sparks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wamuo has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sparks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Sparks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sparks is working for a kimura but Wamuo is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparks is nestled in close to Wamuo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wamuo wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wamuo.
Sparks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wamuo connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wamuo. #TD#
Sparks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wamuo napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Wamuo sneaks out the side door and pushes Sparks away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wamuo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Wamuo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ady Wamuo.#CL2#
Wamuo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!#TD#
Sparks decides to pull guard.
Wamuo is breathing heavily.
Wamuo preventing the sweep.
Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Wamuo trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparks, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wamuo preventing the sweep.
Sparks is working hard here to advance position.
Sparks striking from the bottom.
Stevie Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wamuo stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wamuo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wamuo is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparks slaps away a takedown attempt from Wamuo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wamuo shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparks wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Wamuo gets a clinch.
Sparks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wamuo just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Sparks decides to pull guard.
Wamuo wants to get up but he can't break Sparks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Sparks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wamuo won't allow Sparks to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sparks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wamuo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wamuo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparks wants to sweep here but Wamuo controlling him for the moment.
Wamuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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.
Sparks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wamuo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sparks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Sparks forces Wamuo back against the cage and clinches.
Sparks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wamuo smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparks there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ady Wamuo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Wamuo drives through and clinches with Sparks against the cage.
Sparks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wamuo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD#
Sparks pulls guard.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wamuo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sparks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparks is in close to Wamuo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wamuo is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Sparks wants to stand but Wamuo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Sparks stops Wamuo from standing up.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wamuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wamuo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks postures up.
Sparks with a nice head shot there.
Sparks lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wamuo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sparks cracks Wamuo with a solid left hand.#SU#
Sparks stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Sparks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wamuo did well to prevent Sparks getting side control.#T2##SUB#
Sparks is working for a kimura but Wamuo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Wamuo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
#SUB#
Sparks wants to work for an arm triangle but Wamuo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Wamuo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparks.
#SUB#
Sparks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wamuo can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Sparks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wamuo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wamuo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wamuo misses with the ground and pound.
Sparks is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Wamuo is controlling him well.
You can see the frustration on Sparks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Wamuo stands up. #CL2#
Wamuo pushes Sparks up against the cage in a clinch.#T4##TD2#
Wamuo successfully pulls guard.
Wamuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparks wants to stand but Wamuo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sparks cracks Wamuo with a solid left hand.
Sparks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wamuo's head.
Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparks is in close to Wamuo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparks 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Sparks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Euno makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Sparks has Euno up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Sparks wants the takedown. Euno is fighting it off but Sparks persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Euno's guard against the cage.
Euno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparks won't allow Euno to sweep him here.
Euno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sparks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sparks throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Euno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sparks is aware though and is defending well.
Sparks postures up in Euno's guard and throws a big left but Euno blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Euno wants to get back to his feet but Sparks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Euno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Euno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparks stopping the sweep attempt from Euno.
Euno is looking to stand up but Sparks isn't so interested in that idea.
Sparks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Euno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparks 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.
Euno wants to get back to his feet but Sparks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sparks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparks postures up.
Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparks being controlled here momentarily.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Euno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparks working some strikes from top position.
Euno looks winded!#SU#
Sparks gets to his feet. Euno looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Euno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparks as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Sparks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Sparks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sparks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Euno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Euno stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Euno trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sparks looking for a guillotine here but Euno defends easily.
Euno won't allow Sparks to sweep him here. #T3#
Euno wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Euno's guard. #REVR#
Sparks postures up in Euno's guard and throws a big left but Euno blocks it. #SU#
Sparks stands and steps away. Euno gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Euno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sparks counters with a three punch combo that has Euno backing up. Euno nods at Sparks to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Sparks clinches. #TD#
Sparks pulls Euno into guard.
#ES#
Sparks wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Sparks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Sparks pulls guard effortlessly.
Euno prevents Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Euno scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks pulls Euno in close to prevent any damage.
Euno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Euno throws a big right hand that misses.
Euno wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Euno would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Euno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Sparks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Euno won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Sparks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Euno, who protects the arm well.
Euno is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Sparks is trying to get an arm triangle but Euno is defending well. #SUB#
Sparks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Euno is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Euno manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sparks wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Sparks tries to get to full guard but Euno has control of the leg.
Euno throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks tries to roll over but Euno keeps him under control.
Sparks is trying to control but can't.
Sparks tries to kick Euno off but Euno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sparks is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Euno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sparks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparks trying to keep a closed guard but Euno is proving a slippery customer.
Euno works over Sparks with some ground and pound from guard.#SU2#
Euno stands up from Sparks's guard - Euno perhaps looking for a knockout.
Euno throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Euno keeps the fight on the outside.
Euno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Euno somewhat.
Sparks tries to counter with a takedown but Euno is quick to defend against it.#T3##CL#
Sparks rushes Euno and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Euno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Euno can do to turn this around?
Euno scores with a hook.#TD#
Sparks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Euno sprawls well initially but Sparks persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Sparks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Euno.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Euno.
Nice sprawl there from Euno as Sparks shoots in.#T4#
Sparks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparks looks for a takedown but Euno sprawls well.
Euno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sparks counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Euno throws a series of strikes that have Sparks backpedaling.
Sparks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Euno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charles Euno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Euno closes the distance and clinches up with Sparks, looking for a takedown. Euno pushes Sparks against the cage but Sparks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sparks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sparks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Euno swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Euno closes the distance and clinches.
Sparks is trying to drag Euno to the mat but Euno 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 Stevie Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Euno lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Euno sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparks defending well though.
Sparks is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Sparks manages to get to full guard.
Euno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Euno stands and throws Sparks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sparks is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU2#
Euno decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Sparks darts in and clinches Euno up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Euno - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Euno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sparks uses from the top position. #T2#
Sparks landing some decent shots from guard.
Euno is trying to keep Sparks in close.
Sparks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Euno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Euno controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks working some strikes from top position.
Euno is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Sparks is in close to Euno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Euno has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparks with a nice head shot there.
Sparks stands up over Euno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound. #T3##SU#
Sparks stands up and waves to Euno to follow him. #TD#
Sparks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Euno on his heels. He'll look to pass Euno's guard now, I'm sure.
Sparks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Sparks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Charles Euno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
And Euno tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Euno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparks throws a right and a left that Euno avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Euno misses the target. #T4##CL#
Sparks instigates a clinch.
Euno tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparks smiles and moves away.
Euno keeps the fight on the outside.
Euno with a poor takedown #CL#
and Sparks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sparks. #TD#
Sparks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Euno uses from the top position.
Sparks has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Euno is looking to stand up but Sparks won't let him.
Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Euno's guard. #REVR#
Stevie Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks is working Euno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Euno wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparks 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Sparks!
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Event:
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Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Magaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magaya shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparks tries to sprawl out of it but Magaya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparks is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magaya.
Sparks is looking for a counter combo.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingai Magaya.
Magaya fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Magaya darts in and clinches Sparks up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Sparks can't find room to land a body shot as Magaya controls the action.
Magaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sparks misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Magaya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magaya jumps guard but Sparks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Magaya trying to control the position but instead, Sparks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Magaya into the cage.#TD#
Sparks jumps into guard, dragging Magaya to the mat.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magaya manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sparks working some strikes from top position.
Magaya has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle.
Magaya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparks.
Sparks working some strikes from top position.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magaya has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Magaya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sparks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sparks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magaya looking for a sweep. Not yet Magaya, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks throwing strikes from guard but Magaya blocks nicely.
Sparks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparks connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magaya's head.
Magaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Magaya has wrist control.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparks 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.
Magaya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magaya looks winded!
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Magaya is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Sparks gets to his feet - Magaya follows without any prompting. #T3##CL#
Sparks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magaya, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparks prevents the takedown attempt.
Magaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sparks has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Sparks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparks shoots in and drives through. Magaya sprawls well.
Sparks shoots in for a double leg but Magaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magaya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparks checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Sparks moves into the clinch.
Sparks really is a fat lump.#TD#
Sparks successfully pulls guard.
Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Magaya from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaya's guard. #REVR#
Sparks lands a couple of digs.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magaya has momentary wrist control but Sparks slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparks is in close to Magaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Magaya controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magaya can do to turn this around?
Magaya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sparks defends it nicely.
A head kick misses from Magaya. #CL#
Sparks moves into range and clinches up with Magaya.
Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparks jumps guard but Magaya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaya looking for a takedown.
Magaya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sparks to keep the fight standing.
Stevie Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingai Magaya.
Sparks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparks is trying to pull guard but Magaya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Sparks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magaya avoids it.
Sparks tries a body shot but Magaya blocks it.
Magaya fails to pull guard.
Magaya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Magaya controls his hands.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magaya taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Sparks gets control of Magaya's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sparks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Magaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparks wants to get back to his feet but Magaya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sparks trying to control the position.
Magaya showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Sparks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magaya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magaya preventing the sweep.
Stevie Sparks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magaya's guard. #REVR#
Sparks stands up over Magaya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Magaya working for a triangle but Sparks defends it easily.
Magaya is breathing heavily.
Magaya looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Magaya controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself. #SU#
Sparks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Magaya shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magaya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparks shoots for a double leg takedown but Magaya sprawls well. He's pushed Sparks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sparks throws a series of punches but Magaya moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL2#
Magaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Sparks drags the fight down to the ground.
Magaya passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sparks is pressing down on Magaya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magaya manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Magaya has wrist control.
Magaya wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Sparks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Magaya shoots for a takedown but Sparks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sparks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Sparks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Sparks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Magaya is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Sparks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sparks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Magaya to his feet.
Shingai Magaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Magaya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Sparks shoots in and gets a takedown into Magaya's guard.#SUB2#
Magaya working for a triangle but Sparks defends it easily.
Sparks cracks Magaya with a solid left hand.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magaya wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Sparks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Sparks closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Sparks pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks is trying to hold Magaya in close to prevent damage but Magaya has managed to pass into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks trying to control here.
Magaya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparks keeps working.
Sparks works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Sparks wants to stand and escape but Magaya is having none of it.
Magaya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sparks connects with a couple of short punches.
Magaya is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparks distracts Magaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magaya trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Sparks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Sparks chips away with some ground and pound.
Magaya is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Sparks connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparks stands up over Magaya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparks landing some decent shots from guard. #SU#
Sparks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shingai Magaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevie Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparks is trying to pull guard but Magaya has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparks 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Sparks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Sparks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparks tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Andersson counters with a takedown into side control.
Andersson controlling from side mount.
Andersson in side control, throwing shots but Sparks defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sparks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Andersson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Andersson is trying to control. Sparks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sparks tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks tries to kick Andersson off but Andersson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Andersson lands with a punch from half guard.
Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Andersson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparks's head.
Andersson prevents Sparks from improving his position.
Sparks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparks.#T2#
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is looking to pass into half guard but Sparks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sparks is in guard.#REVR#
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Andersson has wrist control.
Sparks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sparks throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Andersson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sparks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Sparks pulls guard effortlessly.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Andersson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. #T3#
Andersson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sparks postures up.
Andersson 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#
Andersson prevents Sparks from standing back up.
Sparks tries to get to full guard but Andersson has control of the leg.
Sparks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparks is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Andersson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparks is breathing heavily.#T4#
Andersson is keen to just control but Sparks is a slippery customer.
Sparks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
Andersson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Andersson working the head and body with strikes.
Sparks gets back to full guard.
Sparks 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.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Sparks's brow.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Sparks's brow.
Andersson is in close to Sparks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristian Andersson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sparks tries to clinch #TD2#
and Andersson counters with a single leg into guard. Sparks didn't expect that.
Kristian Andersson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Sparks.
Andersson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Sparks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Andersson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparks is defended easily by Andersson.
And Andersson tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks doesn't manage to clinch there - Andersson circles away.
#T1#
Sparks tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparks doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Andersson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersson postures up and lands a big shot to Sparks's brow.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson landing with the ground and pound.
Andersson stands up over Sparks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andersson stands up over Sparks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andersson arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sparks'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 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kristian Andersson!
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