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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
A combination from Romeo does no damage.
Speyer misses with a hook
and Romeo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romeo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Speyer.
A jab from Speyer misses.
Speyer lands with a right hand.
Romeo lands with a right hand.
Speyer is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Speyer misses
and Romeo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Romeo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Romeo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romeo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Speyer manages to avoid it.
Romeo misses with a jab, cross combination.
#KD2#
Romeo sends Speyer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Romeo is motioning to the referee to let Speyer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Speyer is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Amiti Speyer has been cut.
Romeo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Speyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Speyer is breathing heavily.
Speyer throws a leg kick but Romeo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romeo lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Speyer head around and knocks him out cold! Romeo hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Romeo!
Anthony Romeo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Speyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Addams.
Speyer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Speyer lands with a shot to the body.
Speyer takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses.
Amiti Speyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams connects with an inside leg kick.
Speyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Addams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speyer.
Addams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Speyer works the jab nicely.
Speyer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Addams counters with a good low kick that Speyer was not able to check.
Addams misses with a leg kick
and Speyer counters with a big head kick but Addams shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like What Addams has been cut.
Speyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Speyer misses with a hook. Addams ducked under it nicely.
Addams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Speyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Addams misses the target.
Addams tried to score with a low kick but Speyer checks it.
Speyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Speyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speyer thuds his shin into the meat of Addams's side.
Speyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Addams.
Speyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speyer throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
Addams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Addams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speyer throws a fast counter high kick but Addams manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Addams slips under a jab from Speyer.#CL#
Addams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Addams prevents a body shot from Speyer. #BC2#
Speyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speyer throws a chopping leg kick but Addams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Addams scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams avoids the head kick by Speyer.
Speyer throws a push kick but Addams slaps the foot to one side.
Addams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Addams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speyer misses with a low kick as Addams jumps back.
Speyer scores with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Speyer misses with the body kick
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Speyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Addams at a distance.
Speyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Addams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Speyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Addams blocks a head kick by Speyer.
#CL#
Addams clinches.
Addams blocks a body shot from Speyer. #BC#
Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Addams blocks the low kick.
Addams lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
An inside leg kick from Speyer misses.
Speyer scores with a jab to the body.
Speyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Addams misses with a body kick.
Speyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Speyer backs away, Addams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Speyer.
Speyer misses with a head kick.
Addams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Speyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Addams throws a front kick aimed at Speyer's knee but Speyer avoids it well.
Addams misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amiti Speyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on What Addams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Speyer finds it's way through Addams's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Speyer. Addams shrugs it off though.
Speyer throws a lazy right hand but Addams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Addams checks a low kick from Speyer.
As Speyer tries to get set, Addams tries to push him back and clinch up but Speyer manages to avoid the attempt.
Addams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Amiti Speyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speyer.
Speyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Addams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC2#
Speyer breaks from the clinch.
Speyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Speyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Addams at a distance.
Speyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Addams thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Speyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Addams.
Speyer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Addams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Speyer cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
Addams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Speyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speyer scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Addams gets a clinch. #BC#
Addams breaks from the clinch.
Speyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Speyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Addams blocks the leg kick.
Speyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
A big right from Addams misses.
A lazy body kick from Addams
and Speyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Speyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speyer. That's going to slow Addams down.
Speyer scores with a body shot.
Speyer gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Addams moves into the clinch.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Addams has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Speyer.
Addams looking for a takedown. #T3#
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Speyer.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Addams misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Speyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Addams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Speyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Addams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Speyer.
Speyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Addams.
A head kick misses from Speyer.
And Addams counters with a quick kick to the body but Speyer blocks it.
Speyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Addams rather than just go for the knockout.
Speyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.#T4#
Speyer throws a head kick that misses.
Addams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Speyer avoids it.
Addams tries to score with a low kick but Speyer moves his leg out of the way.
Speyer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Addams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Addams throws a solid leg kick but Speyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Addams.
A chopping leg kick lands by Addams.
Speyer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Addams takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Speyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speyer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speyer thows a body kick. Addams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amiti Speyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on What Addams's cut.
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#
Speyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Addams moves away.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Speyer just manages to avoid it.
Addams misses with a kick to the body.
Addams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Speyer throws a looping overhand right but Addams ducks down to avoid it.
Speyer connects with a body shot.
Speyer throws a wild body kick that Addams sees coming a mile off.
Speyer lands a head kick. Addams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Speyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speyer is looking to land body kicks.
Speyer scores with a head kick. Addams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Addams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Speyer is predictable there
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Addams misses with a low kick.
Speyer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Addams is looking to clinch but Speyer is avoiding it.
Speyer throws out a counter right but Addams avoids it with no problem.
Addams tries to score with a low kick but Speyer moves his leg out of the way.
Speyer misses with a body kick.
Addams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Addams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Speyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Speyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Addams.
What Addams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Speyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Addams looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Addams checks a leg kick.
Addams lands a head kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Amiti Speyer has been cut.
Addams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speyer.
Addams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Speyer throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Speyer misses the target.
Addams lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Speyer throws a looping overhand right but Addams ducks down to avoid it.
And Addams counters with a quick kick to the body but Speyer blocks it.
Addams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speyer is able to avoid easily.
Speyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Addams on the side of the head.
Addams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Addams is looking to land body kicks.
Speyer with a nice cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Speyer.#CL#
Addams has managed to clinch.
Speyer pushes Addams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speyer blocks an elbow strike.
Speyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Speyer as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Speyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speyer misses with a jab to the body
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Speyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Addams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Speyer takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Addams tries to land a front kick but Speyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Addams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amiti Speyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Addams wants to clinch up but Speyer keeps it at a distance.
Speyer with a nice cross.
Addams wants to clinch up but Speyer keeps it at a distance.
Speyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Speyer checks a leg kick.
Speyer moves out of range as Addams throws a body kick.
Addams connects with a leg kick. Speyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speyer defending well as Addams loads up on a big left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amiti Speyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Amiti Speyer!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Amiti Speyer!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Amiti Speyer!
Amiti Speyer wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Amiti Speyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 44
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Speyer.#CUT2#
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
Speyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Cena is just out of range.
Speyer's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Speyer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Speyer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cena's head.
Cena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speyer.
#CL#
Cena moves into range and clinches up with Speyer.
Speyer is trying to break the clinch but Cena is controlling him.
Speyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cena working aggressively here.
Speyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speyer blocks a body shot from Cena.
Speyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Cena won't allow it.
Speyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena prevents Speyer from breaking the clinch.
Cena prevents a body shot from Speyer.
Speyer misses with the head strike.
Cena misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cena misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Cena drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cena has a couple of punches blocked by Speyer.
Cena prevents Speyer from breaking the clinch.
Speyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speyer blocks a body shot from Cena.
Speyer blocks an uppercut.
Speyer working aggressively here.
Speyer prevents a body shot from Cena.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Speyer controls his hands.
Speyer stops a takedown attempt from Cena.
#TD#
Speyer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cena is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Speyer to the mat. Speyer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Cena won't allow Speyer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Speyer holds on and takes a little breather.
Speyer is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
Speyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cena's guard. #REVB#
Speyer being controlled here momentarily.
Cena tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Speyer is aware though and is defending well.
Speyer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speyer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cena throws an elbow that misses. Speyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cena's guard. Nice move by Speyer!#REVB#
Cena has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cena 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.
Speyer trying to control but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena 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.
Speyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cena is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cena is trying to work for a sweep but Speyer has mounted him!
Cena is squirming around, avoiding Speyer's attempts to control the action.
Cena slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cena keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cena tries to roll over but Speyer keeps him under control.
Cena has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena gets full guard.
Speyer wants to control from the top but Cena keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Cena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Cena's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Cena shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Speyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Speyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cena being controlled here momentarily.
Cena preventing the sweep.
Cena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Speyer 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena is looking for a sweep. Speyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cena controlling the position well. #T1#
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cena keeping full guard, as Speyer tries to pass.
Speyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cena holds on and takes a little breather.
Cena looking to hit a scissor sweep but Speyer is one step ahead there.
Cena striking off his back but it's not causing Speyer any problems.
Cena 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.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cena controlling Speyer's posture.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Cena pulls Speyer in to control the position.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet.
Speyer is fighting to break Cena's control of his arms but Cena is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Speyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cena is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cena holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Speyer throws a nice head kick!
Speyer throws a push kick but Cena slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Cena shoots in looking for a takedown but Speyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cena's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Speyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Speyer connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Cena misses its intended target.
Speyer throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Cena counters with a nice double leg into side control. Speyer won't be happy with that.
Speyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cena misses with the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Cena's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cena working the ground and pound.
Cena misses with the ground and pound.
Cena lands a nice forearm strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Speyer to see if he's OK.
Cena creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Speyer dodges the ground and pound from Cena.
Cena in side control, throwing shots but Speyer defends.
Speyer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cena tries to move into full mount but can't pass Speyer's legs.
Cena working the head and body with strikes.
Cena is putting a hurting on Speyer here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Speyer is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Cena knocks Speyer out cold with a massive hammerfist! Cena Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Cena!
A relieved looking John Cena thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SPARTA 38
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Speyer lands with a good body shot.
Chesterfield throws a hook to the side of Speyer's head but Speyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Speyer punishes Chesterfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Speyer.
A swing and a miss from Chesterfield.
Chesterfield throws the left hand but Speyer avoids the punch easily.
Chesterfield ducks right into an uppercut from Speyer.
Speyer throws a leg kick which misses Chesterfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Chesterfield tries to avoid it.
Chesterfield takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Chesterfield scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speyer tests Chesterfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Speyer lands a front kick.
Chesterfield walks forward, straight into a front kick from Speyer.#T1#
That kick from Speyer tenderised Chesterfield's leg. Chesterfield is trying to keep his angry face on.
Speyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chesterfield misses with a combination
and Speyer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Speyer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Herbet Chesterfield has been cut.#KD#
Speyer sends Chesterfield crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Speyer is motioning to the referee to let Chesterfield up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Chesterfield 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!
Chesterfield throws a series of punches but Speyer avoids them all with ease.
Chesterfield cracks Speyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Speyer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Chesterfield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chesterfield looks winded!
Speyer misses with a head kick.
Speyer looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Speyer backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Chesterfield's temple! It sends Chesterfield violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Speyer celebrates and the doctors try to help Chesterfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Amiti Speyer!
Our winner, Amiti Speyer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SPARTA 31
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Cena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Speyer as he jumps to the side.
Speyer misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Cena takes the fight into the clinch.
Cena blocks an uppercut.
Cena can't find room to land a body shot as Speyer controls the action.
Speyer lands a left hand.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Speyer controls his hands.
Speyer has had enough of the clinch but Cena keeps him there for the moment.
Cena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Speyer.
Speyer tries a body shot but Cena blocks it.
Cena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speyer prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Speyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Speyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cena has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Speyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cena.
Cena tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Speyer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cena is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Speyer to the mat. Speyer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cena postures up.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cena preventing the sweep.
Cena connects with a couple of short punches.
Cena chips away with some ground and pound.
Cena wants to pass the guard but Speyer is keeping the position.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cena wants to pass the guard but Speyer is keeping the position.#T2#
Cena postures up.
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
Speyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Speyer, not yet.
Cena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Speyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cena throws a big right hand that misses.
Cena throws a big elbow that misses.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Cena won't allow Speyer to sweep him here.
Speyer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Speyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Speyer 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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cena preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cena misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Cena preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cena wants to get back to full guard.
Speyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Cena is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cena desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cena is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Speyer wants to control but Cena is keeping him busy.
Speyer is looking to advance position but Cena won't allow it.
Cena is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cena works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cena 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.
Cena keeping moving, preventing Speyer from controlling successfully.
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Speyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cena looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cena manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Speyer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cena dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cena takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cena thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Cena rushes Speyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Speyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speyer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cena misses with a body punch.
Cena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cena struggles to land a body shot inside as Speyer controls his hands.
Cena wants to take the fight to the mat but Speyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Speyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
Speyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
Cena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speyer can do to turn this around?
Speyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cena tries to work over Speyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Cena is struggling to control the position.
Speyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Cena has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Speyer regains guard immediately.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Speyer looking to control.
Cena lands a couple of elbows.
Cena working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Speyer's head.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speyer wants to sweep here but Cena controlling him for the moment.
Cena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cena landing some decent shots from guard.
Cena scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Speyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Speyer is pulling down on Cena's head. It's preventing any offense from Cena, at least for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cena's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
John Cena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cena postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Speyer trying to control the position.
Cena tries to free his leg and advance position but Speyer is retaining full guard.
Cena distracts Speyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cena in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena postures up in Speyer's guard and throws a big left but Speyer blocks it.
Cena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Speyer has wrist control.
Cena keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Speyer's head.
Speyer looking to control.
Speyer is breathing heavily.
Cena works over Speyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Cena is in close to Speyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Speyer is rocked!
Cena lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Speyer is still in real trouble! Can Cena finish him?
Cena arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Speyer'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 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Cena!
A victorious John Cena thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
SPARTA 26
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexandersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Speyer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Speyer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexandersson on the side of the head.
Alexandersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandersson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Speyer is just out of range.
Speyer leaves Alexandersson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Alexandersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexandersson fails to land with a series of punches.
Speyer flicks out a counter leg kick but Alexandersson steps away.
Speyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexandersson throwing a counter right hand but Speyer manages to avoid it.
Speyer scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Speyer.
Alexandersson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Speyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Speyer.
Speyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alexandersson loads up on a big right hand but Speyer slips the punch.
Speyer ducks under a wild hook from Alexandersson.
Speyer works the jab nicely.#T1#
Speyer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Speyer.
Alexandersson cracks Speyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Speyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alexandersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alexandersson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Speyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alexandersson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Speyer strikes.
Speyer staying out of range there.
Alexandersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alexandersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandersson moves out of range as Speyer throws a body kick.
Alexandersson throws a series of punches but Speyer avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Speyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexandersson throws a series of punches but Speyer avoids them all with ease.
Alexandersson digs a good body shot into Speyer's ribs.
Alexandersson misses with the combination.
#T2#
Speyer moves away from the strike by Alexandersson.
Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Speyer.
Gustaf Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speyer throws a head kick but Alexandersson moves out of range.
Speyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alexandersson.
Speyer delivers a nice body kick.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speyer.
Alexandersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speyer misses the jab.
Speyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alexandersson at a distance.
Speyer slips a jab from Alexandersson.
Alexandersson lands the left hand.
Alexandersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexandersson misses with a hook. Speyer ducked under it nicely.
Speyer scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Speyer lands with a nice body kick.
Alexandersson is breathing heavily.
Speyer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Speyer connects with a leg kick. Alexandersson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speyer lands a jab to Alexandersson's midsection.
Speyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
No joy there for Alexandersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amiti Speyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speyer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speyer scores with a jab to the body.
Speyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Speyer's corner calls for a 1-2. Speyer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speyer scores with a hook.
Speyer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC2#
Alexandersson is rocked!
Speyer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Alexandersson to the canvas! Alexandersson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Speyer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amiti Speyer!
During a confident post fight interview, Amiti Speyer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gustaf Alexandersson spoke after the fight, saying 'Good fight, man!'.
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