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Event:
PL MMA 22 Minerva vs McDonald
Date: Mar 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Spirit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt
and Carnera counters with a body kick that stops Spirit in his tracks momentarily.
Carnera connects with a single shot there.
Spirit is looking to clinch.
Spirit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carnera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirit avoids the body shot from Carnera.
Carnera tries to bum rush Spirit with a series of wild strikes but Spirit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carnera throws a shot to the body.
Spirit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carnera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spirit somewhat.
Mauro Carnera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carnera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carnera feints and then cracks Spirit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spirit down.
Spirit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Carnera scores with a push kick.
Spirit looks winded!
Carnera throws a leg kick which misses Spirit's front leg but catches the back leg as Spirit tries to avoid it.
Carnera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spirit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carnera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carnera.
Carnera lands a jab to the nose.
Mauro Carnera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spirit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carnera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carnera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carnera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spirit at a distance.
Carnera keeps Spirit at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Carnera connects with a body shot that sends Spirit's belly button to the back.
Carnera scores with a push kick.
Carnera connects with a body shot that sends Spirit's belly button to the back.
Carnera scores with a nice body kick.
Carnera is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Carnera connects with a crisp jab.
Spirit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carnera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carnera, right into the meat.
Spirit has his takedown stuffed
and Carnera counters with a straight right hand.
Carnera stuns Spirit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Carnera lands a big right hand that sends Spirit crashing to the mat! Carnera stays standing though and waves Spirit back to his feet!#ROC#
Spirit is rocked!
Carnera cracks the inside of Spirit's front leg.
Spirit is still on wobbly legs! Can Carnera finish him?
Carnera ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Spirit out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mauro Carnera!
An out of breath Mauro Carnera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jacob Spirit had this to say: 'sorry '.
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Event:
PL MMA 16 Sight vs Baccalieri
Date: Feb 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Spirit fails to land the takedown.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Spirit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hill pushes down on Spirit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hill scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spirit throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hill 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.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Spirit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hill works his way into side control. #T1#
Hill cracks Spirit with a big elbow.
Hill controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hill landing strikes. #SUB#
Hill has an Americana. Spirit didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hill is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hill hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Scott Hill!
Our winner, Scott Hill, 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.
Jacob Spirit spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry '.
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Event:
PL MMA 12 Nova vs Horn
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Oaza darts in looking for a takedown but Spirit gets double underhooks and turns Oaza into the cage. #CL#
Oaza rushes Spirit and presses him up against the cage.
Oaza cracks Spirit with a nice body shot.
Spirit can't break the clinch.
Oaza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spirit tries to pull guard but Oaza holds him up against the cage and eventually Spirit drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Spirit breaks from the clinch.
Spirit fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit dives in for a single leg takedown but Oaza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pascala Oaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Oaza has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Spirit is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spirit throws a front kick aimed at Oaza's knee but Oaza avoids it well.
Oaza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spirit darts in looking for a takedown but Oaza gets double underhooks and turns Spirit into the cage. #CL#
Oaza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spirit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##TD#
Oaza manages to pull guard.
Oaza wants to sweep but no luck.
Spirit wants to control from the top but Oaza keeps moving.
Oaza tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Spirit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spirit shoots in looking for a takedown but Oaza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spirit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Oaza. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Oaza with that takedown attempt.
As Oaza backs off Spirit throws a huge counter combo but Oaza manages to avoid it all.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Spirit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spirit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oaza wants to clinch up but Spirit keeps it at a distance.
Spirit with the counter takedown but Oaza avoids it easily.
Oaza shoots in but no luck this time.
Danga de danga de dang - Oaza scores with a four punch combination!
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt.
Spirit tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spirit, pushing him back against the cage.
Spirit throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Spirit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown. Spirit tries to sprawl out of it but Oaza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spirit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Spirit as Oaza shoots in.
Spirit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Spirit moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Spirit manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Spirit is predictable there
and Oaza counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Oaza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spirit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oaza.
Oaza moves out of range of the body kick from Spirit.
Oaza throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Spirit counters by clinching up.
Spirit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Oaza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oaza leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascala Oaza dominated that round.
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#
Spirit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oaza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oaza slaps away a takedown attempt from Spirit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oaza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spirit defends it nicely.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt - Spirit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit is looking to clinch but Oaza is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Spirit clinches up with Oaza and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Spirit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Oaza fails with the takedown.
Oaza tries to bum rush Spirit with a series of wild strikes but Spirit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spirit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oaza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spirit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spirit with a poor takedown #CL#
and Oaza moves into the clinch.
Spirit gets underhooks to prevent Oaza's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Oaza - that landed with a thud.
Oaza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oaza is trying to push Spirit away but Spirit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oaza keeps control of Spirit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oaza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spirit up against the cage.#T2#
Oaza tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Oaza manages to pull guard.
Oaza is trying to keep Spirit in close.
Oaza has a closed guard, preventing Spirit from standing up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spirit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oaza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spirit with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Spirit wants to control from the top but Oaza keeps moving.
Spirit is looking to work some ground and pound but Oaza has wrist control.
Spirit is looking to work some ground and pound but Oaza has wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Oaza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Spirit clinches up with Oaza and pushes him back against the cage.
Spirit lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Spirit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spirit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oaza avoids it.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Spirit drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Spirit is looking to sweep but instead, Oaza has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Spirit actively working from the bottom here.
Oaza prevents Spirit from standing back up.
#ES2#
Spirit manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oaza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Spirit holds him up against the cage and eventually Oaza drops back down to his feet.
Spirit tries to pull guard but Oaza holds him up against the cage and eventually Spirit drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oaza just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oaza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spirit.
Spirit fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oaza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense.
Pascala Oaza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oaza or perhaps it was just good defense by Spirit, which made it look bad.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit shoots for a double leg takedown but Oaza sprawls well. He's pushed Spirit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spirit moves into the clinch.
Spirit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spirit is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oaza to keep the fight standing.
Oaza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1##BC#
Oaza breaks from the clinch.
Spirit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oaza stuffs the takedown attempt from Spirit. Spirit gets slowly back to his feet.
Spirit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oaza wants to clinch up but Spirit keeps it at a distance.
Oaza fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Oaza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spirit has Oaza pressed against the cage, preventing Oaza from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spirit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oaza.
#BC2#
Spirit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oaza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spirit circles away quickly and effectively.
Oaza circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Oaza closes the distance and clinches.
Oaza fails to pull guard.
Oaza can't get the takedown.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Spirit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Spirit drives through and clinches with Oaza against the cage.
#BC#
Oaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Oaza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oaza misses with a takedown attempt
and Spirit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Spirit has closed the distance and engaged Oaza in a clinch.
Oaza tries to circle away but Spirit has him pinned against the cage.
Spirit tries to land knees in the clinch but Oaza avoids the damage to the body.
Spirit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spirit missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Spirit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown. Spirit tries to sprawl out of it but Oaza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spirit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Oaza was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4#
Oaza avoids the head kick by Spirit.
Oaza swings for the body but Spirit moves out of range.
Oaza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spirit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oaza somewhat.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spirit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown but Spirit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oaza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Spirit.
I think Spirit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Spirit!
Jacob Spirit took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
PL MMA 8 Huchko vs Joe
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Oaza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a two punch combo.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
Oaza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spirit defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit looks for a takedown but Oaza sprawls well.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily.
Spirit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oaza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spirit scrambles back to his feet.
Spirit has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Oaza misses its target.#T1#
Oaza blocks a head kick by Spirit.
Spirit misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spirit or perhaps it was just good defense by Oaza, which made it look bad.
Spirit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oaza pinned against the cage. Oaza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oaza attempts a counter takedown but Spirit avoids it well and moves away.
Spirit tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spirit.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but Oaza shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Spirit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oaza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spirit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oaza.
Spirit has his takedown stuffed
and Oaza counters with a left and a right that stings Spirit.
Spirit looks winded!
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spirit is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Spirit circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oaza.
Oaza fails with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a series of strikes. Oaza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spirit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Oaza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Spirit. No joy for Oaza on that attempt.
Oaza tries for a takedown but Spirit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Oaza forces Spirit back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Spirit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Spirit stuffs the takedown attempt from Oaza. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oaza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spirit.
Nice takedown defense from Spirit. No joy for Oaza on that attempt.
Spirit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oaza moves away.
Spirit tries to clinch but Oaza moves out of range.
Oaza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spirit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spirit sprawls well. Spirit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
Spirit is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Spirit as Oaza shoots in.
Spirit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Spirit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spirit slowing the pace effectively.
Spirit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oaza is defending well.#BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spirit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spirit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Oaza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown but Spirit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oaza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Oaza clinches up with Spirit and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spirit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oaza gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Oaza jumps guard.
#ES#
Oaza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit fails to pull guard.
Oaza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spirit walks away with a smile on his face. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacob Spirit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza. #T1#
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oaza tries to clinch but Spirit moves out of range.
Spirit lands a slapping body shot.
Oaza fails to land the takedown.
Spirit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oaza sprawls well. Oaza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spirit gets slowly back to his feet.
Oaza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oaza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spirit tries to avoid it but Oaza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spirit to the ground. Spirit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spirit is looking to clinch but Oaza is avoiding it.
Oaza tries to counter by clinching up but Spirit breaks away and moves out of range.#T2##TD2#
Oaza tries to sprawl but Spirit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spirit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
My spies in GYM inform me that Spirit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oaza is looking to improve his position.
Spirit is just content to waste time from the top position. Oaza takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Oaza trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spirit tries to stand but Oaza is controlling from the bottom.
Spirit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spirit tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Spirit is looking to take a break and control but Oaza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oaza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spirit wants to control but Oaza is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oaza keeping his opponent close.
Spirit working away.
Spirit in side control, throwing shots but Oaza defends.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Spirit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spirit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Oaza counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacob Spirit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Spirit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oaza counters with a stiff right hand.
Oaza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spirit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oaza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spirit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oaza.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oaza as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Oaza moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oaza shoots in and drives through. Spirit sprawls well.
Oaza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spirit swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oaza throws a head kick but Spirit moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spirit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spirit wants it to stay on the feet.
Spirit tries to clinch up but Oaza circles away and keeps his distance.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt - Oaza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oaza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spirit is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Spirit circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Spirit clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Spirit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spirit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spirit controls Oaza momentarily but Oaza frees himself. #T2#
Spirit trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oaza sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spirit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oaza's guard. #REVB#
Spirit trying to control the position from guard on top but Oaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spirit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Spirit throwing strikes but missing.
Oaza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Oaza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oaza trying to control the action but Spirit is working from the bottom.
Oaza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#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.
Spirit is looking to control Oaza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spirit avoid being mounted?
Spirit is looking for a sweep. Oaza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacob Spirit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spirit wants to get back to his feet.
Spirit is looking for a sweep. Oaza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oaza passes to side control.
Spirit is trying to control Oaza's posture but Oaza avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spirit tries to buck Oaza off but Oaza is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pascala Oaza.
I think Spirit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacob Spirit!
A determined Jacob Spirit didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
PL MMA 4 Huchakov vs Beltran
Date: Jan 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Oaza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spirit looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Oaza clinches up with Spirit and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Oaza pulls guard successfully.
Spirit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oaza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oaza is trying to control the position but Spirit postures up.
Oaza is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Oaza is looking for a triangle but Spirit pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spirit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spirit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oaza keeping moving, preventing Spirit from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Oaza instigates a clinch.
Spirit tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Oaza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Oaza has managed to clinch.
Oaza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Oaza pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Oaza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oaza trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oaza 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.
Oaza is trying to control the position but Spirit postures up. #ES#
Oaza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Oaza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spirit's waist but Spirit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oaza off to one side.
Spirit steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oaza.
Spirit stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oaza is defended easily by Spirit.#CL#
Oaza has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Oaza is looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Oaza - that landed with a thud.
Oaza is working for takedown but Spirit is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Oaza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Oaza closes the distance and clinches.
Spirit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oaza tries to score a body lock takedown but Spirit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oaza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spirit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spirit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oaza misses with a knee to the head. #T4##TD#
Oaza pulls guard effortlessly.
Spirit preventing the sweep. #ES#
Oaza pushes Spirit off and gets back to his feet.
Oaza closes the distance and clinches up with Spirit, looking for a takedown. Oaza pushes Spirit against the cage but Spirit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Oaza rushes Spirit and presses him up against the cage.
Spirit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spirit stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Oaza pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spirit stopping the sweep attempt from Oaza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascala Oaza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
Spirit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spirit wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oaza has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spirit avoids the head kick by Oaza.
#CL#
Oaza has closed the distance and engaged Spirit in a clinch.
#BC2#
Spirit breaks from the clinch.
Oaza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spirit can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oaza shoots for a takedown but Spirit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oaza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spirit's waist but Spirit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oaza off to one side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oaza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spirit pinned against the cage. Spirit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL#
Oaza moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spirit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oaza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Oaza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spirit jumps guard but Oaza turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oaza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spirit just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#BC2#
Spirit manages to break the clinch.
Oaza keeps Spirit at a distance using the push kick.
Oaza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spirit sprawls well. Spirit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oaza gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Oaza both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Oaza closes the distance and clinches.
Spirit misses with a body punch.
Oaza is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Spirit wants a takedown.
#BC#
Oaza manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Spirit as Oaza shoots in.
Oaza shoots in for a double leg but Spirit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oaza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spirit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oaza circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Spirit. No joy for Oaza on that attempt. #CL#
Oaza clinches. #TD#
Oaza pulls guard.
Spirit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spirit tries to stand but Oaza is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Oaza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spirit is one step ahead there.
Oaza is pulling down on Spirit's head to control his posture.
Spirit wants to stand and escape but instead Oaza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit keeping moving, preventing Oaza from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascala Oaza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oaza.
Spirit shoots and misses
and Oaza counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Oaza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spirit, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oaza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spirit is fending him off so far but Oaza persists. Nope, Spirit circles away and we're back to standing.
Spirit is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oaza lands with a nice combination. Spirit backs away looking to recover.
Oaza scores with a one two! Spirit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oaza is looking to clinch.
Oaza shoots in looking for a takedown but Spirit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oaza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascala Oaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oaza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Oaza moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Spirit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oaza wants to take the fight to the mat but Spirit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pascala Oaza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oaza lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Oaza drags the fight down to the ground.
Spirit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oaza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oaza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Oaza continues to stall.
Pascala Oaza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oaza keeping moving, preventing Spirit from controlling successfully.
My spies in GYM inform me that Spirit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Oaza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spirit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spirit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oaza trying to keep a closed guard but Spirit is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Oaza closes the distance and pushes Spirit back into the cage.
Spirit avoiding damage.
Oaza tries to pull guard but Spirit won't allow it.
Spirit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oaza is looking for a takedown.
Spirit jumps guard but Oaza stands there with Spirit around his waist. Spirit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spirit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spirit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oaza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spirit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Oaza breaks the clinch.
Spirit tries to close the distance and clinch but Oaza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spirit stuffs the takedown.
Spirit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spirit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oaza or perhaps it was just good defense by Spirit, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oaza is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Oaza moves into the clinch.
Jacob Spirit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pascala Oaza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oaza is stalling here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascala Oaza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oaza 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascala Oaza!
In defeat, Jacob Spirit stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry '.
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Event:
KING OF THE CAGE #4
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Spirit shoots for a takedown but James Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spirit circles away.
Spirit counters with a body kick.
Spirit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spirit cracks James Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Spirit circles away and keeps his distance.
Spirit lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James Jr tries to clinch but Spirit moves out of range.
Spirit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
James Jr tries to clinch there but Spirit circles away.
Spirit throws a head kick but James Jr moves out of range.
James Jr throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Spirit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James Jr is trying to push Spirit away but Spirit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spirit manages to pull guard.
James Jr wanted to stand there but Spirit had control of the position.
Spirit seems keen to control James Jr's posture.#T1#
James Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Spirit has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Spirit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spirit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spirit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
James Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spirit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spirit passes into half guard. #T3#
Spirit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2#
Spirit stands up from half guard.
James Jr blocks a head kick by Spirit.
Bubba James Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James Jr looks to land a combination but Spirit avoids it well.
Spirit shoots in for a takedown but James Jr shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Spirit drives through and clinches with James Jr against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spirit.#BC2#
Spirit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
James Jr misses with a double jab.
#CL#
James Jr drives through and clinches with Spirit against the cage.
James Jr is trying to force a seperation but Spirit has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Spirit.
Spirit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bubba James Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Spirit manages to break the clinch.
James Jr lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spirit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spirit misses with a head kick.
Spirit throws a combination that misses
and James Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Some wild striking there from Spirit.
#CL2#
Spirit takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Spirit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as James Jr blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Jr checks a low kick from Spirit.
Spirit closes this distance looking for a takedown but James Jr circles away.
James Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Spirit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spirit keeps control of James Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spirit misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Spirit tries to score a body lock takedown but James Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Jr is trying to push Spirit away but Spirit has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spirit is looking for a takedown.
Bubba James Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spirit wants a takedown but no success here.
Spirit wants a takedown but no success here.
Spirit is breathing heavily.
Spirit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spirit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spirit has James Jr pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Spirit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spirit counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
James Jr fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by James Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Spirit, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spirit or perhaps it was just good defense by James Jr, which made it look bad.
James Jr tries to clinch up but Spirit circles away and keeps his distance.
Spirit fails with the takedown.
Spirit throws a nice looking combination but James Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James Jr is looking to clinch but Spirit is avoiding it.
Spirit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James Jr defends it well.
James Jr throws a one two combo.
#T3#
James Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from James Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Spirit throws a counter combo.#CL2#
James Jr gets tackled into the cage by Spirit. Spirit maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Spirit drags the fight down to the ground.
Spirit has James Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
James Jr wanted to stand there but Spirit had control of the position.
Spirit managing to control the position.
Spirit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spirit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spirit passes into half guard.
Spirit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spirit unloads with some shots from mount but James Jr bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit throws some wild stikes that James Jr manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
James Jr scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD2#
Spirit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. James Jr is trying to defend but Spirit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spirit passes to full mount!
Spirit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T1#
James Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Spirit controlling from the full mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Spirit has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spirit dominating with strikes here.
Spirit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Spirit is going oldschool here, as he tries to force James Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so James Jr shrugs it off.
Spirit controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Spirit sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Spirit controlling his opponent.
Spirit looking to finish James Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for James Jr!
Bubba James Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spirit controlling his opponent.
Spirit throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spirit looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4##SUB2#
Spirit working for a guillotine from mount but James Jr is in no mood to give up.
Spirit looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Spirit looking to secure an arm triangle but James Jr defends it well.
Spirit landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spirit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Spirit!
Jacob Spirit opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Zirkovic fails with the takedown
and Spirit counters with a straight right hand.
Spirit throws a sloppy head kick and Zirkovic moves out of range easily.
Spirit leaves Zirkovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jacob Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jacob Spirit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Zirkovic.
Zirkovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spirit's waist but Spirit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zirkovic off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spirit or perhaps it was just good defense by Zirkovic, which made it look bad.
Zirkovic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spirit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zirkovic somewhat.
Zirkovic looks winded!#T1#
Spirit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zirkovic defends well and Spirit ends up having to push Zirkovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Spirit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Spirit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zirkovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spirit trying to control but Zirkovic is working from the bottom.
Spirit is pushing down on Zirkovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zirkovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Spirit has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Spirit stalling away here and it's allowed Zirkovic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Spirit content to stall in guard here.
Spirit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spirit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spirit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zirkovic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SU#
Spirit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zirkovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Spirit.
Zirkovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spirit misses with a head kick.
Spirit slaps away a takedown attempt from Zirkovic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Zirkovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spirit closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Spirit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zirkovic goes for a double leg but Spirit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spirit continues to drive forward.
Spirit shoots in looking for a takedown. Zirkovic tries to sprawl out of it but Spirit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zirkovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Zirkovic as Spirit shoots in.#CL#
Spirit clinches up with Zirkovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Spirit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zirkovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit wants to break free but Zirkovic has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zirkovic stuffs the takedown attempt from Spirit. Spirit gets slowly back to his feet.
Zirkovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spirit pinned against the cage. Spirit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spirit.
Zirkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit shoots and misses
letting Zirkovic counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Spirit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zirkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spirit goes for a double leg but Zirkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zirkovic continues to drive forward.#T1#
Zirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Spirit.
Zirkovic closes the distance and clinches up with Spirit, looking for a takedown. Zirkovic pushes Spirit against the cage but Spirit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spirit doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Zirkovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spirit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zirkovic is keeping busy.
Spirit is pressed up against the cage. Zirkovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spirit down to the mat. Spirit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spirit fails with a takedown attempt.#T2##CL#
Spirit moves into the clinch.#TD#
Spirit drags the fight down to the ground.
Spirit pulls Zirkovic in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Spirit looking for a guillotine here but Zirkovic defends easily.
Zirkovic trying to control but Spirit is working from the bottom. #T3##ES#
Spirit pushes Zirkovic off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spirit shoots in but no luck this time.
Spirit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zirkovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spirit circles away.
Zirkovic fails with the takedown.#CL#
Spirit gets a clinch.
Zirkovic is trying to pull guard but Spirit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Spirit tries to score a body lock takedown but Zirkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spirit is trying to pull guard but Zirkovic has him pressed against the cage.
Spirit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spirit wants a takedown but no success here.
Spirit is trying to break free.#TD#
Spirit pulls guard effortlessly.
Zirkovic preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spirit working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zirkovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spirit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spirit has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Zirkovic fails with the takedown.
Spirit thows a leg kick but Zirkovic checks it #TD2#
and Zirkovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zirkovic wants to get back to his feet.
Spirit wants to control but Zirkovic is keeping busy.
Jacob Spirit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zirkovic is working for a kimura here but Spirit manages to reverse the position and he's now in Zirkovic's guard.
Zirkovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zirkovic trying to keep a closed guard but Spirit is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Spirit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zirkovic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jacob Spirit is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zirkovic tries to keep at a distance but Spirit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spirit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacob Spirit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Zirkovic.
Spirit tries to land a knee to the head but Zirkovic blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Spirit is trying to break the clinch but Zirkovic is controlling him.#TD#
Spirit jumps guard and drags Zirkovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spirit will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zirkovic passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Zirkovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spirit defends it well.
Spirit trying to control but Zirkovic postures up.
Spirit gets back to full guard.
#T3##ES#
Spirit uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spirit shoots in looking for a takedown but Zirkovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spirit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spirit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spirit misses with a takedown attempt - Zirkovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spirit leaves Zirkovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zirkovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Spirit sprawls well. He's pushed Zirkovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Spirit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zirkovic.#T4#
Spirit shoots in for a double leg but Zirkovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spirit darts in looking for a takedown but Zirkovic gets double underhooks and turns Spirit into the cage.
Spirit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zirkovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spirit somewhat.
Spirit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zirkovic can do to turn this around?
Zirkovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spirit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zirkovic back to the cage. Spirit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andre Zirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacob Spirit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit shoots in and drives through. Zirkovic sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Spirit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spirit 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Spirit!
Jacob Spirit opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Spirit throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but Spirit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spirit shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Spirit's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tyson throws a big counter combination but Spirit scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jacob Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spirit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spirit shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As Spirit looks to move away, Tyson throws a big counter combo but Spirit just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Spirit.
Spirit motions for Tyson to come forward. Spirit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Spirit has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
Tyson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spirit smiles and moves away.
Spirit shoots for a takedown but Tyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stephan Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Spirit looks for a takedown but Tyson sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Spirit pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Spirit pulls guard successfully.
Spirit looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spirit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spirit is pulling down on Tyson's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyson, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Spirit has an active guard here but Tyson has managed to pass into half guard.
Spirit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spirit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Spirit holds on for dear life.
Tyson avoids the attempt from Spirit to control.#T3#
Spirit tries to control the position but Tyson now has his back.
Spirit trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Spirit tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Tyson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spirit has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Spirit tries to break free.
#T4#
Spirit trying to control but not successfully.
Tyson is hanging on to Spirit's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Tyson working for the choke.
Tyson controlling well, preventing Spirit from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spirit trying to control the hands but Tyson breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Tyson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spirit fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyson throws a counter high kick but Spirit was just alert enough to avoid it.
Spirit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spirit somewhat.
Tyson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spirit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Tyson closes the distance and pushes Spirit back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spirit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spirit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spirit tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Stephan Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.
Tyson jumps guard but Spirit stands there with Tyson around his waist. Tyson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spirit's efforts to push away.#T1#
Spirit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Spirit jumps guard.
Spirit is pulling down on Tyson's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyson, at least for the moment.
Spirit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson's guard. #REVB#
Spirit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tyson trying to control the position.
#T2#
Spirit looking to pass the guard.
Spirit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Spirit stands up from Tyson's guard - Spirit perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Spirit clinches. #T3#
Tyson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tyson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spirit walks away with a smile on his face. Tyson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spirit throws a chopping leg kick but Tyson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD2#
Spirit shoots in and gets a takedown into Tyson's guard.
Jacob Spirit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spirit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Spirit from controlling successfully.
Spirit content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Spirit tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyson is retaining full guard.
Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spirit is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spirit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spirit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spirit scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spirit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyson circles away.
Spirit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spirit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson is looking for a counter combo.
Spirit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spirit with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Tyson. No joy for Spirit on that attempt.
Stephan Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Spirit.#CL2#
Spirit has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
#BC#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Spirit throws a low kick, looking for Tyson's leg but Tyson calmly moves out of range.
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spirit as he avoids it easily.
Spirit looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
As Spirit looks to move away, Tyson throws a big counter combo but Spirit just gets out of the way.
Stephan Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spirit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spirit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Spirit clinches.
Spirit stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Spirit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyson prevents it.
Spirit wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Spirit stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson can't get the takedown.
Tyson has Spirit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spirit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spirit gets underhooks to prevent Tyson's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Spirit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Spirit working for a triangle but Tyson defends it easily.
Spirit controlling Tyson's posture. #T3##ES2#
Spirit manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tyson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tyson is working for takedown but Spirit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson tries for a takedown but Spirit manages to get underhooks.
Spirit is pushing Tyson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyson wants a takedown.
Spirit lands with a left to the head.
Spirit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Spirit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyson has him pressed against the cage.
Spirit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyson avoids it.
Tyson goes for a takedown attempt but Spirit pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Spirit gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Spirit manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Spirit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spirit pulls Tyson in to control the position.
Spirit 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#
Tyson punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spirit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Spirit!
A victorious Jacob Spirit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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