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Event:
G | 26: TBA
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparxx scores with a nice head shot.
Cuba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Cuba tries to clinch but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx throws out a counter right but Cuba avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Sparxx there.#TD#
Cuba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cuba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cuba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparxx can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Sparxx manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cuba keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sparxx wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Cuba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cuba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
Sparxx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuba prevents it.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Note Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sparxx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cuba after a bit of a struggle.
Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Cuba gets underhooks to prevent Sparxx's takedown attempt.
Cuba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cuba stalling.
Cuba gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparxx backwards.
Sparxx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cuba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparxx's elbow. #T2#
Cuba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuba is pressed up against the cage. Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuba down to the mat. Cuba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparxx enables Cuba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparxx manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cuba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cuba throws an elbow that misses. Sparxx uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cuba's guard. Nice move by Sparxx!#REVB#
Sparxx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cuba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cuba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparxx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cuba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. #REVR##T3#
Cuba trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Cuba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cuba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
Sparxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cuba.
Cuba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cuba is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sparxx gets tackled into the cage by Cuba. Cuba maintains the clinch.
Cuba throws a head punch that misses.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparxx's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Note Sparxx has been cut.
Cuba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sparxx wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuba prevents the takedown attempt.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Note Sparxx.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sparxx has Cuba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cuba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Cuba.
Sparxx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Cuba gets underhooks to prevent Sparxx's takedown attempt.
Sparxx being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Cuba throws an elbow that misses.
Sparxx tries to circle away but Cuba has him pinned against the cage.
Cuba throws an elbow but it misses.
Sparxx blocking some punches.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparxx avoiding damage as Cuba throws knees to the body.
Sparxx avoids a wild elbow strike from Cuba.
Sparxx dodges an elbow strike from Cuba.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparxx can do to turn this around?
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparxx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Horace Cuba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cuba is pushing Sparxx up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sparxx is trying to break the clinch but Cuba has him pressed against the cage.
Cuba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
#T2#
Sparxx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparxx is trying to drag Cuba to the mat but Cuba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cuba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparxx's efforts to push away.
Sparxx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuba prevents it.
Sparxx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sparxx throws a jab when Cuba was well out of range.#TD#
Cuba shoots in and bounces Sparxx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cuba is stalling in the full guard.
Horace Cuba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cuba continues to stall.#T3#
More hug and hope from Cuba.
Cuba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Cuba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparxx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face as Cuba controls the position.
Sparxx is not content to let Cuba control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparxx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Note Sparxx's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cuba darts in and clinches Sparxx up against the cage.
Cuba lands an elbow inside.
Sparxx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Cuba taking a breather.
Sparxx is looking for a takedown.
Sparxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Note Sparxx.
Cuba just leaning against Sparxx, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Sparxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuba controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Note Sparxx's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sparxx tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparxx drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cuba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Cuba.
Sparxx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cuba effectively controlling the action here.
Sparxx is trying to break the clinch but Cuba is controlling him.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparxx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparxx takes a shot to the head.
Cuba is pressed up against the cage. Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuba down to the mat. Cuba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horace Cuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuba tries to clinch but Sparxx is having none of it.
Cuba darts in trying to clinch
letting Sparxx counter with a right hand. #CL#
Cuba rushes Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sparxx takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Note Sparxx's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuba lands a nice uppercut.
Sparxx tries to break the clinch but Cuba is controlling the position.
Cuba is struggling to control the position.
Sparxx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cuba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparxx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuba closes the distance but Sparxx moves to the side
and Cuba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuba tries to clinch but Sparxx moves out of range. #TD#
Cuba drives through with a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cuba throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuba controlling from the top position. #T3#
Note Sparxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cuba.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cuba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cuba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sparxx throws out a counter right but Cuba avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Cuba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparxx to the mat! Sparxx manages to get full guard.
Cuba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cuba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cuba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparxx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cuba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cuba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
Horace Cuba was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
G | 21: Camara x Torres
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparxx just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Alfinski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparxx sprawls well initially but Alfinski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Alfinski prevents Sparxx from standing back up.
Alfinski misses with a head shot. Sparxx uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alfinski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sparxx wants to stand but Alfinski is controlling the position.
Alfinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sparxx throws a looping overhand right but Alfinski ducks down to avoid it.
Note Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alfinski throws a body punch but Sparxx moves out of range.
Alfinski sets himself, and Sparxx steps forward looking for the clinch! Alfinski avoids it this time.#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.
Sparxx misses with a left hand
and Alfinski counters with a right hand to the body.
Sparxx lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jerry Alfinski has been cut.
Sparxx throws an off balance right hand
and Alfinski counters with a straight right hand.
Sparxx misses with a straight right.
Sparxx fails with the takedown.
A jab from Alfinski finds it's way through Sparxx's defenses. #T3#
Sparxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Alfinski is just out of range.
Sparxx misses with a hook. Alfinski ducked under it nicely.
Alfinski throws a big counter combination but Sparxx scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sparxx connects with a right hand. Alfinski shakes it off.
Sparxx doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Alfinski counter with a right hand.
Sparxx fails with a takedown attempt.
Alfinski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jerry Alfinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Note Sparxx.#T4#
Alfinski throws an overhand right that lands on Sparxx's shoulder, as Sparxx tries to avoid the shot.
Alfinski misses with a takedown
and Sparxx counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Sparxx closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparxx lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparxx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx trying to control but Alfinski is working from the bottom.
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 Jerry Alfinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerry Alfinski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Alfinski throws the left hand but Sparxx avoids the punch easily.
Jerry Alfinski is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Sparxx gets a clinch.
Sparxx tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sparxx tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alfinski avoids it.
Sparxx lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alfinski backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sparxx as Alfinski tries to tie him up.
Sparxx tries a knee to the head but Alfinski blocks it.
Alfinski stalling.
Sparxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfinski tries a body shot but Sparxx blocks it.
Sparxx looking for a takedown.
Sparxx lands with a left to the head.
Alfinski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sparxx drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alfinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Sparxx throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alfinski blocks it with crossed arms.
Alfinski looking to stall.
Sparxx makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sparxx.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparxx misses with a knee to the head.
Alfinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sparxx has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sparxx. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A shot in the inside from Sparxx.
Sparxx misses with some punches.
Alfinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've been informed that Sparxx has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sparxx is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jerry Alfinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Note Sparxx.
Sparxx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sparxx throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alfinski blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Alfinski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alfinski tries to score a body lock takedown but Sparxx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparxx tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sparxx gets through Alfinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alfinski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sparxx tries to land a knee to the head but Alfinski blocks with his arms.
Sparxx lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Note Sparxx seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sparxx with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Jerry Alfinski's cut is getting worse.
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!
Sparxx crunches a lovely knee into Alfinski's ribcage.
Sparxx connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alfinski's face.
Sparxx connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alfinski's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sparxx.
Sparxx makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sparxx landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#Alfinski is rocked!
Sparxx misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sparxx.
Oh Alfinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jerry Alfinski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sparxx pushes Alfinski against the cage. Sparxx is working some dirty boxing. Sparxx pushes off with a quick right hook! Alfinski goes down! Alfinski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sparxx moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Note Sparxx!
Note Sparxx bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Kings 20: Mongrel vs Shamrock
Date: May 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Tam gets caught napping as Sparxx dives in and scores a takedown. Tam manages to retain guard.
Sparxx in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Tam keeps moving.
Sparxx wanted to stand there but Tam had control of the position.
Tam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparxx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. #REVB#
Tam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparxx wants to stand up but Tam is controlling him.
Tam with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tam looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Sparxx is looking to stand up but Tam isn't so interested in that idea.
Tam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tam connects with a nice short shot to Sparxx's temple.
Tam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tam.
Sparxx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tam on the ground.
Tam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparxx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tam.
Tam winds up and cracks Sparxx with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tam is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Tam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparxx avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tam.
Tam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tam thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparxx's head.
Tam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparxx looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tam working Sparxx over with strikes.
Tam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sparxx tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Tam is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Tam uses his free foot to push down on Sparxx's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparxx.
Tam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tam looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tam with the ground and pound from mount.
Tam trying to control but Sparxx is having none of it.
Tam with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
Sparxx is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tam throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sparxx because Tam loaded up on that one.
Tam with shots to the head and body - Sparxx looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tam punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tam looking to control but Sparxx is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tam lands with some strikes.
Tam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tam unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sparxx wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tam celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peetu Tam! |
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Event:
Kings 14: Dweller vs Little
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Sparxx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparxx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ghost avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparxx misses with a hook
and Ghost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparxx scores with a shot to the body.
Sparxx drops his hands momentarily and Ghost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Ghost misses #TD#
and Sparxx counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparxx.
Ghost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparxx landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparxx working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparxx landing with the ground and pound.
Sparxx landing with the ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ghost manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparxx lands a left hand.
#T1#
Sparxx misses with a knee to the head.
Ghost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ghost lands with a right to the head.
Sparxx lands an uppercut.
Ghost digs a right hand into Sparxx's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sparxx's gas tank. #BC2#
Ghost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparxx takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Sparxx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ghost counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparxx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sparxx gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ghost counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Note Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Ghost scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Sparxx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Ghost breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparxx. Ghost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Ghost with a jab.
Sparxx lands a nice shot that snaps Ghost's head back.
Sparxx throws an overhand right that lands on Ghost's shoulder, as Ghost tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghost! But no joy.
Nathan Ghost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Sparxx takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparxx slips under a jab from Ghost.
Ghost misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparxx counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparxx was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Ghost avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sparxx.
Ghost is not content to let Sparxx control the position.
Ghost is looking to regain half guard here but Sparxx keeps moving and retains side control.
Ghost is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghost is still trying to improve position.#T4##SU#
Sparxx decides to stand back up. Sparxx steps back and let's Ghost get back to his feet.
Sparxx swings for the body but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ghost scores with a hook.
Ghost has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Ghost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparxx throws a hook but Ghost avoids it easily.
Ghost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sparxx avoids the body shot from Ghost.
Sparxx gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparxx thinking.
Sparxx swings widly with a right hand
and Ghost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Ghost dominated that round.
That's time! Sparxx's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ghost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparxx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Note Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparxx has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghost finds it's way round the side to connect with Sparxx's head.
Sparxx takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ghost lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparxx stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx lands a knee to the body.
Sparxx tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghost avoids the damage to the body.
Sparxx with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ghost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparxx has a couple of punches blocked by Ghost.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparxx. #T1##BC2#
Ghost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghost connects with the punch.
Ghost scores with a body shot.
Ghost lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Ghost does it's job there.
Sparxx closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghost circles away.
It seemed like Ghost was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghost throws a body punch but Sparxx moves out of range.
Ghost is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Sparxx clinches up against the cage.
Sparxx misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sparxx obliges.
Ghost is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sparxx is trying to drag Ghost to the mat but Ghost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparxx lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sparxx using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparxx putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ghost in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sparxx scores with a knee to the head.
Ghost tries to work over Sparxx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparxx crunches a lovely knee into Ghost's ribcage.
Sparxx using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ghost stops a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Note Sparxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparxx lands an uppercut.
Ghost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sparxx throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghosts head.
Sparxx misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Ghost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparxx shoots and misses
and Ghost counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Sparxx misses with a hook
and Ghost counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghost cracks Sparxx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ghost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Sparxx half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ghost stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparxx. Sparxx gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghost! But no joy.
Sparxx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparxx tries to counter with a takedown but Ghost is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Sparxx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghost thuds a left hand into Sparxx's body.
Jab, jab by Ghost - just one landing.
Sparxx slips a jab from Ghost.
Sparxx tries to clinch up but Ghost circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparxx walks into a straight right hand from Ghost.
A jab from Ghost finds it's way through Sparxx's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
Ghost misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Sparxx tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Ghost 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ghost throws a hook but Sparxx avoids it easily.
Ghost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghost.
Sparxx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghost as he avoids it easily.
Sparxx misses with an uppercut
letting Ghost counter with a right hand.
Sparxx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Sparxx is rocked!
Ghost throws an uppercut from hell that sends Sparxx clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ghost stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Ghost!
Our winner, Nathan Ghost, 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:
Kings 9: Mongrel vs Chief
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Sparxx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pridewater misses with a wild body shot.
Pridewater jabs Sparxx right on the nose. Sparxx blinks but takes it well.
Pridewater takes a swing at Sparxx's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sparxx was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sparxx.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Pridewater has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Sparxx.
Sparxx is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pridewater with a body shot.
Pridewater smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pridewater misses with a body shot.
Pridewater connects with a single shot there.
Sparxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparxx avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparxx drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pridewater defends it well.
Pridewater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pridewater connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sparxx. Sparxx circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparxx scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pridewater doesn't seem bothered though.
Pridewater looks to land a combination but Sparxx avoids it well.
Pridewater tries to clinch up
and Sparxx counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Pridewater wants to clinch up but Sparxx keeps it at a distance.
Sparxx wants to clinch.
Sparxx just misses with a punch to the body.
Pridewater wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Sparxx takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparxx throws a punch but it's blocked by Pridewater.
Sparxx lands a nice uppercut.
Sparxx is trying to drag Pridewater to the mat but Pridewater just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparxx throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pridewater blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparxx misses with a knee to the head.
Sparxx lands a hook that snaps the head of Pridewater backwards.
Knees to the body from Sparxx.
Pridewater is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sparxx misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Pridewater breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Sparxx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pridewater doesn't seem phased though.
Sparxx connects with a crisp jab.
Sparxx wants to clinch up but Pridewater keeps it at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Sparxx looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pridewater knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparxx on the ground.
Sparxx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
Jack Pridewater's cut is getting worse.
Pridewater pushes Sparxx off looking to stand but Sparxx dives back in and keeps control.
Sparxx seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sparxx lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparxx sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparxx passes to full mount! #T3#
Pridewater is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sparxx lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT2#
Jack Pridewater's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Pridewater's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Note Sparxx!
Note Sparxx bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Kings 3: Aurelios vs Zhao
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Sparxx misses its intended target.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Sparxx holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #KD2#
Sparxx has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Robinson goes down! Sparxx pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
#CUT2#
It looks like Andre Robinson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparxx is working Robinson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sparxx scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Robinson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sparxx can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Note Sparxx!
A very excited looking Note Sparxx rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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