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Event:
WPFA XLV: Bassole vs Morra Jr
Date: Dec 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Core avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Core has his takedown stuffed
and Spindley counters with a straight right hand.
Spindley throws a series of punches but Core avoids them all with ease.
Core throws out a counter right but Spindley avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Core moves into the clinch successfully.
Spindley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Core drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spindley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Core has Spindley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spindley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey Spindley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Core.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Core is looking for a takedown.
Core wants to take the fight to the mat but Spindley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Spindley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spindley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Core has him pressed against the cage.
Core pushes Spindley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Core drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spindley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Core shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spindley but Spindley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Core goes for a double leg but Spindley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spindley continues to drive forward.
Spindley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spindley feints a jab promting Core to slip. Spindley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Core slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
Spindley tries to keep at a distance but Core has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spindley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Core looking for a takedown.
Core looks winded!
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Spindley working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Spindley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spindley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Core takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spindley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Spindley moves into the clinch.
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.
Core is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spindley to keep the fight standing.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Core fails to land.
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Core is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Core keeps control of Spindley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Core drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spindley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spindley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Core to counter with a crisp jab.
Spindley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spindley .
Spindley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spindley wants it to stay on the feet.
Spindley tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley misses with a two punch combination.
Spindley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Core manages to avoid it.
Core swats away the attempt to clinch by Spindley .#T4#
Spindley tries to clinch but Core moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Core was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spindley throws a front kick aimed at Core's knee but Core avoids it well.
Core swats away the attempt to clinch by Spindley .
Sloppy strikes from Spindley . Those never looked like landing.
Core fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spindley avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Spindley does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spindley moves to clinch but Core breaks away
enabling Core to counter with a crisp jab.
Spindley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spindley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spindley jabs Core to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Spindley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Spindley drops Core with a beautiful combination! Core stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spindley is looking for the KO!#ROC#Core is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Core throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spindley 's waist but Spindley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Core off to one side.
Core is still on wobbly legs! Can Spindley finish him?
Harvey Spindley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Core shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Core takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Spindley .
Core gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spindley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harvey Spindley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Core.
Good work by Core as he checks the leg kick.
Spindley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spindley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Core.
Spindley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spindley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Core is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spindley .
Core seems to have recovered his senses.
Spindley misses with a low kick.
Core is breathing heavily.
Core dodges the punch combination from Spindley .
#T1#
Core shoots in but no luck this time.
Harvey Spindley is winning the standup battle so far.
Core tries to move into range but Spindley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spindley throws a combination. Core tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Core.
Spindley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spindley stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Spindley does no damage.
Core keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Spindley has knocked Core down with a huge combo! Spindley steps away and waves a wobbly Core back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spindley looks to land a combination but Core avoids it well.
Harvey Spindley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spindley throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Core crashing down! Core tries to stagger back to his feet but Spindley just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Core asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Spindley !
David Core was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'. |
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Event:
Dominance XIV
Date: Nov 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spindley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spindley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spindley ducks under a wild hook from Fungas.
Fungas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spindley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Spindley .
Spindley tries to clinch but Fungas moves out of range.
Spindley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spindley swinging wildly here.
Fungas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fungas works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Harvey Spindley has been cut.
Fungas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spindley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fungas checks a low kick from Spindley .
Spindley throws a combination that misses
and Fungas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fungas misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Fungas.
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!
Spindley misses with the combination.
Toe Fungas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Spindley misses.
Fungas digs a good hook to Spindley 's body.
#T1#
Fungas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spindley moves away from the strike by Fungas.
Fungas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spindley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungas.
Spindley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fungas scores with a hook to the body. Spindley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spindley blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Fungas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fungas.
Fungas throws a jab when Spindley was well out of range.
Spindley throws a right and a left that Fungas avoids nicely.
Fungas misses with a hook. Spindley ducked under it nicely.
Spindley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungas.
Spindley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spindley is looking to counter punch.
Fungas keeps the fight on the outside.
Spindley misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fungas missing with a left hand there. Spindley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fungas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spindley .
Fungas connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Spindley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fungas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fungas throws out a counter right but Spindley avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Fungas misses.
Spindley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fungas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spindley .
Fungas misses with an uppercut. Spindley saw that one coming.
Fungas connects with a body shot.
Fungas connects with a nice looking jab.
Fungas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spindley misses with a straight left.
Spindley defending well as Fungas loads up on a big left hand.
Fungas checks the leg kick.
A big right from Fungas misses.
Spindley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fungas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spindley counters with a nice uppercut.
Spindley throws a right and a left that Fungas avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Fungas. That snapped Spindley 's head back.
Fungas throws a hook but Spindley avoids it easily.
Spindley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Fungas throws a hook to the side of Spindley 's head but Spindley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spindley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spindley throws a wild body kick that Fungas sees coming a mile off.
Fungas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spindley 's head backwards.
Fungas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spindley s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Spindley is rocked!
Fungas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fungas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spindley misses with a leg kick.
Fungas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fungas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spindley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spindley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fungas.
Spindley misses with a low kick.
Fungas misses with an uppercut. Spindley saw that one coming.
Fungas slips a jab and a cross from Spindley .
Spindley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fungas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fungas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spindley is breathing heavily.
Spindley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spindley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Spindley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Spindley moves away from the strike by Fungas.
Spindley seems to have got his legs back now.
Fungas digs a good hook to Spindley 's body.
Spindley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fungas counters with a crisp right that sends Spindley to the canvas! Fungas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Fungas!
A very excited looking Toe Fungas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WPFA XXXVIII: DeAngelo vs PG
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Spindley , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Spindley misses.
Spindley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Donelly on the side of the head.
Spindley misses with a double jab
#TD#
and O Donelly counters with a single leg into guard. Spindley didn't expect that.
O Donelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Spindley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Donelly pushes down on Spindley 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Donelly is trying to control the action in half guard but Spindley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spindley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donelly slips a nice elbow through Spindley 's hands, connecting with Spindley 's forehead.#SUB#
O Donelly is trying for a kimura here. Spindley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! O Donelly wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane O Donelly! |
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Event:
WPFA XXXII: Fudd vs Corona
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spindley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spindley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hines tries to counter with a takedown but Spindley is quick to defend against it.
Hines looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spindley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hines.
Hines appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Spindley . Those never looked like landing.
Spindley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spindley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spindley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hines is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2#
Spindley pushes Hines up against the cage in a clinch.
Hines has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spindley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hines wants to take the fight to the mat but Spindley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Spindley has had enough of the clinch but Hines keeps him there for the moment.
Hines drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spindley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Spindley is pressed up against the cage. Hines has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spindley down to the mat. Spindley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spindley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hines.
That kick from Spindley tenderised Hines's leg. Hines is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spindley .
Spindley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spindley misses with the combination.
Hines tries to counter with a takedown but Spindley is quick to defend against it.
Spindley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spindley throws a series of strikes that have Hines backpedaling.
Harvey Spindley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Spindley throws a combination. Hines tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spindley throws a sloppy head kick and Hines moves out of range easily.
Spindley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Hines counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Hines is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spindley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spindley has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Hines has his foot on Spindley 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spindley works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hines is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spindley is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hines had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spindley defends it easily.
Hines preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Spindley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Hines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spindley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spindley trying to control but Hines is working from the bottom.
Spindley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spindley throws an elbow that misses. Hines uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spindley 's guard. Nice move by Hines!#REVR#
Hines looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Hines throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spindley keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hines is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've been informed that Spindley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hines postures up in Spindley 's guard and throws a big left but Spindley blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Spindley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spindley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spindley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spindley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Spindley , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hines tries to counter with a takedown but Spindley is quick to defend against it.
Spindley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hines.
Spindley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hines counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hines looking to pass the guard.
Hines wants to control from the top but Spindley keeps moving.
Tyler Hines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spindley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hines. #T1#
Hines content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spindley wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hines is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hines lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hines wants to control from the top but Spindley keeps moving.
Hines with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Hines drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spindley dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Hines keeping moving, preventing Spindley from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hines is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spindley defends well.#SUB#
Hines looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spindley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hines has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spindley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hines.
Hines takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hines is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spindley 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Spindley is trying to control the action in half guard but Hines is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spindley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spindley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spindley prevents Hines from improving his position.
Hines wants to control but Spindley is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hines is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spindley pulls his head out easily.
Hines manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hines throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4##SUB#
Hines pushes a forearm under Spindley 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Spindley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Hines! |
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Event:
WPFA XXVIII: New Blood
Date: Aug 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Spindley forces Willington Iii back against the cage and clinches.
Willington Iii tries to pull guard but Spindley won't allow it.
#BC#
Willington Iii breaks the clinch.
Spindley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A right-left combo lands from Spindley . #CL2#
Willington Iii gets tackled into the cage by Spindley . Spindley maintains the clinch.
Spindley gets underhooks to prevent Willington Iii's takedown attempt.
Spindley is trying to break free.#BC#
Willington Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willington Iii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spindley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Willington Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spindley connects with a solid leg kick.
Willington Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spindley circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Spindley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willington Iii. That did some damage!
Spindley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spindley avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Spindley tenderised Willington Iii's leg. Willington Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spindley feints a jab promting Willington Iii to slip. Spindley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Willington Iii slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Spindley .
Spindley is working the combinations to good effect here.#TD#
Willington Iii gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Spindley sneaks out the side door and pushes Willington Iii away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spindley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spindley lands a nice shot to the body.
Willington Iii tried to score with a low kick but Spindley checks it.#T2#
Spindley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willington Iii misses with a looping right.
Spindley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Willington Iii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spindley counters with a series of strikes. Willington Iii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Willington Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Willington Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spindley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willington Iii somewhat.
Willington Iii tries for a takedown but Spindley circles away easily
and Spindley counters with a straight right hand.
Spindley scores with a leg kick.
Spindley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willington Iii's sensitive parts. #T3#
Spindley works the jab nicely.
Willington Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spindley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willington Iii misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spindley . That's going to slow Willington Iii down.
Willington Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spindley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Willington Iii eats them both and turns towards Spindley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC2#Willington Iii is rocked!
Willington Iii wants to clinch
and Spindley counters with a left and a right that stings Willington Iii.
Oh Willington Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spindley scores with the left hand. Willington Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Willington Iii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spindley counters with a big right hand! Oh Willington Iii is in trouble here! Spindley follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Spindley ! |
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