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Event:
GDL 80: Von Mises VS Tragedy
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Spilih looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramer is looking to counter the offense by Spilih and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Spilih moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Spilih successfully pulls guard.
Spilih avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramer wanted to stand there but Spilih had control of the position. #SU#
Ramer stands and steps away. Spilih gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Spilih misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramer throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Spilih pushes Ramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spilih is defending well.#T1#
Ramer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spilih after a bit of a struggle.
Ramer is trying to force a seperation but Spilih has the dominant position.
Ramer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spilih.
Jake Ramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.
Spilih avoiding damage as Ramer throws knees to the body.
Ramer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Spilih decides to pull guard.
Ramer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spilih is keeping the position for now.
Spilih bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramer's guard. #REVB##T2#
Ramer wants to stand up but Spilih is controlling him. #SU2#
Spilih stands and steps away. Ramer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ramer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spilih cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spilih.
Ramer closes the distance and clinches up with Spilih, looking for a takedown. Ramer pushes Spilih against the cage but Spilih circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spilih has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramer. #T3#
Ramer fails with the takedown.
Spilih shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spilih's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spilih shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramer sprawls well. He's pushed Spilih's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spilih rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramer tries for a takedown but Spilih circles away easily#CL2#
and Spilih moves into the clinch.
Spilih is pressed up against the cage. Ramer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spilih down to the mat. Spilih avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ramer is breathing heavily.
Spilih shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramer sprawls well. He's pushed Spilih's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spilih shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramer as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Spilih instigates a clinch. #T4#
Spilih is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spilih is trying to pull guard but Ramer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Spilih manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ramer tries a knee to the head but Spilih blocks it.
Ramer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Spilih successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spilih trying to control the position here.
Ramer wants to stand but Spilih is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Spilih dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spilih shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ramer as he jumps to the side.
Ramer throws a quick counter head kick but Spilih was just out of range.#CL2#
Spilih has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramer being controlled against the cage.
Spilih is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilih trying to land knees to the body.
Spilih wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramer has him pressed against the cage.
Spilih is trying to break the clinch but Ramer is controlling him.
Spilih is trying to push Ramer away but Ramer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Spilih prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Ramer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Spilih closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ramer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spilih's brow.
Spilih blocking some punches.
Ramer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spilih is looking for a takedown.
Spilih pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spilih is working for takedown but Ramer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jake Ramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.
Spilih tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ramer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramer has Spilih pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spilih manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spilih gets underhooks to prevent Ramer's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Spilih keeps control of Ramer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramer struggles to land a body shot inside as Spilih controls his hands.
Ramer throws an elbow that misses.
#TD2#
Spilih has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ramer uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spilih tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spilih throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spilih throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ramer throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramer trying to control but Spilih is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Spilih wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Spilih has closed the distance and engaged Ramer in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Spilih.
Ramer gets underhooks to prevent Spilih's takedown attempt.
Ramer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spilih is trying to pull guard but Ramer has him pressed against the cage.
Spilih prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spilih can't break the clinch.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spilih working hard to break the clinch.
Ramer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spilih tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramer prevents Spilih from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Spilih manages to pull guard.
Spilih trying to strike off his back.
Ramer trying to control but Spilih is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spilih looking for a sweep. Not yet Spilih, not yet. #SUB2#
Spilih throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Spilih showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Spilih is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ramer looks to clinch
and Spilih makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spilih.
An inside leg kick from Spilih misses.
Ramer shoots and misses #CL2#
and Spilih counters by clinching up.
Spilih has had enough of the clinch but Ramer keeps him there for the moment.
Ramer wants to take the fight to the mat but Spilih manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilih avoiding damage as Ramer throws knees to the body.
Ramer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jake Ramer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.
Ramer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spilih backwards.
Ramer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spilih avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Spilih pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ramer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spilih pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Spilih pushes Ramer up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramer managing to block the knees to the body from Spilih.
#TD2#
Spilih pulls guard effortlessly. #ES2#
Spilih has his feet on Ramer's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ramer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spilih's waist but Spilih gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramer off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramer looks to clinch
and Spilih counters with a left and a right that stings Ramer.
Spilih shoots in and drives through. Ramer sprawls well.
Brook Spilih seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Spilih shoots in but Ramer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spilih swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spilih is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ramer checks a low kick from Spilih.
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!
Spilih misses with a head kick.
Ramer tries to clinch but Spilih moves out of range. #CL2#
Spilih gets a clinch.
Spilih tries to pull guard but Ramer won't allow it.
Spilih using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Ramer trying to stall but Spilih improves his position.
#TD2#
Spilih ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spilih no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spilih working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramer. #ES2#
Spilih has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ramer off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ramer tries to clinch up but Spilih circles away and keeps his distance.
Spilih shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramer sprawls well. He's pushed Spilih's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spilih fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ramer has managed to clinch.
Ramer is looking to control Spilih's arms but Spilih gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramer has his back to the cage. #T4#
Ramer prevents Spilih from breaking the clinch.
Ramer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spilih has had enough of the clinch but Ramer keeps him there for the moment.
Spilih is trying to force a seperation but Ramer has the dominant position.
Ramer with a knee to the head.
Ramer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spilih tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spilih blocks an uppercut.
Spilih stalling the fight.
Jake Ramer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brook Spilih is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spilih blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brook Spilih comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spilih 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brook Spilih!
A relieved looking Brook Spilih thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 11 Winger vs Tioti
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Spilih fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cloudsen.
Cloudsen fails with the takedown.
Cloudsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spilih avoids it really well and circles away.
Cloudsen has been working on his balance at Reach Around, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Spilih.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Cloudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spilih avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Cloudsen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Cloudsen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spilih is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spilih struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cloudsen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spilih has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cloudsen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cloudsen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Spilih manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cloudsen wants to stand but Spilih has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Spilih flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Cloudsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cloudsen is keen to just control but Spilih is a slippery customer.
Spilih trying to control but Cloudsen postures up.
Cloudsen is looking to advance position but Spilih won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Cloudsen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spilih sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cloudsen is looking for a kimura here.
Spilih trying to hold on to Cloudsen's head to control him but Cloudsen postures up.
Spilih tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Spilih is looking to control Cloudsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spilih avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Spilih is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cloudsen pulls his head out easily.
Cloudsen is trying to control. Spilih wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cloudsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Spilih sprawls well. He's pushed Cloudsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spilih throws a big counter head kick but Cloudsen avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Cloudsen with that takedown attempt.
Cloudsen shoots in for a takedown but Spilih shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Cloudsen backs off Spilih throws a huge counter combo but Cloudsen manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Spilih closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cloudsen wants to stall.
#TD2#
Spilih has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cloudsen uses from the top position.
Cloudsen is looking to advance position but Spilih has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Spilih tries to control but Cloudsen wriggling away.
Cloudsen tries to reverse the position but Spilih maintains control.#T4#
Cloudsen manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Cloudsen, under a barage of strikes from Spilih.
Cloudsen tries to roll over but Spilih keeps him under control.
Spilih wants to take a breather but Cloudsen is having none of it.
Cloudsen is pressing down on Spilih's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spilih won't allow Cloudsen to sweep him here.
Spilih trying to control but Cloudsen is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cloudsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Spilih dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cloudsen darts in looking for a takedown but Spilih gets double underhooks and turns Cloudsen into the cage.
Cloudsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spilih pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spilih tries to score a body lock takedown but Cloudsen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spilih tries to break free but Cloudsen pushes him back against the cage.
Spilih is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Cloudsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cloudsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spilih taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cloudsen looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilih gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cloudsen.
Spilih goes for a takedown attempt but Cloudsen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Cloudsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spilih defends well and Cloudsen ends up having to push Spilih into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spilih steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cloudsen.#BC#
Cloudsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spilih lands a right hook to the body.
#TD#
Cloudsen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spilih sprawls well initially but Cloudsen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cloudsen throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spilih to regain full guard.
Cloudsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Spilih is retaining full guard.
Spilih wants to sweep but no luck.
Spilih tries to strike from the bottom.
Cloudsen is in close to Spilih's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spilih trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Spilih looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spilih controlling the position.#T2#
Cloudsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Spilih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cloudsen looking to pass the guard.
Spilih is trying to keep Cloudsen in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cloudsen content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cloudsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Spilih, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Cloudsen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spilih tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cloudsen is in Spilih's guard.#T3#
Spilih is trying to keep Cloudsen in close.
Spilih keeping moving, preventing Cloudsen from controlling successfully.
Cloudsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Spilih is retaining full guard.
Cloudsen looking to sit in guard and control but Spilih gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Spilih wants to stand but Cloudsen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bjorn Cloudsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cloudsen working for a triangle but Spilih defends it easily.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cloudsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spilih's guard. #REVR#
Cloudsen passes Spilih's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cloudsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Cloudsen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cloudsen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Spilih controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Cloudsen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spilih forces Cloudsen back against the cage and clinches.
Spilih changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cloudsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cloudsen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spilih tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cloudsen throws a sloppy head kick and Spilih moves out of range easily.
Spilih is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cloudsen misses the shot to the body.
Bjorn Cloudsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cloudsen.
Spilih fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilih tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cloudsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cloudsen attempts a counter takedown but Spilih avoids it well and moves away.
Spilih tries for a takedown but Cloudsen circles away easily#TD#
and Cloudsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spilih won't be happy with that.
Bjorn Cloudsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.#SU#
Cloudsen stands up and beckons Spilih to his feet.
Cloudsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Spilih, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Spilih defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cloudsen.#CL#
Cloudsen clinches with his opponent.
Spilih wants a takedown.
Spilih takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cloudsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cloudsen goes for a takedown attempt but Spilih pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Spilih closes the distance and clinches.
Cloudsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spilih blocks a body shot from Cloudsen.
Cloudsen is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Spilih manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Cloudsen looking to pass the guard.
Spilih is trying to keep Cloudsen in close.
Cloudsen stands and throws Spilih's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spilih is trying to improve his position.
Cloudsen working the ground and pound.
Cloudsen tries to advance to mount but Spilih denies him.
Cloudsen working away.#T3#
Cloudsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spilih keeps working. #SUB#
Cloudsen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spilih knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Cloudsen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spilih has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cloudsen but great work by Spilih.
Spilih misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cloudsen tries to improve position but can't.
Cloudsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spilih's best efforts.
Spilih takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Cloudsen is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cloudsen actively working from the bottom here.
Spilih prevents Cloudsen from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spilih wants to get back to his feet.
Cloudsen is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brook Spilih.
I think Spilih 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brook Spilih!
During a confident post fight interview, Brook Spilih thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 06 Downs vs Mansom
Date: Jan 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Iommi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spilih.
Iommi shoots in for a double leg but Spilih sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spilih is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iommi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spilih fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spilih shoots in looking for a takedown. Iommi tries to sprawl out of it but Spilih keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iommi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spilih tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Iommi feints and as Spilih raises his hands in defense, Iommi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spilih tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iommi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iommi looking to sit in guard and control but Spilih gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iommi is trying to hold Spilih in close to prevent damage but Spilih has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Spilih is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Iommi sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Spilih controlling the action here.
Spilih tries to pass to full mount but Iommi defends it.
Iommi trying to control but Spilih postures up.
Spilih has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spilih controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Spilih moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iommi has worked his arm free - good work by Iommi!
Iommi looks to move to half guard but instead Spilih has passed into mount! Damn!
Iommi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Spilih content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Spilih 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spilih wants to control the pace but Iommi is squirming around nicely.
Iommi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iommi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Spilih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Iommi has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Iommi is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Iommi looking for submissions off his back.
Iommi is staying active underneath Spilih, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spilih fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Spilih dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Iommi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spilih sprawls well initially but Iommi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spilih scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Iommi manages to mount him!
Spilih really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brook Spilih has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iommi tries to control but Spilih wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Iommi is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T1#
Spilih fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Iommi checks a low kick from Spilih.
Iommi wants to clinch but Spilih slips to the side#TD2#
and Spilih counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Iommi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Iommi tries to bench press Spilih off him but Spilih keeps the position.
Iommi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Spilih presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Spilih content just to control the position here. #T2#
Iommi blocking the ground and pound.
Spilih prevents Iommi from getting the reversal.
Spilih controlling from mount.
Spilih trying to control but Iommi is having none of it.
Spilih controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Iommi is desperately trying to improve his position but Spilih has a good base and remains in mount.
Iommi wants to hold on but Spilih pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Spilih there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spilih prevents Iommi from getting the reversal.
Spilih avoids the attempt from Iommi to control.
Iommi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Spilih.
Spilih looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Iommi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Spilih.
Spilih looking to ground and pound but Iommi is blocking nicely.
Spilih misses with a head shot.
Iommi is desperately trying to improve his position but Spilih has a good base and remains in mount.
Spilih controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spilih wants to take Iommi's back but he can't do it this time.
Iommi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Spilih.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brook Spilih showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spilih shoots in but Iommi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iommi throwing a counter right hand but Spilih manages to avoid it.
Iommi stuffs the takedown.
Iommi is looking to counter the offense by Spilih and move into the clinch.
Iommi shoots for a double leg takedown but Spilih sprawls well. He's pushed Iommi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Spilih on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spilih fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iommi avoids it really well and circles away.
Jerry Iommi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brook Spilih.
Iommi fails with the takedown
and Spilih counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spilih shoots in for a takedown but Iommi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jerry Iommi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iommi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spilih's waist but Spilih gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iommi off to one side. #CL2#
Spilih has Iommi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Iommi pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Iommi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iommi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spilih stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iommi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iommi trying to keep a closed guard but Spilih is proving a slippery customer.
Iommi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spilih controls the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Spilih.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Spilih decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Iommi, up you get!
Spilih throws a head kick that misses.
Iommi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iommi fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Spilih has Iommi up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Iommi pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Spilih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spilih is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Iommi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spilih stacks Iommi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spilih!
Iommi can't do much from the bottom here.
Spilih tries to advance to mount but Iommi instead regains half guard.
Spilih has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iommi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spilih.
Iommi wants to improve his position but Spilih is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iommi won't allow Spilih to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brook Spilih comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spilih 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brook Spilih!
A very excited looking Brook Spilih 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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