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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Spade sizes up Gamble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spade is defended easily by Gamble.#TD2#
Gamble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spade has one foot on Gamble's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Gamble.
Spade moves to clinch but Gamble breaks away #TD2#
and Gamble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spade!
Spade is looking to get back to his feet here but Gamble is keeping cool and he's managed to take Spade's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade is really stuck here.
#T1#
Gamble has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Spade's body.
Spade looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gamble looking to hold on to the position here but Spade rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SU2#
Gamble decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Spade misses with the combination.
Gamble throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Gamble instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Gamble gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gamble passes into side control, despite Spade's attempt to control the position.
Gamble moves into full mount!
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamble controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Gamble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Gamble trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spade is looking to get to half guard.
Spade tries to hold on but Gamble pushes him away.
Gamble controlling from the full mount.
Spade wants to hold on but Gamble pushes him away.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamble misses with a head shot.
Spade is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gamble thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Spade is squirming around, avoiding Gamble's attempts to control the action.
Gamble content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamble throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Gamble dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Spade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gamble wants to stand back up but Spade manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gamble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gamble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Spade has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spade misses with a takedown attempt - Gamble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spade is looking to stand back up but Gamble counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spade.
Trevor Gamble has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##REVR#
Spade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Gamble there.
Gamble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spade wants to control but Gamble is keeping busy.
Gamble wants to take a breather but Spade is having none of it.
Gamble wants to pass the guard but Spade is defending well.
Gamble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Gamble is keen to just control but Spade is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Gamble seems content to control.#SUB2#
Gamble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gamble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gamble is working for a kimura but Spade is defending it quite comfortably.
Gamble is trying to control. Spade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Spade is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gamble swivels and escapes.
Gamble throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Gamble feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spade uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Warren Spade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spade shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gamble is trying to defend but Spade finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamble gets full guard.#T4#
Spade is looking to stand up but Gamble won't let him. #SUB2#
Gamble working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Spade trying to control but Gamble is working from the bottom.
Gamble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trevor Gamble will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gamble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Spade is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gamble's half guard.
Gamble pushes Spade off looking to stand but Spade dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
Gamble manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Gamble fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spade to the ground. Gamble is now in Spade's guard.
Spade has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gamble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamble shoots in and drives through. Spade sprawls well.
Gamble fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamble looks for a takedown but Spade sprawls well.#TD#
Spade closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB#
Spade tries for a kimura but Gamble is defending well.
Spade landing strikes.
Gamble is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spade is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gamble is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Spade has hold of Gamble's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gamble manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gamble sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Spade is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Spade moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gamble has worked his arm free - good work by Gamble!
Spade trying to control the position but Gamble is working away. #T3#
Gamble is trying to control Spade's posture but Spade avoids it.
Gamble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spade wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spade landing strikes.
Spade is looking to take a break and control but Gamble is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamble struggling a bit here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamble parries the strikes from Spade easily there. Spade is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gamble to escape.
Gamble wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gamble is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spade off and has taken his back!
Gamble really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spade.
Spade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warren Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Gamble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spade is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Spade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gamble 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Gamble! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Evans is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spade's half guard.
Spade has one foot on Evans's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spade throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Evans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spade wants to stand but Evans is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SU#
Evans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spade, up you get!
Spade dives in for a single leg takedown but Evans sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans has Spade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
#TD#
Evans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Spade regains guard immediately.
Spade pushes Evans off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Evans throws a head kick that Spade semi-blocks.
Evans wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spade napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evans in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SU#
Evans stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2##TD#
Evans dives in and scores a takedown into Spade's guard.
Spade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Spade stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Evans to get to his feet.
Spade shoots for a takedown but Evans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.#CL#
Evans darts in and clinches Spade up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spade's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Evans gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spade regains guard.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Spade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Spade looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans is looking to stand up but Spade isn't so interested in that idea.
Spade trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans 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.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spade.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spade wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
Evans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD#
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spade to the mat! Spade manages to get full guard.
Spade looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Spade manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Spade has hold of one of Evans's legs. Evans is fighting the takedown attempt but Spade gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Warren Spade will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Evans avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans tries to clinch up but Spade circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Spade has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Spade is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Evans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spade pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spade throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
Evans stands and steps away. Spade gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Evans misses with a straight left.
Evans shoots in but Spade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Evans moves into the clinch.
Spade wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans tries a body shot but Spade blocks it.
Evans tries to pull guard but Spade won't allow it.
#BC2#
Spade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spade off to one side.
Evans is looking for a counter combo.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.#T2##TD#
Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Evans pushing down on Spade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spade is trying to get back to full guard.
Spade works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Spade's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Spade postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Evans working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
Evans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Evans postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Evans scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evans manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Spade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Evans defends it nicely.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Spade has a takedown stuffed.
Thomas Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
Evans scores with a one two! Spade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans'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.#TD2#
Spade gets control of Evans's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spade will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Spade.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Spade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Evans is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spade looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spade won't allow Evans to sweep him here.
Spade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Evans is pulling down on Spade's head to control his posture.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spade is controlling him.
Evans trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Evans gets caught napping as Spade dives in and scores a takedown. Evans manages to retain guard.
Spade distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spade tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Spade landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans 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.#T4#
Spade wants to stand but Evans is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Spade throws a sloppy strike and Evans has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Spade is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Evans! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spade is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Spade circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spade is defending well.
Warren Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.#BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch.
Spade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Spade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Spade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Spade instigates a clinch.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to pull guard but Spade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banks prevents it.
Banks stalling against the cage.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spade smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks. #CL2#
Banks clinches.
Spade is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.
Spade is pressed up against the cage. Banks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spade down to the mat. Spade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spade tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Banks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Spade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2##TD#
Spade shoots in and bounces Banks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Banks has control of Spade's left arm, preventing Spade from doing any damage.
Spade wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Spade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Spade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banks is trying to keep Spade in close.
Spade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spade stands and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spade's best efforts.
Spade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade slows the pace down in half guard.
Spade lands strikes from half guard.
Banks trying to hold on to Spade's head to control him but Spade postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Warren Spade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks moves away from the strike by Spade. #CL#
Spade instigates a clinch.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banks after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Spade gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spade will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Banks gets to his feet - Spade follows without any prompting. #T1##CL2#
Banks has closed the distance and engaged Spade in a clinch.
Banks wants a takedown.
#BC#
Spade breaks from the clinch.
Banks slaps away a takedown attempt from Spade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Spade shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banks.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Spade. #T2#
Spade shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Spade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spade throws a quick counter kick to the body but Banks avoids it.
Spade tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Spade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Spade shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Spade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Banks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spade wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warren Spade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Banks is looking for a kimura here.
Banks trying to control the pace.
Spade trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
#T4#
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
Spade trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spade manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freddy Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Spade as Banks shoots in.
Banks digs a good body shot into Spade's ribs.
Spade throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Banks moves into the clinch.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Spade breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Spade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Spade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banks's guard.
Banks pushes Spade off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Spade is looking to counter the offense by Banks and move into the clinch.
Spade misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Spade scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spade is pressing down on Banks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banks is holding on for now.
Banks is staying active underneath Spade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spade scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spade passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Banks tries to buck Spade off but he can't manage it.
Banks tries to hold on but Spade pushes him away.
Banks working to try and regain half guard.
Banks wants to control but Spade is having none of it.
Spade lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks can't escape the position.
#T3#
Spade looking to control but Banks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banks wants to hold on but Spade pushes him away.
Banks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spade content to control rather than advance.
Spade seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Spade is trying to work for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Banks trying to control here.
It looks like Spade is going to stand back up.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Warren Spade.
I think Spade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Spade! |
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Event:
HERO:5
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.#BC#
Spade breaks from the clinch.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Spade darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spade leaning against his opponent.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spade avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the cage.
#TD#
Spade manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Spade.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spade looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pushes down on Spade's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Silva moves into full mount! Spade won't be happy about that!
Spade is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva avoids the attempt from Spade to control.#SU2#
Silva stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Silva wants to clinch up but Spade keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spade appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Spade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Silva throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Spade shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva pushes Spade off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Spade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Spade goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Spade pulls guard successfully.
Silva stays in close to Spade's body and controls the position.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Spade has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva won't allow Spade to get back to his feet.
Silva postures up in Spade's guard and throws a big left but Spade blocks it.
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Spade clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spade pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spade smiles and moves away.
Spade dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spade drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spade is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Silva rushes Spade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Spade jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spade 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.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Spade wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to stand but Spade is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Silva stands and throws Spade's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spade can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva trying to control the position but Spade is working away.
Jake Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva working away.
Spade is looking for a sweep.
Silva controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spade has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spade slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Spade on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silva with shots to the head and body - Spade looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spade wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva wants to control the pace but Spade is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Silva has Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Spade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva has Spade pressed against the cage.
Silva wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Spade checks it.#CL2#
Silva drives through and clinches with Spade against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Silva jumps into guard, dragging Spade to the mat.
Spade trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to sweep here but Spade controlling him for the moment.
Spade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Silva isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spade stacks Silva 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 Spade!#T2#
Silva takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Spade is working for an americana but Silva has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Spade was thinking about the submission.
Silva is pulling down on Spade's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB2#
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spade controls the pace.
Spade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Spade defends easily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spade controlling from the top position.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warren Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Silva! |
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Event:
HERO:3
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Spade gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spade has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Spade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spade wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Spade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spade has passed into half guard!
Spade content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Silva has his hands clasped together around Spade's back. He's all about the action.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Spade trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva wants to control but Spade is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Spade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva wants to improve his position but Spade is controlling well.
Spade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head. #SU2#
Spade escapes and gets back to his feet.
Spade closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Spade pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Spade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
Spade scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spade manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Spade decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spade shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Spade gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Spade manages to retain guard.
Spade throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva postures up.
Silva looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Silva gets to his feet. Spade looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spade's waist but Spade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Spade wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva shoots in but Spade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Spade.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Warren Spade will probably get the nod.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Silva tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Spade misses.
Spade blocks a leg kick.
Spade swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Jay Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Spade moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Silva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpade.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Spade lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade has a takedown stuffed.
Spade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jay Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Spade.
Spade shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Spade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Spade lands a head kick!
Spade stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working. #T2#
Spade is looking to improve his position.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spade on the ground.#SU#
Silva stands up from half guard.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spade as he avoids it easily.
Spade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Spade clinches with his opponent.
Spade'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.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Spade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
#BC#
Silva breaks the clinch.
Spade scores with a shot to the body.
Spade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Spade tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spade circles away.
Spade doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4##CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Spade lands a body shot.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spade or not.
Spade wants a takedown.
Spade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silva to keep the fight standing.
Spade is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Spade can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spade fails to pull guard.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Silva dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Spade looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.#BC#
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spade avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spade drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
#T1#
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Spade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Silva clinches up with Spade and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spade's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Spade won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Spade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.#TD2#
Spade decides to pull guard.
Spade keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva stands up over Spade, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2##SUB2#
Spade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Silva is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spade has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Spade from standing up. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Spade pushes his legs off easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Silva working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
#SUB#
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Warren Spade.
I think Spade 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Spade! |
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Event:
HERO:2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Spade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.#CL2#
Spade drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
#BC2#
Spade breaks the clinch.
Spade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spade wants it to stay on the feet.
Spade blocks a head kick by Ryan.
Spade works over Ryan's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Shane Ryan has been cut.
Spade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ryan's sensitive parts.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Ryan gets tackled into the cage by Spade. Spade maintains the clinch.
Spade content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Ryan pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Spade gets to his feet. Ryan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Spade decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ryan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spade is on him like a limpet, forcing Ryan back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Spade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spade shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spade.
Spade lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan is looking for a sweep.
Spade scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ryan to see if he's OK.
Ryan is trying to escape the position but Spade is controlling the position.
Spade lands a decent elbow from side control. #SU2#
Spade stands up and beckons Ryan to his feet. #T2#
Ryan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spade's waist but Spade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ryan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spade gets underhooks to prevent Ryan's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Spade jumps guard and drags Ryan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan looking to sit in guard and control but Spade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Spade is proving a slippery customer.
Spade distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Ryan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spade defends it easily.#T3#
Spade content to stall in guard here.
Spade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spade on the ground.
Spade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ryan's head.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spade with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spade passes into half guard. #SU2#
Spade stands up and beckons Ryan to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Spade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Spade postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Spade landing with the ground and pound. #SU2#
Spade decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Spade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Ryan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Spade moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Spade turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.
Spade takes a little break here. Ryan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ryan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan tries to buck Spade off but Spade is having none of it.
Spade controls the position from side control.#T1#
Spade cracks Ryan with a big elbow.
Ryan looks to move to half guard but instead Spade has passed into mount! Damn!
Spade landing strikes from the mount.
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Spade isn't that keen on the idea.
Spade avoids the attempt from Ryan to control.
Spade working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Spade landing shots from mount.
Spade lands a couple of good shots and Ryan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Spade is riding his opponent, not letting Ryan buck him off.
Oh Ryan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan is taking damage to the body and head.
Spade gets his hands free as Ryan looks to control.
Spade punches Ryan on the ear.
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!
Spade controlling well, preventing Ryan from escaping the position.
Spade trying to control.#T3#
Spade punishes Ryan with strikes from the back mount.
Ryan tries to escape the position.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Spade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spade landing with strikes.
Spade trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Spade is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ryan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Spade.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warren Spade! |
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