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Event:
GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Cudlitz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Speer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Speer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Speer wants to advance to full mount but Cudlitz doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Speer being controlled here momentarily.
Cudlitz is looking to stand up but Speer isn't so interested in that idea.
Speer preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cudlitz has his hands on Speer's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Cudlitz working for a triangle but Speer defends it easily.
#T1#
Cudlitz 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.
Cudlitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speer postures up in Cudlitz's guard and throws a big left but Cudlitz blocks it.
Speer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Speer won't allow Cudlitz to get back to his feet.
Speer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speer postures up and lands a big shot to Cudlitz's brow.
Speer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speer prevents Cudlitz from getting back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cudlitz keeping moving, preventing Speer from controlling successfully.
Speer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cudlitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speer throwing strikes but missing.
Cudlitz wants to stand but Speer is controlling the position.
Speer distracts Cudlitz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cudlitz wants to get back to his feet but Speer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Speer looking to sit in guard and control but Cudlitz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Speer looking for a sweep. Not yet Speer, not yet.
Cudlitz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cudlitz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cudlitz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cudlitz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cudlitz moves into full mount! Speer won't be happy about that! #T4#
Cudlitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Speer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cudlitz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cudlitz landing strikes from the mount and Speer is in trouble!
Cudlitz is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC2#Speer is rocked!
Cudlitz controlling the pace for now.
Speer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cudlitz landing shots from mount.
Oh Speer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Cudlitz postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Speer in real trouble here! The ref calls for Speer to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cudlitz!
A very excited looking Michael Cudlitz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GDL 128: Anderson VS Ebert
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Speer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Speer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Speer lands with a punch from half guard.
Speer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Speer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Speer thows an elbow strike that misses. Adams gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Speer doesn't seem too bothered but Adams quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Speer is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Speer really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nick Adams! |
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Event:
GDL 123: Schmidt VS Shumway
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Fortuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Speer.
Fortuna lands an overhand right.
Speer takes one on the button.
Speer swats away the attempt to clinch by Fortuna.#CL2#
Speer rushes Fortuna and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Speer.
Fortuna stalling in the clinch but Speer improves position.
Fortuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speer or not.
Fortuna trying to control the position but instead, Speer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuna into the cage.
Speer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortuna after a bit of a struggle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Speer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Fortuna.
Fortuna can't find room to land a body shot as Speer controls the action.
Fortuna tries a body shot but Speer blocks it.
Fortuna leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Fortuna blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Fortuna.
Stalling in the clinch from Speer.
Speer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fortunas head.
Fortuna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Speer up against the cage.
Speer trying to control the position but instead, Fortuna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Speer into the cage.
Speer tries for a takedown but Fortuna manages to get underhooks.
Fortuna prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rocky Fortuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Speer.
Fortuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Speer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortuna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Speer's elbow. #BC#
Fortuna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Fortuna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocky Fortuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Speer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fortuna as he avoids it easily.
Speer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fortuna tries to counter by clinching up but Speer breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by Fortuna's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fortuna wants to clinch.
Speer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fortuna is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Speer.
Fortuna cracks a nice hook into Speer's ribs.#CL#
Fortuna instigates a clinch.
Speer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fortuna after a bit of a struggle.
Fortuna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Speer has Fortuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Fortuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortuna.
Fortuna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortuna lands an elbow inside that Speer shrugs off.
Fortuna taking a breather.
Fortuna trying to control the position but instead, Speer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuna into the cage.
Fortuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortuna is trying to force a seperation but Speer has the dominant position.
Fortuna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Speer prevents a body shot from Fortuna.
Fortuna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortuna lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2#
Speer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fortuna clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Fortuna staying busy and making it hard for Speer to control. #T4#
Speer not allowing Fortuna to control his hands.
Fortuna trying to get back to his feet but Speer is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortuna trying to control but not successfully.
Speer lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fortuna.
Speer throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fortuna!
Speer throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortuna is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Speer manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Fortuna takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Fortuna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fortuna is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fortuna throws a right and a left that Speer avoids nicely. #CL#
Fortuna takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Fortuna is fighting off a takedown attempt but Speer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fortuna to the mat. Fortuna regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Speer postures up in Fortuna's guard and throws a big left but Fortuna blocks it.
Fortuna wants to stand but Speer is controlling the position.
Fortuna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fortuna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuna controls Speer momentarily but Speer frees himself.
Speer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fortuna wants to stand up but Speer is controlling him. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fortuna manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Speer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Speer.
#TD2#
Speer has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fortuna is trying to keep an underhook but Speer manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Speer prevents Fortuna from standing back up.
Fortuna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fortuna keeping moving, preventing Speer from controlling successfully.
Speer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fortuna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fortuna wants to sweep here but Speer controlling him for the moment.
Speer with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Speer cracks Fortuna with a solid left hand.
Speer tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortuna is retaining full guard.
Speer wants to control from the top but Fortuna keeps moving.
Speer cracks Fortuna with a solid left hand.
Speer throws a strike but Fortuna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Speer is trying to keep Fortuna in close.
Fortuna throws a big right hand that misses.
Fortuna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Speer's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Speer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fortuna won't allow Speer to sweep him here.
Fortuna scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fortuna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Fortuna trying to control but Speer is working from the bottom.
Fortuna throws an elbow that misses. Speer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fortuna's guard. Nice move by Speer!#REVB#
Speer prevents Fortuna from getting back to his feet.
Fortuna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fortuna wants to get back to his feet but Speer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Speer throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Speer won't allow Fortuna to get back to his feet.
Speer throws a big elbow that misses.
Speer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortuna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fortuna is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Speer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Speer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fortuna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fortuna throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortuna is looking to work some ground and pound but Speer has wrist control.
Speer wants to sweep but no luck.
Fortuna trying to control but Speer is working from the bottom.
Speer has momentary wrist control but Fortuna slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Rocky Fortuna will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fortuna throws a combination. Speer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Speer keeps the fight on the outside.
Fortuna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speer can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Fortuna.
Fortuna wants to clinch up but Speer keeps it at a distance.
Speer with the counter takedown but Fortuna avoids it easily.
Rocky Fortuna is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortuna tries to clinch but Speer moves out of range.
Speer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortuna throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Speer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fortuna won't be happy with that.
Fortuna sneaks out the side door and pushes Speer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Speer feints and as Fortuna raises his hands in defense, Speer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fortuna wants to stand and escape but Speer is having none of it.
Speer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fortuna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Speer is controlling him.
Speer distracts Fortuna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Speer lands a couple of elbows.
Speer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Speer prevents Fortuna from getting back to his feet.
Speer connects with a couple of short punches.
Speer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fortuna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speer prevents Fortuna from getting back to his feet.
Speer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Speer trying to control but Fortuna is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Speer takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Speer throws a head punch that misses.
Fortuna trying to control the position but instead, Speer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fortuna into the cage.
Fortuna is trying to maintain a safe position but Speer gets an underhook and turns Fortuna into the cage.
Fortuna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortuna throws a head punch that misses.
Fortuna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speer or not.
Speer has Fortuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Speer is looking for a takedown.
Fortuna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortuna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Felix Speer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fortuna as Speer tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortuna.
Rocky Fortuna has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fortuna stalling in the clinch but Speer improves position.
Fortuna can't find room to land a body shot as Speer controls the action.
Fortuna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fortuna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rocky Fortuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Speer.
Fortuna lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortuna cracks Speer with a nice body shot.
Fortuna tries a body shot but Speer blocks it.
Fortuna prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortuna pushes Speer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fortuna lands a nice elbow.
Speer takes an elbow to the forehead.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortuna.
#T4#
Fortuna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Speer.
Fortuna lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fortuna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocky Fortuna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortuna digs a right hand underneath Speer's ribcage. Speer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Speer has Fortuna pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortuna manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fortuna leaning his opponent against the cage.
Speer letting Fortuna take a breather here.
Speer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speer.
Fortuna misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Fortuna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fortuna, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Fortuna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rocky Fortuna waved his t-shirt featuring Savage Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Speer feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Speer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Speer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Speer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Speer throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speer's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson won't allow Speer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Speer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Speer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Speer keeps trying to improve his position.
Speer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson is controlling Speer's posture.
Speer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Speer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Speer throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speer's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Speer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson pushing down on Speer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Speer defending well.
Speer is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Speer is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Speer tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Speer is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Speer is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Speer wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jackson content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Speer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Speer tries to clinch up#TD#
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Speer's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Speer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Speer throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Speer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson throws a hook but Speer blocks it.
Speer darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Speer into the cage.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Speer sprawls well. Speer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Speer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
Speer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Speer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Speer throws a big right hand that misses.
Speer landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speer with a nice head shot there.
Speer throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speer's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Speer is keeping the position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Speer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeAndre Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speer chips away with some ground and pound.
Speer postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Speer throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Speer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jackson has passed into side control.
#T3#
Jackson controlling the position.
Speer is looking to reverse the position.
Speer regains half guard.
Speer wants to get back to full guard.
Speer trying to control here.
Jackson stalling.
Speer trying to control but Jackson postures up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Speer flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Speer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control!
Speer can't do much from the bottom here.
Speer tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Speer gets back to half guard.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 DeAndre Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Speer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Speer 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.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Speer is having none of it.
Speer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speer chips away with some ground and pound.
Speer throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speer stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Speer is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Speer postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Speer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Speer wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Speer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Speer throws a strike but Jackson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Speer wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Speer is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Speer trying to control here.
#T2#
Speer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson stays in close to Speer's body and controls the position.
Speer 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.
Speer is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Speer wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson stays in close to Speer's body and controls the position.
Felix Speer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Speer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Speer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson throws the left hand but Speer avoids the punch easily.
Speer with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Speer throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Speer is avoiding it.
Speer feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Speer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Speer gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson feinted with a counter takedown.
Speer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
DeAndre Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Speer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Speer shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Speer sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Speer with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeAndre Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeAndre Jackson! |
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Event:
GDL 115: Hunt VS Yuldashev
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Speer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Speer is keeping busy.
Wilson controlling the position well.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Speer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Speer is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is staying active underneath Speer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Speer working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Speer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wilson is tightening it up a little... Speer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Speer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Speer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Wilson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Speer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holister avoids it really well and circles away.
Holister misses with a few strikes there.
Holister throws a right hand that Speer ducks under and follows up with a left that Speer also avoids with ease.
Holister throws a series of punches but Speer moves out of range.
Holister avoids the head kick by Speer.
Holister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Speer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holister!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Speer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Speer is looking to take a break and control but Holister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Holister is not content to let Speer control the position.
Speer scoring with punches and elbows.
Speer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Speer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Holister is not content to let Speer control the position.
Speer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Speer landing a few strikes.
Speer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Speer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#Holister is rocked!
Speer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Holister is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Speer in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Holister looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Speer turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Speer!
A victorious Felix Speer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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