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Event:
Highland 129
Date: Jan 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Henderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spinks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Spinks 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.
Spinks misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Spinks clinches. #TD2#
Henderson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spinks uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henderson is pulling down on Spinks's head to control his posture.
Spinks wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Spinks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spinks is fighting to break Henderson's control of his arms but Henderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but instead Henderson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Spinks trying to control here.
Henderson uses his free foot to push down on Spinks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spinks.
Spinks tries to control Henderson's body but Henderson pushes him off. Spinks squirms to his side and now Henderson has his back!
Spinks can't escape the position.
Henderson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Spinks tries to roll but Henderson sticks to his back.
#T2#
Spinks is trying to get back to his feet but Henderson has full control of the position and if anything, Spinks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Henderson has the hooks in. Spinks is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Spinks tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Henderson has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Spinks is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Henderson!
An out of breath Harry Henderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Highland 121
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Spinks lands a head shot.
Spinks rushes Magomedov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Magomedov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Spinks piles on the pressure and Magomedov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Spinks!
During a confident post fight interview, Micah Spinks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Spinks goes for a small jab and connects. Now Spinks goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Yamamoto stumbles back but Spinks runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Yamamoto to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Yamamoto will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Micah Spinks!
Micah Spinks thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Colez tries to bum rush Spinks with a series of wild strikes but Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spinks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spinks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spinks throws a right and a left that Colez avoids nicely.
Spinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colez is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spinks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spinks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Colez counters with a left and a right that stings Spinks.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Colez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spinks throws a hook but Colez blocks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Spinks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks slips a jab and a cross from Colez.
Colez misses with a double jab.
Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks swings for the body but Colez moves out of range.
Spinks slips a jab and a cross from Colez.
Spinks feints and then cracks Colez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Colez down.
Spinks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colez paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Colez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Colez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spinks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Colez.
Colez moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Colez avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Colez rather than just go for the knockout.
Spinks looks to land a combination but Colez avoids it well.
Colez throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range.
A punch combination from Colez misses.
A combination from Colez does no damage.
Colez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spinks.
Spinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colez was well out of range. Poor timing from Spinks.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spinks.
Spinks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Colez punishes Spinks's body with a nice straight punch.
Spinks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Colez under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spinks tries to move into range but Colez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2#
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses
and Colez counters with a straight right hand.
Colez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpinks.
Spinks looks to throw the jab but Colez is out of range.
Micah Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spinks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colez.
Colez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spinks looks to land a combination. Colez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spinks wants to clinch up but Colez keeps it at a distance.
Colez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Colez duly obliges.
Spinks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spinks.
Spinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Colez moves out of range easily.
Colez tries to move into range but Spinks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#Colez is rocked!
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Spinks! Colez is out on his feet! Spinks rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Colez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Colez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Spinks!
An out of breath Micah Spinks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bizzo Colez had this to say: 'It's just the beginning...'. |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (6)
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Hamed misses with a jab to the body
and Spinks counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hamed throws a nice looking combination but Spinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hamed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spinks with a knee to the head.
Spinks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spinks wants to stall.
Hamed blocks the elbow strike.
Spinks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spinks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Spinks.
A short right from Hamed.
Hamed lands a hook that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hamed stalling against the cage.
Hamed looking to throw knees to the head but Spinks is blocking nicely.
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamed's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Hamed.
Hamed misses with the head strike.
Spinks lands a knee to the head.
#ROC#Hamed is rocked!
Spinks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hamed is still on wobbly legs! Can Spinks finish him?#T1#
Spinks lands a big knee! That's hurt Hamed! Oh, he's all over the place! Spinks lands another knee that sends Hamed to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Spinks!
During a confident post fight interview, Micah Spinks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYCL 19 - Pustik vs Requis
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Goetz checks a low kick from Spinks.
Goetz avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Goetz sees coming a mile off.
Goetz tries a head kick but it misses.
As Goetz backs off Spinks throws a huge counter combo but Goetz manages to avoid it all.
Goetz throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
We've been told by Goetz's head coaches at Total Training Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goetz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spinks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks throws a lazy head kick
enabling Goetz to counter with a crisp jab.
Goetz misses with a body kick.
Spinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goetz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goetz blocks a low kick nicely.
Spinks looks for the body kick but Goetz saw that one coming. #T1#
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Spinks unleashes a big counter combination but Goetz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Goetz lands with a slapping head kick.
Spinks scores with a head kick. Goetz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
Goetz throws a head kick that misses.
Goetz misses with a body kick.
Goetz scores with a body shot.
Spinks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spinks misses with a kick to the body
and Goetz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goetz misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz looks to land a body kick but Spinks moved away.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
Goetz lands a nice hook to Spinks's body. Spinks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Goetz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Goetz checks the leg kick.
Goetz throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
Spinks throws a counter combo.
Spinks tried to score with a low kick but Goetz checks it.
A head kick misses from Goetz.
Goetz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Micah Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goetz moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Spinks scores with a leg kick.
Goetz throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Micah Spinks has been cut.
Goetz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Goetz throws a sloppy head kick and Spinks moves out of range easily.
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks wants to land a leg kick but Goetz is out of range.
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Goetz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpinks.
Spinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Goetz.#T3#
Goetz moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Spinks throws a head kick but Goetz moves out of range.
Spinks fakes the leg kick and cracks Goetz in the body.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goetz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Spinks.
A head kick misses from Spinks.
Goetz connects with a high kick.
Goetz wants to clinch.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spinks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGoetz.
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Spinks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goetz stuns Spinks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
Goetz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spinks's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goetz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spinks. That did some damage!
Spinks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goetz looks for the body kick but Spinks saw that one coming.
As Goetz backs off Spinks throws a huge counter combo but Goetz manages to avoid it all.
Goetz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spinks misses with a low kick as Goetz jumps back.
Spinks thows a leg kick but Goetz checks it
and Goetz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spinks.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz doesn't manage to clinch there - Spinks circles away.
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 Mark Goetz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Spinks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Goetz moves out of range of the leg kick from Spinks.
Goetz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spinks moves out of range of the body kick.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goetz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goetz avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Goetz misses the shot to the body.
Goetz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks throws a lazy head kick
and Goetz counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goetz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spinks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spinks with the inside leg kick.
Goetz misses with a body shot.
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Spinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
Spinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goetz digs a good body shot into Spinks's ribs.
Goetz is looking to wear down Spinks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Goetz checks a low kick from Spinks.
Goetz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spinks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goetz is out of range.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz tries to clinch up.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinks is breathing heavily.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Goetz.
Spinks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spinks throws a front kick aimed at Goetz's knee but Goetz avoids it well.
Goetz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goetz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Goetz checks a low kick from Spinks.
Goetz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Goetz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goetz tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goetz misses with a body kick.
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!
Spinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Goetz.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Goetz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spinks just manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Spinks lands but Goetz takes it in his stride.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinks throws a nice head kick!
Micah Spinks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz lands with a kick to the temple. Spinks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Goetz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Goetz is looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick from Spinks misses
enabling Goetz to counter with a crisp jab.
Spinks throws a leg kick
and Goetz counters with a nice body kick.
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goetz throws a head kick that Spinks semi-blocks.
Goetz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goetz is able to avoid easily.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Goetz sees coming a mile off.
Goetz throws an overhand right that lands on Spinks's shoulder, as Spinks tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Goetz throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
#T4#
Goetz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goetz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goetz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goetz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goetz just misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spinks throws a lazy head kick
and Goetz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spinks throws a leg kick
and Goetz counters with a head kick. That will keep Spinks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC#Spinks is rocked!
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Spinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Mark Goetz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Micah Spinks's cut.
That's time! Goetz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Spinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Goetz's sensitive parts.
Goetz misses with a head kick.
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spinks scores with a head kick. Goetz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC2#Goetz is rocked!
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Goetz moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Spinks.
Goetz throws a sloppy head kick and Spinks moves out of range easily.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Micah Spinks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spinks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spinks just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGoetz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spinks!
Spinks throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Goetz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goetz thuds a left hand into Spinks's body.
Goetz seems to have got his legs back now.
Spinks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goetz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Spinks throws a head kick that half lands.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goetz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A low kick from Spinks is predictable there
and Goetz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goetz throws a nice head kick!
Spinks is still on wobbly legs! Can Goetz finish him?
Goetz tries to land a front kick but Spinks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goetz misses with a head kick.
Spinks throws a nice looking combination but Goetz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spinks seems to have recovered his senses.
Goetz throws a head kick that Spinks semi-blocks.
Goetz scores with a head kick.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses
and Goetz counters with a good, hard body kick but Spinks shrugs it off.
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!
Spinks lands a high kick!
Goetz tries to clinch up.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Goetz moved away.
Mark Goetz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Goetz moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Goetz lands a high kick!
Spinks throws a leg kick which misses Goetz's front leg but catches the back leg as Goetz tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Goetz.
Good leg kick by Spinks.
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks misses with a leg kick
and Goetz counters with a head kick. That will keep Spinks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Goetz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Goetz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goetz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Spinks moves out of range as Goetz throws a body kick.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks avoids the head kick by Goetz.
Spinks is looking to chop away at Goetz's legs. #T3#
Goetz tries a head kick but it misses.
Spinks throws a fast counter high kick but Goetz manages to duck under it in time.
Goetz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spinks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Goetz.
Goetz checks a leg kick.
Spinks throws a low kick but Goetz moves out of range easily.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Goetz.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz checks a leg kick.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Goetz moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
Spinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goetz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spinks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
#T4#
A head kick by Spinks misses
and Goetz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spinks throws a leg kick
and Goetz counters with a head kick. That will keep Spinks thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks tries a head kick but it misses.
Goetz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goetz moves out of range of the body kick from Spinks.
Goetz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goetz swinging wildly here.
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!
Goetz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spinks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goetz.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Micah Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goetz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Mark Goetz.
Well Goetz 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Goetz!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Goetz waved his t-shirt featuring REAPERS Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
NYCL 10 - Wellstone vs Rider
Date: Jul 28, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick by Spinks misses
and Dash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Micah Spinks has been cut.
Dash lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dash misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Spinks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spinks throws the kick towards the body but Dash avoids it.#CL#
Spinks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spinks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dash blocks it with crossed arms.
Dash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
Dash takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Dash to work.
Spinks misses with an elbow over the top.
Spinks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dash avoids it.
Dash misses with a body punch.
Dash avoids the elbow strike from Spinks, against the cage.
Spinks misses with an elbow strike.
Dash dodges an elbow strike from Spinks.
#T1#
Spinks is trying to stall.
Spinks looking to slow down the pace here.
Dash lands with a short shot to the head.
Spinks is trying to break the clinch but Dash is controlling him.
Spinks trying to stall but Dash improves his position.
Dash throws a punch but it's blocked by Spinks.
Spinks throws an elbow but it misses.
Dash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spinkss head.
Spinks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dash is keeping busy.
Spinks blocks an uppercut.
Dash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spinks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dash avoids it.
Spinks is looking to break free of the clinch but Dash has double underhooks.
Dash lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Dash misses with a body punch.
Dash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dash blocks an elbow strike from Spinks.
Dash's coach down at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (15 COACHES) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dash's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Dash.
Spinks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dash being controlled against the cage.
Dash blocks the elbow strike.
Spinks misses with a knee strike.
Spinks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dash is keeping busy.
Spinks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dash blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dash lands an uppercut.
Spinks lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Spinks has had enough of the clinch but Dash keeps him there for the moment.
Spinks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spinks throws an elbow that misses.
Dash lands a hook that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
Dash holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dash lands a hook that snaps the head of Spinks backwards.
Dash stalling against the cage.
Spinks misses with an elbow strike.
Dash lands a shoulder strike.
Dash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dash.
Spinks looking to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dash.#T4#
Spinks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dash is defending well for now.
Spinks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dash holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dash working aggressively here.
Dash will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spinks up against the cage.
Dash tries to throw a body punch but Spinks avoids it by throwing Dash back against the cage.
Dash blocks an elbow strike from Spinks.
Dash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinks trying to stall but Dash improves his position.
Dash stalling in the clinch.
Spinks takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dash as the two fighters clinch.
Dash avoids a wild elbow strike from Spinks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micah Spinks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dash tries to bum rush Spinks with a series of wild strikes but Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dash checks a low kick from Spinks.
Dash looks to land a combination. Spinks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Dash steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks slips a straight right by Dash.
Spinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Spinks is rocked!
Spinks moves away from the strike by Dash.
Spinks scores with a head kick.
Dash throws a shot to the body.
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!
Spinks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spinks.
Spinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dash checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dash shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spinks eats them both and turns towards Dash to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Spinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spinks avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Spinks throws a head kick but Dash moves out of range.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Spinks seems to have got his legs back now.
Dash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dash looks to land a combination but Spinks avoids it well.
Spinks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Dash throws a right hand that Spinks ducks under and follows up with a left that Spinks also avoids with ease.
Spinks seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Dash shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Spinks is backing up but Dash catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Spinks covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Dash Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Dash!
After the fight, Sean Dash was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
NYCL 5 - Evandrus vs Spinks
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Evandrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evandrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evandrus.
Spinks wants to clinch up but Evandrus keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Evandrus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spinks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Evandrus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spinks's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evandrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but Evandrus is having none of it.
Evandrus stopping the sweep attempt from Spinks.
Evandrus with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Evandrus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Spinks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evandrus landing some decent shots from guard.
Spinks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evandrus is one step ahead there.
Evandrus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evandrus chips away with some ground and pound.
Evandrus is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spinks trying to control the position.
#T2#
Evandrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evandrus 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.
Spinks 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#
Evandrus is pressing down on Spinks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Evandrus looking for a sweep. Not yet Evandrus, not yet. #T3##SU2#
Evandrus is working an open guard so Spinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Spinks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Evandrus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spinks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ademir Evandrus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evandrus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spinks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Evandrus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Evandrus trying to control the position from guard on top but Spinks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spinks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evandrus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evandrus won't allow Spinks to sweep him here. #T4#
Evandrus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Evandrus postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spinks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Evandrus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU2#
Spinks gets to his feet - Evandrus follows without any prompting.
Evandrus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Spinks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Spinks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evandrus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spinks after a bit of a struggle.
Evandrus is working for takedown but Spinks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evandrus is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spinks trying to stall but Evandrus improves his position.
Spinks misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evandrus is looking for a takedown.
Spinks taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Micah Spinks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Evandrus avoids the head kick by Spinks.
Spinks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evandrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Evandrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Evandrus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spinks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evandrus. That did some damage!#CL#
Evandrus forces Spinks back against the cage and clinches.
Evandrus blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Evandrus works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spinks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ademir Evandrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evandrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spinks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Evandrus is now in half guard.
Evandrus wants to pass the guard but Spinks is defending well.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Evandrus prevents Spinks from improving his position.
Spinks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evandrus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evandrus's back!
Evandrus rolls, trying to escape but Spinks keeps control of the position.
Spinks trying to control momentarily.
Spinks doesn't have the hooks in and Evandrus manages to turn into his guard.
Spinks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Evandrus stands up over Spinks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spinks working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Spinks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evandrus is controlling him.
Spinks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Evandrus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Evandrus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Spinks is fighting to break Evandrus's control of his arms but Evandrus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Evandrus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spinks's guard. #REVR#
Spinks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Evandrus is controlling him.
Evandrus landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Evandrus prevents Spinks from getting back to his feet.
Evandrus is in close to Spinks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Evandrus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spinks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evandrus preventing the sweep.
Evandrus throws a big right hand that misses.
Spinks 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.
Spinks wants to get back to his feet but Evandrus is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #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.
Evandrus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Evandrus trying to control but Spinks is working from the bottom.
Evandrus connects with a couple of short punches.
Evandrus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evandrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Spinks is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Evandrus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spinks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spinks has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Spinks wanted to stand there but Evandrus had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evandrus wants to improve his position but instead Spinks has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademir Evandrus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spinks doesn't manage to clinch there - Evandrus circles away.
Ademir Evandrus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Spinks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evandrus content to stall in guard here.
Spinks wants to stand and escape but Evandrus is having none of it.
Evandrus lands a couple of digs.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks keeping moving, preventing Evandrus from controlling successfully.
Evandrus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Spinks trying to keep a closed guard but Evandrus is proving a slippery customer.
Evandrus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Evandrus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spinks tries to clinch up but Evandrus circles away and keeps his distance.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Evandrus moves out of range easily. #TD#
Evandrus shoots in and bounces Spinks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Evandrus lands a couple of elbows.
Spinks 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#
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Evandrus wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Evandrus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spinks throws a big elbow that misses.
Evandrus can't keep his opponent in guard - Spinks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spinks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Evandrus controls his leg.
Evandrus is doing well to control the position and prevent Spinks from advancing to side control.
Evandrus scores with a few weak punches. #T3#
Spinks prevents Evandrus from improving his position.
Spinks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evandrus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spinks pushing down on Evandrus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Evandrus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evandrus pulls Spinks in close to prevent any damage.
Spinks wants to stand but Evandrus is controlling his posture from full guard. #T4#
Evandrus seems keen to control Spinks's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spinks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evandrus is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Spinks moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evandrus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Evandrus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spinks prevents it.
The referee calls for Spinks to work.
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 Ademir Evandrus.
I think Evandrus 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ademir Evandrus! |
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Event:
NYCL - 1
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Spinks moves into range and clinches up with Leites.#TD#
Leites jumps guard.
Spinks wanted to stand there but Leites had control of the position.
Spinks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leites swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spinks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spinks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spinks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks won't allow Leites to sweep him here.
Spinks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leites. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Spinks gets to his feet. Leites looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Spinks closes the distance and clinches.
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leites's defenses. #T1#
Leites jumps guard but Spinks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leites is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leites fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spinks stalls.
Leites softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spinks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Spinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Spinks has closed the distance and engaged Leites in a clinch.
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leites's defenses.
Leites wants to take the fight to the mat but Spinks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Leites. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinks is struggling to control the position.
Spinks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spinks connects with a knee to the head.
Spinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leites up against the cage.
Leites jumps guard but Spinks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Spinks tries to land a knee to the head but Leites blocks with his arms.
Leites takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spinks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leites is defending well for now.
Leites is trying to drag Spinks to the mat but Spinks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Leites decides to pull guard.
Spinks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spinks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Leites looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spinks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Spinks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spinks slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spinks trying to pass the guard but Leites defending well.
Well, if Spinks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spinks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Leites. #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.
Spinks throwing shots but Leites is blocking nicely.
Leites tries to get to full guard but Spinks has control of the leg.
Spinks controlling the action here.#SU2#
Spinks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Leites to get to his feet. #CL2#
Spinks rushes Leites and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Leites jumps into guard, dragging Spinks to the mat.
#SU2#
Spinks gets to his feet - Leites follows without any prompting.
Spinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Spinks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Spinks moves into the clinch.
Spinks lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Leon Leites has been cut.
Spinks avoids the elbow strike from Leites, against the cage.
Leites blocks an elbow strike from Spinks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spinks.
Spinks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spinks is pressed up against the cage. Leites has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spinks down to the mat. Spinks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Spinks rushes Leites and presses him up against the cage.
Spinks misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Leites has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spinks uses from the top position. #SUB#
Leites looking for a guillotine here but Spinks defends easily.
#SU2#
Spinks stands up and waves to Leites to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leites.#T1#
Leites shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Spinks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spinks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Leites. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leites tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spinks smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Spinks clinches.
Spinks lands an elbow that stopped Leites in his tracks for a moment.
Spinks trying to land knees to the body.
Spinks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spinks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Leites is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spinks to keep the fight standing.
Spinks connects with a knee to the head.
Spinks slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Spinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leites tries to clinch up but Spinks circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Spinks clinches up against the cage.
Leites fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leites's defenses.
Knees to the body from Spinks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spinks stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Spinks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Spinks darts in and clinches Leites up against the cage.
Spinks lands an elbow that stopped Leites in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Spinks.
Spinks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spinks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Leites pulls guard effortlessly.
Spinks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spinks sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Leites is working an open guard so Spinks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Leites shoots in but no luck this time.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Spinks closes the distance and clinches.
Spinks lands a nice elbow.
Spinks landing knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spinks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spinks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spinks with a knee to the head.
Spinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leites up against the cage.#BC2#
Spinks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Spinks gets a clinch.
Spinks stalling in the clinch.
Spinks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Spinks is pressed up against the cage. Leites has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spinks down to the mat. Spinks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Spinks clinches up with Leites and pushes him back against the cage.
Spinks blocking some punches.
Spinks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spinks just leaning against Leites, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spinks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spinks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Spinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Spinks moves into range and clinches up with Leites.
Spinks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Spinks breaks from the clinch.
Leites misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Leites tries to keep at a distance but Spinks has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Spinks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leon Leites's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leites fails to land the takedown.
Leites shoots for a takedown but Spinks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leites tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spinks defends well and Leites ends up having to push Spinks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Leites. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spinks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spinks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spinks stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Spinks breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spinks pushes Leites up against the cage in a clinch.
Spinks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leites's defenses.
Spinks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spinks avoiding damage.
Spinks tries to land a knee to the head but Leites blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Spinks with a knee to the head.
Spinks lands an elbow inside.
Spinks has Leites pushed against the cage.
Leites looking to stall.
Spinks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spinks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leites's face.
Leites stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee calls for Spinks to work.
Spinks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spinks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leites tries to pull guard but Spinks holds him up against the cage and eventually Leites drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leites tries to score a body lock takedown but Spinks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T2#
Leites tries to pull guard but Spinks won't allow it.
Spinks connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#Leon Leites's cut is getting worse.
Leites goes for a takedown attempt but Spinks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leites goes for a double leg but Spinks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spinks continues to drive forward.
Spinks is looking for the big counter here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Spinks breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Spinks rushes Leites and presses him up against the cage.
Spinks effectively controlling the action here.
Spinks looking to throw knees to the head but Leites is blocking nicely.
Spinks lands a nice elbow.
Spinks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leites up against the cage.
Leites is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spinks is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3##BC2#
Spinks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leites fails with the takedown.
Spinks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Spinks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Spinks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Spinks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Leites decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Spinks stands up and waves to Leites to follow him.
Spinks lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Spinks pushes Leites up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Spinks with a knee to the head.
Spinks blocks a body shot from Leites.
Spinks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leites tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spinks smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Leites tries to keep at a distance but Spinks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leites swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spinks has Leites pressed against the cage.
Leites takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spinks lands an elbow just above Leites 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Spinks.
Leites blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leon Leites has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Micah Spinks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spinks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Spinks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spinks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Spinks! |
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