Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 171
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Samuel throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so Sparr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samuel is adopting a defensive guard.
Sparr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Samuel's guard.
Samuel moves into full guard.
Samuel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Samuel blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Sparr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Samuel holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samuel pulls Sparr in close to prevent any damage.
Samuel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Samuel wants to improve his position but instead Sparr has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr is controlling the pace.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samuel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparr being controlled here momentarily.
Samuel trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samuel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Samuel misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samuel.#T3#
Sparr slips a straight right by Samuel.
Samuel closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Sparr out cold! Sparr corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deebo Samuel!
Deebo Samuel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL Shorts!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TOF 158
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1##TD#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Diabeetus being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diabeetus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diabeetus works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Diabeetus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparr controls the pace.
Diabeetus has momentary wrist control but Sparr slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr trying to control but Diabeetus is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparr throws a strike but Diabeetus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Sparr working for a triangle but Diabeetus defends it easily.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Sparr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Diabeetus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diabeetus has managed to get both his arms back between Sparr's legs - danger averted.
Diabeetus tries to stand but Sparr is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diabeetus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet. #T3#
Sparr controlling Diabeetus's posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diabeetus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diabeetus tries to avoid it but Sparr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diabeetus to the ground. Diabeetus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Diabeetus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sparr cracks Diabeetus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diabeetus connects with the punch.
Diabeetus throws an overhand right that lands on Sparr's shoulder, as Sparr tries to avoid the shot.
Sparr thuds his right hand into Diabeetus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Diabeetus is quick to defend against it.
Diabeetus lands with a nice body punch.
Sparr slips under a jab from Diabeetus.#TD#
Sparr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diabeetus on his heels. He'll look to pass Diabeetus's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diabeetus keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Diabeetus keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr throws a strike but Diabeetus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Diabeetus being controlled here momentarily.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T5#
Sparr is trying to hold Diabeetus in close to prevent damage but Diabeetus has managed to pass into half guard.
Sparr wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr trying to control here.
Sparr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparr is trying to maintain the position but Diabeetus is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparr.
Sparr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparr 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Sparr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diabeetus misses with a looping left.
Diabeetus throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sparr throws a hook but Diabeetus blocks it.
Diabeetus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diabeetus slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suga Diabeetus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diabeetus throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diabeetus tries to move into range but Sparr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T8#
Diabeetus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sparr.
Sparr misses with a looping right.
Sparr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diabeetus at a distance.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diabeetus.
Nice straight punches there by Sparr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparr.
Sparr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Diabeetus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparr takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diabeetus lands a jab to Sparr's midsection.
Diabeetus thuds a left hand into Sparr's body.
Diabeetus lands a head shot.#TD#
Sparr shoots in and bounces Diabeetus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T9#
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Diabeetus is keeping the position.
Diabeetus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diabeetus's head.
Diabeetus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparr.
Sparr won't allow Diabeetus to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr trying to control but Diabeetus is working from the bottom.
Sparr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diabeetus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Suga Diabeetus 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#
Diabeetus tests Sparr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diabeetus scores with the left hand. Sparr knows he should have avoided that one.
Sparr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diabeetus.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Diabeetus avoids it well and moves away.
Diabeetus misses with a looping left.
Sparr misses the shot to the body.
Diabeetus throws a lazy right hand but Sparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diabeetus staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diabeetus. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparr throws a jab when Diabeetus was well out of range.
Sparr throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Diabeetus drops Sparr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sparr looks back up at him and smiles so Diabeetus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Suga Diabeetus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sparr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Sparr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diabeetus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparr throws out the jab. #TD#
Sparr bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Diabeetus wants to get back to his feet.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.
Diabeetus dodges the ground and pound from Sparr.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diabeetus is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Sparr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sparr wants to control but Diabeetus is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Sparr.
Diabeetus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sparr has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Sparr wants to take a breather but Diabeetus manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sparr.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr is really struggling to control Diabeetus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr trying to control but Diabeetus is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Diabeetus's brow.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Diabeetus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Diabeetus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sparr's guard.
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet.
Diabeetus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparr working a defensive guard here. #T4##SUB#
Sparr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diabeetus is aware though and is defending well.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suga Diabeetus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diabeetus misses with a wild body shot.
Sparr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparr connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Diabeetus coming out on top.#TD#
Sparr looking to score a takedown here. Diabeetus is defending well but Sparr drives through and ends up in Diabeetus's guard.
Sparr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diabeetus is keeping the position for now.
Sparr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T5#
Diabeetus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparr.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diabeetus misses with a hook #TD#
and Sparr counters with a single leg into guard. Diabeetus didn't expect that.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Diabeetus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Diabeetus has wrist control.#T6#
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Diabeetus keeps moving.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T7#
Sparr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sparr moves out of range as Diabeetus strikes.
Diabeetus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diabeetus throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Diabeetus blocks a jab.
Diabeetus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diabeetus misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely.
Diabeetus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diabeetus sprawls and moves away.
Sparr scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Sparr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T8#
Sparr wants to control but Diabeetus is keeping him busy.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diabeetus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sparr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparr throwing shots but Diabeetus is blocking nicely.
Diabeetus is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T9#
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diabeetus defending well though.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diabeetus's head.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparr trying to control from half guard but Diabeetus is working away.
Sparr is pressing down on Diabeetus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diabeetus is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diabeetus misses the shot to the body.
Sparr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diabeetus sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Diabeetus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparr throws a lazy right hand but Diabeetus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Suga Diabeetus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Diabeetus throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr misses with a straight left.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Diabeetus jabs at Sparr's body.
Sparr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diabeetus throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Diabeetus is quick to defend against it.
Diabeetus throws a hook but Sparr blocks it.
Sparr needs to keep his hands up - Diabeetus had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diabeetus doesn't seem bothered though.
Sparr misses with a hook. Diabeetus ducked under it nicely.
Diabeetus throws a looping overhand right but Sparr ducks down to avoid it.
Sparr slips a straight right by Diabeetus.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Diabeetus avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diabeetus.
Sparr connects with a body shot that sends Diabeetus's belly button to the back.
Diabeetus throws a lazy right hand but Sparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diabeetus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diabeetus scores with a jab to the head.
Diabeetus misses with a looping right.
Sparr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparr defending well as Diabeetus loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diabeetus, as that shot connected.
Sparr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diabeetus throws out a counter right but Sparr avoids it with no problem.
Diabeetus throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Sparr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparr. #T2#
Sparr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparr is in close to Diabeetus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Diabeetus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Sparr there.
Diabeetus throws a big shot that misses.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diabeetus lands a nice hook to Sparr's body. Sparr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diabeetus connects with a single shot there.
Diabeetus takes one to the chin there.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Diabeetus.
Diabeetus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sparr blocks a jab.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diabeetus walks into a left hand. #T4#
Sparr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diabeetus.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Diabeetus is quick to defend against it.
Diabeetus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diabeetus misses the shot to the body.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diabeetus takes a swing at Sparr's ribcage but misses.
Sparr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Diabeetus is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Sparr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sparr tries to move to mount but Diabeetus blocks the move with his legs.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diabeetus keeps working.
Sparr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diabeetus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T5#
Sparr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sparr working the ground and pound but Diabeetus is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Sparr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sparr with the ground and pound but Diabeetus regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB#
Sparr is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Diabeetus tries to kick Sparr off but Sparr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Diabeetus dodges it nicely.
Roger Sparr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr moves into full mount! Diabeetus won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Sparr.
Sparr looking to control but Diabeetus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots and Diabeetus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T7#
Sparr tries to get the hooks in deep but Diabeetus pushed the leg off.
Sparr somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Sparr throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sparr throwing sloppy strikes.
Sparr misses with an elbow to the head.
Sparr lands a shot to the body. #T8#
Diabeetus avoids the strikes from Sparr.
Sparr lands shots from the back.
Sparr lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sparr has Diabeetus flattened out and is raining down punches.
Suga Diabeetus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sparr controlling the position well here. Diabeetus rolled but Sparr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sparr throwing damaging strikes from the back! Diabeetus could be in trouble here! #T9#
Sparr misses with punches from the back. #SUB#
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diabeetus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparr throwing sloppy strikes.
Sparr missing with strikes.
Diabeetus is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diabeetus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diabeetus is trying to get back to his feet but Sparr has full control of the position and if anything, Diabeetus has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diabeetus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suga Diabeetus!
Suga Diabeetus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 149
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Leao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparr.
Sparr tests Leao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leandro Leao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leao lands a head kick! #KD#
Leao cracks Sparr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Leao finish him? #ROC#Sparr is rocked!
Leao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leao misses with a lunging right hand
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparr tests Leao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparr misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Leao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparr lands with an overhand left.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Leao is predictable there #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Leao wriggles free and stands up.
Leandro Leao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Leao cracks Sparr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Leao has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sparr to stand back up!
Sparr is still on wobbly legs! Can Leao finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leao blocks a jab.
Sparr seems to have recovered his senses.
Leao throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sparr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Leao's guard.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Leao keeps moving.
Leao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparr is controlling him.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Leao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leao is wriggling around but Sparr manages to pass to half guard.
Leao is trying to stand back up but Sparr is controlling him
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leao's head.
Sparr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sparr throwing shots but Leao is blocking nicely.
Sparr throwing shots but Leao is blocking nicely.
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leao defending well though.
Sparr throws a strike but Leao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Sparr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Leao keeps moving.
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Leao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sparr lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Leao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparr throws out the jab.
A jab from Leao misses.
Sparr takes one to the chin there.
Sparr misses with a right hand
and Leao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sparr.
Sparr scores with a hook to the body. Leao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sparr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Leao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leao scores with a kick to the midsection.#T5#
Sparr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leao counters with a straight right hand.
Leao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leao scores with a nice strike.
Sparr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Leao misses the target.
Leao throws a front kick that sends Sparr stumbling back into the cage.
Leao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparr throws a lazy uppercut
and Leao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sparr moves out of range as Leao strikes.
Sparr throws a jab but it's blocked by Leao.
Leao throws a big counter combination but Sparr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sparr fails with the takedown
and Leao counters with a low kick, right behind Sparr 's knee. #T6##KD#
Leao cracks Sparr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Leao finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leao misses with a hook
letting Sparr counter with a right hand.
Leao leaves Sparr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leandro Leao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Sparr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leao connects with a single shot there.
Sparr tests Leao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leao throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr with the counter takedown but Leao avoids it easily.
Leao throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Leao won't be happy with that. #T7#
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Sparr stalls from top position.
Sparr throws a strike aimed at the side of Leao's head but Leao avoids it well.
Sparr misses with the ground and pound.
Sparr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leao keeps working.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Sparr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leao has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8#
Sparr throws a strike aimed at the side of Leao's head but Leao avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Sparr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sparr happy to just control the position for now.
Leao defending against the ground and pound.
Sparr lands some shots froms side control.#CUT2#It looks like Leandro Leao has been cut.
Sparr fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T9#
Sparr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sparr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sparr working the ground and pound but Leao is defending the strikes.
Sparr trying to control the position but Leao is working away.
Sparr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sparr grinds an elbow into Leao's temple.
Sparr trying to control the action but Leao is working from the bottom.
Sparr is working Leao over with some ground and pound from side control.
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 Leandro Leao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leandro Leao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Leao misses the target.
Sparr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Leao cracks Sparr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sparr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sparr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leao.
Sparr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sparr misses with a straight left.
Sparr misses with a looping left.
It looks like Leao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sparr throws out a loose jab but Leao uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leao throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Sparr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sparr misses with a hook.
Sparr throws a hook but Leao blocks it.#T1#
Leao throws a leg kick but Sparr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Leao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leao lands a jab to the head.
Sparr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sparr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leao. Leao obviously looking to wear him down.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but Leao shows good takedown defense.
Sparr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sparr throws a lazy right hand but Leao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leao misses the shot to the body.
Leandro Leao is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#Leandro Leao's cut is getting worse.
Sparr misses with a takedown attempt
and Leao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Leao defending well as Sparr loads up on a big left hand.
Leao throwing a counter right hand but Sparr manages to avoid it.
Sparr scores with a sloppy right hand. Leao should have avoided that one.
Sparr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leao. Leao obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leao tries to score with a low kick but Sparr moves his leg out of the way.
Leao throws a low kick, looking for Sparr's leg but Sparr calmly moves out of range.
Sparr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leao.
Leao tries to work over Sparr's front leg with a kick but Sparr checks it.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sparr throws a body shot but no joy.
Leao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leao lands with a cross. #T3#
Leao takes a swing at Sparr's ribcage but misses.
Leao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sparr misses with a hook
and Leao counters with an inside leg kick.
Sparr tests Leao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sparr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Leao is just out of range.
Sparr checks a low kick from Leao.
Leao misses with a looping left.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Leao.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leao tries to move into range but Sparr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Sparr connects with a nice looking jab.
Sparr misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Sparr. Beautiful body shot.
Sparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leao was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparr.
Sparr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Leao.
Leao slips under a jab from Sparr.
Leao throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
Sparr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leao on the side of the head.
Leao stuffs the takedown.
Leandro Leao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.#T5#
Sparr misses with a looping right.
Sparr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Leao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sparr on the side of the head.
Leao misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leao's head.
Sparr misses with a head shot. Leao uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr prevents Leao from getting back to his feet. #T6#
Leao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Leao slips a jab from Sparr.
Sparr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparr catches Leao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leao throws a looping overhand right but Sparr ducks down to avoid it.
Leao throws a leg kick but Sparr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Sparr finds it's target.#T7#
Sparr scores with a decent looking hook.
Sparr cracks a nice hook into Leao's ribs.
Leao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sparr catches Leao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Leao misses.
Leao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sparr's sensitive parts.
Leao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sparr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sparr sizes up Leao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sparr throws an off balance right hand
and Leao counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparr blocks a jab.#T8#
Leao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #TD2#
Sparr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leao to the mat! Leao manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Leao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing. #T9#
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leao at a distance.
Leao feints and then cracks Sparr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparr down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roger Sparr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leandro Leao's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sparr moves forwards but Leao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparr, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Sparr finds it's target.
Leao throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Leao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sparr. That did some damage!
Sparr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sparr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sparr lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leao.
A low kick from Leao is predictable there #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sparr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparr sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sparr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A combination from Leao does no damage.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Leao is predictable there #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Leao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Leao!#REVR#
Sparr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparr wants to control but Leao passes easily into half guard.
Sparr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Sparr 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.
Sparr looking to control.
Leao has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sparr is proving hard to escape from.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparr holds on and takes a little breather.
Sparr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sparr trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sparr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sparr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T5#
Leao throws a solid leg kick but Sparr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leao.
Leao scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparr has his takedown stuffed
and Leao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparr with the counter takedown but Leao avoids it easily.
Sparr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leao.
Sparr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Leao lands.
Sparr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leandro Leao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Leao thumps Sparr with a low kick.#T6#
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leao.
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leao throws a hook but Sparr blocks it.
Sparr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Leao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Leao slips a straight right by Sparr.
Leao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sparr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leao walks into a straight right hand from Sparr.
Sparr misses with a looping left.#T7#
Nice shot by Leao.
Leao throws a head kick that misses.
Sparr scores with a jab to the body.
Leao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leao throws out a leg kick but Sparr moves out of range and Leao only half commits.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but Leao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sparr just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Sparr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Leao wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T8#
Leao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sparr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sparr connects with a right hand. Leao shakes it off.
Sparr has his takedown stuffed
and Leao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sparr moves out of range as Leao strikes.
Sparr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch lands to the side of Sparr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sparr on the side of the head.#T9#
Leao drops Sparr with a big left hand! Sparr is injured, injured bad! Leao jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Leao!
Leandro Leao thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TOF 141
Date: Aug 11, 2024

#R1#
Sparr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparr jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Sparr's shoulder, as Sparr tries to avoid the shot.
King misses with a hook.
Roger Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sparr.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King missing with a left hand there. Sparr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King is looking to counter the offense by Sparr and move into the clinch.
Sparr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King misses with a straight right. #T1#
King throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sparr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Lenny King has been cut.
Sparr lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparr swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and King counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sparr! King lets Sparr back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Sparr is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from King misses.
Sparr is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparr seems to have recovered his senses.
Sparr shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.#T2#
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from King.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Sparr swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Sparr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
King sends Sparr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! King is motioning to the referee to let Sparr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Sparr looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
Lenny King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Sparr scores with a jab to the jaw.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sparr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sparr connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Sparr lands an overhand right.
King cracks Sparr on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Sparr falls backwards against the cage. King follows up with more strikes that drop Sparr to his knees. King keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Sparr! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lenny King!
Lenny King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: TOF 132
Date: Jul 14, 2024

#R1#
Sparr defending well as Osipov loads up on a big left hand.
Osipov misses with a looping left.
Sparr moves out of range as Osipov strikes.
Sparr blocks a jab.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Osipov jabs Sparr right on the nose. Sparr blinks but takes it well.
Osipov throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown. Osipov fights it but they end up in guard.
Osipov trying to control the position.
Sparr cracks Osipov with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osipov wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Osipov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Osipov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparr slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr lands strikes from half guard.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr moves nicely into side control.
Sparr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Osipov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Sparr is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Osipov keeps working.
Osipov is trying to get back to full guard.
Osipov taking some punishment here, with Sparr in his half guard.
Osipov is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
Osipov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Osipov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparr is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Osipov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Osipov wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osipov is pressing down on Sparr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Osipov is trying to keep Sparr in close.
Osipov trying to strike off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sparr controlling from the top position.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Osipov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T5#
Osipov walks into a stiff left hand from Sparr.
Sparr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Osipov throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Osipov.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osipov defends it well.
Sparr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparr. Osipov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osipov.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Osipov.
Sparr throws a body punch but Osipov moves out of range.
Osipov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Osipov throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Osipov throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.
Sparr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Osipov defends it well.
Osipov misses with a looping right.
Osipov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T6#
Osipov misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Sparr misses its intended target.
Osipov throwing a counter right hand but Sparr manages to avoid it.
Osipov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Sparr looks up at the clock and then as Osipov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sparr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Osipov prevents Sparr from moving into mount. #T7#
Osipov is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Osipov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Osipov defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Sparr wants to control but Osipov is keeping him busy.
Osipov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Osipov to see if he's OK.
Sparr lands a nice forearm strike. #T8#
Osipov is looking to reverse the position.
Osipov is trying to work for a sweep but Sparr has mounted him!
Osipov regains half guard.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Sparr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sparr with the ground and pound but Osipov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #SUB#
Osipov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparr uses it to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Sparr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Osipov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Osipov to see if he's OK.
Sparr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Osipov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Osipov is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osipov moves into full guard.
Osipov wants to improve his position but instead Sparr has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sparr throws out a loose jab but Osipov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr ducks right into an uppercut from Osipov.
Sparr slips a jab from Osipov.
Sparr scores with a body shot.
A big right from Osipov misses.
Sparr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Osipov momentarily.
Sparr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osipov looks to land a left hand but Sparr moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sparr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fedor Osipov is winning the standup battle so far.
Osipov moves to clinch but Sparr breaks away #TD2#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control.
Osipov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Osipov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T1#
Osipov manages to get back to half guard.
Sparr prevents Osipov from improving his position.#SUB#
Osipov looking for submissions off his back.
Osipov won't allow Sparr to pass to mount.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osipov's head. #SUB2#
Sparr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osipov defends it well.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Osipov wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparr connects with a nice short shot to Osipov's temple.
Sparr content to control rather than advance.
Osipov gets back to full guard.
Osipov controls Sparr momentarily but Sparr frees himself.
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Osipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparr defends it easily.
Osipov has momentary wrist control but Sparr slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Osipov's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Osipov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sparr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osipov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osipov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Osipov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparr! #REVB#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Osipov struggling a bit here.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Roger Sparr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T5#
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Osipov some visible discomfort.
Sparr is putting a hurting on Osipov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Osipov is looking to regain half guard here but Sparr keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Osipov tries to control but Sparr manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Osipov right now. #T6#
Sparr lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Osipov. #SUB2#
Sparr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sparr punishes Osipov with strikes from the back mount.
Sparr punches Osipov on the ear.
Sparr is trying to stick to Osipov's back but Osipov is turning into Sparr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sparr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osipov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Osipov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T7#
Osipov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr has control of Osipov's left arm, preventing Osipov from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Osipov defends easily.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.#SUB2#
Osipov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparr trying to control the position.
Osipov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Osipov throwing strikes but missing.
Osipov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.
Osipov working some strikes from top position.
Sparr is trying to keep Osipov in close.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB2#
Sparr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Osipov is fighting to break Sparr's control of his arms but Sparr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sparr controls Osipov momentarily but Osipov frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Osipov swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Sparr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sparr throws a strike but Osipov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sparr 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#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov controlling the position for now.
Osipov is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Osipov takes one to the side of the head.
Sparr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Osipov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sparr throws a shot from downtown. Osipov moves away and avoids it.
Osipov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Osipov.
Sparr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Osipov stuffs the takedown.
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osipov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Osipov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Osipov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1##TD2#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Osipov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sparr working the head with strikes.
Osipov can't do much from the bottom here.
Osipov trying to control but Sparr flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Sparr lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Sparr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Osipov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sparr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T2#
Osipov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Osipov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sparr keeps control of the position as Osipov tries to break free.
Osipov staying busy and making it hard for Sparr to control.
Sparr lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Osipov hold on?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sparr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sparr scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sparr is riding his opponent, not letting Osipov buck him off. #T3#
Sparr scores with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Osipov fending off the submission attempt from Sparr.
Osipov is trying to break free.
Sparr punishes Osipov with strikes from the back mount.
Osipov rolls, trying to escape but Sparr keeps control of the position. #T4##SUB2#
Osipov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sparr.
Osipov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sparr can't control as he wanted to and Osipov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Osipov has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Osipov is looking to improve his position.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T5#
Sparr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Osipov's head.
Osipov is pressing down on Sparr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Osipov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparr defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osipov trying to keep a closed guard but Sparr is proving a slippery customer.
Sparr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Osipov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T6#
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Osipov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Osipov keeps moving. #SUB#
Osipov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T7#
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Osipov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osipov keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Osipov looks to land a left hand but Sparr moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Sparr.
Osipov misses the jab.
Osipov throws a jab when Sparr was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparr! But no joy.
Osipov throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for Sparr.
Sparr lands with a hook. Osipov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sparr lands an overhand right.#T8#
A big left from Osipov misses.
Sparr fails with the takedown.
Osipov stuffs the takedown.
Fedor Osipov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Sparr moves out of range of the strikes.
Osipov misses with a left hand
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Osipov lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osipov throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.
Osipov throws an overhand right that lands on Sparr's shoulder, as Sparr tries to avoid the shot.
Sparr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Osipov misses with a two punch combination.
Osipov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T9#
Osipov misses with a looping right.
Osipov tries to bum rush Sparr with a series of wild strikes but Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osipov tries to move into range but Sparr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Osipov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Osipov throws the left hand but Sparr avoids the punch easily.
Osipov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sparr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Osipov misses with a right hand
enabling Sparr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedor Osipov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osipov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Osipov is looking to clinch but Sparr is avoiding it.
Osipov misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osipov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sparr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Osipov. Osipov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Osipov throws a hook to the side of Sparr's head but Sparr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
After winning the bout, Roger Sparr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 126
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Woerner cracks Sparr with a good jab.
Woerner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Sparr is rocked!
Woerner misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely.
BOOM! Woerner lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sparr. Sparr tries to recover but Woerner is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sparr lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gigi Woerner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gigi Woerner made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TOF 118
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circling - Clubber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr sizes up Clubber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Clubber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clubber moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clubber takes a swing at Sparr's ribcage but misses.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clubber lands a jab to the head.
Clubber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparr scores with a nice head shot.
Clubber moves forwards but Sparr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Sparr. #TD#
Sparr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparr winds up and cracks Clubber with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES2#
Clubber pushes Sparr off and gets back to his feet.
Clubber slips a straight right by Sparr.
Clubber looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Clubber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparr circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparr scores with a punch to the head.
Clubber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparr moves away.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr blocks a head kick by Clubber.
Clubber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Sparr looking to score a takedown here. Clubber is defending well but Sparr drives through and ends up in Clubber's guard.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
Clubber is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clubber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Clubber looking to control.
Sparr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Clubber trying to control the position.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Clubber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clubber is pulling down on Sparr's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparr, at least for the moment.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparr trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber is pulling down on Sparr's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparr, at least for the moment.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clubber's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Clubber blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clubber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparr looking to pass the guard.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clubber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Clubber.
Clubber is pulling down on Sparr's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparr dives in and grabs Clubber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clubber pushes down on Sparr's head and hops out.
Clubber throws a right and a left that Sparr avoids nicely.
Clubber missing with a left hand there. Sparr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Clubber avoids it well and moves away.#T5#
Clubber misses with a wild combination.
Clubber tries to work over Sparr's front leg with a kick but Sparr checks it.
Sparr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clubber misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Sparr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clubber doesn't seem phased though.
Sparr misses with a shot to the body
and Sparr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clubber misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Sparr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clubber.
Clubber misses with a few strikes there.
Sparr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Clubber.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T6#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparr. Clubber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clubber is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sparr with a body shot.
Clubber slips a jab from Sparr.
Clubber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Sparr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparr throws a hook but Clubber blocks it.
Clubber throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Some wild striking there from Clubber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr misses with a straight right.
Clubber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice cross by Clubber.
Clubber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T7#
A left lands for Clubber.#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Clubber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clubber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimmy Clubber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr lands a jab to Clubber's midsection.
Clubber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparr lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Sparr misses its intended target.
Clubber fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Clubber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clubber connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sparr! He's out on his feet! Clubber rushes in and drops Sparr with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Clubber!
Jimmy Clubber gave a mention to Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: OFK 400 - Hiro Vs Garrincha
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Gazersky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD#
Sparr scores with a takedown into Gazersky's guard.
Gazersky controls Sparr momentarily but Sparr frees himself.
Sparr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparr trying to control but Gazersky is working from the bottom.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Gazersky.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gazersky is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sparr wants to control but Gazersky passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky working the head and body with strikes.
Gazersky lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gazersky trying to control the action but Sparr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gazersky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparr defending well though.
Sparr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gazersky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gazersky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparr is trying to control but can't.
Gazersky is nestled in close to Sparr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sparr has hold of Gazersky's hands but Gazersky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparr gets full guard.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky. #T2#
Sparr controls Gazersky momentarily but Gazersky frees himself.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gazersky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gazersky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparr looking to control.
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet.
Sparr is trying to control the position but Gazersky postures up.
Gazersky preventing the sweep.
Gazersky is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.
Gazersky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gazersky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gazersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Gazersky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sparr throws an overhand right that lands on Gazersky's shoulder, as Gazersky tries to avoid the shot.
Gazersky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparr defends it well.
Gazersky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Gazersky.#TD#
Gazersky gets caught flat footed, as Sparr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gazersky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Sparr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparr looking to control. #T4#
Gazersky stopping the sweep attempt from Sparr.
Gazersky throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gazersky keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sparr's head.
Gazersky distracts Sparr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gazersky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparr is keeping the position for now.
Gazersky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparr is trying to keep Gazersky in close.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky. #SUB#
Sparr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gazersky defends well.
Gazersky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gazersky misses with a body punch
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazersky throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazersky misses with a body punch
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gazersky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparr was well out of range. Poor timing from Gazersky.
Gazersky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gazersky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparr.
And Gazersky tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazersky. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparr. Gazersky does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##TD#
Sparr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gazersky was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sparr won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gazersky is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gazersky looking to pass the guard.
Sparr controls Gazersky momentarily but Gazersky frees himself.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gazersky. #T2#
Gazersky cracks Sparr with a solid left hand.
Sparr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marlon Gazersky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gazersky stands up over Sparr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gazersky throws a big elbow that misses.
Gazersky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparr 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.
Gazersky postures up in Sparr's guard and throws a big left but Sparr blocks it.
Gazersky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazersky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Sparr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparr trying to control the position.
Sparr seems to have got his legs back now.
Gazersky throws an elbow that misses. Sparr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gazersky's guard. Nice move by Sparr!#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr is working Gazersky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gazersky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gazersky looking for a sweep. Not yet Gazersky, not yet.
Gazersky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparr manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gazersky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gazersky landing with the ground and pound.
Gazersky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Gazersky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gazersky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gazersky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gazersky throwing strikes from guard but Sparr blocks nicely.
Sparr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gazersky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gazersky wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Gazersky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Sparr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gazersky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparr is in Gazersky's guard.
Gazersky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there.
Gazersky seems keen to control Sparr's posture.
Gazersky is continuing to stall.
Sparr won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazersky throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sparr distracts Gazersky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazersky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sparr won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
Gazersky is still trying to improve position.
Gazersky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sparr won't allow Gazersky to sweep him here.
Sparr is in close to Gazersky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gazersky controls Sparr momentarily but Sparr frees himself.
Sparr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roger Sparr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr is controlling the pace.
Sparr is nestled in close to Gazersky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Gazersky wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gazersky is in trouble now - Sparr has advanced to mount!
Sparr is landing with some decent strikes but Gazersky is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sparr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sparr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gazersky is looking to escape.
Gazersky taking shots to the head.
Gazersky has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sparr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Gazersky working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Sparr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gazersky's face.
Sparr dominating with strikes here.
Gazersky is in a horrible position here. Sparr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gazersky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparr with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Gazersky is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gazersky is still in real trouble! Can Sparr finish him?
Gazersky is trying desperately to improve position.
Gazersky seems to have recovered his senses.
Gazersky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Marlon Gazersky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gazersky is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazersky wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr throwing shots but Gazersky is blocking nicely.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparr working over Gazersky with some ground and pound. Gazersky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gazersky manages to get to full guard.
Gazersky controlling Sparr's posture.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gazersky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Gazersky!
Marlon Gazersky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 393 - Sparr Vs Chambers
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Sparr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chambers's guard.

Chambers pushes Sparr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Chambers misses with a straight left.
Sparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Chambers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sparr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chambers looks to land a left hand but Sparr moved out of range nicely.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Chambers avoids it well and moves away.
Chambers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sparr.
Chambers thows a leg kick but Sparr checks it #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chambers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely. #T1#
Sparr is trying to control. Chambers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr slips a nice elbow through Chambers's hands, connecting with Chambers's forehead.
Sparr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chambers is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chambers is looking to escape.
Sparr throwing shots but Chambers is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Sparr seems to be working for a kimura but Chambers defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sparr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Sparr.
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chambers defending well though.
Sparr misses with a head shot. Chambers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chambers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chambers has his hands on Sparr's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Chambers blocks nicely.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Chambers uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr.
Chambers misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Sparr gets a double leg takedown into Chambers's guard.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Chambers has wrist control.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving. #T4#
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparr advances position into side control!
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sparr lands some shots froms side control.
Sparr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sparr tries to advance to mount but Chambers denies him.
You can see the frustration on Chambers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chambers swings for the body but Sparr moves out of range.
Chambers looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sparr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Chambers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chambers.
Sparr tries to move into range but Chambers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chambers scores with a jab. Sparr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Chambers.
Chambers misses the jab.
Chambers throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chambers wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chambers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.
Sparr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T1#
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Chambers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Chambers!#REVB#
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Chambers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sparr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chambers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chambers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sparr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chambers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sparr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chambers's guard. #REVR##T2#
Sparr trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Chambers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Chambers!#REVB#
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparr is trying to control the position but Chambers postures up. #T3#
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Chambers stands up and waves to Sparr to follow him.
Chambers moves away from the strike by Sparr.
Chambers throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from Sparr.
Chambers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working. #T4#
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparr throwing shots but Chambers is blocking nicely.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Chambers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr moves nicely into side control.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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 Roger Sparr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Chambers throws a solid leg kick but Sparr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chambers.
Chambers misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chambers wants to get back to full guard.
Chambers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Sparr slips a nice elbow through Chambers's hands, connecting with Chambers's forehead.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working. #T1#
Sparr misses with a head shot. Chambers uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chambers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Chambers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Chambers!#REVB#
Chambers preventing the sweep.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chambers preventing the sweep. #T2#
Sparr wants to improve his position but instead Chambers has moved into half guard.
Sparr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chambers wants to stand up but Sparr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sparr wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Chambers lands a right hook to the body.
Chambers lands a nice shot that snaps Sparr's head back.
The fighters circling - Chambers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chambers. Chambers obviously looking to wear him down.
Sparr misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sparr blocks a leg kick.
Sparr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chambers.
Jax Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sparr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chambers motions for Sparr to come forward. Chambers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers tries to work over Sparr's front leg with a kick but Sparr checks it.
Sparr staying out of range there.#T4#
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparr digs a good hook to Chambers's body. #TD#
Sparr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparr showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working.
Sparr throws a strike but Chambers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr trying to move into half guard but instead Chambers has managed to sweep!#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Chambers really 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.#R4#
Sparr connects with a body shot.
Chambers lands a really nice looking cross but Sparr seems unphased.
Chambers swinging wildly here.
Jax Chambers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparr takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chambers! But no joy.
Sparr scores with a jab to the body.
Chambers misses with a body shot.
Sparr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sparr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chambers throws the left hand but Sparr avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr blocks a jab.
Sparr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Chambers misses its intended target.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chambers swivels and escapes.
Chambers throws a looping overhand right but Sparr ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Sparr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Chambers's brow.
Chambers has his hands on Sparr's head, controlling the position.
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Chambers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chambers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sparr is proving hard to escape from.
Sparr wants to hit a sweep here but Chambers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparr there! #T2#
Chambers controlling the pace for now.
Sparr is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Chambers stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Sparr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chambers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jax Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Chambers. #T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Sparr blocks the leg kick.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chambers.
Chambers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chambers lands with a right hand.
Sparr cracks Chambers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chambers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chambers looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range. #TD#
Sparr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chambers's guard.
Sparr postures up in Chambers's guard and throws a big left but Chambers blocks it.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Chambers has Sparr pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chambers digs a good body shot into Sparr's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jax Chambers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R5#
Chambers lands with an overhand left.
Sparr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chambers momentarily.
Chambers lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chambers. That's going to slow Sparr down.
Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Chambers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chambers throws a leg kick but Sparr moved away.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Sparr.
Sparr is looking to wear down Chambers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sparr checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chambers catches Sparr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sparr ducks right into an uppercut from Chambers.
Chambers misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Chambers misses with an uppercut. Sparr saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Chambers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chambers misses with a straight left.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Sparr.
Chambers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Chambers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sparr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chambers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Chambers is quick to defend against it.
Chambers swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sparr throws an elbow that misses. Chambers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sparr's guard. Nice move by Chambers!#REVB##SUB#
Sparr is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Chambers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sparr looking to control. #T3#
Sparr is controlling Chambers's posture.#SUB#
Sparr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chambers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chambers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparr looking to control. #SUB#
Sparr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparr is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparr controls Chambers momentarily but Chambers frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chambers lands a head shot.
The crowd cheers as Chambers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sparr doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut there from Chambers.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick from Chambers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Chambers - just one landing.
Chambers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Chambers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chambers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Chambers!
Jax Chambers is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Jax Chambers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 388 - Sparr Vs Ritola
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Sparr misses the shot to the body.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Ritola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ritola scores with a push kick.
Sparr jabs at Ritola's body.
Ritola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparr cracks a nice hook into Ritola's ribs.
Ritola defending well as Sparr loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Ritola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparr moves away.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sparr. That snapped Ritola's head back.
Sparr scores with a hook.#T1#
Ritola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Sparr dips to his left and cracks Ritola with an uppercut!
Sparr looks to land a right hand but Ritola moved out of range.
Ritola looks to throw a body kick
and Sparr counters with a straight right hand.
Sparr moves out of range of the leg kick from Ritola.
A lazy left from Sparr finds it's target.
Sparr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparr misses the target.
Ritola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sparr throws a jab when Ritola was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ritola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Nice body punch from Sparr.
Ritola stuns Sparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparr throws an off balance right hand
and Ritola counters with a right hand to the body.
Sparr throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr with a hook.
Ritola loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Sparr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Ritola is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ritola throws a low kick but Sparr avoids it.
Ritola moves away from the strike by Sparr. #T3#
Ritola slips a straight right by Sparr.
Sparr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sparr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Ritola counters with a crisp one two that drops Sparr! Ritola thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sparr to his feet! Sparr is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
Ritola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sparr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sparr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ritola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sparr is able to avoid easily.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Ritola avoids it well and moves away.
Ritola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sparr rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Ritola.#T4#
Sparr throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritola raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sparr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sparr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparr moves away from the strike by Ritola.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Ritola.
Ritola defending well as Sparr loads up on a big left hand.
Ritola throws a head kick but Sparr moves out of range.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Ritola.
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 Roger Sparr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sparr connects with a body shot that sends Ritola's belly button to the back.
Sparr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ritola defends well and Sparr ends up having to push Ritola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ritola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparr is trying to drag Ritola to the mat but Ritola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ritola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Sparr.
Ritola can't find room to land a body shot as Sparr controls the action.
Ritola working aggressively here.
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparr lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritola backwards.
Sparr avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Sparr can't find room to land a body shot as Ritola controls the action.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sparr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Sparr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sparr avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Ritola missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Sparr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Ritola blocks nicely.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Ritola avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Ritola has wrist control.
Sparr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ritola keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr sitting in guard here, content to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Sparr lands a couple of digs.
Sparr connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritola is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sparr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Sparr has an Americana. Ritola didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sparr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sparr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr retains his heavyweight title!
Roger Sparr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 382 - Sparr Vs Wahwah
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Sparr connects with a looping right hand.
Sparr misses with a hook. Wahwah ducked under it nicely.
Wahwah throws a chopping leg kick but Sparr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wahwah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahwah was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparr.
Wahwah tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wahwah throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Sparr works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sparr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wahwah's guard.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Wahwah is keeping the position.
Sparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Wahwah's brow. #T1#
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Wahwah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sparr trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wahwah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wahwah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wahwah has Sparr pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Wahwah keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Wahwah.
Wahwah missing with a left hand there. Sparr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Wahwah is just out of range.
Sparr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Sparr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Sparr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wahwah quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Wahwah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparr.
Sparr prevents Wahwah from improving his position.#SUB#
Sparr is looking for a kimura here.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wahwah taking some punishment here, with Sparr in his half guard.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Sparr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wahwah!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr throws some wild stikes that Wahwah manages to avoid easily.
Wahwah tries to lock up and control but Sparr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wahwah?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sparr breaks from Wahwah's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wahwah manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
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!
Sparr thows a huge punch but Wahwah dodges it nicely.
Wahwah wants to improve his position but Sparr is controlling well.
Wahwah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sparr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wahwah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wahwah can do to turn this around?
Sparr moves out of range of the body kick.
Sparr avoids the body shot from Wahwah. #TD#
Sparr looking to score a takedown here. Wahwah is defending well but Sparr drives through and ends up in Wahwah's guard.
Sparr distracts Wahwah with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparr with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wahwah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wahwah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Sparr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wahwah is pulling down on Sparr's head to control his posture.
Wahwah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparr is now in half guard.
Wahwah is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparr from advancing position.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wahwah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Sparr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wahwah has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sparr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wahwah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sparr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr trying to control from half guard but Wahwah is working away.
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Sparr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparr drops an elbow to the side of Wahwah's head.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparr is trying to control. Wahwah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wahwah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wahwah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wahwah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wahwah defending well though.
Sparr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wahwah is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
Wahwah tries to get to full guard but Sparr has control of the leg.
Wahwah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sparr trying to control the action but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wahwah has hold of Sparr's hands but Sparr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Wahwah slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wahwah is fending him off so far but Sparr persists. Nope, Wahwah circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahwah.
Sparr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wahwah counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wahwah. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wahwah misses with a body kick.
Sparr dives in and grabs Wahwah's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wahwah pushes down on Sparr's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wahwah! But no joy.#TD#
Sparr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wahwah!
Sparr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Sparr tries for a kimura but Wahwah is defending well.
Wahwah tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Sparr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wahwah some visible discomfort.
Sparr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wahwah sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wahwah parries the strikes from Sparr easily there. Sparr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wahwah to escape.
Sparr throws an elbow but Wahwah slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Sparr.
Sparr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Sparr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Wahwah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahwah is trying to get back to half guard.
Sparr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sparr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wahwah is looking to escape. #T4#
Sparr landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sparr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wahwah is bucking up trying to escape but Sparr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wahwah avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sparr.
Wahwah is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr working the ground and pound effectively.
Sparr lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr clearly takes that round.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Sparr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahwah manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Wahwah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wahwah ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wahwah looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr lands a jab to Wahwah's midsection.
A big right from Wahwah misses.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Wahwah avoids it well and moves away.
Wahwah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparr.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparr, as that shot connected. #T1#
Wahwah throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Sparr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Sparr.
Wahwah takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparr looks to land a right hand but Wahwah moved out of range.
Kimbo Wahwah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparr cracks Wahwah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sparr throws an overhand right that lands on Wahwah's shoulder, as Wahwah tries to avoid the shot.
Sparr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wahwah throws out the jab. #T2#
Sparr dives in for a single leg takedown but Wahwah sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sparr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wahwah backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wahwah.
Wahwah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sparr lands an uppercut.
Sparr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Sparr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahwah displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sparr up against the cage.
Wahwah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wahwah.
Wahwah gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
Sparr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wahwah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr dodges an elbow strike from Wahwah. #T3#
Sparr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wahwah gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Wahwah fails to land.
Wahwah working aggressively here.
Wahwah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparr's elbow.
Wahwah blocks a body shot from Sparr.
A short uppercut from Wahwah.
Sparr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wahwah gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparr is trying to drag Wahwah to the mat but Wahwah just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sparr wants a takedown.
Wahwah has Sparr pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Wahwah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Wahwah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahwah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wahwah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sparr lands an overhand right.
Sparr throws a good cross that connects.
Wahwah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparr to score with a decent uppercut.
Wahwah lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparr off the cage and back into range.
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!
Wahwah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wahwah punishes Sparr's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roger Sparr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Wahwah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sparr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kimbo Wahwah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wahwah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wahwah lands a front kick.
Sparr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wahwah keeps Sparr at a distance using the push kick.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Sparr lands with a straight right. Wahwah didn't see that one coming.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Wahwah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparr scores with a nice head shot.
Jab from Sparr.
Wahwah throws an overhand right that lands on Sparr's shoulder, as Sparr tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sparr or perhaps it was just good defense by Wahwah, which made it look bad.
Sparr connects with a right hand. Wahwah shakes it off.#T2##TD#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparr trying to control but Wahwah is working from the bottom.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wahwah wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparr is now in half guard.
Wahwah is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Sparr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wahwah blocking the ground and pound.
Sparr avoids the attempt from Wahwah to control.
Sparr working Wahwah over with strikes here.
Sparr scoring with strikes but Wahwah is staying in there.
Sparr cracks Wahwah with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wahwah is working to get back to half guard.
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Wahwah is rocked!
Wahwah is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Sparr postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Wahwah is out cold - huge knockout for Sparr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr retains his heavyweight title!
Roger Sparr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 368 - Drop Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Sparr looks to land a left hand but Chambers moved out of range nicely.
Chambers scores with a body shot.
Chambers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chambers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jax Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers throws a big shot that misses.
Chambers looks to land a combination but Sparr avoids it well.
Chambers throws a lazy right hand but Sparr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chambers misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Chambers misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Sparr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparr.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chambers works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Chambers is retaining full guard.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Chambers has wrist control.
Sparr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sparr throws a strike but Chambers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers stopping the sweep attempt from Sparr.
Sparr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Sparr working a defensive guard here.
Chambers wanted to stand there but Sparr had control of the position. #SU2#
Chambers gets to his feet - Sparr follows without any prompting.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Chambers.
Sparr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparr manages to avoid it.
Sparr slips a straight right by Chambers.
Sparr cracks a nice hook into Chambers's ribs.#T3#
Sparr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chambers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sparr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chambers sprawls and moves away.
Chambers misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Chambers throws a body shot but no joy.
Chambers throws a hook but Sparr blocks it.
Sparr throws the left hand but Chambers avoids the punch easily.
Sparr needs to keep his hands up - Chambers had a free shot at his head there.
Sparr throws a hook to the side of Chambers's head but Chambers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chambers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sparr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sparr dips to his left and cracks Chambers with an uppercut!#T4#
Chambers slips under a jab from Sparr.
Chambers lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Sparr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Chambers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sparr connects with a decent elbow.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working.
Chambers defending against the ground and pound.
Sparr with the ground and pound but Chambers regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Chambers trying to control here.
Sparr working Chambers over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Chambers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chambers throws an off balance right hand
and Chambers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chambers throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Chambers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chambers scoring well with a low kick there.
Chambers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sparr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chambers. Chambers obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Sparr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chambers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chambers some visible discomfort.
Sparr tries to move to mount but Chambers blocks the move with his legs.
Sparr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1#
Sparr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chambers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Sparr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chambers stops Sparr from passing to mount. #SUB#
Sparr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chambers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chambers is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Sparr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Chambers is avoiding damage well.
Chambers prevents Sparr from improving position.
Chambers defending against the ground and pound.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparr working the ground and pound but Chambers is defending the strikes.
Sparr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chambers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sparr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparr throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Chambers works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sparr working over Chambers with some ground and pound. Chambers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chambers is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chambers defending well though.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
Sparr trying to control the action but Chambers is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chambers trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Sparr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chambers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sparr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparr trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Sparr throws a hook to the side of Chambers's head but Chambers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chambers connects with a leg kick.
Sparr dodges the punch combination from Chambers.
Jax Chambers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chambers misses with a hook
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparr manages to avoid it.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chambers throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Chambers avoids it well and moves away.
Chambers throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sparr counter with a right hand.
Chambers connects with a right hand. Sparr shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers swings for the body but Sparr moves out of range.
Sparr throws a body shot but no joy.
Chambers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chambers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Sparr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Sparr scores with a nice strike.
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chambers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chambers misses with an uppercut. Sparr saw that one coming.
Sparr lands with an overhand left.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.
Chambers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chambers throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chambers throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sparr tries to pass to full mount but Chambers defends it.
Sparr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Chambers is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chambers taking some punishment here, with Sparr in his half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chambers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.
Sparr is looking to pass Chambers's guard but actually Chambers recovers to full guard.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving. #T3#
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chambers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Chambers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparr.
Sparr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparr controlling from the top position.
Sparr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Chambers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Sparr crashes against the mat.
Sparr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chambers is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Chambers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sparr.
Chambers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sparr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Sparr walks into a stiff left hand from Chambers.
Chambers throws a good cross that connects.
Sparr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chambers misses with an uppercut.
Sparr looks to land a right hand but Chambers moved out of range.
Sparr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chambers! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Chambers misses.
Sparr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chambers throws a big shot that misses.
Sparr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Sparr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chambers.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Chambers avoids it well and moves away.
Chambers throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Sparr counters with a single leg into guard. Chambers didn't expect that.
Sparr throws a strike but Chambers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chambers preventing the sweep.
Chambers wanted to stand there but Sparr had control of the position.
Sparr is controlling Chambers's posture.
Sparr trying to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Sparr is looking for a triangle but Chambers pushes his legs off easily.
Sparr looking to control. #SUB#
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chambers passes into side control.
Sparr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chambers wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sparr struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Chambers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chambers counters with a stiff right hand.
Chambers loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Chambers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chambers lands a body shot.
Jax Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chambers misses with an uppercut
and Sparr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chambers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparr thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers throws a body shot but no joy.
Chambers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Chambers dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Sparr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chambers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparr somewhat.
Chambers misses with a leg kick
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chambers looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Chambers is quick to defend against it.
Sparr slips a straight right by Chambers.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparr scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers misses with a low kick.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Sparr walks into a straight right hand from Chambers.
Sparr takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Chambers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chambers.
Sparr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chambers misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely.
Chambers throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chambers walks into a straight right hand from Sparr.
Sparr has a takedown stuffed.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chambers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparr. #T2#
A low kick from Chambers is predictable there #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sparr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chambers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chambers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparr.
Sparr scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Sparr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparr trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chambers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sparr defending well as Chambers loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Sparr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chambers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chambers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sparr misses the shot to the body. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chambers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Chambers lands with a good body shot.
Sparr slips a jab from Chambers.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Chambers is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Sparr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chambers to regain full guard.
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Chambers blocks nicely.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.

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 Roger Sparr.
I think Sparr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Roger Sparr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 364 - Bol Vs Gunner
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Sparr misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparr prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparr pushes Goodman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Goodman prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sparr is working for takedown but Goodman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goodman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sparr after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Roger Sparr has been cut.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparr's defenses.
Goodman told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Goodman gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Goodman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sparr up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sparr lands a right hand.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparr misses with some punches.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparr controls his hands.
Sparr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Sparr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sparr on the inside.
Sparr blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Sparr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Sparr working aggressively here.
Sparr can't get the takedown.
Goodman blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Goodman as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Goodman.
Sparr is breathing heavily.
Sparr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Goodman.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Sparr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodman was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparr.
Sparr lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Sparr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman goes for a double leg but Sparr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparr continues to drive forward.
Sparr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Sparr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparr is looking to advance position but Goodman won't allow it. #T3#
Goodman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparr is working away from the top position though.
Sparr moves nicely into side control.
Sparr working the ground and pound but Goodman is defending the strikes.
Sparr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
Goodman wants to control but Sparr postures up.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparr grinds an elbow into Goodman's temple.
Sparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Goodman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sparr.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Goodman parries the strikes from Sparr easily there. Sparr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goodman to escape.
Sparr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Goodman stops Sparr from passing to mount.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Goodman to see if he's OK.
Sparr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Goodman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Sparr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Goodman is quick to defend against it.
Sparr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sparr lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sparr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Sparr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goodman misses with a looping right.
Goodman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman digs a good body shot into Sparr's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Sparr.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Goodman avoids it well and moves away.
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Saul Goodman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman. #T1#
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman stalling in the clinch but Sparr improves position.
Sparr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sparr lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparr.
Sparr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparr is looking for a takedown.
Goodman tries a knee to the head but Sparr blocks it.
Sparr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goodman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparr checks a leg kick.
Sparr works the jab nicely.
Goodman misses with a combination #TD#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown. Goodman fights it but they end up in guard.
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Sparr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Sparr.
Goodman wants to pass the guard but Sparr is keeping the position.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparr controlling Goodman's posture.
Sparr wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sparr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparr holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goodman tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Goodman's brow.
Sparr scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparr is looking to work some ground and pound but Goodman has wrist control.
Goodman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Sparr's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Goodman is looking to score with low kicks.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Sparr circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparr moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Sparr pushes him off.
Sparr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saul Goodman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goodman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sparr throws a hook but Goodman avoids it easily.
Goodman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodman is defended easily by Sparr.
Nice takedown defense from Goodman. No joy for Sparr on that attempt.
Goodman tries to clinch #TD#
and Sparr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparr.
Sparr distracts Goodman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Sparr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr pushing down on Goodman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
Sparr lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Sparr seems to be working for a kimura but Goodman defends the submission attempt.
Sparr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goodman tries to roll over but Sparr keeps him under control.
Goodman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparr. #T3#
Goodman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparr's back!
Goodman has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
Sparr tries to escape but Goodman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sparr holding on to Goodman's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Sparr trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
Goodman has the hooks in. Sparr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sparr trying to control the hands but Goodman won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Roger Sparr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Roger Sparr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Sparr avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Sparr lands a lovely overhand right.
Sparr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sparr throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Goodman with a nice cross.
Goodman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Goodman throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sparr counters with a single leg into guard. Goodman didn't expect that.
Sparr looking to sit in guard and control but Goodman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Sparr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodman defends it easily.
Sparr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet. #SUB#
Sparr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparr, not yet.
Sparr managing to control the position.
Goodman postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A shot to the body from Goodman misses #TD#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goodman!
Goodman gets back to half guard.
Sparr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goodman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sparr throwing shots but Goodman is blocking nicely.
Goodman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sparr.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Sparr is putting a hurting on Goodman here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Goodman down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparr trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Goodman is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr is working Goodman over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr had his way with Saul Goodman in that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Sparr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Sparr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goodman is fending him off so far but Sparr persists. Nope, Goodman circles away and we're back to standing.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Sparr avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown. Goodman fights it but they end up in guard.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr controlling from the top position.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Goodman.#T1#
Goodman has momentary wrist control but Sparr slips an elbow through the middle.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Sparr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sparr looking to pass the guard.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sparr lands with an uppercut that bounces Goodman off the cage and back into range.
Sparr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Sparr circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparr misses with a looping left.
Goodman tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goodman!
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
Sparr is working Goodman over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goodman defending against the ground and pound.
Sparr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Sparr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Goodman is trying to control Sparr's posture but Sparr avoids it.
Sparr lands a nice forearm strike.
Goodman parries the strikes from Sparr easily there. Sparr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Goodman to escape.
Goodman tries to bench press Sparr off him but Sparr keeps the position.
Sparr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sparr is working Goodman over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Sparr working the ground and pound but Goodman is defending the strikes. #SUB#
Sparr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Goodman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Goodman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saul Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Roger Sparr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 348 - Sparr Vs Phillips
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Sparr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Philips connects with an inside leg kick.
Philips with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparr to score with a decent uppercut.
Philips loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Philips needs to keep his hands up - Sparr had a free shot at his head there.
Sparr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philips on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sparr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Philips cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sparr throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparr. Philips does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Philips releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Sparr finds it's target.
Sparr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Philips.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Philips stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Philips misses with a straight right.
Philips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Philips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Philips avoids it well and moves away.
Radio Philips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Philips ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Philips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Philips.
Sparr goes for a double leg but Philips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Philips continues to drive forward.
Philips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Philips tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparr avoids the damage to the body.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Sparr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Philips gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sparr is breathing heavily.
Philips throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Sparr has clasped his hands together around Philips's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips is trying to buck Sparr off.
Sparr looks up at the clock and then as Philips takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sparr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #ES2#
Philips bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Philips is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Philips.
Sparr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Philips swivels and escapes.
Philips looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Philips leaves Sparr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Philips connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Philips ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Philips.
Philips looks for the body kick but Sparr saw that one coming.
Sparr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Philips. #TD#
Philips gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sparr with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Sparr slips nicely into half guard.
Philips wants to get back to his feet.
Sparr 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.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philips keeps working.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Philips is trying to stand.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Philips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips is trying to stand.
Philips pushes Sparr off but Sparr dives into side control.
Sparr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sparr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sparr cracks Philips with a big elbow.
Sparr is working Philips over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Radio Philips will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sparr fails to land the takedown.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparr misses with a straight right.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Philips.
Sparr tries to counter with a takedown but Philips is quick to defend against it.
Philips connects with a leg kick.
Sparr moves out of range of the body kick from Philips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sparr gets a double leg takedown into Philips's guard.
Sparr controlling from the top position.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Philips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Philips is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Philips's brow.
Philips is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Philips keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Philips can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Philips wants to stand but Sparr is controlling the position.
Sparr with a nice head shot there.
Sparr prevents Philips from getting back to his feet.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Philips has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sparr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Sparr checks the leg kick.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Sparr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sparr trying to control the action but Philips is working from the bottom.
Philips is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Philips is pushing Sparr's head away, looking to escape. Sparr manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sparr is trying to get an arm triangle but Philips is defending well.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Sparr advances nicely into full mount.
Sparr with good strikes from the mount here!
Philips in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sparr raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Philips is rocked!
Sparr postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Philips bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sparr and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
A victorious Roger Sparr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 342 - Jankovic Vs Nik
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Ironfeld throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sparr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ironfeld is in Sparr's guard.
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
Sparr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ironfeld is one step ahead there.
Ironfeld sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ironfeld postures up and lands a big shot to Sparr's brow.
Ironfeld working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ironfeld landing some decent shots from guard.
Ironfeld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Sparr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironfeld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr is pulling down on Ironfeld's head to control his posture.
Ironfeld throwing strikes but missing.
Ironfeld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ironfeld throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ironfeld has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparr finds it's way round the side to connect with Ironfeld's head. #T2#
Sparr tries to move into range but Ironfeld moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sparr scores with a jab to the head.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ironfeld has time to react.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ironfeld sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparr throws the left hand but Ironfeld avoids the punch easily.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut
and Sparr counters with a left to the body.
Sparr shoots for a takedown but Ironfeld saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ironfeld keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ironfeld with the counter takedown but Sparr avoids it easily.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Sparr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ironfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ironfeld wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ironfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sparr connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparr is fighting to break Ironfeld's control of his arms but Ironfeld is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ironfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Sparr is proving a slippery customer.
Sparr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ironfeld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ironfeld is keeping the position for now.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr 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#
Ironfeld works the jab nicely.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Ironfeld is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparr tries to pass to full mount but Ironfeld defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throwing shots but Ironfeld is blocking nicely.
Sparr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ironfeld with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ironfeld is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparr from advancing position.
Nice strikes from Sparr there. #T1#
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ironfeld keeps working.
Ironfeld tries to roll over but Sparr keeps him under control.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironfeld wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sparr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ironfeld sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparr wants to control but Ironfeld is keeping him busy.
Ironfeld is trying to stand.
Ironfeld trying to hold on to Sparr's head to control him but Sparr postures up.
Ironfeld blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparr. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ironfeld is pressing down on Sparr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ironfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Ironfeld is pulling down on Sparr's head. It's preventing any offense from Sparr, at least for the moment.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ironfeld can do to turn this around?
Ironfeld is trying to keep Sparr in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sparr 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.
Sparr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld trying to control the position.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr postures up.
Ironfeld 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.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ironfeld's head.
Ironfeld working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Sparr with a nice head shot there.
Sparr lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr wants to control from the top but Ironfeld keeps moving.
Ironfeld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Ironfeld is looking for a triangle but Sparr pushes his legs off easily.
Sparr trying to control but Ironfeld is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld has momentary wrist control but Sparr slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Sparr moves out of range as Ironfeld strikes.
It looked like Sparr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Sparr misses.
Ironfeld misses with a hook
and Sparr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparr moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Ironfeld gets a takedown into half guard.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Sparr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr wants to improve his position but Ironfeld is controlling well.
Ironfeld is thwarting Sparr's attempts to control the position.
Sparr tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg. #T1#
Sparr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ironfeld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ironfeld is stalling here. Sparr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ironfeld seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Sparr grinds an elbow into Ironfeld's temple.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Ironfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr working away.
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows.
Ironfeld wants to control but Sparr postures up.
Ironfeld is not content to let Sparr control the position. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Ironfeld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ironfeld to see if he's OK.
Ironfeld can't do much from the bottom here.
Ironfeld taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sparr scores with punches from side control.
Sparr cracks Ironfeld with a big right hand but Ironfeld just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Ironfeld gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ironfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparr looking to pass the guard.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ironfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there.
Ironfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld is trying to keep Sparr in close. #SUB2#
Ironfeld has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ironfeld keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ironfeld is retaining full guard.
Ironfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparr is one step ahead there.
Theros Ironfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparr 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Our winner, Roger Sparr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Theros Ironfeld spoke after the fight, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.

Event: OFK 336 -
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Sparr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Moder.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Moder throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparr misses the target.
Moder slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Sparr gets a double leg takedown into Moder's guard.
Sparr lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moder looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Sparr postures up in Moder's guard and throws a big left but Moder blocks it.
Moder is trying to control the position but Sparr postures up.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Moder.
Sparr prevents Moder from getting back to his feet.
Moder 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.
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Moder is looking to stand up but Sparr isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr cracks Moder with a solid left hand.
Moder looking to control.
Moder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Sparr advances position into side control!
Moder taking a bit of punishment here - Sparr scoring with strikes.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Moder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moder is looking for a sweep.
Moder struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sparr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Moder looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sparr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Moder is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sparr lets go of the hold and Moder can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 325 - Gazersky Vs Cubbedge
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Fury as Sparr shoots in.
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparr counters with a straight right hand.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Fury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sparr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
A big right from Fury misses.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr dives in for a single leg takedown but Fury sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury. #BC2#
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparr has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Fury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sparr shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparr.
A countering left hand to the body from Fury misses.
Fury moves out of range as Sparr strikes.
Sparr misses with a hook to the body
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparr moves away.
Fury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Fury stuns Sparr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Fury throws a right hand that misses
and Sparr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
John Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sparr walks into a straight right hand from Fury.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparr slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparr misses the target.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Sparr slips under a jab from Fury.#TD#
Sparr gets a double leg takedown into Fury's guard.
Fury wants to stand but Sparr is controlling the position. #T3#
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Fury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparr is controlling him.
Sparr throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fury's head.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fury wants to stand up but Sparr is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fury scores with a shot to the body.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Sparr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fury did well to prevent Sparr getting side control.
Sparr is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Fury will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sparr fails with the takedown.
Sparr shoots and misses
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparr looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fury lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sparr. Fury pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury!
A relieved looking John Fury thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 317 - Marek vs Nik
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Jameison has Sparr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jameison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jameison has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Sparr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Sparr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jameison shoots in for a takedown but Sparr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roger Sparr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Nice defenses there by Jameison.
Jameison tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Sparr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jameison!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jameison being controlled for a moment.
Sparr working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Sparr controls the position from side control.
Sparr scores with punches from side control.
Jameison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Sparr has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jameison is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sparr yanks on the arm and Jameison is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sparr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 315 -
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Gazersky misses with a jab to the body
and Sparr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gazersky misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely.
Sparr loads up on a big right hand but Gazersky slips the punch.
Gazersky takes a swing at Sparr's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparr misses.
Sparr jabs Gazersky right on the nose. Gazersky blinks but takes it well.
Gazersky moves forwards but Sparr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sparr avoids the body shot from Gazersky.
Gazersky throws a sloppy body shot
and Sparr counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr with a poor takedown
and Gazersky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gazersky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparr manages to avoid it.
Sparr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gazersky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gazersky looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparr is just out of range.#T1##KD#
Gazersky steps into range and cracks Sparr with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sparr flops backwards and Gazersky dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Sparr is rocked!
Gazersky loads up on a big left hand. Sparr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gazersky looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sparr can't hide his disappointment, as Gazersky celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Gazersky!
Marlon Gazersky retains his heavyweight title!
Marlon Gazersky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 305 - Chika Vs Chambers
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Sparr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radar.
Sparr throwing a counter right hand but Radar manages to avoid it.
Radar fakes the leg kick and cracks Sparr in the body.
Radar swings widly with a right hand
and Sparr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max Radar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sparr ducks under a wild hook from Radar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Radar.
Radar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sparr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radar throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar misses with a double jab.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sparr avoids the head kick by Radar.
Radar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Radar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radar scores with a nice head shot.
Radar moves out of range as Sparr strikes.#T1#
Radar throws a nice looking combination but Sparr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sparr misses with a straight right.
Sparr shoots in for a double leg but Radar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Radar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparr lands with a straight right. Radar didn't see that one coming.
Sparr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Radar lands a glancing blow to the side of Sparr's head.
Sparr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Radar can pounce on him.
Radar tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Radar clobbers Sparr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Sparr misses.
Sparr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Radar throws a solid leg kick but Sparr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Radar.
Radar throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
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!
Radar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sparr moves out of range of the strikes.
Radar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparr circles away quickly and effectively.
Radar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparr counters with a left to the body.
Radar swings for the body but Sparr moves out of range.
Radar misses with a left hand
and Sparr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Radar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Radar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Radar. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Radar avoids it well and moves away.
Radar throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sparr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Radar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparr's guard. #REVB##T3#
Radar postures up in Sparr's guard and throws a big left but Sparr blocks it.
Radar lands a couple of digs.
Radar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparr controls Radar momentarily but Radar frees himself.
Sparr wants to sweep here but Radar controlling him for the moment.
Sparr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Radar postures up in Sparr's guard and throws a big left but Sparr blocks it. #SUB2#
Radar drops back looking for a leg! Sparr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sparr manages to kick Radar off! Radar jumps back into Sparr's guard.
Sparr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Radar is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Radar postures up.
Radar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr wants to sweep here but Radar controlling him for the moment.
Sparr pulls Radar in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Radar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Radar preventing the sweep.
Radar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Radar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Radar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Radar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Radar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Radar chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Radar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Radar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice combination there by Radar.
Radar loads up on a big right hand but Sparr slips the punch.
Radar scores with the left hand. Sparr knows he should have avoided that one.
Radar throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Radar looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Radar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Radar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparr moves away from the strike by Radar.
Sparr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radar avoids it really well and circles away.
Radar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar throws a shot from downtown. Sparr moves away and avoids it.
Radar misses with a hook. Sparr ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Radar misses.
Sparr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Radar sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Sparr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Max Radar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Radar throws a right hand that Sparr ducks under and follows up with a left that Sparr also avoids with ease.
Radar misses with the combination.
It looked like Sparr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Radar.
Radar connects with an inside leg kick.
Radar looks to land a left hand but Sparr moved out of range nicely.
Sparr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Radar throws a leg kick #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Radar actively working from the bottom here.
Sparr prevents Radar from improving his position.
Sparr drops an elbow to the side of Radar's head. #T2#
Sparr passes to side control.
Sparr is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Sparr lands a nice forearm strike.
Sparr scores with punches from side control.
Sparr avoids the strikes from the bottom by Radar.
Sparr working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sparr laying and praying for a moment but Radar takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sparr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sparr working Radar over with strikes here.
Radar working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Sparr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sparr landing strikes from the mount and Radar is in trouble! #ROC#Radar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar tries to reverse the position but Sparr maintains control.
Radar is still in real trouble! Can Sparr finish him?
Sparr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sparr lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Radar! Sparr sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Radar and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Sparr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 293 - Rize Vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Sparr throws a jab but it's blocked by Mueller.
Mueller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sparr misses with a straight left.
Sparr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mueller! But no joy.
Sparr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mueller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mueller's head backwards.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr misses with a hook
and Sparr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sparr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A jab from Sparr does it's job there.
Mueller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sparr throws a hook to the side of Mueller's head but Mueller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Sparr moves into the clinch successfully.
Sparr tries to work over Mueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mueller has a couple of punches blocked by Sparr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparr.
Sparr tries to work over Mueller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mueller prevents it.
Mueller lands a right hand. #T2#
Sparr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mueller.
Mueller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sparr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mueller throws a head punch that misses.
Mueller misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sparr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mueller up against the cage.
Sparr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mueller is defending well.
Sparr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sparr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mueller lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mueller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mueller.
Sparr blocks an uppercut.
Mueller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sparr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mueller can turn it around.
Sparr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sparr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mueller working aggressively here.
Mueller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparrs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparr.
Mueller lands a shoulder strike.
Sparr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mueller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sparr is pressed up against the cage. Mueller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparr down to the mat. Sparr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sparr swings for the body but Mueller moves out of range.
Mueller looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Mueller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparr misses with a wild body shot.
Sparr looks to land a right hand but Mueller moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mueller! But no joy.#TD#
Sparr shoots in and gets a takedown into Mueller's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mueller wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparr is now in half guard.
Sparr wants to control but Mueller is keeping him busy.
Sparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mueller tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sparr has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sparr tries to control but Mueller wriggling 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 Roger Sparr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mueller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mueller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sparr lands a body shot.
Sparr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mueller.
Sparr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mueller blocks a jab.#CL2#
Mueller clinches up against the cage.
Sparr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mueller controls his hands. #T1#
Mueller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mueller gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
Sparr lands a left hand.
Mueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr taking a breather.
Mueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mueller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mueller scores with a shot to the side of Sparr's head.
Sparr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mueller prevents it.
Sparr blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Mueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparr is leaning against Mueller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mueller throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mueller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mueller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mueller leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sparr has a couple of punches blocked by Mueller. #TD#
Sparr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Mueller is looking for a sweep. Sparr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mueller misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mueller trying to control here.
Mueller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sparr stalling.
Sparr wants to control but Mueller is keeping him busy.
Mueller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mueller wants to improve his position but Sparr is controlling well.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mueller wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sparr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sparr throws a leg kick but Mueller moved away.
A nice side step and Mueller releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sparr misses with a straight left.
Mueller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Sparr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mueller is trying to defend but Sparr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mueller wants to get back to full guard but Sparr has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr with the ground and pound from mount.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mueller can do to turn this around?
Mueller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Mueller postures up.
Sparr is pulling down on Mueller's head to control his posture.
Sparr controls Mueller momentarily but Mueller frees himself.
Mueller throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mueller stands up over Sparr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Sparr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mueller postures up in Sparr's guard and throws a big left but Sparr blocks it.
Mueller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marwin Mueller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mueller cracks Sparr with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mueller wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
Mueller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mueller is working Sparr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr pulls Mueller in close to prevent any damage.
Mueller landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mueller. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparr holds on and takes a little breather.
Mueller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sparr's head.
Mueller working some strikes from top position.
Mueller is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparr has wrist control.
Sparr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mueller is one step ahead there.
Sparr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mueller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mueller wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Sparr working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Sparr stands and throws Mueller's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sparr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roger Sparr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sparr taking a break here but Mueller is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sparr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mueller!
Sparr looking to control but Mueller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mueller is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparr, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Our winner, Roger Sparr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK 288 - Gunner Vs Naulakko
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Nickels rushes Sparr and presses him up against the cage.
Nickels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sparr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nickels prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sparr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sparr can't get the takedown.
Nickels blocking some punches.
Sparr tries to score a body lock takedown but Nickels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickels lands a nice knee to the body.
Sparr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nickels lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nickels gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sparr regains guard. #SUB2#
Nickels drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sparr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nickels has Sparr in his guard.#REVR#
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!
Nickels wants to stand and escape but Sparr is having none of it. #T1#
Sparr throwing strikes from guard but Nickels blocks nicely.
Sparr postures up in Nickels's guard and throws a big left but Nickels blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickels is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sparr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there.
Sparr has Nickels pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
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.
Sparr trying to control the position.
Nickels trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
Nickels content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr trying to control the position here.
Nickels preventing the sweep. #T3#
Sparr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nickels has passed into side control. #SUB2#
Nickels thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nickels wants to control but Sparr is keeping him busy.
Sparr gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nickels is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparr is looking for a sweep. Nickels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickels wants to stand up but Sparr manages to regain full guard.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Nickels from controlling successfully.
Nickels preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparr working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparr scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nickels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nickels ducks under a wild hook from Sparr.
Sparr sets himself, and Nickels steps forward looking for the clinch! Sparr avoids it this time.
Sparr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparr swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickels.
Nickels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Nickels shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sparr is trying to defend but Nickels finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sparr works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Nickels trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr controlling Nickels's posture.
Nickels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparr is keeping the position for now.
Sparr trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nickels looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jimmy Nickels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nickels.
Sparr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nickels tries to clinch there but Sparr circles away.
Sparr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nickels tries to clinch but Sparr moves out of range. #TD#
Sparr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparr lands a nice short elbow.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sparr working over Nickels with some ground and pound. Nickels looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickels trying to control but Sparr postures up. #T3#
Sparr wants to free his trapped foot but Nickels is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sparr wants to control but Nickels is keeping him busy.
Sparr controlling the pace.
Nickels is trying to maintain the position but Sparr is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparr is keen to just control but Nickels is a slippery customer.
Sparr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickels gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparr passes Nickels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparr winds up and cracks Nickels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels wants to sweep but Sparr has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
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#
Sparr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nickels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Sparr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nickels did well to prevent Sparr getting side control.

Nickels makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sparr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparr looks for a takedown but Nickels sprawls well.
Nickels scores with a leg kick.
Jimmy Nickels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Nickels has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickels gets underhooks to prevent Sparr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Nickels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Nickels doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparr circles away.
Sparr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickels tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Sparr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sparr prevents Nickels from getting back to his feet.
Sparr trying to control but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sparr cracks Nickels with a solid left hand.
Sparr lands a couple of elbows.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickels keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Sparr content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Nickels 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.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickels looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sparr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparr working Nickels over with strikes.
Sparr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparr prevents Nickels from standing back up.
Nickels is not content to let Sparr control the position.
Sparr controlling the pace. #T3#
Nickels trying to control from the bottom.
Sparr trying to mount his opponent but Nickels defends it.
Nickels on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nickels is looking to escape.
Nickels works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparr wants to control from the top but Nickels keeps moving.
Sparr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Nickels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Nickels tries to buck Sparr off but Sparr is having none of it.
Sparr trying to control the action but Nickels is working from the bottom.
Nickels is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sparr connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparr 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 282 - Diaz Vs Jankovic
Date: Mar 19, 2023

#R1#
Good leg kick by Williams.
Sparr throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Sparr moves his leg out of the way.
Sparr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams moves forwards but Sparr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams throws a hook but Sparr avoids it easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Williams has knocked Sparr down with a huge combo! Williams steps away and waves a wobbly Sparr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Roger Sparr has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Sparr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Sparr blocks the leg kick.
Sparr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams throws a body punch but Sparr moves out of range.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billy Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a low kick as Sparr jumps back.#T1#
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sparr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams throws a hook but Sparr blocks it.
Sparr feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Sparr attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Sparr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Sparr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams misses the jab.
Sparr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Sparr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr stalling. #T2#
Sparr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sparr is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparr to get the leverage.
Sparr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams tries to kick Sparr off but Sparr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sparr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sparr with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3#
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sparr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sparr has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sparr's guard.#REVB#
Williams trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Williams wants to stand but Sparr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Sparr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Sparr throwing strikes but missing.
Sparr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparr trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Sparr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sparr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Sparr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sparr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparr.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparr prevents Williams from standing back up.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sparr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sparr passes to full mount!
Sparr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sparr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Sparr looking for a guillotine from mount but Williams is having none of it. #T1#
BOOM! Sparr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sparr with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sparr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Sparr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sparr lands with some strikes.#T2#
Sparr landing strikes from the mount.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Sparr finish him?
Sparr postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Williams bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sparr and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
After winning the bout, Roger Sparr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 273 - Byczkiewicz Vs Gomez
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Lama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sparr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparr scores with a hook to the body. Lama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lama walks into a straight right hand from Sparr.#TD#
Lama drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sparr is looking to reverse the position.
Lama working away.
The referee asks Lama politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lama prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lama scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sparr to see if he's OK.
Lama tries to score with some ground and pound. Sparr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sparr can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparr prevents Lama from improving position.
Sparr tries to buck Lama off but Lama is having none of it.
Sparr is not content to let Lama control the position.
You can see the frustration on Sparr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Sparr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lama.
Lama is trying to ground and pound but Sparr uses the momentary lack of control by Lama to regain half guard.
Lama is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparr is looking to improve his position.
Lama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparr's head.
Lama is taking a breather. Sparr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sparr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lama prevents Sparr from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lama trying to control the action but Sparr is working from the bottom.
Sparr is trying to control but can't.
Lama lands strikes from half guard.
Lama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lama looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lama thows a huge punch but Sparr dodges it nicely.
Lama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Lama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lama trying to control from half guard but Sparr is working away.
Lama is thwarting Sparr's attempts to control the position.
Sparr has his hands clasped together around Lama's back. He's all about the action.
Sparr tries to roll over but Lama keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lama's back!
Sparr is punishing Lama with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sparr gets his hands free as Lama looks to control.
Lama is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr softening up his opponent with strikes here. #T4#
Sparr controls the position.
Lama is trying to break free.
Lama is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sparr.
Lama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Lama right now.
Lama covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Lama right now.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sparr.
Sparr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I really don't envy Lama right now.
Sparr controls the action.
Lama tries to roll but Sparr sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Sparr will probably get the nod.
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#
Lama throws a head kick that misses
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sparr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sparr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lama throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lama lands a two punch combo.
Sparr throws a hook but Lama avoids it easily.
Lama shoots in for a double leg but Sparr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sparr throws a jab but it's blocked by Lama.
Lama moves away from the strike by Sparr.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparr scores with a nice head shot.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparr connects with a single shot there.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lama.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr prevents Lama from improving position.
Sparr can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Sparr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lama's best efforts.
Lama is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparr is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparr is trying to stand back up but Lama is controlling him
Lama prevents Sparr from improving his position.
Lama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lama.
Sparr keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lama controlling the action here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparr's head.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparr keeps working.
Lama thows a huge punch but Sparr dodges it nicely.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparr keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lama is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lama won't allow Sparr to sweep him here.
Sparr keeping full guard, as Lama tries to pass.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lama misses the jab.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Sparr.
Lama shoots in for a takedown but Sparr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparr misses the jab.
Sparr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lama doesn't seem bothered though.
Sparr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lama slips under a jab.
Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lama.
Lama slips a jab and a cross from Sparr.
Sparr keeps the fight on the outside.
Sparr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sparr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sparr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Sparr misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparr misses the target.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparr misses the shot to the body.
Sparr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4##TD#
Lama manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sparr on his heels. He'll look to pass Sparr's guard now, I'm sure.
Sparr pulls Lama in close to prevent any damage.
Lama throwing strikes but missing.
Sparr seems keen to control Lama's posture.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparr has his hands on Lama's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lama shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparr misses with a hook.
Sparr slips a jab and a cross from Lama.
It seemed like Sparr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lama shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lama misses with a hook
and Sparr counters with a straight right hand.
Lama slips a straight right by Sparr.
Lama has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lama dodges the punch combination from Sparr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama misses with a takedown
and Sparr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lama. Sparr does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Lama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Balal Lama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Sparr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sparr is trying to control Lama's posture but Lama avoids it.
Sparr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lama working away.
Lama cracks Sparr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sparr tries to improve position but can't.
Sparr parries the strikes from Lama easily there. Lama is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sparr to escape.
Sparr can't do much from the bottom here.
Lama wants to control but Sparr is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sparr is looking for a sweep.
Sparr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sparr prevents Lama from improving position.
Sparr wants to control but Lama postures up.
Lama landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sparr regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lama's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sparr gets full guard.
Lama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lama being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Sparr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Lama content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lama is pushing down on Sparr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparr is fighting to maintain full guard but Lama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lama is trying to control. Sparr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sparr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lama throwing strikes from guard but Sparr blocks nicely.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Sparr is trying to control the position but Lama postures up.
Roger Sparr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparr pulls Lama in close to his closed guard and prevents Lama from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lama throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr misses the shot to the body.
Balal Lama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lama misses with a takedown
letting Sparr counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Sparr.
I've got Sparr 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roger Sparr!
After winning the bout, Roger Sparr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Highland 211
Date: Nov 27, 2022

#R1#
Sparr misses with a looping right.#TD#
Sparr gets the takedown into side control.
Frank being controlled for a moment.
Sparr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frank is avoiding damage well.
Frank looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frank taking a bit of punishment here - Sparr scoring with strikes.
Sparr controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sparr has hold of Frank's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Frank tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sparr cranks the arm and Frank screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Frank, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Roger Sparr!
In his post fight interview, Roger Sparr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland 195
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Anudo blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anudo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sparr's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sparr throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Anudo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anudo.
Anudo wants to pass the guard but Sparr is keeping the position.
Sparr managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Sparr keeps moving.
Anudo is really struggling to control Sparr but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Sparr is controlling Anudo's posture.
Anudo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anudo passes Sparr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sparr has hold of Anudo's hands but Anudo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sparr defending well though.
Sparr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Anudo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anudo. #SUB#
Anudo is working for a kimura but Sparr is defending it quite comfortably.
Sparr has his hands clasped together around Anudo's back. He's all about the action.
Anudo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Anudo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anudo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Anudo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anudo. #BC2#
Sparr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anudo darts in and clinches Sparr up against the cage.
Sparr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anudo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sparr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anudo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anudo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Sparr manages to get underhooks. #T4#
Sparr tries to work over Anudo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anudo is keeping busy.
A right hook to the body lands for Anudo.
Anudo stalling.
Sparr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anudo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anudo.
Anudo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anudo lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anudo.
Anudo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr tries to throw a body punch but Anudo avoids it by throwing Sparr back against the cage.
Anudo scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Anudo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparr blocks a low kick nicely.
Anudo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparr circles away.
Anudo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
That's time! Anudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Anudo.
Anudo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sparr is out of range and Anudo settles back down. #CL#
Anudo rushes Sparr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sparr struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands. #BC#
Anudo breaks from the clinch.
Sparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anudo moves away.
Mac Anudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Anudo tries to keep at a distance but Sparr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Anudo struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparr controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo tries to score a body lock takedown but Sparr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparr tries to score a body lock takedown but Anudo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparr tries to work over Anudo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anudo is trying to stall.
Anudo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparr. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Sparr.
Sparr is trying to drag Anudo to the mat but Anudo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mac Anudo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Sparr.
Anudo tries for a takedown but Sparr manages to get underhooks.
Sparr tries a body shot but Anudo blocks it.
Sparr trying to stall but Anudo improves his position.
Sparr has a couple of punches blocked by Anudo.
Sparr misses with a body punch.
Sparr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anudo or not.
Anudo tries to work over Sparr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Anudo breaks the clinch.
Anudo needs to keep his hands up - Sparr had a free shot at his head there.
Sparr just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Sparr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo looking for a sweep. Not yet Anudo, not yet.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anudo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anudo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anudo being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sparr trying to control the position from guard on top but Anudo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Anudo tries to clinch but Sparr is having none of it.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparr can do to turn this around?
Sparr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparr as he jumps to the side.
Nice cross by Anudo.
Anudo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anudo throws a leg kick but Sparr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sparr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anudo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anudo misses with a leg kick.
Sparr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anudo connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Anudo misses with a body shot.
Anudo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sparr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anudo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anudo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anudo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anudo misses with a leg kick
and Sparr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anudo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anudo throws a lazy body kick
and Sparr counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Sparr moves into range and clinches up with Anudo.
Anudo misses with a knee strike.
Anudo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr misses with an elbow over the top.
Sparr lands a body shot.
Mac Anudo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sparr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Anudo tries to throw a body punch but Sparr avoids it by throwing Anudo back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Anudo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anudo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Sparr has closed the distance and engaged Anudo in a clinch.
Anudo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparr digs a right hand underneath Anudo's ribcage. Anudo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sparr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anudo.
A head punch on the inside from Sparr fails to land.
Anudo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Anudo wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Anudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anudo throws a sloppy head kick
and Sparr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Sparr blocks the low kick.
Sparr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparr's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anudo's hands.#T1#
Anudo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sparr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sparr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anudo on the side of the head.
Anudo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anudo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anudo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Sparr.
Anudo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sparr.
Anudo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sparr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anudo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Anudo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Sparr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anudo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anudo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparr eats them both and turns towards Anudo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo wants to clinch up but Sparr keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Anudo as he checks the leg kick.
Anudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sparr counters with a nice body shot.
Sparr misses with a few strikes there.
Anudo checks a leg kick.
Anudo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sparr with the inside leg kick.
Sparr throws a shot to the body.
Sparr tests Anudo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anudo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anudo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick from Anudo is predictable there
and Sparr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anudo just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sparr! But no joy.
Sparr jabs at Anudo's body.
Sparr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anudo misses with a takedown
and Sparr counters with a right hand to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sparr checks a leg kick.
Anudo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Sparr misses.
Sparr lands a jab to Anudo's midsection.
Sparr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Sparr thuds a left hand into Anudo's body.
A low kick from Anudo misses
and Sparr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sparr.
Sparr scores with a leg kick.
Sparr throws a push kick but Anudo slaps the foot to one side.
Sparr stuns Anudo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Sparr coming out on top.
Sparr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparr leaves Anudo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparr throws a low kick but Anudo moves out of range easily.
Sparr slips under a jab.
Sparr with the counter takedown but Anudo avoids it easily.
Sparr is looking to clinch.
Anudo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sparr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Highland 189
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1#
Greene swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sparr counters with a left to the body.
Sparr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sparr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greene walks into a stiff left hand from Sparr.
Sparr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greene misses with a combination #TD#
so Sparr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparr cracks Greene with a solid left hand.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene keeping full guard, as Sparr tries to pass. #T1#
Sparr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparr defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
Sparr lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparr postures up.
Sparr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Sparr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Greene looking to control.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greene's head.
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.
Greene is trying to keep Sparr in close.
Greene might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sparr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Sparr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Greene's guard.
Greene is trying to control the position but Sparr postures up.
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Greene.
Sparr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparr working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
Sparr is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Greene has an active guard here but Sparr has managed to pass into half guard. #T1#
Sparr passes to full mount!
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sparr is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Sparr.#SUB#
Sparr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sparr is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Sparr working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sparr lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #SUB#
Sparr working for a guillotine from mount but Greene is in no mood to give up.
Sparr unloading with bombs!
Sparr lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Greene! Sparr sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Greene and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
A relieved looking Roger Sparr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Highland 185
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Ahola scores with a jab.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Ahola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ahola scores with a jab. Sparr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Sparr.
Sparr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sparr at a distance.
Ahola scores with a nice strike.
Ahola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparr.
Sparr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahola.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sparr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sparrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Ahola finds it's way through Sparr's defenses.
Roger Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Ahola.
Sparr throws a nice looking combination but Ahola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Sparr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahola as he avoids it easily.
Sparr moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Sparr gets tackled into the cage by Ahola. Ahola maintains the clinch.
Sparr's coach down at LAFC Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sparr's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Sparr's head.
Ahola lands a body punch.
Ahola lands an uppercut.
Ahola throws a head punch that misses.
Ahola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ahola lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparr backwards.
Sparr is trying to break the clinch but Ahola has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Sparr is rocked!
Ahola lands with a left to the head.
Sparr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahola finish him?
Ahola dips a shoulder and cracks Sparr with a mighty uppercut! Sparr falls back against the cage and Ahola unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sparr is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ahola screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Ahola!
Our winner, Jarkko Ahola, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 179
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
No luck for Sparr with that takedown attempt.
Fedetenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sparr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fedetenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedetenko throws a looping overhand right but Sparr ducks down to avoid it.
Fedetenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedetenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparr on the side of the head.
Sparr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedetenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Sparr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fedetenko drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sparr's head, knocking him out cold! Fedetenko is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladamir Fedetenko!
Vladamir Fedetenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Highland 171
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sparr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sparr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Railio is just riding it out for now. Sparr eventually gives up the hold.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Railio wants to improve his position but Sparr is controlling well.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sparr is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but Railio defending well.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Railio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Railio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Railio tries to get out of the position.
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparr wants to pass to mount but Railio is defending the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Sparr working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparr is keen to just control but Railio is a slippery customer.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Railio looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr wants to counter the offense by Railio and move into the clinch position.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Railio pinned against the cage. Railio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Sparr goes for a double leg but Railio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Railio continues to drive forward.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Railio cracks Sparr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Railio finish him? #ROC#Sparr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Roger Sparr has been cut.
Sparr circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Railio. Sparr falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Railio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
A victorious Antti Railio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 164
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
Jaeger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Sparr clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Sparr pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr trying to control but Jaeger is working from the bottom.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Jaeger.
Sparr postures up.
Jaeger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr passes into half guard.
Jaeger trying to control here. #T1#
Sparr trying to control from half guard but Jaeger is working away.
Jaeger wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy.
Sparr works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jaeger is squirming around, avoiding Sparr's attempts to control the action.
Jaeger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sparr cracks Jaeger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sparr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jaeger's face. #T2#
Sparr landing strikes from the mount and Jaeger is in trouble!
Sparr landing strikes from the mount and Jaeger is in trouble!
Jaeger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sparr unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Sparr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jaeger has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jaeger!
Jaeger stopping the sweep attempt from Sparr.
Sparr pulls Jaeger in close to prevent any damage.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaeger trying to control but Sparr is working from the bottom.
Sparr 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.
Sparr keeping full guard, as Jaeger tries to pass.
Sparr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaeger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Jaeger defends easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Sparr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sparr looking for a guillotine here but Jaeger defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Jaeger from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jaeger misses with a body kick.
Sparr cracks Jaeger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jaeger tries to land a body kick
and Sparr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Sparr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparr is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaeger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaeger wants to control but Sparr is keeping busy.
Jaeger tries to get to full guard but Sparr has control of the leg.
Jaeger is refusing to be controlled, as Sparr sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaeger tries to get to full guard but Sparr has control of the leg.
Sparr passes to side control.
Sparr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sparr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jaeger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jaeger is trying to get back to half guard.
Jaeger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparr on the ground.#SUB2#
Sparr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sparr is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jaeger's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Sparr lands a few punches from side control.
Jaeger prevents Sparr from improving position. #SUB2#
Sparr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jaeger, who protects the arm well.
Jaeger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaeger stops Sparr from passing to mount.
Sparr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jaeger down. #T3#
Jaeger looks to move to half guard but instead Sparr has passed into mount! Damn!
BOOM! Sparr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparr landing shots from mount.
Jaeger is working to get back to half guard.
Sparr working Jaeger over with strikes here.
Sparr lands a big shot there that rocks Jaeger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparr controlling from mount.
Sparr landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparr scoring with strikes but Jaeger is staying in there.
Sparr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jaeger can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#Jaeger is rocked!
Sparr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparr postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Jaeger out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Sparr goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
An out of breath Roger Sparr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 157
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Rei just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparr misses.
Rei misses with a two punch combination.
Rei backing away here, and Sparr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sparr.
Sparr lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Rei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Rei wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Rei is keeping the position.
Sparr is working Rei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Rei.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rei keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Rei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparr on the ground.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Rei is keeping the position.
Sparr postures up.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Rei is retaining full guard.
Rei wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparr throws a hook but Rei avoids it easily.#T3#
Sparr slips under a jab from Rei.
Rei scores with a jab.#TD2#
Sparr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rei did well to prevent Sparr getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparr lands a nice short elbow.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Rei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr lands with a punch from half guard.
Sparr is trying to control the action in half guard but Rei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparr content to control rather than advance.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rei keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Sparr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rei controlling the position for now.
Rei is trying to stand back up but Sparr is controlling him
Rei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rei tries to get out of the position.
Sparr passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei tries to hold on but Sparr postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rei.
Rei staying out of range there.#TD2#
Sparr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparr showed some decent athleticism there.
Rei wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparr is thwarting Rei's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rei wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr working Rei over with strikes.
Rei keeping control of the position. #T1#
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Rei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rei's head.
Ground and pound from Sparr.
Sparr is looking to advance position but Rei won't allow it.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rei taking some punishment here, with Sparr in his half guard.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparr lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Sparr lands strikes from half guard.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparr is taking a breather. Rei says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr slips a nice elbow through Rei's hands, connecting with Rei's forehead.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Nice strikes from Sparr there. #ROC2#Rei is rocked!
Sparr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparr lands a big elbow - Rei is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rei is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
Our winner, Roger Sparr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Highland 148
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Sparr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Parker avoids it really well and circles away.#KD#
Parker sends Sparr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Parker is motioning to the referee to let Sparr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Parker cracks Sparr with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pdiddy Parker!

Event: Highland 141
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##TD#
Nemeth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nemeth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr keeping moving, preventing Nemeth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Nemeth has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sparr to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nemeth is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sparr pulls down on the head and he's put Nemeth to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Sparr!
Roger Sparr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Highland 134
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Sparr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jankens.
Sparr 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.
Jankens throws a body punch but Sparr moves out of range.
Sparr throws a leg kick
and Jankens counters with a nice uppercut.
Jankens throws the left hand but Sparr avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sparr drives through with a takedown into Jankens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Jankens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Jankens looking for a triangle here. Sparr is fighting it but it looks tight! Jankens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sparr is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johanas Jankens!
During a confident post fight interview, Johanas Jankens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Sparr loads up on a big right hand but Frank slips the punch.
Sparr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparr is looking to clinch.
Sparr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frank's waist but Frank gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sparr off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Frank misses.
Frank keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frank has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank throws out a loose jab but Sparr uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Frank cracks Sparr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Frank has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sparr to stand back up!#ROC2#Sparr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparr bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Frank comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sparr falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sparr was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Voracic Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Voracic Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland 119
Date: Dec 15, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Sparr closes the distance and clinches.
DeJesus is trying to force a seperation but Sparr has the dominant position.#TD2#
Sparr manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Sparr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparr controls DeJesus momentarily but DeJesus frees himself. #SUB2#
Sparr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeJesus defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Sparr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sparr pushes a forearm under DeJesus's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, DeJesus is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Sparr!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Sparr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Xavier DeJesus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dang it, well good job señor'.

Event: Highland 103
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sparr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Sparr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Campbell quickly recovers to half guard.
Campbell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Sparr is looking to advance position but Campbell won't allow it.
Sparr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Campbell with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sparr is keen to just control but Campbell is a slippery customer.
Campbell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sparr throws a strike but Campbell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr is working Campbell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparr landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Sparr lands a couple of elbows.
Sparr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sparr distracts Campbell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparr stops Campbell from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparr works over Campbell with some ground and pound from guard.
Sparr lands a couple of digs.
Campbell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sparr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#Campbell is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Campbell has been cut.
Sparr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Campbell's head.
Oh Campbell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sparr loads up on a big left hand. Campbell felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sparr looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Campbell can't hide his disappointment, as Sparr celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
A victorious Roger Sparr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 95
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Sparr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shaw sprawls well initially but Sparr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shaw moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaw wants to control but Sparr passes easily into half guard.
Sparr winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sparr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr working Shaw over with strikes.
Sparr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Shaw gets back to full guard.
Shaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr postures up and lands a big shot to Shaw's brow.
Sparr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Sparr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sparr content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shaw wants to control but Sparr postures up.#T2##SUB#
Sparr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shaw has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sparr is trying to get an arm triangle but Shaw is defending well.
Sparr lands a nice forearm strike.
Sparr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sparr landing strikes. #T3#
Sparr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shaw down.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sparr is working Shaw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sparr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shaw tries to buck Sparr off but Sparr is having none of it.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw is letting Sparr control him for a moment.
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Sparr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sparr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Sparr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shaw some visible discomfort.
Sparr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Shaw!
Sparr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr lands a big shot there that rocks Shaw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that round.
That's time! Sparr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sparr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Roger Sparr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sparr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Shaw.
Sparr distracts Shaw with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
Shaw is breathing heavily.#T1#
Sparr landing with the ground and pound.
Shaw throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sparr forces his way into half guard.
Sparr moves into full mount! Shaw won't be happy about that!
Sparr with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Sparr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparr working Shaw over with strikes here.
Sparr raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Shaw that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sparr with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots and Shaw has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sparr scores with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Sparr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shaw defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sparr controls the position.#T3#
Shaw is trying to remain composed but Sparr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sparr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sparr lands with a hammerfist to the side of Shaw's head.
Sparr is not going to allow Shaw to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Shaw right now.
Sparr lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sparr. #T4#
Shaw is trying to remain composed but Sparr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Sparr scores with punches from the back.
Sparr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Shaw showing good submission defense here.
Sparr landing with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Sparr dominated that second round.
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#
Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparr.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Sparr circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparr, as that shot connected. #TD#
Sparr drives through with a takedown into Shaw's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaw throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr stays in close to Shaw's body and controls the position. #T1#
Sparr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sparr is controlling him.
Sparr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sparr scoring with punches from side control.
Shaw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sparr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows. #T2#
Sparr working the ground and pound from side control.
Sparr in side control lands a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Sparr controls the position.
Roger Sparr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sparr working the ground and pound.
Sparr scoring with punches and elbows.
Sparr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shaw takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
Sparr lands some shots froms side control.
Shaw gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sparr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sparr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sparr breaks from Shaw's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Sparr is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Shaw can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers! #T4#
Sparr lands a nice shot to the head.
Sparr in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Sparr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparr with shots to the head and body - Shaw looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sparr controlling the position easily from mount.
Sparr landing shots from mount.
Kevin Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Sparr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparr 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Sparr!

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