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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Sparta Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cholo's guard.
Sparta Jr trying to control but Cholo is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cholo managing to control the position.
Cholo keeping full guard, as Sparta Jr tries to pass.
Cholo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparta Jr.
Cholo working a defensive guard here.
Sparta Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta Jr trying to control but Cholo is working from the bottom.
Cholo wants to sweep here but Sparta Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr drops back looking for a leg! Cholo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cholo manages to kick Sparta Jr off! Sparta Jr jumps back into Cholo's guard. #T1#
Sparta Jr trying to control but Cholo is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Cholo.
Cholo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparta Jr.
Cholo is looking to stand up but Sparta Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Cholo trying to keep a closed guard but Sparta Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Sparta Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sparta Jr throwing strikes from guard but Cholo blocks nicely.
Sparta Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Sparta Jr prevents Cholo from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparta Jr throwing strikes from guard but Cholo blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr drops back looking for a leg! Cholo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cholo manages to kick Sparta Jr off! Sparta Jr jumps back into Cholo's guard.
Sparta Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Cholo.
Cholo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sparta Jr passes Cholo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cholo is refusing to be controlled, as Sparta Jr sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is working for a kimura but Cholo is defending it quite comfortably.
Cholo is doing well to control the position and prevent Sparta Jr from advancing to side control.#T3##SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Cholo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sparta Jr is stalling here. Cholo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sparta Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cholo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sparta Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cholo controlling from side mount. #T4#
Sparta Jr trying his best to control but Cholo has mounted him.
Sparta Jr regains half guard.
Sparta Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparta Jr.
Cholo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cholo stopping the sweep attempt from Sparta Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cholo wants to control from the top but Sparta Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr working for a triangle but Cholo defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Sparta Jr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparta Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cholo is trying to control Sparta Jr's posture but Sparta Jr avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cholo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cholo parries the strikes from Sparta Jr easily there. Sparta Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cholo to escape.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Cholo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparta Jr 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.
The strikes coming from Sparta Jr are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cholo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparta Jr off and has taken his back!
Sparta Jr trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cholo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sparta Jr's body.
Cholo continues to stall.
Sparta Jr can't escape the position.
#T2#
What can Sparta Jr do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sparta Jr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cholo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sparta Jr tries to reverse the position but Cholo maintains control.
Sparta Jr 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.
Sparta Jr regains half guard.
Sparta Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Sparta Jr is not content to let Cholo control the position.#T3#
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position.
Cholo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparta Jr's head.
Sparta Jr is looking for a sweep. Cholo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparta Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cholo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cholo is keen to just control but Sparta Jr is a slippery customer.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Cholo keeps him under control.
Diziz Sparta Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparta Jr manages to get to full guard.
Sparta Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cholo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparta Jr gets full guard.
Sparta Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Han Cholo 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cholo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparta Jr's head backwards.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sparta Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Cholo counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Cholo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo misses with a head kick.
Cholo misses with a hook.
Sparta Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cholo with a body shot.#T1#
Cholo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sparta Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Cholo misses the target.
Sparta Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Cholo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cholo throws the left hand but Sparta Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sparta Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cholo defends it well.#TD2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cholo is controlling Sparta Jr's trapped leg to prevent Sparta Jr from advancing to side control.#T2#
Sparta Jr throwing shots but Cholo is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but Cholo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparta Jr to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cholo is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparta Jr.
Sparta Jr is trying to control. Cholo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sparta Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cholo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cholo.
Cholo is trying to keep Sparta Jr in close.
Cholo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparta Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Cholo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sparta Jr postures up in Cholo's guard and throws a big left but Cholo blocks it.
Sparta Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Cholo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cholo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sparta Jr is working away from the top position though.#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.
Sparta Jr stops Cholo from getting back to his feet.
Sparta Jr trying to mount his opponent but Cholo defends it.
Cholo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sparta Jr manages to move to mount!
Sparta Jr throws some wild stikes that Cholo manages to avoid easily.
Cholo wants to hold on but Sparta Jr pushes him away.
Cholo is looking to get to half guard.
Sparta Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparta Jr trying to control but Cholo is having none of it.
Sparta Jr looking to ground and pound but Cholo is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Diziz Sparta Jr.
I think Sparta Jr 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Diziz Sparta Jr!
Diziz Sparta Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'THIS IS SPARTA !!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Sparta Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Travis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sparta Jr.
Travis keeping moving, preventing Sparta Jr from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sparta Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sparta Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Travis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparta Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparta Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Travis keeping moving, preventing Sparta Jr from controlling successfully.
Sparta Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Travis is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparta Jr pushes down on Travis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Travis is trying to maintain the position but Sparta Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparta Jr working over Travis with some ground and pound. Travis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Sparta Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Sparta Jr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Travis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diziz Sparta Jr!
As Diziz Sparta Jr got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: THIS IS SPARTA !!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Shah closes the distance and clinches.
Shah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparta Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shah up against the cage.#BC#
Sparta Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Shah clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shah.
Shah misses with a punch on the inside.
Shah misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Sparta Jr turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sparta Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sparta Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shah is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sparta Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shah tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shah has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sparta Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Sparta Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Sparta Jr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Shah looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sparta Jr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Shah is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sparta Jr lets go of the hold and Shah can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diziz Sparta Jr!
Diziz Sparta Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'THIS IS SPARTA !!!'. |
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Event:
RFL 11
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Sparta Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Sparta Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparta Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krahujec has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec is looking to control Sparta Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krahujec avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krahujec's coaches at Brloh have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Krahujec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sparta Jr wants to pass the guard but Krahujec is defending well. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Krahujec is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Krahujec is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Krahujec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparta Jr wants to take a breather but Krahujec is having none of it.
Sparta Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krahujec defending well though. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krahujec is looking for a sweep. Sparta Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Krahujec wants to control but Sparta Jr is keeping busy.
Sparta Jr is keen to just control but Krahujec is a slippery customer.
Krahujec wants to get back to full guard.
Krahujec manages to get to full guard.
Sparta Jr throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Krahujec avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sparta Jr stands and throws Krahujec's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krahujec parries the strikes from Sparta Jr easily there. Sparta Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krahujec to escape.
Krahujec tries to bench press Sparta Jr off him but Sparta Jr keeps the position.
Krahujec is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Krahujec can't do much from the bottom here.
Krahujec is looking to regain half guard here but Sparta Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparta Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krahujec's legs. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Krahujec is defending well.
Krahujec tries to bench press Sparta Jr off him but Sparta Jr keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Krahujec is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krahujec, who protects the arm well.
An elbow from Sparta Jr crashes against the mat.
Krahujec struggling a bit here.#T4#
Sparta Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sparta Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sparta Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Krahujec is avoiding damage well.
Sparta Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr tries for a kimura but Krahujec is defending well. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krahujec, who protects the arm well.
Krahujec is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparta Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krahujec keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diziz Sparta Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Krahujec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Krahujec scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Sparta Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta Jr wants to sweep here but Krahujec controlling him for the moment.
Krahujec working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krahujec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krahujec has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krahujec distracts Sparta Jr 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.
Krahujec lands a couple of digs.
Diziz Sparta Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krahujec is working Sparta Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krahujec working some strikes from top position.
Krahujec landing with the ground and pound.
Krahujec postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB2#
Sparta Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krahujec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparta Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sparta Jr trying to control but Krahujec is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krahujec keeping moving, preventing Sparta Jr from controlling successfully.
Sparta Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Krahujec haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparta Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krahujec, who protects the arm well.
Krahujec is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Krahujec manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krahujec manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Krahujec is trying to keep Sparta Jr in close.
Sparta Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Krahujec.
Sparta Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krahujec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparta Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Krahujec is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta Jr throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Krahujec working for a triangle but Sparta Jr defends it easily.
#SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB#
Krahujec looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparta Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparta Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krahujec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krahujec lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krahujec defends well.
Sparta Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krahujec's guard. #REVB#
Sparta Jr slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is working for a kimura but Krahujec is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but Krahujec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sparta Jr to get the leverage. #T4#
Sparta Jr is thwarting Krahujec's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Krahujec actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krahujec is just riding it out for now. Sparta Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Sparta Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Krahujec is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparta Jr.
Sparta Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krahujec is looking for a sweep. Sparta Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparta Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krahujec wants to improve his position but Sparta Jr is controlling well.
Sparta Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kamil Krahujec 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. 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##TD#
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sparta Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Sparta Jr, not yet.
Krahujec is working Sparta Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krahujec stopping the sweep attempt from Sparta Jr.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krahujec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krahujec postures up and lands a big shot to Sparta Jr's brow.
Krahujec is working Sparta Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krahujec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparta Jr is still in real trouble! Can Krahujec finish him?
Krahujec loads up on a big left hand. Sparta Jr felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Krahujec looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sparta Jr can't hide his disappointment, as Krahujec celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec!
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'. |
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Event:
RFL 7 - Pack Followers
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Kula lands with an overhand left.
Kula throws an overhand right that lands on Sparta Jr's shoulder, as Sparta Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kula swinging wildly here.
A nice side step and Sparta Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by Kula's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sparta Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sparta Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sparta Jr lands a nice hook to Kula's body. Kula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Kula gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparta Jr.
Sparta Jr tries for a takedown but Kula manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Kula.
Sparta Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kula controls the action.
Kula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sparta Jrs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Sparta Jr manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparta Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Kula got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparta Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kula has managed to get both his arms back between Sparta Jr's legs - danger averted.
Sparta Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kula is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparta Jr 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#
Kula 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#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Sparta Jr wants to control but Kula is keeping him busy.
Sparta Jr slips a nice elbow through Kula's hands, connecting with Kula's forehead.
Kula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sparta Jr trying to mount his opponent but Kula defends it.
Sparta Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Sparta Jr throwing shots but Kula is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is working for a kimura but Kula is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sparta Jr prevents Kula from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kula is refusing to be controlled, as Sparta Jr sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kula sees it coming and defends easily.
Sparta Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kula is trying to stand.
Sparta Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Kula is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kula has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparta Jr.
Sparta Jr prevents Kula from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kula scores with a nice right hand.
Kula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sparta Jr on the side of the head. #ROC#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Kula closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sparta Jr out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Kula!
In his post fight interview, Kalle Kula started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'. |
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Event:
RFL 3 - Power of Three
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Gaspar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sparta Jr is out of range.
Gaspar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick from Gaspar misses. #CL#
Gaspar darts in and clinches Sparta Jr up against the cage.
Sparta Jr has Gaspar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaspar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Gaspar manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Gaspar drops Sparta Jr with a beautiful combination! Sparta Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gaspar is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Diziz Sparta Jr has been cut.
Gaspar closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sparta Jr! Gaspar dives in looking to finish! Sparta Jr is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Gaspar!
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'. |
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Event:
RFL 1 - A New Day
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Valerio throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparta Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparta Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valerio's guard.
Sparta Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valerio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Valerio looking for submissions off his back.
Valerio has his hands clasped together around Sparta Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sparta Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valerio.
Sparta Jr postures up in Valerio's guard and throws a big left but Valerio blocks it. #SUB#
Valerio has his foot on Sparta Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sparta Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Valerio keeping moving, preventing Sparta Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta Jr is looking to pass into half guard but Valerio pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Valerio is in guard.#REVR#
Valerio wants to control from the top but Sparta Jr keeps moving.
Valerio controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valerio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sparta Jr keeping moving, preventing Valerio from controlling successfully.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Valerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparta Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparta Jr 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.#SUB2#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valerio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparta Jr is keeping the position for now.
Valerio trying to control but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Valerio has picked Sparta Jr up and slammed him! Sparta Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Valerio manages to pass to side control!
Sparta Jr is looking for a sweep.
Valerio advances to full mount.
Sparta Jr is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Sparta Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Valerio wants to take a breather but Sparta Jr is having none of it. #SUB#
Valerio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sparta Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Valerio trying to control the action but Sparta Jr is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Valerio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparta Jr keeps working.
Sparta Jr tries to roll over but Valerio keeps him under control.
Valerio uses his free foot to push down on Sparta Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sparta Jr.
Valerio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparta Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparta Jr is squirming around, avoiding Valerio's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparta Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Valerio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta Jr.
Valerio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sparta Jr under the eye.
Valerio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Valerio. Beautiful body shot.
Valerio misses with a hook.
Sparta Jr slips under a jab from Valerio.
Valerio scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valerio lands with a nice body punch.
Valerio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Valerio misses.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparta Jr moves away.
Sparta Jr wants to counter the offense by Valerio and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Sparta Jr staying out of range there.
Sparta Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valerio with a body shot.
Valerio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparta Jr.
Valerio scores with a jab to the body.
Sparta Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Valerio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sparta Jr.
Valerio scores with a hook.
Sparta Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valerio.
Sparta Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valerio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparta Jr can do to turn this around?
Sparta Jr tries for a takedown but Valerio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valerio.#ROC#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Crack! Valerio connects with the perfect overhand right and Sparta Jr falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Valerio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!
Diziz Sparta Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to think about a new career. I love training.'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 4
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Phoenix swings for the body but Sparta Jr moves out of range.
Sparta Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phoenix with a hook.
Sparta Jr avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
#CL2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sparta Jr breaks from the clinch.
Sparta Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Phoenix misses with a wild body shot.
Sparta Jr wants to counter the offense by Phoenix and move into the clinch position.
Sparta Jr avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Phoenix.
Phoenix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Sparta Jr.#CUT2#It looks like Rick Phoenix has been cut.#CL2#
Sparta Jr closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Phoenix pulls guard effortlessly.
Sparta Jr being controlled here momentarily.
Sparta Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sparta Jr trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.
Sparta Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparta Jr advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Phoenix is concentrating on defense, preventing Sparta Jr from advancing position. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phoenix trying to control from the bottom.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Sparta Jr is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sparta Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix is controlling Sparta Jr's trapped leg to prevent Sparta Jr from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparta Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3#
Phoenix is looking to get to half guard.
Phoenix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Phoenix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Phoenix wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
Sparta Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Phoenix because Sparta Jr loaded up on that one.
Sparta Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phoenix can't escape the position.
Phoenix blocking the ground and pound.
Phoenix wants to control but Sparta Jr is having none of it.
Phoenix avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sparta Jr.
#T4#
Sparta Jr throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Phoenix gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Phoenix looking for submissions off his back.
Phoenix is looking to control Sparta Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Sparta Jr throwing shots but Phoenix is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Sparta Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Phoenix tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sparta Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diziz Sparta Jr!
In his post fight interview, Diziz Sparta Jr gave a big smile as he said 'THIS IS SPARTA !!!'. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Krakowski tests Sparta Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krakowski throws an overhand right that drops Sparta Jr like a sack of potatoes! Krakowski dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Krakowski!
A very excited looking Bernard Krakowski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
APEX 12
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Sparta Jr.#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Sparta Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsuruta.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Sparta Jr's defenses.
Tsuruta shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparta Jr throwing a counter right hand but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparta Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tsuruta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparta Jr thinking.
Sparta Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Tsuruta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1##SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for subs off his back but Tsuruta has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tsuruta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Sparta Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Sparta Jr tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Sparta Jr trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sparta Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Sparta Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Sparta Jr tries to get to full guard but Tsuruta has control of the leg.
Sparta Jr is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Sparta Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sparta Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sparta Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Sparta Jr gets full guard.#T3#
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparta Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sparta Jr keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta stopping the sweep attempt from Sparta Jr.
Tsuruta slips nicely into half guard.
Sparta Jr is looking to improve his position.
Tsuruta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Sparta Jr is defending well.
Sparta Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tsuruta jumps into side control!
Tsuruta lands some shots froms side control.
Tsuruta grinds an elbow into Sparta Jr's temple.
Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sparta Jr to see if he's OK.#T4#
Sparta Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparta Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta prevents Sparta Jr from improving his position.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Sparta Jr is rocked!
Tsuruta working Sparta Jr over with strikes.
Oh Sparta Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsuruta is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sparta Jr is hurt! He's hurt bad - Tsuruta fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sparta Jr from any more punishment! Congratulations to Tsuruta! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomomi Tsuruta waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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