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Event:
Stepping Stone 87
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Spots shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Atkinson is trying to defend but Spots finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spots (2) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Spots is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Atkinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Atkinson.
Spots is stalling in the full guard.
Spots won't allow Atkinson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spots looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spots stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.#T1#
Atkinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Atkinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Spots tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Spots knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Atkinson on the ground.
Spots is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson trying to control the position.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but instead Spots has moved into half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Spots is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spots in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Spots is looking for a kimura but Atkinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spots to get the leverage.
Spots prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
Spots tries to pass to full mount but Atkinson defends it. #T3#
Spots trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
Spots prevents Atkinson from improving his position.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Spots not doing much here.
#T4#
Spots wants to take a breather but Atkinson is having none of it.
Atkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Atkinson is still trying to improve position.
Spots wants to free his trapped foot but Atkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spots is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Spots uses his free foot to push down on Atkinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Atkinson. Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (5) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spots controlling the position easily from mount.
Spots wants to control the pace but Atkinson is squirming around nicely.
Atkinson gets back to half guard.#T6#
Atkinson moves into full guard.
Spots postures up.
#SUB2#
Atkinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spots gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Atkinson is trying to control the position but Spots postures up. #SUB2#
Atkinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spots defends it easily.
Spots tries to free his leg and advance position but Atkinson is retaining full guard.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Spots wants to control from the top but Atkinson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Atkinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spots passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (8) vs (0) Atkinson
Atkinson prevents Spots from improving position.
Atkinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spots's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Atkinson is defending well.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Spots is controlling well.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Atkinson wants to control but Spots is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Spots, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spots is controlling the pace.
Atkinson wants to get back to full guard.
Spots looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Spots content to control rather than advance. #T9#
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Spots seems content to control.
Atkinson won't allow Spots to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spots in particular looking to stall.
Atkinson is staying active underneath Spots, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Atkinson trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Still in half guard, Spots seems content to control.
Atkinson trying to control but Spots postures up.
Spots is controlling the pace.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Spots is very close to passing his half guard.
Spots controlling the action here.#T11#
Atkinson is looking for a sweep. Spots is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atkinson gets back to full guard.
Spots sitting in guard, not really doing much.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atkinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (8) vs (2) Atkinson
Atkinson wants to pass the guard but Spots is keeping the position.
Spots looking for a sweep. Not yet Spots, not yet.
Spots not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Spots is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spots bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (10) vs (2) Atkinson
Spots 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.
Spots stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.#SUB2#
Spots is posturing up here but Atkinson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spots tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spots has to tap! Slick submission there by Atkinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rowan Atkinson!
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 85
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Dick Spots!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Spots shoots for a double leg takedown but Gaul sprawls well. He's pushed Spots's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Spots looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (0) vs (2) Spots
Gaul has control of Spots's left arm, preventing Spots from doing any damage. #SUB#
Gaul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spots looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spots engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spots passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (5) Spots
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Gaul won't allow Spots to pass to mount.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gaul trying to hold on to Spots's head to control him but Spots postures up.
Gaul is refusing to be controlled, as Spots sits in half guard.
Gaul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spots seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Spots wants to pass to mount but Gaul is defending the position. #SUB#
Gaul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spots trying to pass the guard but Gaul defending well.
Spots is still trying to improve position.
Gaul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully. #T4#
Gaul controls Spots momentarily but Spots frees himself.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully.
Spots is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spots controls the pace.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Spots tries to pass.
Spots must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spots controlling from the top position. #T5#
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Spots really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gaul working for submissions but it's allowed Spots to get to half guard.
Gaul is trying to get back to full guard.
Spots seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gaul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Gaul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spots is working away from the top position though.
Spots tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spots has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (0) vs (8) Spots#SUB2#
Spots working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Gaul is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gaul is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Spots looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
Gaul slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Spots controlling the action here.
Spots's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8#
Spots is trying to control the action in half guard but Gaul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gaul tries to get to full guard but Spots has control of the leg.
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Spots is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spots can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaul is keeping the position for now.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Spots controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spots trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #T10#
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaul pulls Spots in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spots controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gaul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spots doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spots manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Spots looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Spots got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spots has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Spots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gaul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul can't keep his opponent in guard - Spots advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spots tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gaul is looking to control Spots's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaul avoid being mounted?
Spots stalling.
Spots is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gaul reverses the position - he's now on top in Spots's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (8) Spots#T13#
Spots is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up.
Spots 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.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Spots is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spots is trying to hold Gaul in close to prevent damage but Gaul has managed to pass into half guard.
Gaul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (5) vs (8) Spots
Spots is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Spots is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gaul is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spots is surviving well by controlling Gaul's body position as best he can.
Spots wants to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Gaul tries to control but Spots wriggling away.
Spots is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaul wants to control the pace but Spots is squirming around nicely.
Spots is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spots wins on points by 8 to 5.
Dick Spots took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'What are you gonna do when Dick Spots runs wild on you brother? you feel that? Im coming on you like no man has ever come on you before brother! Woooooo!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 73
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spots throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jack's waist but Jack gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spots off to one side.
Jack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dick Spots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jack gets caught flat footed, as Spots shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spots (2) vs (0) Jack
Jack keeping full guard, as Spots tries to pass. #SUB2#
Spots avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spots sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spots'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.#SUB2#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spots showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Spots drops back looking for a leg! Jack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jack manages to kick Spots off! Spots jumps back into Jack's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jack has his foot on Spots's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spots works his way back into a safe position though.
Jack being controlled here, momentarily.
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spots passes into half guard.
Jack has a hand on Spots's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Spots takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (5) vs (0) Jack
Spots controlling from mount.
Jack slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Spots is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spots showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Jack working for a triangle but Spots defends it easily.
Spots is stalling in the full guard.
Spots has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spots tries to free his leg and advance position but Jack is retaining full guard. #T3#
Spots stays in close to Jack's body and controls the position.
Jack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Spots 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. #SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Spots defends easily.
Jack has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spots has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (8) vs (0) Jack
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (8) vs (2) Jack#SUB2#
Jack 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.
Spots trying to control here.
#T4#
Spots keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Jack 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.
Spots tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.#T5##SUB2#
Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
Spots trying to hold on to Jack's head to control him but Jack postures up.
Spots is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jack is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spots on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spots tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Jack is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spots has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spots tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Jack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spots knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.#SUB2#
Jack wants to work for an arm triangle but Spots is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spots tries to roll over but Jack keeps him under control.
Spots is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura here.
Spots slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T7#
Spots seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spots wants to sweep here but Jack controlling him for the moment.
Spots working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Jack has gone for a leg lock! Spots slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (10) vs (2) Jack
Spots looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Jack working for a triangle but Spots defends it easily.
#T8#
Spots controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Spots pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Spots defends easily.
Spots sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spots slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Spots with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spots has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
Jack wants to improve his position but Spots is controlling well.
#T10##SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
Spots perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spots wants to pass to mount but Jack is defending the position.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spots slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jack is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (10) vs (4) Jack
Jack wants to pass the guard but Spots is keeping the position.#T11#
Jack being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Jack has gone for a leg lock! Spots slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (12) vs (4) Jack
Spots controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spots controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck. #T12##SUB2#
Jack working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spots has passed into half guard!
Spots sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Further stalling from Spots.
Spots is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (15) vs (4) Jack
Jack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Spots sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack tries to reverse the position but Spots maintains control.
Spots controlling from the full mount.
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Spots controlling from mount. #T14#
Jack is trying to escape the mount.
Spots tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spots fails to take his opponent's back.
Spots controlling from the full mount.
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Spots controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spots takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Post fight, Dick Spots stared into the camera and said 'What are you gonna do when Dick Spots runs wild on you brother? you feel that? Im coming on you like no man has ever come on you before brother! Woooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG Thanksgiving
Date: Nov 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dusty Rhodeo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dick Spots!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Spots closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rhodeo (0) vs (2) Spots
Spots is taking a breather. Rhodeo 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.#SUB#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo tries to get to full guard but Spots has control of the leg.
Spots is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhodeo trying to control from the bottom.
Spots looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rhodeo trying to hold on to Spots's head to control him but Spots postures up.
Spots controlling the pace. #T1#
Rhodeo wants to improve his position but Spots is controlling well.
Spots trying to control the pace.
Spots really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhodeo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhodeo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spots is working away from the top position though.
Rhodeo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spots looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spots wants to pass to mount but Rhodeo is defending the position. #T2#
Spots perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodeo gets full guard.#SUB#
Rhodeo working for a triangle but Spots defends it easily.
Rhodeo pulls Spots in close to prevent any damage.
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodeo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodeo working a defensive guard here.
Spots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodeo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Rhodeo wants to sweep here but Spots controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodeo controlling Spots's posture.
Spots wants to control from the top but Rhodeo keeps moving.
Rhodeo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spots is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rhodeo has his foot on Spots's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spots works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Rhodeo working for submissions but it's allowed Spots to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodeo is not content to let Spots control the position.
Spots prevents Rhodeo from improving his position.
Well, if Spots is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rhodeo moves into full guard.
Rhodeo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Rhodeo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spots is aware though and is defending well.
Spots content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Spots has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rhodeo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Spots is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rhodeo pulls down on the head and he's put Spots to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dusty Rhodeo!
Dusty Rhodeo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Gang ge!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Spots bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spots (4) vs (0) ge
ge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Spots is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but ge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spots is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Spots trying to control the position but ge is working away.
ge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spots's best efforts.
ge felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
Spots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spots is keen to just control but ge is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Spots seems to be working for a kimura but ge defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if ge can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Spots wants to work for an arm triangle but ge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions off his back.
ge is looking for a sweep. Spots is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
ge actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Spots is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ge defends it well. #SUB#
Spots is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
ge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spots pulls his head out easily.
ge is not content to let Spots control the position.#SUB2#
ge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
ge looks winded!#SUB#
Spots is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ge defends it well.
Spots is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (7) vs (0) ge
ge prevents Spots from taking his back.#SUB#
Spots is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, ge has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Spots working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
ge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spots controlling from mount.
Spots seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down ge for as long as he can get away with.
ge is trying desperately to improve position.
Spots fails to advance to ge's back.
Spots content just to control the position here.
ge is trying to reverse the position but instead Spots has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Spots (10) vs (0) ge
ge tries to escape but Spots has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Spots doesn't have the hooks in and ge manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (10) vs (2) ge
ge preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
ge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spots manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now ge has Spots in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (12) vs (2) ge
Spots passes ge's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spots seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
ge is defending against the submission attempts here by Spots.
#SUB2#
ge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spots tries to pass the half guard into mount. ge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
Spots performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Spots is working for a kimura but ge is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Spots is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Spots moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from ge. Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (15) vs (2) ge
Spots gets to mount! ge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spots (17) vs (2) ge#T6#
Spots controlling the position easily from mount.
Spots'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.#SUB#
Spots looking to secure an arm triangle but ge defends it well.
Spots wants to control the pace but ge is squirming around nicely.
Spots wants to take his opponent's back but ge doesn't allow it.
ge is looking to improve his position but Spots isn't that keen on the idea.
Spots trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T7#
Spots wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Spots controlling his opponent.
Spots tries to control but ge wriggling away.
ge looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Spots (20) vs (2) ge#SUB#
Spots working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on ge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
ge is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Spots looking to break ge's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. ge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Spots will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Spots is hanging on to ge's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Spots is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. ge is defending well though. Spots let's go of the attempt for now.#T8##SUB#
Spots is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but ge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Spots trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Spots is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. ge knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften ge for a finish.
Spots is hanging on to ge's back as he tries to escape.
Spots controlling from the back.#T9#
ge tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Spots has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, ge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
ge rolls, trying to escape but Spots keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
ge tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Spots has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! ge is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Spots!
In his post fight interview, Dick Spots gave a big smile as he said 'What are you gonna do when Dick Spots runs wild on you brother? you feel that? Im coming on you like no man has ever come on you before brother! Woooooo!'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 60
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spots changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ibrahim tries to avoid it but Spots manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ibrahim to the ground. Ibrahim escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Ibrahim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Spots (0) vs (4) Ibrahim
Spots is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ibrahim has hold of Spots's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Spots tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Ibrahim cranks the arm and Spots screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Spots, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ahmad Ibrahim!
During a confident post fight interview, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dick Spots! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kobe Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Spots tries to keep at a distance but Okoro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spots definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spots tries for a takedown but Okoro manages to get underhooks.
Okoro goes for a takedown attempt but Spots pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Spots clinches up with Okoro and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Okoro has Spots pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Okoro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spots tumbling to the mat - Okoro dives into Spots's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spots (0) vs (2) Okoro
Okoro tries to free his leg and advance position but Spots is retaining full guard.
Okoro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro wants to pass the guard but Spots is keeping the position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoro advances to half guard.
Okoro trying to control the pace.
Spots is looking to improve his position.
Okoro is looking to advance position but Spots won't allow it.
Okoro moves into full mount! Spots won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (0) vs (5) Okoro#T2#
Spots wants to control but Okoro is having none of it.
Okoro controlling the pace for now.
Okoro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Spots is trying desperately to improve position.
Okoro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Okoro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spots is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Okoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Okoro is looking to take Spots's back but instead Spots gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Okoro seems content to control.
Okoro is pressing down on Spots's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spots is holding on for now.
Spots wants to improve his position but Okoro is controlling well.
Okoro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spots is looking for a sweep. Okoro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Okoro controlling the action here.
Okoro is continuing to stall.
Okoro tries to pass to full mount but Spots defends it. #T5#
Okoro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spots trying to control from the bottom.
Okoro controlling the action here.
Okoro is looking to pass Spots's guard but actually Spots recovers to full guard.
Okoro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spots looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spots can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okoro controls the pace.#T6#
The adventures of Okoro the control monster continue. Boring.
Spots tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Spots seems keen to control Okoro's posture.
Okoro passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spots is trying to get back to full guard.
Okoro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okoro moves into full mount! Spots won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Spots (0) vs (8) Okoro
Okoro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spots on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spots tries to get out of the position.#T8#
More stalling from Okoro.
Okoro forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Spots (0) vs (11) Okoro
You can see the frustration on Spots's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Okoro biding his time, controlling Spots.
Okoro keeps control of the position as Spots tries to break free.
#T9#
Okoro has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Okoro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spots trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Spots rolls, trying to escape but Okoro keeps control of the position.
Okoro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Spots.
Spots manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okoro's guard. Nice work there by Spots.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spots (2) vs (11) Okoro
Okoro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Spots wants to control from the top but Okoro keeps moving.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Okoro is keeping the position.
Okoro pulls Spots in to control the position.
Spots trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spots passes Okoro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Okoro has his hands clasped together around Spots's back. He's all about the action.
Okoro tries to roll over but Spots keeps him under control.
Okoro is controlling Spots's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Okoro is trying to control but can't.
Okoro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully.
Okoro pulls Spots in close to prevent any damage.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully.
Okoro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Okoro with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T12#
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Okoro has Spots pulled in close to control his posture.
Okoro keeping full guard, as Spots tries to pass.
Okoro has control of Spots's left arm, preventing Spots from doing any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Okoro.#T13#
Spots passes Okoro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spots looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okoro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Spots is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spots.
Spots prevents Okoro from improving his position.
Spots is looking to take a break and control but Okoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okoro has his hands clasped together around Spots's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Spots wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoro keeps working. #SUB#
Spots is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Okoro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Okoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spots slows the pace down in half guard.
Okoro tries to get to full guard but Spots has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Spots is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Okoro sees it coming and defends easily.
Spots wants to take a breather but Okoro is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoro wins on points by 11 to 2.
Kobe Okoro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Dick Spots had this to say: 'You ran wild on red dick spots! You might want to get that checked out tho. I Dont Even Know Where I Been!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos goes for a double leg but Spots avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spots continues to drive forward.
Spots is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spots cracks Santos with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Spots lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Santos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Spots there.
Spots prevents Santos from improving his position.
Spots trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Santos moves into full guard.
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spots really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos 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.
Santos trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Spots controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos 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.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Spots looking for a sweep. Not yet Spots, not yet.
Santos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spots is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Santos 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.
Spots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Spots landing some decent shots from guard.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Santos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spots with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Santos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santos breaks from Spots's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Santos breaks from Spots's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos lands a big elbow.
Santos avoids the attempt from Spots to control.
Santos lands a big shot there that rocks Spots but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Santos with shots to the head and body - Spots looks very uncomfortable down there.
Santos lands a couple of good shots and Spots has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Santos lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Spots.
Santos is punishing Spots with strikes - can he finish him?!
Santos 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.#T3#
Santos cracks Spots with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Spots from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Spots covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Spots takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Can Spots hold on?! Santos is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Santos gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Santos scores with punches to the body.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Santos scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Spots is looking for a way out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos has Spots flattened out and is raining down punches.
Santos connects with a big shot to the side of Spots's head.
Santos is landing with strikes. Spots can't take much more of this.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Santos.
Santos throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Spots!
Santos keeps control of the position as Spots tries to break free.
Spots breaks Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spots manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Santos stands up over Spots, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Santos distracts Spots with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spots looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vanderlei Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Spots counters by clinching up.
Spots is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanderlei Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos tries for a takedown but Spots manages to get underhooks.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spots pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spots can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Spots turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Spots manages to end up in side control.
Santos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spots connects with a decent elbow.
Santos manages to get back to half guard.
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Spots content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spots is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos cracks Spots with a solid left hand.
Santos works over Spots with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spots is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spots looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Santos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spots's guard.
Spots is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Santos lands strikes from half guard.
Santos winds up and cracks Spots with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Santos drops an elbow to the side of Spots's head.
Spots is holding on to half guard well.
Santos passes to side control.
Spots taking punishment in the form of punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spots can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santos scoring with punches from side control.
Santos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Santos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Santos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Santos scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Santos working the ground and pound.
Santos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Spots tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Santos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Santos looks up at the clock and then as Spots takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Santos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spots on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Santos lands an elbow.
Santos working the head with strikes.
Santos lands some shots froms side control.
Santos lands a few punches from side control.
Spots prevents Santos from moving into mount.
Spots taking a bit of punishment here - Santos scoring with strikes.
Santos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Spots is trying to improve his position.
Santos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos landing a few strikes.
Santos landing a few strikes.
Santos working the head and body with strikes.
Santos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spots down.
Spots takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Santos working the ground and pound from side control.
Spots tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spots takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Santos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spots some visible discomfort.
Santos cracks Spots with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Spots tries to improve position but can't.
Spots is breathing heavily.
Santos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vanderlei Santos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Spots moves into the clinch.
Santos is working for takedown but Spots is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanderlei Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spots works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Spots lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos has Spots pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spots manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Spots gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Spots preventing the sweep.
Spots scoring with some ground and pound.
Spots slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Spots has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spots won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Santos keeping moving, preventing Spots from controlling successfully.
Spots wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos is looking to sweep but instead, Spots has passed into half guard.
Spots lands strikes from half guard.
Spots seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spots sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santos defending well though.
Santos wants to improve his position but Spots is controlling well.
Well, if Spots is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Santos manages to get to full guard.
Spots trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Santos trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Spots stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos keeping full guard, as Spots tries to pass.
Spots preventing the sweep.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spots's guard. #REVR#
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spots is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Vanderlei Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spots wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Dick Spots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos is working Spots over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santos postures up in Spots's guard and throws a big left but Spots blocks it.
Santos postures up in Spots's guard and throws a big left but Spots blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spots has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spots avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Spots keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Spots escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Spots's brow.
Santos stands and throws Spots's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vanderlei Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spots sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Spots.
I think Santos 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vanderlei Santos! |
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