Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 91: Hunter v Chai Jr
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Spartan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a head kick.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Spartan moves out of range easily.
Thiago Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira cracks Spartan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Spartan fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Spartan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spartan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T1#
Oliveira is pulling down on Spartan's head to control his posture.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Spartan being controlled here momentarily.
Spartan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spartan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira'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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Spartan dives in for a single leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thiago Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Spartan throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartan slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spartan feints a counter leg kick.
Spartan wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Spartan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Spartan moved out of range.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Spartan shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveira, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.#T4#
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartan.
Spartan is looking for the big counter here.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Spartan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spartan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliveira with a body shot.
Spartan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thiago Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartan walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Oliveira 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#
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Spartan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spartan goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.
Oliveira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
Spartan feints a counter leg kick.
Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Spartan. Spartan gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Spartan moves out of range.
Spartan tries to counter with a clinch but Oliveira shakes him off and moves away.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Spartan's head but Spartan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira is looking to slow Spartan down with leg kicks. #T1#
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Spartan counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spartan.
Thiago Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.#TD2#
Spartan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira pulls Spartan in to control the position. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira is adopting a defensive guard.
Spartan connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira has Spartan pulled in close to control his posture.
Spartan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oliveira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Spartan tries to pass.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spartan looking to pass the guard.
Spartan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Spartan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Spartan in the domination position with Oliveira hanging on.
Spartan working away.#SUB2#
Spartan is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is trying to control Spartan's posture but Spartan avoids it. #T4##SUB2#
Spartan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Spartan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spartan tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Oliveira digs a good hook to Spartan's body.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan feints a counter leg kick.
Spartan ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Spartan is looking for the big counter here.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spartan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spartan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Oliveira has his hands on Spartan's head, controlling the position.
Spartan looking to pass the guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oliveira holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Spartan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spartan throws a big right hand that misses.
Spartan trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartan on the ground.
Spartan forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spartan is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Oliveira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Spartan is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira keeping control of the position.
Further stalling from Oliveira.#SUB2#
Spartan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Oliveira defend it? Spartan steps over the head and cranks it - Oliveira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Spartan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Spartan!

Event: UCF 67: Nice v Traynor
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Graves appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Spartan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Graves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Spartan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Graves to the mat. Graves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Graves has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spartan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Spartan misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a leg kick.
Devon Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan tries to clinch but Graves moves away
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt.
Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves sizes up Spartan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Graves digs a good hook to Spartan's body. #CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and clinches.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Graves lands an elbow just above Spartan 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Jason Spartan has been cut.#T1##BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
Spartan feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, Spartan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spartan is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Spartan gets to his feet. Graves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Graves misses with a combination #CL2#
and Spartan moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Spartan throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Graves.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spartan shoots and misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Graves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartan throws a fast counter high kick but Graves manages to duck under it in time.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Graves as he avoids it easily.
Spartan has a takedown stuffed.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Graves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves throws a head kick that half lands.
Spartan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Spartan with that takedown attempt.
Graves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Spartan tries for a takedown but Graves circles away easily
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Graves scoring well with a low kick there.
Spartan shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graves lands an elbow inside that Spartan shrugs off.
Spartan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick from Graves, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Graves takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Spartan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Spartan persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Graves pushes Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Graves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Some wild striking there from Spartan.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
Spartan needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Spartan.#TD2#
Spartan jumps guard and drags Graves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Graves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spartan, up you get!
Spartan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Spartan's cut.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spartan shoots and misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves lands with a straight right. Spartan didn't see that one coming.
Graves throws a hook but Spartan avoids it easily.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spartan.
Spartan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graves tried to counter with a leg kick but Spartan avoided it.
Spartan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graves to score with a decent uppercut.
No luck for Spartan with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves feints and then cracks Spartan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spartan down.
Spartan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.#T1#
Spartan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Graves defends it nicely.
Graves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Graves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Graves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves, which made it look bad.
Jason Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartan fails with the takedown
and Graves counters with a three punch combo that has Spartan backing up. Spartan nods at Graves to acknowledge the strikes.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Graves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Graves lands a head kick!
Graves connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Spartan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devon Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves lunges at Spartan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spartan's hand.
Graves thumps Spartan with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Spartan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jason Spartan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Graves wants to improve his position but Spartan is controlling well. #T3#
Graves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SU2#
Spartan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Graves to get to his feet.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves avoids the body shot from Spartan.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spartan is looking to clinch.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Devon Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
Graves lands a jab to Spartan's midsection.#T4##CL#
Graves pushes Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spartan scrambles back to his feet.
Spartan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Graves.
Spartan misses with a kick to the body.
Graves scores with a jab.
Spartan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves throws a combination. Spartan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spartan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Graves throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spartan avoids it.
Spartan slips under a jab from Graves.#CL#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Graves dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Spartan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Graves punishes Spartan's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartan darts in trying to clinch
and Graves counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spartan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spartan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Graves scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands with a kick to the ribs.
Graves lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown but Graves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan misses with a head kick. #T1#
Spartan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spartan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spartan walks into a stiff left hand from Graves.
Graves connects with a leg kick.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Spartan tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Graves coming out on top.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spartan shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Devon Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graves sizes up Spartan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spartan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Graves is fending him off so far but Spartan persists. Nope, Graves circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Graves shows good takedown defense.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spartan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Graves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Spartan misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice jab there from Graves.
Spartan shoots and misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Graves lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spartan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spartan.#T3#
Spartan misses with a takedown
and Graves counters with a good low kick that Spartan was not able to check.
Spartan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Graves thumps Spartan with a low kick.
Spartan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Graves pinned against the cage. Graves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spartan tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spartan tries to clinch but Graves moves away
and Graves counters with a head kick. That will keep Spartan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves keeps Spartan at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Graves!
Spartan tries to clinch up but Graves circles away and keeps his distance.
Devon Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Spartan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Graves forces Spartan back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Spartan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Spartan is looking for a takedown.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spartan blocks an uppercut.
Graves gets underhooks to prevent Spartan's takedown attempt.
Jason Spartan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves avoiding damage as Spartan throws knees to the body.
Spartan misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Graves!
A victorious Devon Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UCF 53: Brlacher v Williams
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Dotson misses with a double jab.
Dotson misses with a double jab.
Spartan tries to clinch there but Dotson circles away. #TD#
Dotson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dotson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
An elbow from Dotson crashes against the mat.
Spartan struggling a bit here.
Dotson working the head with strikes.
Spartan is trying to control Dotson's posture but Dotson avoids it.
Dotson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dotson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spartan keeps trying to improve his position.
Dotson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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!
Dotson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Dotson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dotson throws a strike aimed at the side of Spartan's head but Spartan avoids it well.
Dotson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spartan down.
Check out the look on Dotson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spartan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spartan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dotson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dotson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dotson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Spartan is looking to reverse the position.
Dotson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spartan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spartan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dotson working the head and body with strikes.
Dotson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spartan is trying to control but can't. #T2#
Ground and pound from Dotson.
Spartan wants to control but Dotson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dotson working over Spartan with some ground and pound. Spartan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dotson is working away from the top position though.
Spartan is trying to get back to full guard.
Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dotson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spartan is looking to control Dotson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spartan avoid being mounted?
Spartan gets full guard.
Dotson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dotson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dotson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet but Dotson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spartan is trying to keep Dotson in close. #T3#
Spartan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dotson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dotson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Dotson controlling him for the moment.
Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dotson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spartan trying to keep a closed guard but Dotson is proving a slippery customer.
Dotson throws an elbow that misses. Spartan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dotson's guard. Nice move by Spartan!#REVB##ES#
Dotson pushes Spartan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dotson throws a series of strikes that have Spartan backpedaling.
Wayne Dotson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Spartan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dotson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Spartan pushes Dotson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Dotson is looking to chop away at Spartan's legs.
Dotson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Spartan moves into range and clinches up with Dotson.
Spartan is trying to force a seperation but Dotson has the dominant position.#BC#
Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dotson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dotson tries to score with a low kick but Spartan moves his leg out of the way.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dotson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Spartan dodges the punch combination from Dotson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Dotson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown but Dotson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dotson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dotson misses with the combination.
Dotson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spartan counters with a two punch combo.
Dotson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dotson throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Dotson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dotson throws a low kick but Spartan avoids it.
Spartan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spartan shoots and misses
and Dotson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dotson misses with a combination #CL2#
and Spartan counters by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Spartan breaks the clinch.
Wayne Dotson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dotson throws a series of punches but Spartan avoids them all with ease.
Dotson swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartan.
Dotson throws a big counter combination but Spartan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Spartan throws an elbow that misses.
Dotson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Spartan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dotson throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dotson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartan tries to counter with a clinch but Dotson shakes him off and moves away.
Dotson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dotson looks to land a combination. Spartan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Dotson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dotson misses with the combination.
Dotson misses with a low kick.
Dotson misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
so Spartan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dotson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Spartan manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#REVR#
Spartan is trying to control the action in half guard but Dotson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Spartan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dotson is refusing to be controlled, as Spartan sits in half guard.
Spartan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Spartan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Spartan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dotson's thigh. Dotson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dotson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?#ES#
Dotson scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Dotson gets caught flat footed, as Spartan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Dotson has his feet on Spartan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dotson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spartan just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Dotson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spartan wants to clinch.
As Spartan looks to move away, Dotson throws a big counter combo but Spartan just gets out of the way.
Dotson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wayne Dotson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spartan lands in his opponent's guard.

Dotson pushes Spartan off and gets back to his feet. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Dotson.
Dotson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dotson scores with a nice right hand.
Dotson misses with a head kick.
Spartan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spartan throws a low kick but Dotson moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and clinches.
Spartan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dotson. #TD2#
Spartan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spartan trying to control from half guard but Dotson is working away. #ES#
Dotson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spartan is on him like a limpet, forcing Dotson back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Dotson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dotson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Dotson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Dotson misses with a two punch combination.
Dotson shoots in looking for a takedown. Spartan tries to sprawl out of it but Dotson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spartan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Dotson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spartan tries to clinch up but Dotson circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dotson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dotson.
Dotson throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartan. #TD2#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dotson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #T1#
Dotson is refusing to be controlled, as Spartan sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spartan tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dotson. #T2#
Dotson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dotson throws a right and a left that Spartan avoids nicely.
Dotson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dotson sets himself, and Spartan steps forward looking for the clinch! Dotson avoids it this time.#CL2#
Spartan drives through and clinches with Dotson against the cage.
Spartan keeps control of Dotson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dotson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spartan has Dotson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dotson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Dotson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dotson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spartan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spartan tries to counter with a clinch but Dotson shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dotson. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan throws out a counter right but Dotson avoids it with no problem.
Wayne Dotson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dotson throws a combination that misses
and Spartan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Spartan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Dotson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spartan dodges the punch combination from Dotson. #TD2#
Spartan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Dotson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sloppy strikes from Dotson. Those never looked like landing.
Spartan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dotson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dotson throws a body punch but Spartan moves out of range.
Dotson misses with a few strikes there.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Dotson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Dotson circles away.
Spartan shoots in for a double leg but Dotson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne Dotson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Dotson connects with a body shot that sends Spartan's belly button to the back.#T4#
Dotson misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Spartan counters with a takedown into side control.
Dotson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Spartan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB2#
Spartan is working for a rear naked choke. Dotson is not defending it well and Spartan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dotson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dotson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Spartan!

Event: UCF 32: Abrazos v Hanma
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Skoog scores with a hook.
Spartan fails to land the takedown.
Spartan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skoog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spartan somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Skoog as he connects with a hook.
Skoog throws a body shot but no joy.
Skoog scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan slips under a jab from Skoog.
Spartan fails with the takedown
enabling Skoog to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skoog. #T1#
Skoog throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Skoog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch but Skoog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skoog throws out a counter right but Spartan avoids it with no problem.
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skoog as he avoids it easily.
Spartan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Skoog pinned against the cage. Skoog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skoog lands with a nice combination. Spartan backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Spartan takes the fight into the clinch.
Skoog is working Spartan over against the cage.#T2##TD#
Spartan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Spartan 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. #SUB2#
Skoog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spartan throwing strikes but missing.
Skoog really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spartan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Skoog had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spartan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Skoog throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spartan trying to control but Skoog is working from the bottom. #T3#
Spartan wants to stand but Skoog has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spartan 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.
Spartan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Skoog manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Skoog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spartan striking off his back but it's not causing Skoog any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Spartan throws a big right hand that misses.
Skoog trying to keep a closed guard but Spartan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Skoog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Skoog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spartan passes into half guard. #T4#
Spartan trying to control the action but Skoog is working from the bottom.
Skoog won't allow Spartan to pass to mount.
Spartan thows a huge punch but Skoog dodges it nicely.
Skoog looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Spartan is working for a kimura but Skoog is defending it quite comfortably.
Spartan trying to control the action but Skoog is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Skoog dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Spartan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skoog tries to avoid it but Spartan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skoog to the ground. Skoog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spartan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spartan darts in looking for a takedown but Skoog gets double underhooks and turns Spartan into the cage.
Skoog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
Skoog stalls.
Nice body punch from Skoog.
Skoog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skoog avoiding damage.
Skoog throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartan.
Spartan digs a right hand into Skoog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skoog's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spartan tries a body shot but Skoog blocks it.
Spartan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Skoog to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skoog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skoog is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Skoog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spartan up against the cage.
Spartan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skoog smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spartan. #TD#
Spartan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skoog was covering up waiting for the punch and Spartan finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Skoog looking for a guillotine here but Spartan defends easily. #SUB2#
Skoog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Spartan wanted to stand there but Skoog had control of the position.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Skoog keeps moving.
Skoog pulls Spartan in close to prevent any damage.
Spartan trying to control but Skoog is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Skoog working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Skoog looking for a triangle here. Spartan is fighting it but it looks tight! Skoog pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Spartan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jimmy Skoog!
Jimmy Skoog thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ryker gets caught flat footed, as Spartan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is pushing down on Ryker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryker is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spartan trying to control the action but Ryker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Ryker defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
Spartan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spartan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Spartan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ryker is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Spartan!
Steve Ryker was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost but I will come back stronger'.

Event: UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Jones throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.#CL2#
Spartan clinches.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartan.
Spartan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones jumps guard but Spartan stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Spartan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Spartan tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Spartan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Spartan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking to control.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Spartan advances to half guard.
Spartan is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. #ES#
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spartan is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Spartan working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Spartan blocks the elbow strike.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartan's efforts to push away.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Spartan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spartan's brow.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow. #TD#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spartan manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Spartan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Spartan wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #T4#
Jones controlling Spartan's posture.
Spartan throwing strikes but missing.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Spartan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Beast Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Spartan gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Spartan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jason Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Spartan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Spartan. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones throws a leg kick but Spartan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1##CL#
Jones has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Spartan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black Beast Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Spartan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan staying out of range there.#T2#
Jones misses with a low kick.#TD#
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spartan on his heels. He'll look to pass Spartan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spartan working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Spartan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Spartan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Spartan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Beast Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spartan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spartan gets back to half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Black Beast Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Black Beast Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spartan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spartan is able to avoid easily.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to clinch but Spartan is avoiding it. #TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Spartan from improving his position.#SUB#
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spartan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Black Beast Jones!

Event: UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spartan's hands.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Spartan against the cage.
Peterson is working Spartan over against the cage.
Spartan jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Spartan around his waist. Spartan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson. #BC2#
Spartan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spartan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spartan somewhat.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
John Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Spartan moved out of range nicely.
Peterson lands with a nice body punch.
John Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peterson but Peterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Peterson misses with a hook. Spartan ducked under it nicely.
Peterson scores with a jab. Spartan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Peterson throws a jab when Spartan was well out of range.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spartan dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Spartan's head and hops out.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Spartan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spartan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Spartan jabs Peterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Peterson forces Spartan back against the cage and clinches.
Spartan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Spartan on that attempt.
Peterson stalks Spartan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spartan's face. Spartan staggers backwards, shaken.
John Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson scores with a hook.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spartan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peterson cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Spartan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing. #ROC#Spartan is rocked!
Spartan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Spartan slips the punch.
Spartan defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spartan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peterson throws a right hand that Spartan ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartan also avoids with ease.
Spartan moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spartan dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Spartan's head and hops out.
John Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Spartan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Peterson.#CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson digs a right hand into Spartan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartan's gas tank.
Peterson is leaning against Spartan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan blocking some punches.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
A short left from Peterson.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Spartan tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch. #T3#
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Spartan wants to counter with a clinch but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Spartan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing.
Spartan throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spartan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Spartan misses
and Peterson counters with a left to the body.
Spartan is breathing heavily.
Peterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jason Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Spartan gets a clinch.
Spartan is trying to stall.
John Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Peterson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spartan.
Spartan working aggressively here. #T4#
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spartan fails to land.
Peterson digs a right hand into Spartan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartan's gas tank.
Spartan is stalling here.
Spartan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Peterson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Spartan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Spartan with that takedown attempt.
Spartan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spartan tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Spartan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.#T1#
Peterson looks to land a combination. Spartan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Spartan is out of range.
Spartan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Spartan to the canvas! Spartan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Peterson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Peterson!

Event: RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Glass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spartan controls the position.
Spartan tries to move to mount but Glass blocks the move with his legs.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glass keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan throws a strike aimed at the side of Glass's head but Glass avoids it well.#SUB#
Spartan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glass has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
An elbow from Spartan crashes against the mat.
Spartan trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom. #SU#
Spartan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Glass, which made it look bad.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Spartan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartan thinking.
Glass has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Glass lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan thows a leg kick but Glass checks it
and Glass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spartan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Glass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.#CL#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Spartan is trying to pull guard but Glass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Spartan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glass uses from the top position.
Glass wants to stand but Spartan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Glass controlling him for the moment.
Spartan is trying to control the position but Glass postures up. #SUB#
Glass has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Spartan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Glass is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Spartan pulls down on the head and he's put Glass to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Spartan!

Event: RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Lahey lands a body shot.
Spartan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lahey's waist but Lahey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spartan off to one side.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Lahey.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lahey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lahey misses with the combination.
Lahey tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Spartan rushes Lahey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lahey lands a shot to the body.
Lahey tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Lahey back against the cage.
Spartan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lahey is defending well.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lahey as Spartan tries to tie him up. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Lahey.
Lahey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartans head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lahey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lahey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lahey can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Lahey struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands. #BC#
Spartan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Lahey sizes up Spartan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Lahey, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey fails to land with a series of punches.
Spartan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spartan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Lahey misses with a wild combination.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Spartan throws a quick counter head kick but Lahey was just out of range.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lahey feints a jab promting Spartan to slip. Lahey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spartan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lahey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lahey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spartan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spartan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lahey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spartan backs up against the cage. #T3#
Spartan shoots for a takedown but Lahey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lahey lands with a nice combination. Spartan backs away looking to recover.
Lahey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lahey wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2#
Lahey drops Spartan with a beautiful combination! Spartan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lahey is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Spartan is rocked!
Jim Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lahey throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey lands a big right hook! Spartan looks hurt but is still standing! Lahey lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Spartan falls down and Lahey dives in with a huge hammer fist! Spartan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lahey runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
A relieved looking Jim Lahey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Spartan clinches up against the cage.
Skull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spartan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skull trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Skull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skull throws a wild body kick that Spartan sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skull quickly recovers to half guard.
Skull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartan on the ground.
Skull is trying to get back to full guard.
Skull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spartan wants to stand but Skull has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Skull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #T1#
Skull trying to control from the bottom.
Skull is not content to let Spartan control the position.
Skull wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy.
Spartan is keen to just control but Skull is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Spartan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Skull is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Spartan!
Jack Skull was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry!'.

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