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Event:
The Island Season 15, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Spence tries to close the distance and clinch but Noda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noda misses with a body shot.
Noda throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Spence blocks a jab.
Spence wants to counter with a clinch but Noda pushes him away.
Noda looks to land a left hand but Spence moved out of range nicely.
Noda keeps the fight on the outside.
Noda is looking to counter punch.
Yoshiaki Noda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spence tries to clinch
and Noda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Spence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Noda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spence moves out of range of the strikes.
Noda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spence's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spence looks for a takedown but Noda sprawls well.
Spence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch.
Noda pushes Spence back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A short right from Noda on the inside.
Noda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spence looks winded!
Noda works on Spence's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Noda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Noda.#ROC#Spence is rocked!
Noda connects with a body shot that sends Spence's belly button to the back.
Spence is still on wobbly legs! Can Noda finish him?
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!
Spence drops his hands momentarily. Noda doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Spence staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Spence doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshiaki Noda! |
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Event:
MILF 58 Browning VS Cruz
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Acosta missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Acosta looks to move away, Spence throws a big counter combo but Acosta just gets out of the way.
Spence moves in looking to clinch but Acosta pushes him off.
Acosta misses with a lunging right hand
and Spence counters with a series of strikes. Acosta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spence drops his hands momentarily and Acosta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spence is looking to clinch.
Acosta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Acosta feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spence sprawling to the canvas! Spence rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Acosta finish him?!
#ROC2#Spence is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acosta lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Spence up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Acosta from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Spence's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elliott Acosta! |
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Event:
MILF 51 Dan vs Noda
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spence is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Spence counters by moving into the clinch.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Spence lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Vee Eight Armstrong has been cut.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Armstrong takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Spence.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence can't find room to land a body shot as Armstrong controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Spence works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spence lands an elbow inside.
Spence has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Armstrong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spence can turn it around.#T1##BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Spence forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Spence.
Spence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vee Eight Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Spence looking to score a takedown here. Armstrong is defending well but Spence drives through and ends up in Armstrong's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Armstrong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SU2#
Spence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Vee Eight Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.#TD2#
Spence pulls guard successfully.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Armstrong is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Spence is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Armstrong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Spence as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spence.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spence lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye. #CUT2#Vee Eight Armstrong's cut is getting worse.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Spence gets a clinch.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Spence is controlling the position.
Spence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow. #T4#
Spence scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong takes an elbow to the temple.
Spence stalling against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spence takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Spence.
Spence pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spence.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Spence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vee Eight Armstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Spence clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Danny Spence seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Spence pulls Armstrong into guard.
Spence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Spence stands up from Armstrong's guard - Spence perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spence throws a nice looking combination but Armstrong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Spence ducks under and follows up with a left that Spence also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Spence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1##CL2#
Spence forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spence creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Armstrong's defenses.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence scores with a shoulder strike.
Spence putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence lands an elbow that stopped Armstrong in his tracks for a moment.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Spence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
Spence gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
Spence connects with a knee to the head.
Spence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Vee Eight Armstrong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Spence breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch successfully.
Spence landing knees to the body.
Spence using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spence will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Armstrong up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Spence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vee Eight Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spence moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2#
Spence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Spence avoids it well. #CL2#
Spence clinches.
Spence lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Spence moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Spence is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Armstrong's half guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#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.
Spence wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is defending well.
Spence stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Spence gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Armstrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Danny Spence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
Spence connects with a nasty looking knee right to Armstrong's face.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body.
Spence lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Spence.
Armstrong being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Spence landing knees to the body.
Spence working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Armstrong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Spence breaks the clinch.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spence. Spence obviously looking to wear him down.
Vee Eight Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Spence holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spence stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Spence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spence has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Spence! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R2 SuperHeavies
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Spence closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. World did well to prevent Spence getting side control.
World wants to get back to full guard.
World is pressing down on Spence's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spence is fighting to break World's control of his arms but World is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spence is looking to stand up but World won't let him.
World pulls Spence in to control the position.
World is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of World the control monster continue. Boring.
Spence wants to control from the top but World keeps moving. #T1#
Spence is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because World is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Spence drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
World is pulling down on Spence's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that World 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.
Spence tries to stand but World is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
World pulls Spence in close to his closed guard and prevents Spence from doing any damage or advancing position.
World 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.
World is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
World is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
World keeps trying to improve his position.
World trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Spence gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. World manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
World looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spence is one step ahead there.
World is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from World.
Spence wants to control from the top but World keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
World bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spence's guard. #REVB#
Spence wants to stand but World is controlling the position.
Spence wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
World slips nicely into half guard.
World perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
World trying to mount his opponent but Spence defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Spence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spence's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Spence.
I was talking to Spence's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
World takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Shocking World has been cut.
World is breathing heavily.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD#
World gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spence would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
World keeping moving, preventing Spence from controlling successfully.
World wants to sweep here but Spence controlling him for the moment.
Spence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spence trying to control the position from guard on top but World is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
World 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.
Spence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Spence trying to control the position from guard on top but World is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that World can do to turn this around?
Spence wanted to stand there but World had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Spence gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Spence breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Spence shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. World manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Spence postures up.
World manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spence manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
World trying to control the position from guard on top but Spence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
World 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. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
World prevents Spence from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
World postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of World, into his guard. #REVR#
World looking for a sweep. Not yet World, not yet.
Spence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for World on the ground.
Spence wanted to stand there but World had control of the position.
World looking for a sweep. Not yet World, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
World managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Spence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shocking World's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Spence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into World's ribcage.
Spence lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spence forces World back against the cage and clinches.
Spence working World over with knees to the body.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spence.
World takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye. #BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spence drives through and clinches with World against the cage.
World takes an elbow to the temple.
Spence controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
#T2##CL#
World gets tackled into the cage by Spence. Spence maintains the clinch.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. World lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#That has opened up Shocking World's cut even more.
Spence stalling.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
World gets tackled into the cage by Spence. Spence maintains the clinch.
World tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Spence lands a knee to the head.
Danny Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Spence clinches up with World and pushes him back against the cage.
Spence landing knees to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Shocking World's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees to the body from Spence.
#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4##CL#
Spence clinches up against the cage.
Spence lands a good knee to the midsection. World won't want to take too many of those.
Spence utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spence with a knee to the head.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Spence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spence lands an elbow just above World 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spence has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Spence! |
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Event:
MILF Playoff R1 BW/FW
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Niblett misses with a takedown
and Spence counters with a big head kick but Niblett shrugs it off. #TD#
Niblett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spence is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Spence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niblett wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spence is trying to get back to his feet.
Spence regains half guard.
Spence taking some punishment here, with Niblett in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Spence pushes Niblett off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Niblett changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spence looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spence is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Niblett lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Check out the look on Niblett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spence regains half guard.
Niblett is taking a breather. Spence 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.
Niblett is looking to advance position but Spence won't allow it.
Niblett prevents Spence from improving his position.
Niblett not doing much here.
Niblett throwing shots but Spence is blocking nicely. #T2#
Niblett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Niblett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niblett is taking a breather. Spence 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.
Spence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Niblett. #SU#
Niblett decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Niblett.
Niblett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spence to see if he's OK.#T3#
Spence is not content to let Niblett control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence is trying to escape the position but Niblett is controlling the position.
Niblett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Niblett scoring with punches and elbows.
Niblett is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Spence's shoulder. That is not cool.
Niblett landing a few strikes. #T4#
Spence wants to control but Niblett postures up.#SU#
Niblett stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Spence gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niblett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niblett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Spence is rocked!
Niblett loads up on a big left hand. Spence felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Niblett looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Spence can't hide his disappointment, as Niblett celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Niblett!
Martin Niblett bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Pudzianowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pudzianowski somewhat.
Spence throws a big counter combination but Pudzianowski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Spence drives through and clinches with Pudzianowski against the cage.
Spence manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Pudzianowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spence uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pudzianowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pudzianowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Pudzianowski is pulling down on Spence's head. It's preventing any offense from Spence, at least for the moment.
Spence slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Pudzianowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pudzianowski working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pudzianowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Spence clinches up with Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pudzianowski tries to work over Spence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spence working Pudzianowski over with knees to the body.
Pudzianowski looks winded!
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Spence forces Pudzianowski back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Spence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##TD#
Spence fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pudzianowski to the ground. Spence is now in Pudzianowski's guard.
Spence is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pudzianowski has eaten all the pies!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spence would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Pudzianowski clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pudzianowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spence just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Spence dominated that 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.#R2##CL#
Spence has Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position but instead, Spence has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pudzianowski into the cage.
Pudzianowski is looking to control Spence's arms but Spence gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pudzianowski has his back to the cage.
A short right from Spence on the inside.
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD#
Spence has clasped his hands together around Pudzianowski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Spence decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pudzianowski to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Spence pushes Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.
Spence lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spence effectively controlling the action here.
Spence lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Spence misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spence.
Pudzianowski trying to stall but Spence improves his position.
Knees to the body from Spence.
Spence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Spence landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pudzianowski takes an elbow to the temple.
Spence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Spence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Spence.
Spence comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#That has opened up Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spence obliges.
Pudzianowski letting Spence take a breather here.#T2#
Knees to the body from Spence.
Pudzianowski is trying to break the clinch but Spence has him pressed against the cage.
Pudzianowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spence lands a nice uppercut.
Danny Spence has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spence landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski shoots and misses
and Spence counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Spence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pudzianowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Spence tries to score a body lock takedown but Pudzianowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pudzianowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pudzianowski enables Spence to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pudzianowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T3#
Spence is looking to stand up but Pudzianowski won't let him.
Spence slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Spence gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Spence shoots in and bounces Pudzianowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spence controlling from the top position. #T4#
Danny Spence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spence wants to control from the top but Pudzianowski keeps moving. #SU#
Spence gets to his feet - Pudzianowski follows without any prompting.
Pudzianowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spence's waist but Spence gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pudzianowski off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Spence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Spence takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Spence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Pudzianowski looks to move away, Spence throws a big counter combo but Pudzianowski just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Pudzianowski clinches. #BC#
Spence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spence wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Spence has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski wants to break free but Spence has control.
Pudzianowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Come on Spence - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spence lands an elbow inside that Pudzianowski shrugs off.
Spence landing knees to the body.
#T1#
Spence is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pudzianowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spence lands an elbow inside that Pudzianowski shrugs off. #BC#
Spence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Spence drives through and clinches with Pudzianowski against the cage.
Spence goes for a takedown attempt but Pudzianowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Danny Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Spence closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Spence.
#BC#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Spence instigates a clinch. #T2#
Pudzianowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spence.
Spence lands an elbow just above Pudzianowski 's eye.
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!
Spence connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Mariusz Pudzianowski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spence.
#BC#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pudzianowski can do to turn this around?#CL#
Spence closes the distance and pushes Pudzianowski back into the cage.#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Spence gets a clinch.
Spence slows down the pace here.
Spence trying to land knees to the body.
Pudzianowski looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Pudzianowski's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3##BC#
Spence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danny Spence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Spence has Pudzianowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Spence scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Spence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Spence closes the distance and pushes Pudzianowski back into the cage.
Spence crunches a lovely knee into Pudzianowski's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Spence.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pudzianowski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spence unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spence lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Spence is pushing Pudzianowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4#
Pudzianowski takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Spence.
#TD#
Spence has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pudzianowski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pudzianowski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pudzianowski covering up well and avoiding damage.
Spence has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pudzianowski's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Spence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spence has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Spence! |
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