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Event:
HFC 304 Fame vs Wade II
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Minion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dickens counters with a right hand to the body.
Dickens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Minion misses with a right hand
and Dickens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dickens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Minion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dickens did well to prevent Minion getting side control.
Dickens is looking to improve his position.
Minion is keen to just control but Dickens is a slippery customer.
Minion seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dickens tries to get to full guard but Minion has control of the leg.
Minion works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Minion tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Minion trying to control but Dickens is having none of it.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but Dickens is holding on tight.
Dickens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minion tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Dickens looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dickens tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Minion is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Dickens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Minion moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dickens has worked his arm free - good work by Dickens!
Dickens wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dickens tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minion looking to control but instead Dickens has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dickens tries to roll over but Minion keeps him under control.
Minion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
It looks like Minion is going to stand back up.
Dickens works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Minion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mega Minion will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Minion moves into the clinch.
Dickens is trying to stall.
Dickens tries a body shot but Minion blocks it.
Dickens working aggressively here.
Minion prevents a body shot from Dickens.
A right handed body shot lands from Dickens.
A short body shot lands from Dickens as the two fighters clinch.
Dickens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickens controls his hands.
Dickens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickens controls his hands.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dickens prevents a body shot from Minion.
Minion tries to work over Dickens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Dickens trying to land knees to the body.
Dickens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Minion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Minion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minion working aggressively here.
Minion letting Dickens take a breather here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dickens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion prevents a body shot from Dickens.
A short right from Minion.
Minion misses with the head strike.
Dickens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dickens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion blocking some punches.
Richard Dickens has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Dickens manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Minion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minion lands with a right to the head.
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!
Dickens throws a head punch that misses.
Minion throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickens.
Dickens throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dickens is looking to control Minion's arms but Minion gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dickens has his back to the cage.
Minion misses with the head strike.
Dickens prevents a body shot from Minion.
Dickens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minion throws a head punch that misses.
Dickens is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dickens.
Dickens takes a shot to the head.
Dickens swings wildly with an uppercut but Minion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minion misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Dickens.
Dickens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minion takes a shot to the head.
Minion lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dickens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minion misses with a punch on the inside.
Dickens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minion misses with some punches.
Dickens controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickens is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Minion lands a body shot.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion scores with a shot to the side of Dickens's head.
Minion works on Dickens's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion. #T4#
Dickens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Minion.
Dickens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickens blocking some punches.
Minion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Minion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion scores with a shot to the side of Dickens's head.
Minion swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickens lands a shot to the body.
Minion lands a shoulder strike.
Dickens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dickens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Minion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dickens has a couple of punches blocked by Minion.
Dickens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Dickens will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Minion takes the fight into the clinch.
Minion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Minion throws a punch but it's blocked by Dickens.
Minion blocks an uppercut.
Minion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Minion blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Minion blocks a body shot from Dickens.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minion.
Dickens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion.
Minion lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickens misses with some punches.
Minion blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dickens.
Minion is working Dickens over against the cage.
Dickens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Minion is leaning against Dickens and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minion throws a head punch that misses.
Minion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dickens scores with a shoulder strike.
Dickens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dickens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dickens lands an elbow inside.
Dickens misses with some punches.
Dickens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dickens prevents a body shot from Minion.
Minion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dickens tries to land knees in the clinch but Minion avoids the damage to the body.
Dickens lands a damaging elbow.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickens controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion.
Dickens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickens throws a head punch that misses.
Dickens stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Minion lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickens scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Minion.
Still in the clinch, Dickens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dickens swings wildly with an uppercut but Minion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Minion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minion misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Minion.
Minion has a couple of punches blocked by Dickens.
Dickens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minion swings wildly with an uppercut but Dickens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dickens throws a head punch that misses.
Minion lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Dickens is rocked!
Dickens working aggressively here.
Minion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Dickens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minion has a couple of punches blocked by Dickens.
A right handed body shot lands from Minion.
#T3#
Minion unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dickens! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Minion is unloading with more strikes now! Dickens drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mega Minion!
Mega Minion is the new bantamweight champion!
Mega Minion thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 90
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Simmons throws out a leg kick but Minion moves out of range and Simmons only half commits. #CL#
Minion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Simmons manages to pull guard.
Minion tries to stand but Simmons is controlling from the bottom.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Minion from controlling successfully.
Minion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simmons's guard.#SUB2#
Simmons working for a triangle but Minion defends it easily.
Minion wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Minion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minion has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Minion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from.
Simmons striking off his back.
Minion wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Minion throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
#CL#
Minion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minion lands with a short shot to the head.
Minion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minion lands with a short shot to the head.
Minion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Minion works on Simmons's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Minion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simmonss head.
A right hook to the body lands for Minion.
A shot in the inside from Minion.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Minion.
Still in the clinch, Minion scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Simmons is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minion.
Minion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Minion finish him?
A right hand to the body from Minion.
Simmons looks winded!
Minion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minion digs a right hand underneath Simmons's ribcage. Simmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Minion.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minion.
A shot in the inside from Minion. #T3#
Minion lands a nice uppercut.
Minion dips a shoulder and cracks Simmons with a mighty uppercut! Simmons falls back against the cage and Minion unloads with a barrage of strikes! Simmons is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Minion screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mega Minion!
A victorious Mega Minion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 298 Dickens vs Simmons
Date: Jan 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Pablo lands a nice shot that snaps Minion's head back.
Pablo fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo fails to land the takedown.
Pablo shoots in but no luck this time.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.
Nice sprawl there from Minion as Pablo shoots in.
Minion catches Pablo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pablo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Minion lands with a right hand.
Minion punishes Pablo's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Minion as Pablo shoots in.
Pablo needs to keep his hands up - Minion had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Minion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minion throws a shot to the body.
Minion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Minion misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1##TD#
Pablo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Minion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pablo controls Minion momentarily but Minion frees himself. #SUB2#
Minion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minion has managed to get both his arms back between Pablo's legs - danger averted.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Minion from controlling successfully.
Minion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Minion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Minion tries to stand but Pablo is controlling from the bottom. #T2##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pablo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD#
Minion shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pablo is trying to defend but Minion finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Minion wants to stand but Pablo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Minion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pablo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Pablo is trying to maintain the position but Minion is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Pablo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minion's back!
Pablo lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Pablo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Minion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pablo is punishing Minion with some ground and pound.
Pablo connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Minion to escape the position.
Pablo misses with punches from the back.
Pablo is looking to control Minion but Minion is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Minion turns into Pablo and is now in his guard.
Minion tries to stand but Pablo is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minion advances to half guard.
Minion tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Minion wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Pablo uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Minion decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pablo is trying to escape back to his feet but Minion uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Minion wants to stand but Pablo is controlling his arm.
Minion advances nicely into full mount.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but Pablo is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Minion has hold of Pablo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pablo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo is working to get back to half guard.
Minion trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1##SU#
Minion stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Minion cracks Pablo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Pablo with that takedown attempt.
Pablo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pablo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Minion as he jumps to the side.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniello Pablo.#TD#
Minion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Minion wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving. #SUB#
Minion has gone for a leg lock! Pablo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Minion's guard.#REVB##T2#
Pablo postures up.
Pablo stopping the sweep attempt from Minion.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pablo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Minion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minion is trying to keep Pablo in close.
Pablo trying to control the position from guard on top but Minion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minion looking for a sweep. Not yet Minion, not yet. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minion holds on and takes a little breather.
Minion is trying to control the position but Pablo postures up.
Pablo wants to control from the top but Minion keeps moving.
Pablo stopping the sweep attempt from Minion.#SUB#
Minion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pablo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pablo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pablo with a nice head shot there.
Minion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pablo postures up in Minion's guard and throws a big left but Minion blocks it.
My spies in Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform me that Pablo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Minion drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Pablo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pablo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Minion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pablo tries to score a body lock takedown but Minion shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minion throws a head punch that misses.
Pablo trying to stall but Minion improves his position.
Minion misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Minion.
Pablo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minion after a bit of a struggle.
Minion lands a nice uppercut.
Pablo is looking for a takedown.
Pablo is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minion.
Minion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that second round.
That's time! Minion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Minion closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pablo's guard.
Minion slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Minion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minion tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pablo won't allow Minion to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pablo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pablo is looking to improve his position.
Pablo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Minion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pablo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minion has managed to get both his arms back between Pablo's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Pablo has a closed guard, preventing Minion from standing up.
Pablo can't keep his opponent in guard - Minion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pablo is not content to let Minion control the position.
Pablo won't allow Minion to pass to mount.
Pablo wants to get back to full guard.
Minion tries to stand and escape but Pablo is controlling the position.
Pablo trying to control from the bottom.
Pablo gets back to full guard.
Minion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minion wants to get up but he can't break Pablo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Minion shoots in and bounces Pablo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Pablo pushes Minion off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Minion clinches up against the cage.
Minion presses Pablo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Pablo pulls guard.
Minion wanted to stand there but Pablo had control of the position. #T3#
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pablo has a closed guard, preventing Minion from standing up. #SUB2#
Pablo working for a triangle but Minion defends it easily.
Daniello Pablo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pablo's guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Minion thows a body kick. Pablo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Minion has managed to clinch.
Minion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pablo tries to pull guard but Minion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pablo.
Minion working aggressively here.
Minion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Minion lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Minion.
Minion misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Minion fails to land.
Mega Minion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Minion fails to land.
Pablo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Minion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pablo misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Minion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minion, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Minion!
An out of breath Mega Minion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Daniello Pablo had this to say: 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Heiluu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heiluu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heiluu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heiluu lands with a straight right. Minion didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Minion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heiluu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heiluu.
Heiluu jumps guard but Minion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Minion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Minion.
Minion lands an uppercut.
A short left from Minion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minion.
Minion lands a hook that snaps the head of Heiluu backwards.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Minion won't allow it.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.#TD2#
Heiluu successfully pulls guard.
Minion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Heiluu is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Heiluu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Minion is looking to stand up but Heiluu won't let him. #SUB2#
Minion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heiluu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minion has managed to get both his arms back between Heiluu's legs - danger averted.
Minion wants to stand but Heiluu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Minion pushes down on Heiluu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Heiluu manages to get to full guard.
Minion wants to control from the top but Heiluu keeps moving. #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.
Minion wanted to stand there but Heiluu had control of the position.
Minion is pushing down on Heiluu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heiluu is fighting to maintain full guard but Minion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Minion wants to control but Heiluu is keeping him busy.
Heiluu tries to get to full guard but Minion has control of the leg.
Minion wants to get back to his feet.
Heiluu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Minion looking to pass the guard.
Minion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Minion wanted to stand there but Heiluu had control of the position.
Minion seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Heiluu has a closed guard, preventing Minion from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Heiluu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Heiluu prevents Minion from improving his position.
Minion won't allow Heiluu to pass to mount.
Heiluu trying to advance position but Minion counters by regaining guard.
Heiluu looking to pass the guard.
Minion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minion is working hard here to advance position.
Minion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minion is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Minion stopping the sweep attempt from Heiluu.
Minion has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Heiluu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minion defends it easily.
Minion wants to stand but Heiluu is controlling his posture from full guard.
Minion trying to control the position from guard on top but Heiluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Heiluu has his foot on Minion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minion works his way back into a safe position though.
Minion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Heiluu is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Minion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heiluu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minion has managed to get both his arms back between Heiluu's legs - danger averted.
Minion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Minion thuds his right hand into Heiluu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Minion throws the left hand but Heiluu avoids the punch easily.
Minion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Minion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heiluu's waist but Heiluu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minion off to one side.
Heiluu tries to work over Minion's front leg with a kick but Minion checks it.
Minion throws a head kick but Heiluu moves out of range.
#CL#
Minion clinches up against the cage.
Heiluu jumps guard but Minion turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heiluu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minion walks away with a smile on his face. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Heiluu counter with a right hand.
Heiluu takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Minion drives through and clinches with Heiluu against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Minion.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Minion won't allow it.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.#T1#
Minion has a couple of punches blocked by Heiluu.
Minion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heiluu backwards.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Minion won't allow it.
A short left from Minion.
Minion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heiluu backwards.
Minion is leaning against Heiluu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minion. #ROC#
Heiluu is rocked!
Minion creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Heiluu with a big uppercut! Heiluu tries to clinch up but Minion pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Heiluu to the mat! Heiluu covers up and Minion unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mega Minion!
Our winner, Mega Minion, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Shifty misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Minion forces Shifty back against the cage and clinches.
Shifty missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shifty throws an elbow but misses.
Minion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shifty backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shifty.
Minion working aggressively here.
Minion throws a head punch that misses.
Shifty can't find room to land a body shot as Minion controls the action.
Shifty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minion is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifty landing knees to the head.
Shifty pushes off an throws an elbow but Minion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Minion misses with a body punch.
Minion scores with a shot to the side of Shifty's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shifty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Minion is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Minion.
#T1#
Minion lands a left hand.
Minion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shiftys head.
Minion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minion scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Minion.
Minion dodges an elbow strike from Shifty.
A short body shot lands from Minion as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minion.
Minion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shifty backwards.
Minion lands a left hand.
Shifty is looking to break free of the clinch but Minion has double underhooks.
Minion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shifty backwards.
Minion lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Minion.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minion.#TD2#
Minion has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shifty is trying to keep an underhook but Minion manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Minion decides to return to a standing position.
Minion stalks Shifty and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shifty's face. Shifty staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Minion moves into the clinch.#T2#
Shifty misses with the head strike.
Minion lands a shoulder strike.
Minion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shifty throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Minion.
Shifty pushes off an throws an elbow but Minion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Minion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Minion scores with a hook to the body.
Minion presses Shifty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minion is working Shifty over against the cage.
Minion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shifty.
Minion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minion works on Shifty's body with a couple of short punches.
Minion avoiding damage as Shifty throws knees to the body.
A short right from Minion.
A short uppercut from Minion. #ROC2#
Shifty is rocked!
Shifty with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Shifty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minion lands a hook that snaps the head of Shifty backwards.
Minion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Minion creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Shifty with a big uppercut! Shifty tries to clinch up but Minion pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Shifty to the mat! Shifty covers up and Minion unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mega Minion!
A victorious Mega Minion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
EVO 264: Cortes vs Lesnoe
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mega Minion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spencer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Minion scrambles back to his feet.
Minion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minion defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Minion darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Minion wants to stand up but Spencer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Minion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spencer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spencer is staying active underneath Minion, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Minion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minion wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is holding on tight.
Minion can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spencer is looking to escape.
Spencer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Minion controlling his opponent.
Spencer prevents any damage by holding on tight.#T2#
Minion is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Spencer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Minion is looking to sweep but instead, Spencer has passed into half guard.
Minion is trying to get back to full guard.
Minion gets back to full guard.
Minion might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Spencer won't allow Minion to sweep him here.
Spencer postures up.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Minion is keeping the position.
Spencer won't allow Minion to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Minion is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Minion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Minion looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spencer passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Minion tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
Minion moves into full guard.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Minion wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minion is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Minion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Minion wants to stand but Spencer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spencer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd cheers as Spencer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Minion doesn't seem phased though.
Minion tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer goes for a double leg but Minion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minion continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Spencer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Minion tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spencer is in Minion's guard.#SUB#
Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Minion's legs - danger averted.
Spencer postures up in Minion's guard and throws a big left but Minion blocks it.
Minion controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Spencer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion trying to keep a closed guard but Spencer is proving a slippery customer.
Minion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Minion controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself. #T1#
Spencer stays in close to Minion's body and controls the position.
Spencer trying to control but Minion is working from the bottom.
Minion looking for a sweep. Not yet Minion, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Minion.#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.#SUB#
Minion working for submissions but it's allowed Spencer to get to half guard.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Spencer working over Minion with some ground and pound. Minion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Minion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Minion tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
Spencer is trying to control. Minion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard.
Spencer is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Minion tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg. #T3#
Spencer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minion!
Minion is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Minion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Minion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minion is working hard here to advance position.
Spencer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Spencer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Minion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spencer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Minion is looking to get to half guard.
Spencer working Minion over with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minion tries to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
Minion is trying to escape the mount.
Minion wants to hold on but Spencer pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Minion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Minion lands a leg kick that knocks Spencer off balance momentarily.
Spencer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Minion is out of range.
Minion thumps Spencer with a low kick.
Spencer misses with the combination.
Spencer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minion on the side of the head.
Spencer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minion fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
letting Minion counter with a right hand.
Spencer throws a hook but Minion blocks it.
Minion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Minion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minion shoots and misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##TD#
Minion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spencer on his heels. He'll look to pass Spencer's guard now, I'm sure.
Joe Spencer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Minion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spencer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minion has Spencer in his guard.#REVB#
Spencer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Minion keeps moving.
Spencer postures up and lands a big shot to Minion's brow. #SUB#
Minion working for a triangle but Spencer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Minion is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Minion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spencer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minion's head.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Minion.
Minion is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up. #T3#
Minion working a defensive guard but Spencer passes into half guard.
Minion manages to get to full guard.
Minion looking for a sweep. Not yet Minion, not yet.
Spencer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minion's head.
Minion keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Spencer distracts Minion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Minion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Spencer trying to control but Minion is working from the bottom.
Minion looking for a sweep. Not yet Minion, not yet.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minion's head.
Minion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Minion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Minion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Spencer.
Well Spencer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Spencer!
After winning the bout, Joe Spencer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EVO 255: Shillings vs Hardman
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Minion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spencer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spencer gets through Minion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spencer misses with a body punch.
Minion takes an elbow to the temple.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Minion.
Spencer throws an elbow but it misses.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Minion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Minion working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Minion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Minion fails to land.
Minion lands a body shot.
Minion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minion.
Minion prevents Spencer from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Minion fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spencer on the side of the head.
Minion throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Minion misses.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Minion finds it's target.
Minion scores with a sloppy right hand. Spencer should have avoided that one.
Spencer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Minion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer is looking to chop away at Minion's legs.
Minion misses with a kick to the body.
Spencer lands with a straight right. Minion didn't see that one coming.
Minion throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Spencer checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mega Minion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minion tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Minion.#T2#
Spencer blocks a head kick by Minion.
Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Spencer.
Minion throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Minion's shoulder, as Minion tries to avoid the shot.
Minion scores with a nice right hand.
Minion misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Minion misses with a straight right.
As Minion backs away, Spencer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Minion as Spencer shoots in.
Minion swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Spencer counter with a right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Minion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minion pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Minion controls the action.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Minion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Minion misses with some punches.
Minion scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Minion tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spencer sizes up Minion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spencer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Minion throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spencer slips a straight right by Minion.#T4#
Minion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Minion lands a body shot.
Minion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minion throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Spencer counters with a single leg into guard. Minion didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Minion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spencer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Minion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Minion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spencer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Spencer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Minion plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Minion tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Minion throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Minion moved out of range nicely.
Minion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spencer lands with a right hand.
Minion pushes Spencer away with a front kick.
Spencer moves out of range as Minion strikes.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spencer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minion.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Minion.#T1#
Minion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spencer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Minion on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minion misses with a looping left.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Minion saw that one coming.
Spencer lands with a cross.
Spencer lands a jab.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Mega Minion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Minion misses with a hook.
Joe Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Minion. Minion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Minion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Minion slips under a jab.
Minion misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Spencer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Minion! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer working the ground and pound from side control.
Minion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Minion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minion manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spencer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer cracks Minion with a solid left hand.
Minion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Spencer distracts Minion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Minion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spencer defends it easily.
Spencer is working Minion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Minion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spencer is in close to Minion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spencer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Minion keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Minion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spencer is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minion has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
Minion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spencer stands up over Minion, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Joe Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Minion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Spencer lands a couple of elbows.
Minion controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Spencer's cut.
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#
Minion blocks a jab.
Minion wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Spencer moves out of range as Minion throws a body kick.
Spencer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Minion throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minion throws a chopping leg kick but Spencer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Minion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minion throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Minion throws a front kick aimed at Spencer's knee but Spencer avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer stalks Minion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Minion's face. Minion staggers backwards, shaken.
Sloppy strikes from Spencer. Those never looked like landing.
Minion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer tries to counter with a takedown but Minion is quick to defend against it.
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!
Minion tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Minion throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Minion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Minion misses with an attempted mid kick.
Minion looks to land a body kick but Spencer moved away.
Minion throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Minion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spencer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Minion circles away quickly and effectively.
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spencer walks into a straight right hand from Minion.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer moves out of range of the body kick.
Minion swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer scores with a body shot.
Minion misses with an uppercut
and Minion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minion getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Minion tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it.
Minion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spencer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Minion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Minion throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Minion throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer throws a hook but Minion avoids it easily.
Spencer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Minion pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Minion lands a glancing blow to the side of Spencer's head.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Minion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Minion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spencer. #T3#
Spencer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minion.
Minion scores with a head kick.
Minion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minion is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
Minion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spencer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Minion throws a front kick that sends Spencer stumbling back into the cage.
Minion looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minion can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Minion clinches up against the cage.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Minion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minion tries to clinch but Spencer moves away
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minion moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Minion misses with the body kick
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Minion throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Minion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Minion misses with a straight left.
Minion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minion thinking.
Joe Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Minion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spencer scores with a jab. Minion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer lands a nice looking body shot.
Mega Minion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Spencer dives in and scores a takedown into Minion's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spencer, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Spencer!
Joe Spencer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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