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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Jami gets caught flat footed, as Spence shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Jami looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jami looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jami looking for a sweep. Not yet Jami, not yet.
Spence throws a strike but Jami rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spence seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jami sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB#
Spence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jami gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jami controls the pace.
Spence trying to control the position.
Jami preventing the sweep. #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.
Jami throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jami sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Jami gets to his feet - Spence follows without any prompting.
Jami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence tries for a takedown but Jami sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jami misses with a body punch
and Spence counters with a three punch combo that has Jami backing up. Jami nods at Spence to acknowledge the strikes.
Jami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jami throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Spence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spence really is a fat lump.
Spence is breathing heavily.
Spence avoids the body shot from Jami.
#T3#
No luck for Spence with that takedown attempt.
Niko Jami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jami digs a good hook to Spence's body.
Jami throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Jami.
Jami misses the shot to the body.
Jami just misses with a punch to the body.
Niko Jami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Jami misses with a body shot.
Spence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jami changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jami takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
Jami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jami avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Jami swings for the body but Spence moves out of range.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jami.
Jami throws a body shot but no joy.
Jami swings for the body but Spence moves out of range.
Spence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jami lands with a shot to the body.
Jami lands with a good body shot.
Jami scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jami misses with a body shot.
Jami misses the shot to the body.
Jami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jami ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Jami dominated that round.
That's time! Spence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jami misses the shot to the body.
Spence appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jami looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spence manages to avoid it.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jami misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jami as Spence shoots in.
Jami dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jami just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence.
Jami throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Jami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spence was well out of range. Poor timing from Jami.#T1#
Spence avoids the body shot from Jami.
Jami misses the shot to the body.
Spence seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spence avoids the body shot from Jami.
Jami throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jami scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jami scores with a jab to the body.
Jami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Jami jabs Spence to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jami throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spence shoots in looking for a takedown. Jami tries to sprawl out of it but Spence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jami manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jami digs a good body shot into Spence's ribs.#T2#
Jami scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jami fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jami lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spence at a distance.
Jami works Spence's body with a nice hook.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jami.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spence. Jami does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jami dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spence moves away.
Spence lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jami lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jami. Spence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jami as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Jami takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
Jami swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jami keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jami misses with a body shot.
Spence loads up on a big right hand but Jami slips the punch.
Jami takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
Spence avoids the body shot from Jami.
Spence appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jami.
Spence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spence somewhat.
Jami connects with a body shot.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jami. Spence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spence avoids the body shot from Jami.
Spence seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jami scores with a hook to the body. Spence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jami misses with a body punch
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jami misses with a wild body shot.
Jami lands a nice looking body shot.
Spence shoots in for a takedown but Jami 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.
Jami throws a body punch but Spence moves out of range.
Jami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence.
Spence drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jami sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Jami showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jami misses with a body shot.
Spence is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jami.
Jami digs a good hook to Spence's body.
Jami misses the shot to the body.
Jami scores with a body shot.
Jami takes a swing at Spence's ribcage but misses.
Jami misses with a wild body shot.
Jami works Spence's body with a nice hook.
Jami comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jami is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spence rather than just go for the knockout.
Jami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spence tries to counter by clinching up but Jami breaks away and moves out of range.
Jami swings for the body but Spence moves out of range.
Spence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jami throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spence counters with a one-two to the body.
Jami looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jami throws a body shot but no joy.
Jami lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jami just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Jami throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spence attempts a counter takedown but Jami avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Spence is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jami's half guard.#ES2#
Jami manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Spence keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Spence is trying to pull guard but Jami has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Jami turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jami manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jami throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jami throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jami. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spence wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Spence dodges the ground and pound from Jami.
Spence being controlled for a moment.
Spence pushes Jami away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jami gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Spence is trying to escape the position but Jami is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jami scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spence doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Jami jabs at Spence's body.
Jami misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spence.
Jami comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Jami.
Jami looks to score with a jab to the body but Spence is just out of range.
Jami jabs Spence to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jami swings for the body but Spence moves out of range.
Spence shoots in looking for a takedown but Jami manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jami scores with a shot to the body.
Niko Jami seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jami misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Jami tries to sprawl but Spence drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
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!
Jami is concentrating on defense, preventing Spence from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jami taking some punishment here, with Spence in his half guard.
Jami throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jami manages to get to full guard.
Spence is looking to work some ground and pound but Jami has wrist control.
Monroe Spence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niko Jami is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spence preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Jami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jami 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Jami!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Spence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spence misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Spence throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lloyd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spence is in Lloyd 's guard.
Spence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Spence throws a sloppy strike and Lloyd has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Spence is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lloyd !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tab Lloyd !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Spence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuuppa.
Kuuppa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spence shoots and misses
and Kuuppa counters with a straight right hand.
Spence dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuuppa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuuppa unleashes a big counter combination but Spence bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Kuuppa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kuuppa lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spence is trying to control the position but Kuuppa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuuppa defends it easily.#ES#
Spence is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kuuppa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Kuuppa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spence fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spence jumps guard and drags Kuuppa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kuuppa prevents Spence from getting back to his feet.
Kuuppa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Kuuppa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuuppa won't allow Spence to sweep him here.
Kuuppa wants to stand but Spence has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Spence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spence is really struggling to control Kuuppa but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES#
Spence scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spence fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuuppa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kalja Kuuppa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Spence shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spence sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kuuppa defending well though. #T3#
Spence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Spence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuuppa defends it well. #SUB#
Spence is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spence looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuuppa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuuppa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spence scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuuppa regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spence.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spence postures up in Kuuppa's guard and throws a big left but Kuuppa blocks it.
Spence really is a fat lump.
Spence throwing strikes from guard but Kuuppa blocks nicely.
Kuuppa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Spence dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kuuppa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spence.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuuppa can do to turn this around?
Kuuppa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuuppa wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuuppa connects with a body shot.
Spence darts in looking for a takedown but Kuuppa gets double underhooks and turns Spence into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuuppa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spence appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Spence does no damage.
Kuuppa tries to clinch but Spence moves out of range.
Kuuppa fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kuuppa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spence to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Spence lands a couple of elbows.
Spence chips away with some ground and pound.
Spence postures up and lands a big shot to Kuuppa's brow.
Spence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spence has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spence lands a couple of digs.
Kuuppa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spence.
Spence landing with the ground and pound.
Kuuppa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuuppa controls Spence momentarily but Spence frees himself.
Spence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spence with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kuuppa 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Spence looking to score a takedown here. Kuuppa is defending well but Spence drives through and ends up in Kuuppa's guard.#ES2#
Kuuppa has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Spence has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Spence can't break the clinch.
Kuuppa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kuuppa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spence is keeping busy.
Spence jumps guard but Kuuppa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Spence jumps into guard, dragging Kuuppa to the mat.
Kuuppa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SUB#
Spence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spence wants to get back to his feet but Kuuppa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kuuppa landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuuppa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spence works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Spence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuuppa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spence keeping full guard, as Kuuppa tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Spence dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Kuuppa. No joy for Spence on that attempt. #TD#
Spence fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kuuppa to the ground. Spence is now in Kuuppa's guard.
Spence throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spence distracts Kuuppa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spence scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuuppa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuuppa works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Spence working some strikes from top position.
Spence in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spence is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuuppa has wrist control.
Kuuppa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spence throws a right and a left that Kuuppa avoids nicely.
Spence swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuuppa.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuuppa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monroe Spence. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kuuppa moves into the clinch successfully.
Kuuppa tries a body shot but Spence blocks it.
Spence jumps guard but Kuuppa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuuppa wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Spence jumps guard and drags Kuuppa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Monroe Spence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuuppa is working Spence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuuppa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuuppa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuuppa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kuuppa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spence trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kalja Kuuppa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU2#
Kuuppa gets to his feet. Spence looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kuuppa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Spence looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kuuppa!#ES2#
Kuuppa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Monroe Spence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuuppa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Spence was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Kuuppa slips a jab and a cross from Spence.
Spence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Spence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Kuuppa is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Spence jumps guard but Kuuppa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuuppa is trying to push Spence away but Spence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuuppa is pushing Spence up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spence keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuuppa's efforts to push away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalja Kuuppa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spence has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Spence!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lionheart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Spence throws Lionheart to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Lionheart changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spence looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Spence sneaks out the side door and pushes Lionheart away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Lionheart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lionheart showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Spence has one foot on Lionheart's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spence looks to land a combination but Lionheart avoids it well.
Lionheart moves in looking to clinch but Spence pushes him off.
Spence misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Lionheart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lionheart showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Spence makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Rick Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Lionheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#TD2#
Lionheart drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Spence is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
Spence manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Lionheart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spence to the mat! Spence manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spence keeping full guard, as Lionheart tries to pass. #T2##SUB#
Spence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lionheart is aware though and is defending well.
Spence keeping moving, preventing Lionheart from controlling successfully. #ES#
Spence pushes Lionheart off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Spence closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lionheart did well to prevent Spence getting side control.
Spence is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spence seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Lionheart wants to control but Spence passes into side.
Spence really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Spence tries for a kimura but Lionheart is defending well.
Spence is breathing heavily.
Spence avoids the strikes from the bottom by Lionheart.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spence grinds an elbow into Lionheart's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lionheart takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spence lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lionheart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spence. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spence working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lionheart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spence in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lionheart is trying to control Spence's posture but Spence avoids it.
Spence has control of an arm but Lionheart manages to advance to Spence's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Spence 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#
Lionheart bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lionheart moves in looking to clinch but Spence pushes him off.#TD2#
Lionheart looking to score a takedown here. Spence is defending well but Lionheart drives through and ends up in Spence's guard.#ES#
Spence uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Lionheart shoots in and gets a takedown into Spence's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Spence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lionheart is aware though and is defending well.
Spence is looking to stand up but Lionheart isn't so interested in that idea.
Lionheart is fighting to break Spence's control of his arms but Spence is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spence has a closed guard, preventing Lionheart from standing up. #T1#
Lionheart trying to control but Spence is working from the bottom.
Spence has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lionheart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spence's guard.#SU2#
Lionheart decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spence, up you get! #TD2#
Spence gets caught napping as Lionheart dives in and scores a takedown. Spence manages to retain guard.
Lionheart is breathing heavily.
Lionheart throws an elbow that misses. Spence uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lionheart's guard. Nice move by Spence!#REVR##T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lionheart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spence is one step ahead there.
Spence connects with a couple of short punches.
Lionheart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spence throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Lionheart is trying to keep Spence in close.
Spence connects with a couple of short punches.
Monroe Spence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lionheart has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spence has passed into side control.
Lionheart taking a bit of punishment here - Spence scoring with strikes.
Lionheart is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spence connects with a decent elbow.
Spence working the ground and pound from side control.
Spence landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Spence is putting a hurting on Lionheart here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lionheart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spence scores with punches from side control.
Spence in side control, throwing shots but Lionheart defends.
Spence working the head with strikes.
Spence scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Spence decides to stand back up. Spence steps back and let's Lionheart get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lionheart looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Spence!#ES#
Spence bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monroe Spence dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Spence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lionheart manages to avoid it.
Spence tries a head kick but it misses.
As Spence backs off Lionheart throws a huge counter combo but Spence manages to avoid it all.
Spence chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lionheart can pounce on him.
Lionheart misses with a head kick.
Lionheart wants to clinch
and Spence counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Lionheart drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Spence pushes Lionheart off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Lionheart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Spence manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Lionheart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spence napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Spence throws Lionheart to one side and escapes!
Spence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lionheart avoids it really well and circles away.
Spence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lionheart can do to turn this around?#CL#
Spence forces Lionheart back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spence is looking to break free of the clinch but Lionheart has double underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Lionheart breaks from the clinch.
Spence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lionheart is fending him off so far but Spence persists. Nope, Lionheart circles away and we're back to standing.
Lionheart shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD2#
Lionheart shoots in and bounces Spence off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lionheart with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lionheart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
Lionheart wants to control from the top but Spence keeps moving. #SUB#
Spence has his foot on Lionheart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lionheart works his way back into a safe position though.#SU2#
Lionheart gets to his feet. Spence looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lionheart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Lionheart fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spence sprawls well initially but Lionheart persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Spence trying to hold on to Lionheart's head to control him but Lionheart postures up.
#T4#
Lionheart drops an elbow to the side of Spence's head.
Lionheart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Lionheart is going to stand back up.
Lionheart trying to control the action but Spence is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monroe 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monroe Spence!
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