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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Ithamar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spenda's waist but Spenda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ithamar off to one side.
Spenda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ithamar fails with the takedown.
A big left from Spenda misses.
Ithamar misses with a takedown
and Spenda counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezekiel Ithamar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spenda. Ithamar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ithamar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spenda manages to circle out of the way.
Ithamar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Spenda 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Ithamar moves into range and clinches up with Spenda.#BC#
Ithamar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Spenda misses its intended target.
Spenda has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ithamar!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spenda misses with an uppercut.
Ithamar feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Ithamar misses with a double jab.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spenda counters with a series of strikes. Ithamar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ithamar looks to land a combination but Spenda avoids it well.
Eddie Spenda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spenda throws a shot from downtown. Ithamar moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Ithamar has managed to clinch.
Spenda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ithamar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spenda after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ithamar.
Spenda wants to get back to striking at distance but Ithamar won't allow it.
Spenda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Ithamar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spenda can't fight it off and eventually Ithamar manages to take the fight to the floor. Spenda looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Spenda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ithamar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ithamar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spenda controls Ithamar momentarily but Ithamar frees himself.
Ithamar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spenda managing to control the position.
Ithamar working some strikes from top position.
Spenda trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spenda can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ithamar passes Spenda's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Spenda is defending well.
Spenda wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ithamar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Spenda tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ithamar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Forge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Forge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spenda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spenda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Forge somewhat.
It looked like Spenda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Forge.
Spenda works Forge's body with a nice hook.
Spenda thuds a left hand into Forge's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spenda. Forge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spenda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Spenda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emeritus Forge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forge at a distance.
Emeritus Forge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spenda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Forge's head backwards.
Forge throws a hook to the side of Spenda's head but Spenda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Forge feints and as Spenda raises his hands in defense, Forge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spenda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forge is one step ahead there. #T1#
Spenda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Spenda is working an open guard so Forge takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forge has his takedown stuffed
and Spenda counters with a straight right hand.
Forge tries a head kick but it misses.
Spenda stuffs the takedown attempt from Forge. Forge gets slowly back to his feet.
Forge slips under a jab from Spenda.
Forge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Spenda. No joy for Forge on that attempt. #TD2#
Forge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spenda was covering up waiting for the punch and Forge finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Spenda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spenda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spenda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spenda backwards.
Forge misses with a punch on the inside.
Forge wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Spenda on the inside.
Forge throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spenda blocks an uppercut.
Forge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spenda lands with a short shot to the head.
Spenda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spenda avoids a wild elbow strike from Forge.
Forge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forge takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Spenda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Forge being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Forge ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Forge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spenda.
Spenda throws a big right hand that misses.
Spenda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spenda chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spenda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Forge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spenda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Forge has his feet on Spenda's thighs here. He's pushed Spenda off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Spenda screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emeritus Forge!
Emeritus Forge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 951 Round 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Spenda misses with a right hand
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lesnar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lesnar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Spenda tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spenda's hands.
Spenda misses with a looping left.
Spenda moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lesnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spenda moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lesnar looks to land a right hand but Spenda moved out of range.
Spenda is looking to clinch.
Spenda tries to clinch up
and Lesnar counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lesnar as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar throws a big shot that misses.
Spenda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lesnar.#T1#
Lesnar lands a right hook to the body.
Spenda slips under a jab.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spenda slips a jab from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Spenda misses its intended target.
Lesnar cracks Spenda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spenda wants to clinch
and Lesnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spenda tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
Spenda moves out of range of the strikes.
Spenda defending well as Lesnar loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar lands a head shot.
Nice cross by Spenda.
Spenda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spenda throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar. #T2#
Lesnar throws a looping overhand right but Spenda ducks down to avoid it.
Spenda doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spenda manages to avoid it.
Spenda is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Lesnar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spenda misses with a lunging right hand
and Lesnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spenda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spenda throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spenda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lesnar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spenda misses with a straight left.
Spenda scores with a hook to the body. Lesnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lesnar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spenda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar slips a jab from Spenda.
It looked like Lesnar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spenda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
Lesnar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Spenda misses.
Spenda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lesnar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spenda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar throws a hook but Spenda avoids it easily.#CL2#
Spenda clinches with his opponent.
Spenda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spenda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spenda fails to land.
Lesnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spenda misses with some punches.
Spenda working aggressively here.
Spenda misses with some punches.
Spenda misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Spenda throws a head punch that misses.
Spenda misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spenda fails to land.
Spenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Spenda fails to land.
Lesnar is leaning against Spenda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Lesnar.
Spenda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lesnar fails to land.
Lesnar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lesnar scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spenda fails to land.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Spenda throws knees to the body.
Spenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Spenda throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Lesnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lesnar jabs at Spenda's body.
Spenda looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Spenda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lesnar.
Spenda scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Spenda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Spenda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spenda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spenda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lesnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lesnar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lesnar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spenda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Lesnar.
Spenda struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
#T1#
Lesnar pushes Spenda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spenda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Lesnar can't find room to land a body shot as Spenda controls the action.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lesnar.
Lesnar lands a shot to the body.
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lesnar.
A hook to the body from Spenda.
Lesnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spenda can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spenda.
Lesnar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spenda fails to land.
Spenda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spenda working aggressively here.
Spenda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Spenda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spenda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spenda misses with some punches.
Spenda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spenda.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Spenda fails to land.
Spenda misses with a punch on the inside.
Spenda lands a nice uppercut.
Lesnar throws a punch but it's blocked by Spenda.
Lesnar presses Spenda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eddie Spenda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lesnar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spenda has a couple of punches blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Spenda struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Spenda misses with the head strike.
Lesnar misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Lesnar gets through Spenda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spenda fails to land.
Spenda throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Spenda throws knees to the body.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lesnar.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lesnar misses with some punches.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lesnar.
Spenda misses with the head strike.
Spenda swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Spenda blocks a body shot from Lesnar.
Spenda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lesnar.
Spenda throws a punch but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Spenda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spenda missing with knees to the body.
Lesnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spenda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Spenda misses with some punches.
Spenda misses with the head strike.
Spenda prevents a body shot from Lesnar.
Spenda trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lesnar.
Lesnar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddie Spenda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Lesnar misses.
Spenda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spenda is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from Spenda.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spenda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lesnar misses the body punch
and Spenda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spenda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnar throws out the jab.
Spenda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnar misses with a combination
and Spenda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenda swings widly with a right hand
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spenda looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lesnar!
Spenda tries to close the distance and clinch but Lesnar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar scores with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Spenda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesnar counters with a right hand to the body.
Lesnar keeps the fight on the outside.
Spenda is looking to clinch but Lesnar is avoiding it.
Lesnar is looking to counter punch.
Spenda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spenda's head.
Spenda tries to clinch but Lesnar moves away
and Spenda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spenda lands a glancing blow to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Spenda.
Spenda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spenda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Spenda missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spenda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Lesnar counter with a right hand.
Eddie Spenda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spenda just misses with a punch to the body.
Spenda darts in trying to clinch
and Lesnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Spenda rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar misses with some punches.
Spenda working aggressively here.
Lesnar lands a left hand.
Spenda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spenda misses with the head strike.
Spenda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spenda.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Spenda missing with knees to the body.
Spenda scores with a shoulder strike.
Spenda tries to land knees in the clinch but Lesnar avoids the damage to the body.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Lesnar misses with the head strike.
Spenda lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lesnar.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Spenda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesnar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spenda backwards.
Lesnar blocking some punches.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Spenda throws knees to the body.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the body.
Spenda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Spenda misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lesnar.
Spenda misses with some punches.
Spenda working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spenda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spenda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spenda.
Lesnar blocks an uppercut.
Lesnar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesnar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spenda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spenda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lesnar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lesnar scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brock Lesnar.
I think Lesnar 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Brock Lesnar!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Brock Lesnar!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Brock Lesnar 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:
QFC Tournament 951 Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Farm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Spenda to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Farm dives in and scores a takedown into Spenda's guard.
Farm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spenda keeping moving, preventing Farm from controlling successfully.
Farm pushes down on Spenda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farm is looking to take a break and control but Spenda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spenda wants to improve his position but Farm is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenda is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Farm is pressing down on Spenda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spenda is holding on for now. #T1#
Spenda is refusing to be controlled, as Farm sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spenda is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Farm stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Farm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spenda manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jake Farm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spenda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spenda sprawls well. Spenda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Farm gets slowly back to his feet.
Spenda throwing a counter right hand but Farm manages to avoid it.
Jab by Spenda.#T2#
Nice shot by Spenda.#TD2#
Farm manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spenda on his heels. He'll look to pass Spenda's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spenda can't keep his opponent in guard - Farm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farm trying to control the action but Spenda is working from the bottom.
Spenda is looking to improve his position.
Farm trying to pass the guard but Spenda defending well.
Spenda trying to control but Farm postures up.
Spenda tries to roll over but Farm keeps him under control.#T3#
Spenda wants to control but Farm is keeping busy.
Farm prevents Spenda from improving his position.
Farm working Spenda over with strikes.
Spenda is trying to get back to full guard.
Spenda trying to control here.
Spenda is staying active underneath Farm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Farm is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Farm connects with a nice short shot to Spenda's temple. #T4#
Spenda is staying active underneath Farm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spenda wants to control but Farm is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spenda is trying to get back to full guard.
Farm lands strikes from half guard.
Spenda is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Farm stands up out of the half guard.
Spenda is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Farm wants to clinch
and Spenda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spenda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Farm fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Farm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Farm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Spenda throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Farm has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farm goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spenda prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spenda.
Spenda is pressed up against the cage. Farm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spenda down to the mat. Spenda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Farm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Farm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Farm prevents Spenda from improving his position.
Spenda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spenda tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Farm is trying to control the action in half guard but Spenda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SU2#
Farm decides to return to a standing position.
Eddie Spenda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Farm closes the distance and clinches.
Spenda wants to break free but Farm has control.
Farm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spenda blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Spenda fails to land.
Farm has Spenda pushed against the cage.
Spenda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farm jumps guard but Spenda stands there with Farm around his waist. Farm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eddie Spenda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Farm.#T2#
Farm tries to pull guard but Spenda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spenda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spenda misses with the head strike.
Spenda lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Farm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spenda cracks a nice hook into Farm's ribs.#CL2#
Farm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spenda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spenda up against the cage.
Spenda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Spenda stops a takedown attempt from Farm.
Spenda lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Farm breaks from the clinch.
Farm wants to clinch
and Spenda counters with a right hand to the body.
Farm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jake Farm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farm fails with the takedown
enabling Spenda to counter with a crisp jab.
Farm misses with a jab to the body
and Spenda counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spenda is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Farm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spenda clobbers Farm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Farm tries to clinch but Spenda moves out of range.
Farm throws a sloppy head kick
and Spenda counters with a left to the body.
Spenda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Spenda to counter with a crisp jab.
Farm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spenda throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Farm decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spenda's guard.#ES#
Spenda is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Farm is breathing heavily.
Spenda blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farm blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Spenda dominated that second round.
That's time! Spenda'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##CL2#
Farm closes the distance and clinches.
Spenda leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spenda misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Farm successfully pulls guard.
Farm wants to stand up but Spenda is controlling him.
Spenda throwing strikes but missing.
Spenda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spenda lands a couple of elbows.
Farm wants to stand and escape but Spenda is having none of it.
Spenda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jake Farm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Farm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spenda is looking to work some ground and pound but Farm has wrist control.#T1#
Spenda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spenda throws a strike but Farm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Spenda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farm manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Farm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spenda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spenda throwing strikes from guard but Farm blocks nicely.
Spenda tries to free his leg and advance position but Farm is retaining full guard.
Spenda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farm works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Farm has his foot on Spenda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spenda works his way back into a safe position though.
Farm controls Spenda momentarily but Spenda frees himself.
Farm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farm utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Farm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spenda.
Farm wants to sweep here but Spenda controlling him for the moment.
Spenda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spenda throwing strikes from guard but Farm blocks nicely.
Spenda stopping the sweep attempt from Farm.
Farm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spenda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spenda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spenda throwing strikes from guard but Farm blocks nicely.
Farm wants to stand up but Spenda is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spenda stuffs the takedown.
Eddie Spenda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Spenda lands a nice shot to the body.
Farm moves away from the strike by Spenda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Farm.
Farm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farm walks into a straight right hand from Spenda.
Spenda throws out a powerful jab.
Spenda works the jab nicely.
Farm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spenda.
Farm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spenda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spenda connects with a body shot.#T4#
Spenda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spenda lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Farm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eddie Spenda is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farm slips under a jab.
Farm blocks a jab.
Farm looks for a takedown but Spenda sprawls well.
Eddie Spenda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Farm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spenda goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jake Farm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farm misses with a double jab
and Spenda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Spenda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spenda 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Eddie Spenda!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Eddie Spenda!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Eddie Spenda!
Eddie Spenda wins by unanimous decision!
Eddie Spenda 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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