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Event:
The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 4
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar misses with a few strikes there.
Spar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Courtial moves away.
Spar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Courtial stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Courtial looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Spar.
A punch lands to the side of Courtial 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spar misses with the combination.
Courtial throws a counter combo.
Spar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Spar both land. Nice combination.
Spar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Courtial! But no joy.
Courtial lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Spar throws a poor cross that misses
and Courtial counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spar's knee momentarily.
Spar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Courtial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Courtial moves out of range of the body kick.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spar moves away.
Spar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Spar misses
and Courtial counters with a slapping leg kick.
Courtial blocks a head kick by Spar.
Spar misses with a left hand
and Courtial makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Courtial smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Spar.
Spar tries to land a body kick
and Courtial counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Spar's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Courtial catches Spar right on the button with a cross.
Courtial stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spar throws a series of punches but Courtial avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Courtial misses with a wild combination.
Spar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
Spar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spar cracks a nice hook into Courtial's ribs.
Courtial throws a body punch but Spar moves out of range.
Spar throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Courtial swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spar scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Courtial lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Courtial avoids a punch combination nicely.
Courtial keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spar misses with a double jab
and Courtial counters with a straight right hand.
Courtial avoids the head kick by Spar.
Courtial throws out a counter right but Spar avoids it with no problem.
Spar misses with a hook
and Courtial makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spar really felt that one!
Courtial throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#Spar is rocked!
Courtial lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Spar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spar throws a body shot but no joy.
Spar misses with a kick to the body
and Courtial counters with a huge right that knocks Spar out cold! Courtial is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Godefroy Courtial! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Spar. No joy for Faire on that attempt. #TD2#
Faire gets caught napping as Spar dives in and scores a takedown. Faire manages to retain guard.
Faire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Faire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spar is one step ahead there.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faire is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Faire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spar is one step ahead there.
Faire is working hard here to advance position.
Faire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faire keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spar stands and throws Faire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Faire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spar taking a breather here.
Faire is looking to regain half guard here but Spar keeps moving and retains side control.
Faire gets back to half guard.
Faire tries to roll over but Spar keeps him under control.#T3#
Faire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spar is working away from the top position though.
Faire trying to get back to full guard but Spar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Faire is desperately trying to improve his position but Spar has a good base and remains in mount.
Spar is looking to work his way around to Faire's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Faire gets back to half guard.
Faire is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Faire defends it.
Faire tries to roll over but Spar keeps him under control.
Faire won't allow Spar to pass to mount. #SUB#
Faire looking for submissions off his back.
Spar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Faire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Faire takes a swing at Spar's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Spar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Faire quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Faire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faire gets full guard.#SUB#
Faire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Faire working for a triangle but Spar defends it easily.
#T1#
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar passes Faire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spar moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Spar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faire, who protects the arm well.
Spar is looking to take a break and control but Faire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spar moves into full mount!
Spar looking to control but Faire is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Faire manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Spar tries to pass to full mount but Faire defends it. #T3#
Spar is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Faire manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Faire working for a triangle but Spar defends it easily.
Spar pushing down on Faire's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spar controlling the action here.
Faire regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Faire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Faire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Faire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spar defends well.
Faire trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar trying to control but Faire is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wrestling Spar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Spar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spar lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Faire is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Faire is looking to sweep but instead, Spar has passed into half guard.
Spar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Faire reverses the position - he's now on top in Spar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faire passes into half guard. #T1#
Spar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faire forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faire wants to pass the guard but Spar is defending well. #SUB#
Faire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spar is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faire works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Faire goes for an armbar but Spar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Spar.
Spar trying to control but Faire is working from the bottom.
Spar wants to pass the guard but Faire is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Faire has his foot on Spar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spar works his way back into a safe position though.
Spar postures up.
Spar stopping the sweep attempt from Faire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Faire has his foot on Spar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spar works his way back into a safe position though.
Faire trying to control the position.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Faire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Faire keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faire is keeping the position for now.
Faire keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar pushes down on Faire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Faire is defending against the submission attempts here by Spar.
Tom Faire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling Spar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Faire looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wrestling Spar.
Well Spar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Wrestling Spar wins by unanimous decision!
Wrestling Spar 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:
The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gagnon sprawls well. Gagnon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Spar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wrestling Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gagnon leaves Spar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mitch Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Spar.
Gagnon lands the left hand.
Spar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gagnon circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gagnon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gagnon misses with a hook. Spar ducked under it nicely.
Spar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gagnon with a nice cross.#T1#
Gagnon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spar.
Gagnon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good standup being displayed there by Gagnon as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Spar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gagnon tries to kick Spar off in order to stand up. Spar Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Spar tries to advance to mount but Gagnon denies him.
Gagnon wants to control but Spar postures up.
Spar is staying tight to Gagnon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gagnon is looking for a sweep.
Spar has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Spar controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Spar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Spar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gagnon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gagnon has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Gagnon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spar on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gagnon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Spar gets his way!
#T3#
Spar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gagnon doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Spar looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Spar looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Gagnon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Spar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gagnon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Spar has the hooks in. Gagnon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Spar looking for the RNC.
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 Mitch Gagnon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Spar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gagnon defends it nicely.
Gagnon misses with a looping left.
Spar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spar throws a poor cross that misses
and Gagnon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spar misses with a lunging right hand
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
Spar tries to move into range but Gagnon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitch Gagnon is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon throws a lazy right hand but Spar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gagnon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gagnon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gagnon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gagnon sprawls well. Gagnon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Mitch Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Spar.#T1#
Spar shoots in looking for a takedown but Gagnon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spar darts in looking for a takedown but Gagnon gets double underhooks and turns Spar into the cage.
Spar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spar goes for a double leg but Gagnon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gagnon continues to drive forward.
Mitch Gagnon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar misses with a takedown
and Gagnon counters with a nice uppercut.
Spar shoots for a double leg takedown but Gagnon sprawls well. He's pushed Spar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gagnon looks to throw the jab but Spar is out of range. #T2#
Gagnon throws a body shot but no joy.
Spar fails with the takedown.
Spar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gagnon.#TD2#
Spar dives in and scores a takedown into Gagnon's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Spar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gagnon wants to stand up but Spar is controlling him.
Spar pushes down on Gagnon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Spar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spar prevents Gagnon from standing back up.
Spar works his way into side control.
Spar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gagnon!
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Spar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gagnon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gagnon shrugs it off. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spar looking to control but Gagnon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Spar controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Spar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gagnon is looking to improve his position but Spar isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gagnon has given up his back here. Will Spar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Gagnon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Spar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gagnon lands with an uppercut that bounces Spar off the cage and back into range.
Spar misses with a takedown
and Gagnon counters with a straight right hand.
Spar fails with a takedown attempt.
Mitch Gagnon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Spar.
No luck for Spar with that takedown attempt.
Gagnon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar looks to throw the jab but Gagnon is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spar is defended easily by Gagnon.#T1#
Gagnon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spar finds it's way round the side to connect with Gagnon's head. #TD2#
Spar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gagnon is trying to escape back to his feet but Spar uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gagnon is not content to let Spar control the position.
Gagnon tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Spar moves into full mount!
Spar forces the positional change into back control.
Spar is looking to control Gagnon but Gagnon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Spar looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Gagnon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Spar gets his way!
#SUB2#
Spar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gagnon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB2#
Gagnon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Spar gets his way!
#SUB2#
Gagnon showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gagnon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Spar is looking for the choke from the back position but Gagnon is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Spar looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Gagnon taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wrestling Spar!
Wrestling Spar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Spar scores with a takedown into Cox's guard.
Cox is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Spar dives into side control.
#REVR#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Spar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Spar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cox knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cox is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar is staying tight to Cox's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Cox is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Spar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cox!
Spar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cox is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cox is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Spar wants to finish this one by submission but Cox is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spar.
Spar content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Cox defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spar.
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Spar works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Spar controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Spar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Cox defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Spar's arms. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Spar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cox defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Spar biding his time, controlling Cox. #SUB2#
Spar looking for the RNC.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
Cox rolls, trying to escape but Spar keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Spar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Spar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Spar is looking for a kimura here.
Spar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Spar has control of Cox's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cox regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spar on the ground.
Cox is trying to escape the mount but Spar keeps good control and instead manages to take Cox's back.
#SUB2#
Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Wrestling Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Spar looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well. #SUB2#
Spar is persistently looking for the submission but Cox is defending it well.
#T3#
Spar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
Cox tries to escape the position.
Spar trying to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Cox is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Spar tightening his grip on Cox, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cox has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Spar moves away from the strike by Cox.
Cox misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Spar counters with a shoot takedown. Cox fights it but they end up in guard.
Spar postures up.
Spar pushing down on Cox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Spar is looking to take a break and control but Cox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Spar works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar moves to back control. #SUB2#
Spar looking for the choke but no joy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Cox showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good control from Spar.#SUB2#
Spar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cox knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cox for a finish.
Spar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Spar working for the choke. #SUB2#
Cox showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB2#
Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Spar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cox.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Spar working for the choke.
Cox can't escape the position.
Spar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cox's body.
#SUB2#
Spar working for a choke but Cox is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Wrestling Spar!
Wrestling Spar wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Wrestling Spar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 33
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar dips to his left and cracks Morrison with an uppercut!
Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Spar is just out of range.
Spar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Tyler Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Spar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison throws a head kick that Spar semi-blocks.
Spar lands a body shot.
Spar connects with a single shot there.
Spar ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spar.
Spar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spar throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid 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!
Spar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morrison.
Morrison catches Spar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spar throws out the jab.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spar.#T1#
Spar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spar looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spar's sensitive parts.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morrison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morrison scores with a jab. Spar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Spar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morrison rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Spar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morrison!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Morrison with the active half guard here but Spar passes nicely into side control.
Morrison wants to control but Spar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Morrison gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Spar trying to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Spar fails to take his opponent's back.
Morrison holds of for dear life.
Morrison manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Spar trying to mount his opponent but Morrison defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spar is working away from the top position though.
Spar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morrison!
Morrison wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Spar trying to control.#SUB2#
Morrison fending off the submission attempt from Spar. #T4#
Morrison tries to roll but Spar sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Spar looking to break Morrison's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morrison remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Spar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morrison is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Morrison showing good submission defense here.
Morrison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Spar uses his free foot to push down on Morrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morrison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Morrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spar throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spar slips a straight right by Morrison.
Spar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Spar saw that one coming.
Spar slips under a jab from Morrison.
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrison.
Spar misses the shot to the body.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spar throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Spar works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spar slips under a jab.
Morrison lands with a hook. Spar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Morrison is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spar with a hook.
The fighters circling - Spar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Spar throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Spar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morrison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spar.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrison throws a poor cross that misses
and Spar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spar walks into a stiff left hand from Morrison.
A slow jab from Spar misses its intended target.
Spar takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Spar cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Morrison wants to slow Spar down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spar.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morrison sprawls well. Morrison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
It appears Morrison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Spar manages to avoid it.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Spar throws a hook but Morrison blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Spar misses.
Spar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spar has time to react.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Spar moved out of range.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyler Morrison is winning the standup battle so far.
Morrison with a nice calf kick.
Spar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Spar lands a jab to the head.
Spar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
It looked like Morrison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spar throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison tries to clinch up but Spar circles away and keeps his distance.
Spar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrison manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spar misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morrison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Crunch! Morrison slams his shin into Spar's torso.
Morrison thumps Spar with a low kick.
Spar misses with a straight left.
Morrison tests Spar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spar misses with an uppercut.
Morrison connects with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
Spar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Spar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Spar tries to keep at a distance but Morrison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Spar.
Spar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spar fails to pull guard.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spar's elbow.
Spar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spar misses with some punches.
Spar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tyler Morrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestling Spar.
Morrison tries a body shot but Spar blocks it.
Morrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Morrison misses with a punch to the body.
Spar has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
Morrison tries to work over Spar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morrison tries to work over Spar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrison tries a body shot but Spar blocks it.
Morrison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Spar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spar tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison is pressed up against the cage. Spar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morrison down to the mat. Morrison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Morrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Spar tries to sprawl out of it but Morrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Morrison dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Morrison gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Morrison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spar works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spar looking for a guillotine here but Morrison defends easily.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully. #T1#
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spar can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Morrison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Morrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Wrestling Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Morrison postures up.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard. #REVB#
Morrison seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Spar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3##SUB2#
Spar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spar works to advance to full mount. Morrison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Morrison wants to hold on but Spar pushes him away.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
Spar manages to capitalize on a mistake by Morrison to take his back!#SUB2#
Spar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Spar working for a choke but Morrison is defending well.
Spar controlling the position well here. Morrison rolled but Spar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Spar!
In his post fight interview, Wrestling Spar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 26
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh doesn't manage to clinch there - Spar circles away.
Spar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oh manages to avoid it.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spar as he jumps to the side.
Oh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spar pinned against the cage. Spar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wrestling Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Oh.
Spar lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Spar as Oh shoots in.
Oh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Oh staying out of range there.
Spar scores with a nice right hand.
Oh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Oh is rocked!
Oh takes one to the side of the head.
Oh is still on wobbly legs! Can Spar finish him?#T1#
Oh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#KD#
Spar catches Oh napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Oh to the canvas!
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oh is keeping the position for now.
Spar advances to half guard.
Spar wants to pass to mount but Oh is defending the position.
Oh seems to have recovered his senses.
Oh is looking for a sweep. Spar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oh reverses the position - he's now on top in Spar's guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully.
Oh stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Oh wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Spar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oh defends well.
Spar looking for a sweep. Not yet Spar, not yet. #T3#
Spar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Oh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spar wants to sweep here but Oh controlling him for the moment.
Spar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spar throws a sloppy body shot
and Oh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oh scrambles back to his feet.
Oh ducks under a wild hook from Spar.
The fighters circling - Spar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spar throws a hook but Oh blocks it.
Spar just misses with a punch to the body.
Spar misses with an uppercut.
Spar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oh.
Oh dives in for a single leg takedown but Spar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spar misses with a looping left.
Oh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Spar.
Spar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spar takes a swing at Oh's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Spar misses its intended target.
As Spar backs off Oh throws a huge counter combo but Spar manages to avoid it all.
Oh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh is looking for the big counter here.
Oh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh slips a straight right by Spar.
Spar misses with a hook.
Oh tries to clinch but Spar moves away
and Spar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spar misses with a wild body shot.
Oh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spar.
Oh shoots and misses
and Spar 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.
Spar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oh can do to turn this around?
Spar misses with a hook.
Oh darts in looking for a takedown but Spar gets double underhooks and turns Oh into the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Spar misses its target.
Oh tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Spar misses the target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spar. #T1#
Spar advances to mount.
Spar fails to move to back control.
Oh is trying desperately to improve position.
Spar is looking to take Oh's back but instead Oh gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Spar is pressing down on Oh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oh is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Spar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oh sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Spar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oh sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Spar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oh defends it well. #T3#
Spar stalling away here and it's allowed Oh to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Spar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh looking to control.
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oh is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spar misses with a hook
and Oh counters with a series of strikes. Spar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spar sprawls well. Spar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oh gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrestling Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Oh.
Spar connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oh somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spar.
Oh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spar.
Oh tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Spar misses.
Spar looks to land a right hand but Oh moved out of range.
Spar leaves Oh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spar stuffs the takedown attempt from Oh. Oh gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrestling Spar is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but Oh is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oh or perhaps it was just good defense by Spar, which made it look bad.
Wrestling Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Oh.
Oh takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Oh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spar misses with a straight left.
Spar sets himself, and Oh steps forward looking for the clinch! Spar avoids it this time.
Oh fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Spar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Oh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Spar.
Spar misses the shot to the body.
Wrestling Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oh. Spar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spar lands with a good body shot.
Spar digs a good body shot into Oh's ribs.
A jab lands there for Spar.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Oh is countered with a crisp right hand from Spar that sends him to the canvas! Spar follows him to the mat into side control. #SUB#
Spar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oh keeps working.
Spar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oh on the ground.
Spar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Spar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Oh is being controlled here.
Spar tries to advance to mount but Oh denies him. #SUB#
Spar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Spar but great work by Oh.
Spar is not content to let Oh control the position. #T4#
Spar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.
Spar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alan Oh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestling Spar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spar is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Spar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spar 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Spar!
Wrestling Spar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 21
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strikes misses with a wild body shot.
Strikes cracks Spar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Spar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strikes was covering up waiting for the punch and Spar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Spar is looking for a kimura but Strikes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spar to get the leverage.
Spar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strikes!
Spar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strikes is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spar working for a guillotine from mount but Strikes is in no mood to give up.
Strikes tries to hold on but Spar postures up.#T1#
Strikes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Spar wants to finish this one by submission but Strikes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spar. #SUB2#
Spar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strikes is having none of it.
Strikes stops Spar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Spar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Strikes is surviving well by controlling Spar's body position as best he can.
Spar wants to take his opponent's back but Strikes doesn't allow it. #T2#
Spar trying to control but Strikes is having none of it. #SUB2#
Spar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Strikes tries to hold on but Spar postures up.#SUB2#
Spar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strikes is having none of it.
Strikes tries to hold on but Spar pushes him away.
Strikes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#T3##SUB2#
Strikes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Spar gets his way!
#SUB2#
Spar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Spar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Strikes doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Strikes fending off the submission attempt from Spar.
Strikes prevents Spar from getting a body triangle.
Strikes is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spar avoiding Strikes 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Spar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Strikes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Strikes for a finish. #SUB2#
Spar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Strikes is defending well though. Spar let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spar keeps control of the position as Strikes tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strikes trying to control the action but Spar just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar 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#
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but Spar pushes him off.
Strikes moves away from the strike by Spar.
A counter left hand to the body from Strikes misses its target.#TD2#
Spar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strikes did well to prevent Spar getting side control.
Spar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Strikes! #SUB2#
Spar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Strikes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Strikes shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Strikes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spar. #SUB2#
Spar working for a submission but Strikes is keeping him at bay.
Spar wants to take Strikes's back here but Strikes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strikes has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Spar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1##SUB2#
Spar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Strikes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Strikes for a finish.
Strikes breaks Spar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Strikes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spar can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Strikes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strikes preventing the sweep.
Strikes trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strikes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Strikes keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Spar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strikes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spar has Strikes in his guard.#REVR#
Strikes won't allow Spar to sweep him here. #SUB#
Strikes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Spar working for a triangle but Strikes defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Spar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strikes defends well.#T3#
Strikes wants to pass the guard but Spar is keeping the position.#SUB#
Strikes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spar has control of Strikes's left arm, preventing Strikes from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Spar looking for a guillotine here but Strikes defends easily.
#SUB#
Strikes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Spar looking for a guillotine here but Strikes defends easily.
#SUB#
Strikes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Strikes has Spar in his guard.#REVB#
Strikes is trying to control the position but Spar postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar passes Strikes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestling Spar 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##TD2#
Spar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strikes is trying to defend but Spar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Spar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Strikes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wrestling Spar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strikes is looking to control Spar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strikes avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar moves into full mount! Strikes won't be happy about that!
Spar avoids the attempt from Strikes to control.#T1##SUB2#
Spar looking for a guillotine from mount but Strikes is having none of it.
Strikes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Spar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Strikes is holding on tight.
Strikes wants to control but Spar is having none of it.
Strikes is trying to escape the mount but Spar keeps good control and instead manages to take Strikes's back.
Strikes trying to control the hands but Spar breaks the grip. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Spar is looking for the choke from the back position but Strikes is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Spar looking to break Strikes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strikes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Spar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Spar looking to break Strikes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Strikes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Spar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Spar.#SUB2#
Spar looking for the RNC.
Strikes breaks Spar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Strikes tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Spar is looking for a triangle but Strikes pushes his legs off easily.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strikes is one step ahead there. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spar is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strikes looking for a sweep. Not yet Strikes, not yet.
Strikes keeping full guard, as Spar tries to pass.
Spar stands and throws Strikes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Spar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tapta Strikes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrestling Spar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spar fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wrestling Spar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wrestling Spar! |
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