QFC Tournament 1059 Round 3 PBP Commentary

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Killstrike (ranked 3583 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Dirt Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killstrike's entrance music is Infinite Darkness by - KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. A fine choice. Nasty has chosen Whip It by - DEVO as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Killstrike
vs
Nasty

190 cm
23
192
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
195
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Conrad Killstrike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dirt Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Killstrike.
Nasty connects with a body shot that sends Killstrike's belly button to the back.
Killstrike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nasty.
Nasty lands a jab.
Killstrike misses with a straight right.
Nasty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killstrike throws a head kick that Nasty semi-blocks.
Nasty misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Killstrike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasty.
Killstrike went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nasty avoids the head kick by Killstrike.
Nasty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killstrike lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nasty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Nasty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killstrike.
Nasty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Killstrike takes one to the side of the head.
Nasty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killstrike throws a head kick but Nasty moves out of range.
Killstrike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killstrike throws a head kick but Nasty moves out of range.
Nasty works Killstrike's body with a nice hook.
Conrad Killstrike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killstrike scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nasty throws a jab when Killstrike was well out of range.
Killstrike goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Killstrike throws a body kick that misses
and Nasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nasty looks to throw the jab but Killstrike is out of range.
A combination from Nasty does no damage.
Nasty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killstrike was well out of range. Poor timing from Nasty.
Killstrike throws a sloppy head kick and Nasty moves out of range easily.
Nasty looks to land a left hand but Killstrike moved out of range nicely.
Killstrike takes a swing at Nasty's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nasty! But no joy.
Killstrike misses with a low kick.
Killstrike scores with a kick to the body.
Killstrike bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killstrike throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike misses with the body kick
and Nasty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nasty throws out a loose jab but Killstrike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Killstrike.
Killstrike throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nasty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killstrike throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Killstrike with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nasty misses with a hook.
Killstrike thumps Nasty with a low kick.
Nasty might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nasty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Killstrikes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Killstrike moves out of range of the strikes.
Killstrike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Killstrike looks to throw a body kick
and Nasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Killstrike swings widly with a right hand
and Nasty counters with a stiff right hand.
Killstrike throws a head kick that half lands.
Killstrike on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killstrike looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike walks into a stiff left hand from Nasty.
A jab from Nasty misses.
Nasty avoids the body shot from Killstrike.
A jab from Killstrike finds it's way through Nasty's defenses.
Killstrike misses with a kick to the body
letting Nasty counter with a right hand.
Killstrike throws a head kick that misses.
Killstrike is breathing heavily.
Nasty misses the jab.
Nasty lands a nice shot to the body.
Nasty moves away from the strike by Killstrike.
Nasty scores with a three punch combo!
Nasty looks to land a left hand but Killstrike moved out of range nicely.
Nasty drops his hands momentarily and Killstrike takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nasty cracks Killstrike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Killstrike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killstrike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nasty throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nasty connects with a body shot.
Nasty lands a nice hook to Killstrike's body. Killstrike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Nasty misses.
Nasty throws an overhand right that lands on Killstrike's shoulder, as Killstrike tries to avoid the shot.
Nasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killstrike.
Nasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick lands for Killstrike.
Nasty loads up on a big right hand but Killstrike slips the punch.
Killstrike moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killstrike drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killstrike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nasty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Killstrike in his tracks.
Nasty throws a looping overhand right but Killstrike ducks down to avoid it.
Killstrike throws a looping overhand right but Nasty ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt Nasty dominated that round.
That's time! Killstrike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nasty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nasty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nasty defending well as Killstrike loads up on a big left hand.
Nasty misses with an uppercut.
Killstrike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killstrike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Killstrike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Killstrike might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Killstrike misses with a hook
and Nasty counters with a straight right hand.
Killstrike tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nasty misses with a looping left.
Killstrike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nasty throws out the jab.
That kick from Killstrike tenderised Nasty's leg. Nasty is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty blocks a head kick by Killstrike.
A telegraphed right hand from Nasty misses the target.
Nasty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killstrike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nasty moves out of range of the strikes.
Nasty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nasty misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty missing with a left hand there. Killstrike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killstrike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nasty takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Killstrike misses with a head kick.
Killstrike looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nasty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nasty fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Killstrike.
Killstrike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nasty.
Killstrike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Killstrike moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Killstrike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasty.
Nasty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killstrike gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nasty.
Dirt Nasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nasty thuds his right hand into Killstrike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killstrike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killstrike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike slips a jab from Nasty.
Killstrike throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nasty's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nasty throws a big shot that misses.
Killstrike jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nasty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nasty misses with a wild body shot.
Killstrike defending well as Nasty loads up on a big left hand.
Killstrike throws a head kick that Nasty semi-blocks.
Nasty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nasty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nasty lands with a hook. Killstrike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nasty lands a jab to Killstrike's midsection.
Nasty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killstrike makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Killstrike moves away from the strike by Nasty.
Killstrike fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nasty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nasty.
Nasty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Killstrike stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nasty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nasty lands with a nice body punch.
Killstrike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nasty.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Killstrike - that will leave a mark!
Killstrike takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nasty lands with a nice body punch.
Nasty moves out of range as Killstrike throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasty lands a right hook to the body.
Nasty moves out of range of the body kick.
Killstrike throws a shot from downtown. Nasty moves away and avoids it.
A jab lands there for Nasty.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nasty with a nice cross.
Killstrike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nasty.
Nasty fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Killstrike throws a low kick but Nasty moves out of range easily.
Nasty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killstrike throws a nice outside leg kick.
Killstrike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nasty slips under a jab from Killstrike.
Nasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killstrike moves away.
Killstrike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killstrike plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Nasty misses its intended target.
Killstrike jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nasty connects with the punch.
Killstrike throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirt Nasty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Nasty.
Killstrike swings for the body but Nasty moves out of range.
Killstrike lands a leg kick that knocks Nasty off balance momentarily.
Killstrike showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nasty.
Nasty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killstrike.
Nasty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Killstrike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nasty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killstrike misses with a looping left.
Nasty connects with a body shot.
Killstrike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nasty throws a series of punches but Killstrike avoids them all with ease.
Killstrike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killstrike back to the cage. Nasty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nasty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killstrike. That one must have hurt.
Nasty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Nasty.
Good shot there by Nasty.
Nasty lands a right hook to the body.
Killstrike tries to move into range but Nasty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nasty throws a series of punches but Killstrike avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nasty darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killstrike throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Nasty. Those never looked like landing.
Nasty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Killstrike.
Killstrike lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice body kick from Killstrike.
Nasty throws a big shot that misses.
Conrad Killstrike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Killstrike misses the target.
A big left from Nasty misses.
Nasty connects with the punch.
Nasty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Killstrike throws a leg kick which misses Nasty's front leg but catches the back leg as Nasty tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Killstrike. That snapped Nasty's head back.
Killstrike misses with a lunging right hand
and Nasty counters with a one-two to the body.
Killstrike scores with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Nasty.
Killstrike dips to his left and cracks Nasty with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Nasty.
Nasty lands a jab-cross combination.
Nasty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killstrike on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Nasty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nasty.
Nasty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killstrike. Killstrike obviously looking to wear him down.
Killstrike looks to score with a jab to the body but Nasty is just out of range.
Killstrike pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Killstrike throws a sloppy head kick and Nasty moves out of range easily.
Killstrike misses the shot to the body.
Killstrike throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nasty connects with a nice looking jab.
Nasty cracks a nice hook into Killstrike's ribs.
Killstrike slips under a jab.
Nasty slips a jab from Killstrike.
Nasty loads up on a big right hand but Killstrike slips the punch.
Nasty's corner calls for a 1-2. Nasty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killstrike doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nasty misses with an uppercut
and Killstrike counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasty scores with a jab. Killstrike acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Killstrike walks into a jab.
Killstrike throws an overhand right that lands on Nasty's shoulder, as Nasty tries to avoid the shot.
Nasty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killstrike on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nasty punishes Killstrike's body with a nice straight punch.
Killstrike throws a nice head kick!
Nasty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nasty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killstrike's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killstrike misses with a left hand
enabling Nasty to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Nasty.
Nasty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirt Nasty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasty 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Dirt Nasty!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Dirt Nasty!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Dirt Nasty!

Dirt Nasty wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Dirt Nasty misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Spangler (ranked 4324 p4p, 4420 weight class) and Bushido Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spangler comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Company by - BAD COMPANY. Bushido Blade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Spangler
vs
Blade

187 cm
23
195
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
198
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Spangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bushido Blade!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Spangler slips under a jab.
Spangler slips a jab from Blade.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Spangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spangler misses with an uppercut.
Spangler misses with a looping right.
Blade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Blade misses.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spangler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spangler slips a straight right by Blade.
Spangler moves away from the strike by Blade.
Blade 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.
Spangler staying out of range there.
Spangler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spangler.
Spangler is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spangler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bushido Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Spangler does no damage.
A big right from Spangler misses.
Spangler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blade eats them both and turns towards Spangler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Spangler misses.
Spangler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blade.
Spangler misses with a looping left.
Blade looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spangler slips under a jab from Blade.
Spangler throwing a counter right hand but Blade manages to avoid it.
Spangler throws an overhand right that lands on Blade's shoulder, as Blade tries to avoid the shot.
Spangler slips a straight right by Blade.
Blade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spangler.
Spangler misses with a wild body shot.
Spangler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spangler misses with a hook. Blade ducked under it nicely.
Blade throws a poor cross that misses
and Spangler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blade misses with a looping right.
Blade throws a hook but Spangler avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
A big left from Blade misses.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Spangler slips the punch.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Spangler is out of range.
Blade missing with a left hand there. Spangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spangler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spangler moves forwards but Blade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade throws a jab when Spangler was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spangler. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spangler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blade manages to avoid it.
Blade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spangler throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blade throws out a counter right but Spangler avoids it with no problem.
Blade throws a right hand that misses
enabling Spangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Blade misses the jab.
Spangler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Spangler misses its intended target.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spangler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spangler lands with an uppercut that bounces Blade off the cage and back into range.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Spangler ducks down to avoid it.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Spangler slips the punch.
Blade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spangler counters with a three punch combo that has Blade backing up. Blade nods at Spangler to acknowledge the strikes.
Spangler slips under a jab.
Blade is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab by Blade.
Spangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spangler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Spangler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spangler.
A jab from Blade misses.
Spangler throws a lazy right hand but Blade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spangler moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Blade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spangler momentarily.
Spangler moves out of range as Blade strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Spangler misses the target.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut
and Spangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Spangler is out of range.
Spangler throws out a loose jab but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blade missing with a left hand there. Spangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut
and Spangler counters with a nice uppercut.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Spangler saw that one coming.
Spangler misses with a looping right.
Spangler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade throws an off balance right hand
and Spangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Blade coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spangler ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
A lazy left from Spangler finds it's target.
Spangler misses the shot to the body.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Spangler counters with a stiff right hand.
Spangler misses with a straight left.
Spangler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Blade misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Spangler misses the target.
Blade scores with a jab to the head.
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Spangler throws out a loose jab but Blade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spangler misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Spangler is out of range.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Spangler misses its target.
Blade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spangler throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nick Spangler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spangler throws a right and a left that Blade avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Spangler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blade doesn't seem phased though.
Spangler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
A big left from Blade misses.
Spangler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blade walks into a straight right hand from Spangler.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Spangler moves away and avoids it.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Spangler misses.
Blade throws a poor cross that misses
and Spangler counters with a series of strikes. Blade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spangler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blade throws the left hand but Spangler avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Spangler saw that one coming.
Blade misses the jab.
Blade has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Blade avoids the body shot from Spangler.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blade! But no joy.
Spangler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spangler throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Blade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blade lands a really nice looking cross but Spangler seems unphased.
A jab lands there for Blade.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Spangler moves away and avoids it.
Spangler slips under a jab from Blade.
Spangler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Spangler loads up on a big right hand but Blade slips the punch.
Spangler stuns Blade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Spangler.
Spangler jabs Blade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nick Spangler is winning the standup battle so far.
Blade loads up on a big right hand but Spangler slips the punch.
Blade misses with a hook
and Spangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blade moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Blade there.
Spangler punishes Blade's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Spangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spangler moves out of range of the strikes.
Spangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Spangler misses.
Blade lands a lovely overhand right.
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Spangler ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Spangler.
Spangler misses with a looping left.
Spangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spangler under the eye.
Blade misses the jab.
Blade throws the left hand but Spangler avoids the punch easily.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Spangler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Blade misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spangler moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spangler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Blade misses the jab.
Blade dodges the punch combination from Spangler.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Spangler ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Spangler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blade looks to land a right hand but Spangler moved out of range.
Blade throws a big shot that misses.
Blade misses with a looping left.
Blade looks to land a left hand but Spangler moved out of range nicely.
Spangler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Blade's head.
Blade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spangler slips a jab from Blade.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spangler throwing a counter right hand but Blade manages to avoid it.
Blade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Blade misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Spangler.
Spangler slips a jab from Blade.
Spangler digs a good hook to Blade's 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!
Blade throws a jab when Spangler was well out of range.
It looked like Spangler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blade.
Spangler throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Spangler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spangler lands a jab.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spangler slips a straight right by Blade.
Blade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Spangler counter with a right hand.
Spangler slips a jab from Blade.
Spangler looks to throw the jab but Blade is out of range.
Spangler cracks Blade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blade takes one on the button.
Spangler throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Spangler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spangler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A slow jab from Blade misses its intended target.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Spangler moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Spangler misses the target.
Spangler misses with a two punch combination.
Spangler scores with a hook.
Blade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spangler.
Spangler lands a head shot.
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Spangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blade misses with a hook. Spangler ducked under it nicely.
Spangler misses with a looping left.
Blade throws a hook but Spangler avoids it easily.
A jab from Blade misses.
Blade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Blade misses.
Blade throws a hook to the side of Spangler's head but Spangler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blade throws a big shot that misses.
Blade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spangler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Spangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spangler stalks Blade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Blade's face. Blade staggers backwards, shaken.
Spangler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Spangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blade moves away.
Blade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spangler connects with a nice looking jab.
Spangler slips under a jab.
Spangler ducks under a wild hook from Blade.
Spangler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blade doesn't seem bothered though.
Blade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spangler. Spangler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spangler staying out of range there.
Spangler throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blade throws out a counter right but Spangler avoids it with no problem.
Blade avoids the body shot from Spangler.
Blade needs to keep his hands up - Spangler had a free shot at his head there.
Spangler misses with a hook. Blade ducked under it nicely.
Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spangler.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spangler looks to land a combination. Blade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Blade misses.
Spangler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spangler throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Spangler's shoulder, as Spangler tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Spangler misses its intended target.
Spangler moves out of range as Blade strikes.
Spangler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blade avoids the body shot from Spangler.
Blade throws the left hand but Spangler avoids the punch easily.
Blade thuds his right hand into Spangler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spangler.
Spangler lands with a straight right. Blade didn't see that one coming.
Blade misses with a left hand
and Spangler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Spangler misses its intended target.
Blade throws a jab when Spangler was well out of range.
Blade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spangler connects with a nice looking jab.
Blade slips a straight right by Spangler.
A jab lands there for Blade.
Blade misses with a looping left.
Blade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spangler.
Spangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spangler throws a nice looking combination but Blade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spangler throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
Spangler went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Blade missing with a left hand there. Spangler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blade misses with a looping left.
Spangler throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Spangler lands a body shot.
Spangler throws the left hand but Blade avoids the punch easily.
Spangler ducks under a wild hook from Blade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blade throws the left hand but Spangler avoids the punch easily.
Spangler blocks a jab.
It looked like Spangler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spangler looks to land a right hand but Blade moved out of range.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Spangler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Spangler. Beautiful body shot.
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spangler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blade misses the jab.
Blade misses the jab.
Spangler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blade.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Blade throws a looping overhand right but Spangler ducks down to avoid it.
Blade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blade throws a big shot that misses.
Blade takes a body punch but keeps moving.

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 Nick Spangler.
Well Spangler 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Nick Spangler!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Nick Spangler!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Nick Spangler!

Nick Spangler wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Nick Spangler said 'Eat my ass with a spoon bitch!!!'.