PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Spindley (ranked 4410 p4p, 3012 weight class) and David Core (ranked 522 p4p, 395 weight class). Core is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Undead. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Core was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Spindley
vs
Core

185 cm
26
174
1 - 3 - 0

184 cm
26
177
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013
Finnish Elite Extreme Science

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Spindley !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Core!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Core avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Core has his takedown stuffed
and Spindley counters with a straight right hand.
Spindley throws a series of punches but Core avoids them all with ease.
Core throws out a counter right but Spindley avoids it with no problem.

Core moves into the clinch successfully.
Spindley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Core drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spindley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Core has Spindley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spindley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey Spindley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Core.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Core is looking for a takedown.
Core wants to take the fight to the mat but Spindley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spindley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spindley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Core has him pressed against the cage.
Core pushes Spindley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Core drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spindley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Core shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spindley but Spindley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Core goes for a double leg but Spindley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spindley continues to drive forward.
Spindley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spindley feints a jab promting Core to slip. Spindley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Core slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Spindley tries to keep at a distance but Core has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spindley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Core looking for a takedown.
Core looks winded!
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spindley working hard to break the clinch.

Spindley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spindley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Core takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spindley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Spindley moves into the clinch.
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley holds him up against the cage and eventually Core drops back down to his feet.
Core is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spindley to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Core fails to land.
Core tries to pull guard but Spindley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Core is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Core keeps control of Spindley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Core drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spindley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spindley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Core to counter with a crisp jab.
Spindley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spindley .
Spindley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spindley wants it to stay on the feet.
Spindley tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley misses with a two punch combination.
Spindley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Core manages to avoid it.
Core swats away the attempt to clinch by Spindley .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spindley tries to clinch but Core moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Core! But no joy.
Spindley throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Core was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spindley throws a front kick aimed at Core's knee but Core avoids it well.
Core swats away the attempt to clinch by Spindley .
Sloppy strikes from Spindley . Those never looked like landing.
Core fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spindley avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Spindley does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spindley moves to clinch but Core breaks away
enabling Core to counter with a crisp jab.
Spindley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spindley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spindley jabs Core to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Spindley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Spindley drops Core with a beautiful combination! Core stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spindley is looking for the KO!

Core is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Core throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spindley 's waist but Spindley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Core off to one side.
Core is still on wobbly legs! Can Spindley finish him?
Harvey Spindley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Core shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Core takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Spindley .
Core gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spindley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harvey Spindley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Core.
Good work by Core as he checks the leg kick.
Spindley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spindley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Core.
Spindley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spindley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Core is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spindley .
Core seems to have recovered his senses.
Spindley misses with a low kick.
Core is breathing heavily.
Core dodges the punch combination from Spindley .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Core shoots in but no luck this time.
Harvey Spindley is winning the standup battle so far.
Core tries to move into range but Spindley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spindley throws a combination. Core tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Core.
Spindley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spindley stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Spindley does no damage.
Core keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Oooooh!!! Spindley has knocked Core down with a huge combo! Spindley steps away and waves a wobbly Core back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spindley looks to land a combination but Core avoids it well.
Harvey Spindley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spindley throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Core crashing down! Core tries to stagger back to his feet but Spindley just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Core asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Spindley !
David Core was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to work on my shortcomings to come back even stronger!'.