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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spade (ranked 1641 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 228 p4p, 232 weight class). Spade comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of spades by Motorhead. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Spade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Old Leg Tartakov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade shoots in but no luck this time.
Tartakov moves into the clinch successfully.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tartakov after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spade blocking some punches.
Tartakov gets underhooks to prevent Spade's takedown attempt.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tartakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tartakov gets caught napping as Spade dives in and scores a takedown. Tartakov manages to retain guard.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tartakov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spade has gone for a leg lock! Tartakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.
Spade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tartakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tartakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spade looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spade working for a triangle but Tartakov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Spade managing to control the position.
Tartakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spade throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tartakov uses it to pass to side control.
Tartakov advances nicely into full mount.
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spade is trying desperately to improve position.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spade wants to hold on but Tartakov pushes him away.
Tartakov trying to control but Spade is having none of it.
Spade wants to control but Tartakov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade working to try and regain half guard.
Tartakov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Tartakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
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!
Tartakov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spade throws a shot from downtown. Tartakov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tartakov. That snapped Spade's head back.
Spade fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tartakov sprawls well initially but Spade persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tartakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Spade.
Spade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tartakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tartakov trying to control from the bottom.
Tartakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Tartakov trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade wants to work for an arm triangle but Tartakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tartakov gets full guard.
Tartakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tartakov is trying to control the position but Spade postures up.
Spade has gone for a leg lock! Tartakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.
Spade looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tartakov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spade keeping control of the position.
Tartakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Tartakov has control of the leg.
Spade is holding on to half guard well.
Spade gets back to full guard.
Spade is pulling down on Tartakov's head to control his posture.
Tartakov forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working.
Spade wants to get back to full guard but Tartakov has mounted him!
Tartakov lands a big elbow.
Spade tries to reverse the position but Tartakov maintains control.
Spade is working hard here to advance position.
Tartakov lands a big shot there that rocks Spade but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tartakov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Tartakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tartakov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tartakov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spade taking shots to the head.
Spade tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov avoids the attempt from Spade to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tartakov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tartakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tartakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Spade is keeping the position.
Tartakov has gone for a leg lock! Spade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tartakov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade advances to half guard.
Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Tartakov defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
Spade is looking to advance position but Tartakov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tartakov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tartakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tartakov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tartakov is on top in guard.
Spade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spade working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tartakov has passed into half guard!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Spade's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade is looking for a sweep. Tartakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Old Leg Tartakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tartakov is working away from the top position though.
Tartakov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spade holds on for dear life, controlling Tartakov's posture momentarily.
Tartakov with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Tartakov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov unloading with bombs!
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tartakov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tartakov lands a nice shot to the head.
Tartakov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartakov scoring with strikes but Spade is staying in there.
Spade defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tartakov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spade wants to hold on but Tartakov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov really 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.
Tartakov closes the distance and clinches.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tartakov has Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Tartakov breaks from the clinch.
Tartakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown but Tartakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tartakov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spade did well to prevent Tartakov getting side control.
Tartakov trying to control from half guard but Spade is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade wants to control the action here but instead Tartakov manages to pass to full mount!
Tartakov working for a guillotine from mount but Spade is in no mood to give up.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Tartakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spade is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tartakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov looking to secure an arm triangle but Spade defends it well.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount.
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tartakov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tartakov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tartakov slips a nice elbow through Spade's hands, connecting with Spade's forehead.
Spade trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tartakov manages to pass to mount!
Tartakov landing shots from mount.
Tartakov dominating with strikes here.
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tartakov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Tartakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spade?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov content just to control the position here.
Tartakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spade?
Spade tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
Tartakov with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
The referee warns Spade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spade manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spade is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tartakov scores with a nice head shot.
Spade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
Spade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tartakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tartakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spade is controlling Tartakov's trapped leg to prevent Tartakov from advancing to side control.
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spade won't allow Tartakov to pass to mount.
Spade trying to control but Tartakov postures up.
Spade is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tartakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tartakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jack Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov breaks from Spade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tartakov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov has hold of Spade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spade can't escape the position.
Tartakov with the ground and pound from mount.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Tartakov lands a couple of good shots and Spade has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tartakov is persistently looking for the submission but Spade is defending it well.
Spade is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Tartakov gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Spade is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Tartakov is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov is the new heavyweight champion!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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