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Event:
Primal 34
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Salavez throws a solid leg kick but Spector takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salavez.
Salavez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpector.
Spector shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Salavez as he avoids it easily.
Hector Salavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Spector with that takedown attempt.
Salavez misses with a few strikes there.
Salavez throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Spector counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Salavez is looking for a sweep. Spector is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salavez is holding on to half guard well.
Salavez wants to control but Spector is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Salavez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spector is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salavez defends it well.
Salavez wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Spector seems to be working for a kimura but Salavez defends the submission attempt.
Salavez gets full guard.
Spector wants to control from the top but Salavez keeps moving.
Salavez is adopting a defensive guard.
Salavez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spector manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salavez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Salavez works over Spector with some ground and pound from guard.
Salavez is in close to Spector's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Spector managing to control the position.
Salavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spector's head.
Salavez landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Spector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salavez is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salavez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spector has momentary wrist control but Salavez slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salavez is in close to Spector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salavez is in close to Spector's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#
Spector is rocked!#SUB2#
Spector escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salavez landing with the ground and pound.
Spector is still in real trouble! Can Salavez finish him?
Salavez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spector seems to have recovered his senses.
Salavez distracts Spector with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Spector is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Salavez defends well.#SUB2#
Spector looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salavez lands a couple of elbows.
Salavez is working Spector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been informed that Spector has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Salavez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Salavez is working Spector over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Spector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salavez is aware though and is defending well.
Salavez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spector's head.
Salavez with a nice head shot there.
Salavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Salavez loads up on a big left hand. Spector felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Salavez looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Spector can't hide his disappointment, as Salavez celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Salavez!
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Event:
Primal 27
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Winklejax scores with a punch to the head.
Spector shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winklejax defends it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Winklejax as Spector shoots in.
Spector shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winklejax as he avoids it easily.
Greg Winklejax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Spector.
Winklejax stuffs the takedown attempt from Spector. Spector gets slowly back to his feet.
Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winklejax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spector thinking.
Good shot there by Winklejax.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winklejax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spector.
Winklejax throws the left hand but Spector avoids the punch easily.
Spector dives in for a single leg takedown but Winklejax sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winklejax is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Winklejax cracks Spector with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Spector has been cut.
Winklejax lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spector has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spector uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winklejax.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winklejax.
Spector feints the counter takedown.
Winklejax throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Winklejax's head coaches at LOD: Black Label that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winklejax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Winklejax scores with a jab.
Spector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector misses with a takedown attempt
and Winklejax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spector closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winklejax circles away.
Winklejax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winklejax misses with a body shot.
Winklejax scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winklejax connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spector's hands.#ROC#
Spector is rocked!#T2#
Winklejax lands a body shot.
Winklejax is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spector misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Winklejax counters with a nice right hand that sends Spector toppling to the canvas! Spector scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Winklejax finish him?!
Spector is still on wobbly legs! Can Winklejax finish him?
Winklejax falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Spector decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winklejax's guard.
Winklejax keeping moving, preventing Spector from controlling successfully.
Spector seems to have recovered his senses.
Winklejax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spector is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Spector drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winklejax manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spector has Winklejax in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Winklejax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Spector looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Spector is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winklejax defends well.
Winklejax slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Spector looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spector wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spector 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.
Winklejax sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winklejax wants to stand but Spector is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Spector has his foot on Winklejax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Winklejax works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Winklejax dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Spector's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Winklejax misses with a looping right.
Spector misses with a head kick.
Winklejax is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Spector with that takedown attempt.
Winklejax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Winklejax.
Nice jab there from Winklejax.
Spector doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Winklejax counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winklejax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Spector throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Winklejax tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spector is in Winklejax's guard.
Spector wants to control from the top but Winklejax keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spector is pushing down on Winklejax's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winklejax is fighting to maintain full guard but Spector has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Winklejax wants to improve his position but Spector is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Spector seems to be working for a kimura but Winklejax defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Spector is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Winklejax sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Spector is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winklejax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spector.
Winklejax is staying active underneath Spector, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Winklejax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spector can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Spector is working for a kimura but Winklejax is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Winklejax is defending against the submission attempts here by Spector.
#SUB2#
Spector is looking for a kimura but Winklejax is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spector to get the leverage.
Winklejax controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Spector is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Spector prevents Winklejax from improving his position.#SUB2#
Spector seems to be looking for submissions.
Winklejax wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Spector is working for a kimura here but Winklejax manages to reverse the position and he's now in Spector's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Spector is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winklejax is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Spector is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Spector looking for a sweep. Not yet Spector, not yet.
Winklejax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Spector is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winklejax defends well.#SUB2#
Winklejax avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winklejax is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Elijah Spector has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spector looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winklejax passes into side control.
Spector can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Winklejax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elijah Spector's cut.
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#
A shot to the liver by Winklejax. Beautiful body shot.
Spector with a poor takedown
and Winklejax counters with a straight right hand.
Elijah Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winklejax scores with a body shot.
Spector tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winklejax defends well and Spector ends up having to push Winklejax into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spector shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greg Winklejax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Spector.
Winklejax lands a nice looking body shot.
Spector shoots and misses
enabling Winklejax to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Winklejax lands.
Winklejax lunges at Spector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spector's hand. #KD#
Winklejax lands a big right hand that sends Spector crashing to the mat! Winklejax stays standing though and waves Spector back to his feet!#CUT#
That has opened up Elijah Spector's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winklejax is stalking Spector. Spector circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Winklejax, and it's lights out! Spector really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Winklejax!
An out of breath Greg Winklejax thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Primal FN 11
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Spector throws a head kick that misses
and Spector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Czajkowski moves into the clinch.
Spector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spector jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Czajkowski walks away with a smile on his face. Spector gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spector needs to keep his hands up - Czajkowski had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Czajkowski closes the distance and pushes Spector back into the cage.
Spector jumps guard but Czajkowski stands there with Spector around his waist. Spector gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Czajkowski controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Czajkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Czajkowski. #TD#
Spector works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Spector drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spector jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Spector drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Spector jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Spector won't allow Czajkowski to get back to his feet.
Spector trying to control but Czajkowski is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Spector drops back looking for a leg! Czajkowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Czajkowski manages to kick Spector off! Spector jumps back into Czajkowski's guard.
Spector passes into half guard.
Czajkowski trying to hold on to Spector's head to control him but Spector postures up.
Spector looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spector works his way into side control.
Spector is looking to take a break and control but Czajkowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Spector is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Czajkowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Spector is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Czajkowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Spector in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Czajkowski is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elijah Spector!
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Event:
Primal 16
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Durant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spector stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durant lunges at Spector with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spector's hand.
Durant stuffs the takedown.
Spector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.#CL#
Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Durant.
Durant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spector tries to pull guard but Durant won't allow it.
Spector tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Russel Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Spector.
Spector tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durant smiles and moves away.
Durant avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Durant clinches.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spector leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spector is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Durant lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durant gets through Spector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant managing to block the knees to the body from Spector.
Spector is trying to pull guard but Durant turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durant lands a hook that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Spector tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Durant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spector tries for a takedown but Durant manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
Durant scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Elijah Spector has been cut.
Durant lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durant.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Spector is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spector has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Durant is pushing Spector up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Durant will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spector up against the cage.#T2#
Durant scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Durant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spector misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Durant appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Durant throws a jab but it's blocked by Spector.
Durant tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spector with the counter takedown but Durant avoids it easily.
Spector pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spector throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Durant has closed the distance and engaged Spector in a clinch.
Durant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Durant lands with a light punch inside.
Durant lands a left hand.
Durant scores with a shot to the side of Spector's head.
Durant lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Spector avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage. #T3#
Durant avoiding damage as Spector throws knees to the body.
Durant gets through Spector's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spector trying to control the position but instead, Durant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spector into the cage.
Durant lands a nice uppercut.
Durant lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Spector jumps into guard, dragging Durant to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spector working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durant. #SUB2#
Spector pushes a forearm under Durant's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Durant is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elijah Spector!
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