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Event:
AFC 23
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartacus defending well as Hobson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Spartacus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hobson doesn't seem phased though.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hobson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage. #CL#
Hobson has Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson is working Spartacus over against the cage.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Spartacus avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus stops a takedown attempt from Hobson.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Spartacus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartacus tries to break the clinch but Hobson is controlling the position.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Hobson lands a body punch.
Spartacus is looking to control Hobson's arms but Hobson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spartacus has his back to the cage.
I was talking to Hobson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spartacus is trying to break free.#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Spartacus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hobson doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Hobson gets a clinch.
Hobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartacus presses Hobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Spartacus takes a shot to the head.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spartacus up against the cage.
Hobson lands a left hand.
#T2#
Hobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spartacus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Spartacus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartacus swinging wildly here.
Hobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Spartacus throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Hobson pushes Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spartacus tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Hobson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Hobson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Good body shot from Hobson.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Hobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spartacus takes a shot to the head.
Spartacus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartacus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Spartacus wants to break free but Hobson has control.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Hobson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Hobson.
Spartacus looks winded!
Hobson is pushing Spartacus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Hobson.
A shot in the inside from Hobson.
Hobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spartacus is trying to force a seperation but Hobson has the dominant position.
Hobson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spartacus.
Spartacus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Hobson pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus throws a strike but Hobson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hobson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spartacus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hobson.
Hobson throws a big shot that misses.
Spartacus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hobson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartacus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartacus.#CL#
Hobson moves into the clinch.
Spartacus missing with knees to the body.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Hobson.
Hobson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hobson.
Hobson tries to throw a body punch but Spartacus avoids it by throwing Hobson back against the cage.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartacus blocks an uppercut.
Spartacus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson cracks Spartacus with a nice body shot.#BC#
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartacus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.#T1#
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Hobson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hobson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Spartacus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hobson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobson missing with a left hand there. Spartacus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartacus swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spartacus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartacus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobson scores with a nice head shot.
Spartacus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Hobson drives through and clinches with Spartacus against the cage.
Spartacus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Spartacus blocking some punches.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hobson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spartacus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spartacus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Spartacus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Spartacus tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spartacus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hobson won't allow it.
Hobson is leaning against Spartacus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spartacus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Hobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Hobson cracks Spartacus with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spartacus looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hobson finish him?
#ROC#
Spartacus is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Thracian Spartacus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Hobson moves into the clinch successfully.
Spartacus is still on wobbly legs! Can Hobson finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hobson.
Spartacus seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobson lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Hobson drags the fight down to the ground.
Hobson pulls Spartacus in close to his closed guard and prevents Spartacus from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Spartacus is looking to work some ground and pound but Hobson has wrist control.
Hobson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hobson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hobson prevents Spartacus from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Hobson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thracian Spartacus's cut.
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.
#R3#
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobson is just out of range.
Hobson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartacus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hobson has managed to clinch.
Hobson prevents Spartacus from breaking the clinch.
Hobson keeps control of Spartacus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spartacus is trying to break free.
Spartacus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobson misses with the head strike.
Hobson keeps control of Spartacus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson throws a punch but it's blocked by Spartacus.
Spartacus is looking to break free of the clinch but Hobson has double underhooks.
Hobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
Mitchell Hobson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hobson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
Spartacus working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Spartacus tries to circle away but Hobson has him pinned against the cage.
Hobson lands a body shot.
Spartacus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hobson scores with a shot to the side of Spartacus's head.
Spartacus blocks an uppercut.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson has Spartacus pressed against the cage, preventing Spartacus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spartacus prevents a body shot from Hobson.
Hobson lands a right hand. #BC#
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Hobson rushes Spartacus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hobson works on Spartacus's body with a couple of short punches.
Hobson lands a left hand.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson presses Spartacus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
A left hand lands to the body for Hobson.
Hobson pushes Spartacus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hobson.
Hobson works on Spartacus's body with a couple of short punches.
Hobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
#BC#
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartacus on the side of the head.
Hobson lands a jab.
Hobson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hobson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hobson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartacus can do to turn this around?#CL#
Hobson clinches up with Spartacus and pushes him back against the cage.
Hobson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spartacus.#T3#
Spartacus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Hobson.
Hobson digs a right hand into Spartacus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartacus's gas tank.
Hobson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobson dips a shoulder and cracks Spartacus with a mighty uppercut! Spartacus falls back against the cage and Hobson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Spartacus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hobson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Hobson!
Mitchell Hobson retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Mitchell Hobson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AFC 22
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Spartacus lands a nice shot to the body.
Hercules looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A shot to the liver by Spartacus. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Spartacus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hercules doesn't seem phased though.
Hercules takes one to the side of the head.
Spartacus throws a nice looking combination but Hercules bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hercules fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spartacus just manages to avoid it.
Spartacus tests Hercules's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spartacus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spartacus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hercules takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Hercules dodges the punch combination from Spartacus.
Hercules finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Spartacus's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Hercules falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thracian Spartacus!
An out of breath Thracian Spartacus 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:
AFC 21
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Hercules ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartacus moves away.
Hercules looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spartacus throws a shot from downtown. Hercules moves away and avoids it.
Spartacus misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hercules. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartacus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hercules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartacus.
Nice shot lands for Hercules.
Spartacus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hercules counters with a three punch combo that has Spartacus backing up. Spartacus nods at Hercules to acknowledge the strikes.
Spartacus throws a combination. Hercules tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spartacus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Spartacus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spartacus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hercules throws a leg kick
and Spartacus counters with a series of strikes. Hercules will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spartacus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hercules moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartacus lands a right hook to the body.
Spartacus jabs Hercules to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spartacus works Hercules's body with a nice hook.
Spartacus misses the shot to the body.
Spartacus connects with a body shot that sends Hercules's belly button to the back.
Spartacus throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Hercules is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartacus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hercules is still on wobbly legs! Can Spartacus finish him?#T1#
Spartacus grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hercules takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Spartacus cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thracian Spartacus!
After winning the bout, Thracian Spartacus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AFC 19
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Spartacus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartacus.
Hall darts in trying to clinch
and Spartacus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Hall darts in and clinches Spartacus up against the cage.
Spartacus tries to stall but Hall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hall tries a body shot but Spartacus blocks it.
#BC2#
Spartacus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Erwin Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall slips under a jab from Spartacus.#CL#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spartacus, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Spartacus manages to break the clinch.
Spartacus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spartacus misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Hall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spartacus was covering up waiting for the punch and Hall finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hall lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Hall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spartacus looks winded!
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spartacus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartacus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spartacus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall advances to half guard.
Hall slips a nice elbow through Spartacus's hands, connecting with Spartacus's forehead.
Hall slips a nice elbow through Spartacus's hands, connecting with Spartacus's forehead.
Hall drops an elbow to the side of Spartacus's head.
Hall looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hall postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spartacus looks a forlorn figure.
#T2##SUB#
Spartacus defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spartacus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Hall connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Hall is in the full mount, landing strikes. #ROC#
Spartacus is rocked!
Hall unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Spartacus wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hall celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Hall!
Erwin Hall managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Lion Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
AFC 12
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Spartacus moves away from the strike by Malcoms .
Spartacus looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Spartacus looks to throw the jab but Malcoms is out of range.
Malcoms clobbers Spartacus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malcoms misses with a hook.
Malcoms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malcoms connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spartacus misses with a looping left.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Malcoms avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcoms scores with a shot to the body.
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malcoms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartacus.
Malcoms throws a lazy right hand but Spartacus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spartacus is looking for the big counter here.
Malcoms swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
#T1#
Malcoms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartacus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spartacus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malcoms lands with a nice body punch.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malcoms throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Malcoms thuds a left hand into Spartacus's body.
Malcoms misses with a hook.
Spartacus swings for the body but Malcoms moves out of range.
No joy there for Malcoms , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body punch from Malcoms .
Malcoms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malcoms takes a swing at Spartacus's ribcage but misses.
Spartacus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malcoms thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Malcoms misses.
Malcoms misses with an uppercut. Spartacus saw that one coming.
Malcoms throws a right hand that Spartacus ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartacus also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malcoms misses with a hook. Spartacus ducked under it nicely.
Malcoms throws a jab when Spartacus was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Malcoms .
Malcoms throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
Malcoms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malcoms paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malcoms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartacus moves away.
Spartacus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcoms .
Malcoms throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range. #T3#
Malcoms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartacus.
Malcoms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spartacus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malcoms .
Malcoms fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spartacus on the side of the head.
Malcoms looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartacus is just out of range.
Malcoms lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spartacus ducks under a wild hook from Malcoms .
A nice side step and Spartacus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malcoms just misses with a punch to the body.
Spartacus throws a body punch but Malcoms moves out of range.
Malcoms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartacus.
Malcoms lands a body shot.
Malcoms missing with a left hand there. Spartacus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malcoms throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Spartacus.
Spartacus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malcoms .
Spartacus ducks under a wild hook from Malcoms .
Jab from Malcoms .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malcoms misses with a wild combination.
Spartacus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malcoms throws out the jab.
Spartacus slips a straight right by Malcoms .
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartacus. Malcoms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malcoms is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Malcoms .
Malcoms throws a shot from downtown. Spartacus moves away and avoids it.
Malcoms throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Malcoms dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spartacus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcoms .
Malcoms misses with a straight left.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malcoms .
Spartacus slips under a jab from Malcoms .
Thracian Spartacus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malcoms lands a jab to Spartacus's midsection.
Spartacus fails to land with a series of punches.
Malcoms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartacus moves away.
Spartacus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spartacus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spartacus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcoms .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcoms throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spartacus on the side of the head.
Spartacus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Malcoms .
Malcoms throws a jab when Spartacus was well out of range.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Malcoms . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Malcoms .
Malcoms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malcoms misses with a hook.
Malcoms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartacus.
Malcoms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malcoms misses with a hook. Spartacus ducked under it nicely.
Malcoms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartacus.
Malcoms misses the shot to the body.
Spartacus moves away from the strike by Malcoms .
Spartacus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Malcoms rather than just go for the knockout.
Malcoms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartacus manages to avoid it.
Daniel Malcoms is winning the standup battle so far.
Malcoms throws a shot from downtown. Spartacus moves away and avoids it.
Malcoms lands a nice shot to the body.
Malcoms misses with a hook.#T2#
Malcoms throws a big shot that misses.
Malcoms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartacus moves away.
Spartacus ducks under a wild hook from Malcoms .
Spartacus takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Malcoms .
Malcoms is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartacus can do to turn this around?
Spartacus staying out of range there.
Spartacus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malcoms throws a nice looking combination but Spartacus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Malcoms backs off Spartacus throws a huge counter combo but Malcoms manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartacus moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Malcoms .
Malcoms digs a good body shot into Spartacus's ribs.
Malcoms scores with a jab to the body.
Malcoms throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range. #T3#
Malcoms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartacus manages to avoid it.
Malcoms scores with a body shot.
Malcoms misses with a wild body shot.
Malcoms misses with a wild body shot.
Malcoms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spartacus takes a swing at Malcoms 's ribcage but misses.
Malcoms was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malcoms lands a lovely overhand right.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Malcoms is just out of range.
Malcoms pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malcoms throws out a powerful jab.
Spartacus slips under a jab from Malcoms .
Malcoms lands with a right hand. #T4#
Spartacus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Malcoms .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus staying out of range there.
Spartacus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spartacus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Malcoms misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
Malcoms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartacus.
Malcoms scores with a shot to the body.
Malcoms digs a good body shot into Spartacus's ribs.
Malcoms throws a right hand that Spartacus ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartacus also avoids with ease.
Spartacus slips under a jab.
Spartacus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malcoms .
Malcoms swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malcoms throws out a loose jab but Spartacus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Malcoms dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Malcoms throws the left hand but Spartacus avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Malcoms misses.
Spartacus misses with a wild body shot.
Malcoms is looking to counter punch.
Malcoms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartacus.
Malcoms misses with a wild body shot.
Malcoms thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malcoms loads up on a big right hand but Spartacus slips the punch.
A nice side step and Spartacus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spartacus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malcoms throws out the jab.
Malcoms throws a hook but Spartacus avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malcoms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartacus.
Malcoms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malcoms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spartacus.
Spartacus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartacus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Malcoms misses with a body punch
and Spartacus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malcoms is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spartacus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malcoms throws a shot from downtown. Spartacus moves away and avoids it.
Malcoms throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartacus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malcoms misses the shot to the body.
Malcoms misses with a looping right.
Spartacus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malcoms .
Spartacus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malcoms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartacus.
Malcoms throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartacus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartacus slips a jab from Malcoms .#T2#
Malcoms throws a jab when Spartacus was well out of range.
Malcoms throws a shot to the body.
Spartacus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malcoms .
Malcoms slips under a jab from Spartacus.
Malcoms misses with a lunging right hand
and Spartacus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malcoms thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malcoms throws a looping overhand right but Spartacus ducks down to avoid it.
Malcoms misses with a wild body shot.
Spartacus blocks a jab.
Spartacus slips a straight right by Malcoms .
Spartacus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spartacus staying out of range there.
Spartacus throws a counter combo.
Malcoms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malcoms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spartacus. #T3#
Malcoms lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Malcoms misses.
Malcoms swings widly with a right hand
and Spartacus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malcoms thinking.
Spartacus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malcoms throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartacus slips under a jab from Malcoms .
Malcoms stuns Spartacus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Malcoms misses with a wild body shot.
Malcoms looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartacus is just out of range.
Spartacus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malcoms missing with a left hand there. Spartacus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spartacus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malcoms throws out the jab.
Spartacus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Malcoms . Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Malcoms misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
Malcoms misses with an uppercut.
Malcoms misses with an uppercut. Spartacus saw that one coming.
Spartacus looks to throw the jab but Malcoms is out of range.
Malcoms throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Malcoms throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Spartacus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malcoms throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartacus slips under a jab.
Spartacus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Malcoms .
Thracian Spartacus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Malcoms is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malcoms misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Malcoms showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malcoms 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Malcoms !
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Event:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Spartacus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Gannicus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gannicus scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Gannicus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Spartacus breaks the clinch.
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Spartacus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gannicus lands a really nice looking cross but Spartacus seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gannicus moves in looking to clinch but Spartacus pushes him off.
Gannicus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gannicus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spartacus counters with a three punch combo that has Gannicus backing up. Gannicus nods at Spartacus to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Gannicus slips under a jab from Spartacus.
Spartacus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gannicus works the jab nicely.
Gannicus lands with a shot to the body.
Spartacus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartacus throws a hook to the side of Gannicus's head but Gannicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gannicus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Gannicus misses.
Gannicus tries to clinch up but Spartacus circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Spartacus.
Spartacus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gannicus slips a jab and a cross from Spartacus.
A shot to the liver by Gannicus. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Gannicus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Spartacus misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gannicus.
Spartacus misses with a two punch combination.
Gannicus wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Gannicus. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a body punch but Gannicus moves out of range.
Gannicus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gannicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Spartacus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Gannicus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spartacus, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Gannicus breaks from the clinch.
Spartacus lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Gannicus misses the target.
Spartacus digs a good hook to Gannicus's body.
Gannicus misses the shot to the body.
Gannicus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gannicus throws a hook to the side of Spartacus's head but Spartacus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gannicus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Gannicus takes the fight into the clinch.
Spartacus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gannicus is defending well for now.#BC2#
Gannicus breaks the clinch.
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spartacus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spartacus jabs at Gannicus's body.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gannicus is just out of range.#T4#
Spartacus misses with a wild combination.
Gannicus misses the shot to the body.
Gannicus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gannicus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartacus dips to his left and cracks Gannicus with an uppercut!
Gannicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartacus is just out of range.
Spartacus is looking to wear down Gannicus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spartacus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gannicus.
Gannicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartacus clobbers Gannicus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gannicus connects with a body shot that sends Spartacus's belly button to the back.
Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gannicus.
Gannicus doesn't manage to clinch there - Spartacus circles away.
It looked like Spartacus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gannicus moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thracian Spartacus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gannicus tries to clinch there but Spartacus circles away.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Gannicus moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Gannicus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartacus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartacus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gannicus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spartacus counters with a right hand to the body.
Thracian Spartacus is winning the standup battle so far.
Spartacus swings for the body but Gannicus moves out of range.
Gannicus staying out of range there.
Gannicus avoids the body shot from Spartacus.
Gannicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartacus is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus misses with a double jab
and Gannicus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartacus throws a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Gannicus clinches up with Spartacus and pushes him back against the cage.
Spartacus misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Gannicus struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartacus controls his hands.
#BC2#
Gannicus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gannicus jabs at Spartacus's body.
Spartacus looks to land a combination but Gannicus avoids it well.
Spartacus throws a big shot that misses.
Thracian Spartacus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gannicus tries to bum rush Spartacus with a series of wild strikes but Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gannicus dodges the punch combination from Spartacus.
Gannicus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spartacus throws a body shot but no joy.
As Spartacus backs off Gannicus throws a huge counter combo but Spartacus manages to avoid it all.
Gannicus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Gannicus closes the distance and pushes Spartacus back into the cage.#BC#
Spartacus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Spartacus staying out of range there.
Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gannicus.
Gannicus wants to clinch up but Spartacus keeps it at a distance.
Spartacus misses with a straight left.
Gannicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartacus.
Gannicus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spartacus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gannicus moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartacus. Gannicus does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Gannicus has closed the distance and engaged Spartacus in a clinch.
Spartacus blocks an uppercut.
Gannicus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gannicus working aggressively here.
#T3##BC#
Spartacus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus connects with a jab.#CL2#
Gannicus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Spartacus breaks the clinch.
Gannicus misses with a body shot.
Gannicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gannicus misses the target.
Gannicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartacus moves away.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Gannicus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Spartacus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gannicus wants to clinch up but Spartacus keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Spartacus.
#T4#
Spartacus throws a sloppy body shot
and Gannicus counters with a nice body shot.
Spartacus throws a body shot but no joy.
Gannicus ducks under a wild hook from Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gannicus tries to clinch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Gannicus misses the shot to the body.
Gannicus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gannicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartacus manages to avoid it.
Spartacus misses with an uppercut. Gannicus saw that one coming.
Gannicus tries to bum rush Spartacus with a series of wild strikes but Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Spartacus misses the target.
Gannicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Gannicus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gannicus throws a good cross that connects.
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 Thracian Spartacus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Gannicus misses with a wild body shot.
Gannicus tries to bum rush Spartacus with a series of wild strikes but Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Spartacus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Gannicus avoids nicely.
Gannicus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spartacus defends it well.
Spartacus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gannicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartacus manages to avoid it.
Spartacus slips a jab and a cross from Gannicus.
Gannicus feints a jab promting Spartacus to slip. Gannicus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spartacus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spartacus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus throws a nice looking combination but Gannicus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Gannicus. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gannicus throws a sloppy body shot
and Spartacus counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gannicus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Nice shot by Gannicus.
Spartacus keeps the fight on the outside.
Gannicus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gannicus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gannicus works Spartacus's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Gannicus closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Gannicus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gannicus misses with the combination.
Spartacus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spartacus cracks Gannicus with a good jab.
Gannicus lands a jab to the head.
Gannicus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Gannicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Spartacus.
Gannicus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spartacus.
Gannicus misses with a straight left.
Gannicus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gannicus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Spartacus misses.
Spartacus looks to throw the jab but Gannicus is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gannicus misses.
Spartacus lands with a nice body punch.
Gannicus tries to clinch up but Spartacus circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gannicus is just out of range.#T3#
Gannicus throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gannicus slips a jab and a cross from Spartacus.
Gannicus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Gannicus misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartacus. Gannicus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gannicus is looking to clinch.
Spartacus takes a swing at Gannicus's ribcage but misses.
Gannicus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gannicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gannicus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spartacus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gannicus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Gannicus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a series of strikes that have Gannicus backpedaling.
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!
Spartacus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gannicus throws a combination that misses
and Spartacus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gannicus thinking.
Gannicus slips a jab from Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a body punch but Gannicus moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Spartacus as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Gannicus. Beautiful body shot.
Gannicus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gannicus throws a combination. Spartacus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spartacus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gannicus eats them both and turns towards Spartacus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gannicus lands the left hand.
Gannicus misses with a straight left.
Dimachaerus Gannicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thracian Spartacus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spartacus avoids the body shot from Gannicus.
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 Thracian Spartacus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spartacus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thracian Spartacus!
Thracian Spartacus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AFC7
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Spartacus fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Spartacus throws a nice looking combination but Gannicus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartacus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gannicus scores with a nice right hand.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartacus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Gannicus.
Gannicus tries to clinch but Spartacus is having none of it.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Spartacus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gannicus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gannicus.
Gannicus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartacus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
Gannicus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gannicus misses with a body shot.
Spartacus loads up on a big right hand but Gannicus slips the punch.
Gannicus is looking to wear down Spartacus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Spartacus dodges the punch combination from Gannicus.
Spartacus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gannicus was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartacus.
Gannicus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spartacus circles away quickly and effectively.
Spartacus scores with a three punch combo!
Gannicus misses with a body shot
and Spartacus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spartacus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gannicus eats them both and turns towards Spartacus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Gannicus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gannicus looks to land a left hand but Spartacus moved out of range nicely.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gannicus is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartacus lands a nice hook to Gannicus's body. Gannicus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2##CL#
Gannicus clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Gannicus breaks the clinch.
Spartacus dodges the punch combination from Gannicus.
Spartacus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gannicus.
Gannicus throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartacus with the counter takedown but Gannicus avoids it easily.
Spartacus blocks a jab.
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartacus cracks a nice hook into Gannicus's ribs.
Spartacus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Gannicus throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartacus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3#
Gannicus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spartacus lands a jab to Gannicus's midsection.
Gannicus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Gannicus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Gannicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spartacus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spartacus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gannicus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spartacus misses with a looping left.
Gannicus misses with a wild body shot.
Spartacus throws a counter combo.
Gannicus throws a right and a left that Spartacus avoids nicely.
Gannicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gannicus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartacus manages to avoid it.
Spartacus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gannicus.
Gannicus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spartacus scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Gannicus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gannicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartacus.
Spartacus jabs at Gannicus's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gannicus tries to throw a body punch but Spartacus avoids it by throwing Gannicus back against the cage.
Gannicus misses with a body punch.
Spartacus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartacus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks the clinch.
Spartacus throws a body punch but Gannicus moves out of range.
Spartacus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thracian Spartacus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Spartacus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gannicus.
Gannicus swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gannicus.
Spartacus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gannicus needs to keep his hands up - Spartacus had a free shot at his head there.
Spartacus swinging wildly here.
Spartacus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gannicus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Spartacus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gannicus throws a big counter combination but Spartacus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gannicus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spartacus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gannicus lands a nice shot to the body.
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spartacus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gannicus scores with a hook to the body. Spartacus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Spartacus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gannicus manages to avoid it.
Spartacus lands a jab to Gannicus's midsection.
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartacus cracks Gannicus with a good jab.
Dimachaerus Gannicus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gannicus lands with a shot to the body.
Spartacus clobbers Gannicus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gannicus moves away from the strike by Spartacus.
Gannicus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gannicus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gannicus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gannicus manages to avoid it.
It looked like Gannicus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Spartacus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gannicus throws a big counter combination but Spartacus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spartacus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gannicus manages to avoid it.
Gannicus loads up on a big right hand but Spartacus slips the punch.
Spartacus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gannicus scores with a three punch combo!
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartacus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gannicus throws a jab when Spartacus was well out of range.
Spartacus loads up on a big right hand but Gannicus slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gannicus throws a series of punches but Spartacus moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Spartacus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gannicus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gannicus fails to land with a series of punches.
Gannicus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spartacus's head.
Spartacus swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Spartacus tries to keep at a distance but Gannicus has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Spartacus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartacus misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Gannicus.
Gannicus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spartacus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spartacus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gannicus is looking to clinch but Spartacus is avoiding it.
It seemed like Spartacus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spartacus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartacus lands a nice hook to Gannicus's body. Gannicus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spartacus slips a straight right by Gannicus.#T4#
Gannicus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spartacus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gannicus scrambles back to his feet.
Spartacus misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spartacus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spartacus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gannicus manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gannicus. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gannicus wants to clinch.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gannicus just misses with a punch to the body.
Spartacus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gannicus moves in looking to clinch but Spartacus pushes him off.
Gannicus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thracian Spartacus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gannicus tries to clinch up.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Gannicus scores with a jab to the head.
Spartacus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gannicus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gannicus swinging wildly here.
Spartacus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gannicus misses the target.
Spartacus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gannicus.
Gannicus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gannicus tries to clinch up but Spartacus circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartacus throws a body shot but no joy.
Gannicus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spartacus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartacus throws out a counter right but Gannicus avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gannicus throws out a loose jab but Spartacus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gannicus. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartacus takes a swing at Gannicus's ribcage but misses.
Gannicus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gannicus swings for the body but Spartacus moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gannicus!
Gannicus lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Spartacus. Those never looked like landing.
Gannicus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spartacus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartacus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spartacus takes a swing at Gannicus's ribcage but misses.
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartacus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gannicus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spartacus lands with a nice body punch.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gannicus is just out of range.
Gannicus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gannicus fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T2#
Gannicus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartacus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gannicus wants to clinch up but Spartacus keeps it at a distance.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gannicus is just out of range.
Spartacus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartacus misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Gannicus instigates a clinch.
Spartacus tries to land knees in the clinch but Gannicus avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Gannicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus misses with a body shot
and Gannicus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Gannicus rushes Spartacus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks from the clinch.
Gannicus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Gannicus misses. #T3#
Gannicus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartacus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spartacus duly obliges.
Gannicus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Spartacus does no damage.
Gannicus moves in looking to clinch but Spartacus pushes him off.
Spartacus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spartacus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spartacus takes a swing at Gannicus's ribcage but misses.
Gannicus walks into a left hand.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gannicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartacus is just out of range.
Gannicus cracks a nice hook into Spartacus's ribs.
Spartacus keeps the fight on the outside.
Gannicus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartacus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gannicus.
Gannicus tests Spartacus's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Gannicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartacus.
Spartacus throws a hook to the side of Gannicus's head but Gannicus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gannicus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gannicus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spartacus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spartacus just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spartacus feints a jab promting Gannicus to slip. Spartacus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gannicus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spartacus looks to score with a jab to the body but Gannicus is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Gannicus misses its target.
Spartacus lands with a right hand.
Gannicus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spartacus counters with a one-two to the body.
Spartacus takes one to the side of the head.
Gannicus throws a looping overhand right but Spartacus ducks down to avoid it.
Spartacus throws a counter combo.
Spartacus throws an overhand right that lands on Gannicus's shoulder, as Gannicus tries to avoid the shot.
Gannicus connects with a body shot that sends Spartacus's belly button to the back.
Dimachaerus Gannicus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thracian Spartacus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gannicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartacus moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thracian Spartacus.
I've got Spartacus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thracian Spartacus!
A victorious Thracian Spartacus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Scaeva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spartacus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartacus moves away from the strike by Scaeva.
Scaeva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scaeva misses with a wild combination.
Spartacus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spartacus connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scaeva. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartacus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scaeva throws a series of strikes that have Spartacus backpedaling.
Spartacus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scaeva avoids the body shot from Spartacus.
Spartacus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartacus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartacus misses with a two punch combination.
Scaeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartacus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scaeva was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartacus.
Scaeva throws a one two combo.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Scaeva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Scaeva slips a jab and a cross from Spartacus.
Scaeva tries to counter with a takedown but Spartacus is quick to defend against it.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Scaeva just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Spartacus is having none of it.
Scaeva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaeva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spartacus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spartacus misses with a double jab
and Scaeva counters with a stiff right hand.
Scaeva throws a right hand that Spartacus ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartacus also avoids with ease.
Spartacus cracks Scaeva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scaeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scaeva looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartacus is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Spartacus is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartacus scores with a hook to the body. Scaeva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scaeva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A punch combination from Spartacus misses. #CL#
Scaeva pushes Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Scaeva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva throws the left hand but Spartacus avoids the punch easily.
Spartacus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Scaeva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Spartacus breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Scaeva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scaeva trying to land knees to the body.
Spartacus leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Spartacus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Scaeva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spartacus swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaeva.
Spartacus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Scaeva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scaeva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Scaeva has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Scaeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaeva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartacus.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaeva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartacus.
Spartacus defending well as Scaeva loads up on a big left hand.
Scaeva wants to clinch up but Spartacus keeps it at a distance.
Spartacus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spartacus dodges the punch combination from Scaeva.
Spartacus swings for the body but Scaeva moves out of range.
Spartacus slips a jab and a cross from Scaeva.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Spartacus defending well as Scaeva loads up on a big left hand.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Spartacus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaeva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scaeva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva avoids the body shot from Spartacus.
Spartacus with a hook.
Scaeva takes a swing at Spartacus's ribcage but misses.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Scaeva is looking to wear down Spartacus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scaeva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thracian Spartacus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Scaeva tries to bum rush Spartacus with a series of wild strikes but Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartacus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Scaeva with a nice cross.
Scaeva looks to land a combination but Spartacus avoids it well.
Spartacus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spartacus swinging wildly here.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartacus slips under a jab.
Spartacus staying out of range there.
Spartacus loads up on a big right hand but Scaeva slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Spartacus moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Scaeva darts in and clinches Spartacus up against the cage.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scaeva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Scaeva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scaeva's head.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scaeva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scaeva throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Spartacus misses.
Scaeva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spartacus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Spartacus avoids them all with ease.
Spartacus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaeva throws a right hand that Spartacus ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartacus also avoids with ease.
Spartacus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Scaeva. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Scaeva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartacus stuns Scaeva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scaeva tries to clinch up but Spartacus circles away and keeps his distance.
Scaeva just misses with a punch to the body.
Spartacus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scaeva under the eye.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spartacus scores with a shot to the body.
Spartacus cracks a nice hook into Scaeva's ribs.
Scaeva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaeva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scaeva scores with a one two! Spartacus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Scaeva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Spartacus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaeva just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus throws a body shot but no joy.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Spartacus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Scaeva avoids nicely.
Scaeva cracks Spartacus with an open hand slap.
Spartacus connects with the punch.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Scaeva tries to clinch up.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Spartacus misses the shot to the body.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Spartacus throws a series of punches but Scaeva moves out of range.
Scaeva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Spartacus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva takes a swing at Spartacus's ribcage but misses.
Spartacus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scaevas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Spartacus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaeva moves away.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaeva moves away.
As Spartacus looks to move away, Scaeva throws a big counter combo but Spartacus just gets out of the way.
Spartacus avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Scaeva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spartacus, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thracian Spartacus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spartacus stuns Scaeva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spartacus throws a body shot but no joy.
Scaeva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaeva scores with a shot to the body.
Scaeva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus takes a swing at Scaeva's ribcage but misses.
Scaeva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaeva cracks Spartacus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spartacus looks to land a left hand but Scaeva moved out of range nicely.
Scaeva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spartacus ducks under a wild hook from Scaeva.#T1#
Scaeva misses the shot to the body.
Scaeva tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaeva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Scaeva avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Spartacus misses.
Scaeva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus tries to counter with a clinch but Scaeva shakes him off and moves away.
Scaeva lands a jab to Spartacus's midsection.
Spartacus lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Scaeva moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Scaeva darts in and clinches Spartacus up against the cage.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Scaeva moves away from the strike by Spartacus.
Scaeva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Scaeva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spartacus slips a jab and a cross from Scaeva.
A nice side step and Spartacus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spartacus misses the shot to the body.
Spartacus throws a body punch but Scaeva moves out of range.
Spartacus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaeva.
Scaeva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Scaeva.
The fighters circling - Spartacus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartacus fails to land with a series of punches.
Scaeva scores with a three punch combo!
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Spartacus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartacus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scaeva is looking to clinch.
Spartacus jabs Scaeva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scaeva misses with a series of wild punches.
Scaeva just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Scaeva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spartacus.
Scaeva tries to clinch up.
Scaeva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scaeva slips a jab and a cross from Spartacus.
#CL#
Scaeva closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartacus lands with a straight right. Scaeva didn't see that one coming.
Spartacus misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Spartacus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Spartacus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartacus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scaeva.
Scaeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scaeva.
Spartacus scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Scaeva clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scaeva!
Spartacus lunges at Scaeva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scaeva's hand.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thracian Spartacus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spartacus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scaeva.
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 Marcus Cassius Scaeva.
I think Spartacus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thracian Spartacus!
Our winner, Thracian Spartacus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Spartacus both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Spartacus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spartacus is trying to force a seperation but Franco has the dominant position.
Spartacus is looking to break free of the clinch but Franco has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Spartacus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Spartacus blocks it.
Spartacus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spartacus walks away with a smile on his face. Franco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Spartacus moves into the clinch successfully.
Spartacus blocks an elbow strike from Franco.
#TD#
Franco manages to pull guard.
Franco 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.
Franco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Franco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spartacus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Franco trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Franco wants to get back to his feet but Spartacus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spartacus is looking to work some ground and pound but Franco has wrist control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spartacus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franco could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Spartacus clinches.
Franco has Spartacus pressed against the cage, preventing Spartacus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Franco prevents Spartacus from breaking the clinch.
Franco has Spartacus pressed against the cage, preventing Spartacus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spartacus is trying to break the clinch but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Spartacus has him pressed against the cage.
Spartacus wants to break free but Franco has control.
Franco tries to pull guard but Spartacus holds him up against the cage and eventually Franco drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartacus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franco or not. #T2#
Spartacus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Spartacus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spartacus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spartacus taking a breather.#TD#
Franco successfully pulls guard.
Franco throws a couple of heel strikes.
Franco wants to stand and escape but Spartacus is having none of it.
Franco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is trying to keep Spartacus in close.
Spartacus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spartacus postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franco is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Spartacus pulls Franco in to control the position.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Spartacus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartacus pulls Franco in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartacus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spartacus looks winded!
Franco wants to control from the top but Spartacus keeps moving.
Franco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Franco gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
Spartacus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Franco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Franco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spartacus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spartacus postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spartacus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spartacus stops Franco from standing up.
Franco trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Franco scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Spartacus postures up in Franco's guard and throws a big left but Franco blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franco looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thracian Spartacus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartacus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Franco eats them both and turns towards Spartacus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spartacus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thracian Spartacus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spartacus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
As Spartacus looks to move away, Franco throws a big counter combo but Spartacus just gets out of the way.
Spartacus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franco doesn't seem bothered though.
Spartacus misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Spartacus.
Spartacus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Spartacus has managed to clinch.
Franco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spartacus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Spartacus blocks with his arms.
Franco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spartacus walks away with a smile on his face. Franco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Spartacus forces Franco back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Spartacus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spartacus pushes Franco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spartacus is breathing heavily.
Franco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartacus backwards. #T1##TD#
Franco has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spartacus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Franco trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Spartacus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Franco looking to break Spartacus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spartacus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Franco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Spartacus wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Spartacus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Franco. #T2##SUB#
Spartacus is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Franco gets his way!
#SUB#
Franco has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spartacus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco tries to keep control of the position but Spartacus is staying busy.#SUB#
Spartacus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Franco's arms.
Will Franco go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3##SUB#
Franco is persistently looking for the submission but Spartacus is defending it well.
#SUB#
Franco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Spartacus fending off the submission attempt from Franco. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spartacus wants to escape the position.
Franco controlling from the back.
Franco tries to keep control of the position but Spartacus is staying busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spartacus wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Franco patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve 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 Wallace Franco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Spartacus tries to get set, Franco tries to push him back and clinch up but Spartacus manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Spartacus. Those never looked like landing.
Spartacus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spartacus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spartacus scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franco wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Spartacus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Spartacus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.
Franco jumps guard but Spartacus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Franco misses with an elbow over the top.
Spartacus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Franco has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Franco drags the fight down to the ground.
Franco throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Franco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Franco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Spartacus to get to his feet.
Spartacus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spartacus swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco dives in for a single leg takedown but Spartacus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Franco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallace Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Spartacus slaps away a takedown attempt from Franco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spartacus lands a jab-cross combination.
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Spartacus pushes him off.
Spartacus throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spartacus. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Spartacus gets a clinch.
Franco is trying to pull guard but Spartacus has him pressed against the cage.
Franco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franco has a couple of punches blocked by Spartacus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartacus gets underhooks to prevent Franco's takedown attempt.
#T3#
Franco tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spartacus smiles and moves away.
Spartacus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Franco rather than just go for the knockout.
Spartacus throws a combination. Franco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Good exchange - Spartacus coming out on top.
Spartacus stuffs the takedown attempt from Franco. Franco gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Spartacus clinches.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Spartacus dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
#T4#
Spartacus can't break the clinch.
Franco jumps guard but Spartacus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Franco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spartacus fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Franco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Spartacus has closed the distance and engaged Franco in a clinch.
#TD#
Franco jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thracian Spartacus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spartacus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thracian Spartacus!
A very excited looking Thracian Spartacus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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