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Event: OFK 278 - Kosmanov Vs Ryan     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1#
Hiro tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hiro jabs Spud right on the nose. Spud blinks but takes it well.
Hiro slips a straight right by Spud.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Hiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spud checks a low kick from Hiro.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Hiro moved away.
Hiro with the inside leg kick.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiro.
Spud throws a chopping leg kick but Hiro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Hiro misses.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Hiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud throws a right hand that Hiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Hiro also avoids with ease.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiro moves out of range of the body kick from Spud.
Hiro thumps Spud with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud. #T1#
Spud misses with a hook. Hiro ducked under it nicely.
Hiro lunges at Spud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spud's hand.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Hiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hiro! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Spud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiro misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
Hiro blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hiro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Still in the clinch, Spud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiro's elbow.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Hiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hiro cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
Spud is breathing heavily.#T2#
Hiro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Hiro lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiro throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro lands a nice uppercut.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Hiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
Hiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spud lands a right hand.
Hiro prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Hiro avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Hiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Hiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hiro prevents a body shot from Spud. #T3#
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Hiro back against the cage.
Hiro blocks an uppercut.
Hiro tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hiro lands a nice uppercut.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Hiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spud seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiro can turn it around.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiro tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiro lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch.
Hiro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Hiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiro tries to avoid it.
Hiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Spud's head.#T4#
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!
Hiro slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Hiro to counter with a crisp jab.
Spud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud lands a body shot.
Hiro misses with an uppercut
and Spud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud throws a head kick but Hiro moves out of range.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiro.
Hiro throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Hiro.
Hiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spud scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kuromiya Hiro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spud swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Hiro's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiro tries to avoid it.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Hiro connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Spud misses.
Hiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiro.
Hiro looks for the body kick but Spud saw that one coming.
Spud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud takes a swing at Hiro's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud with a hook.
Hiro looks for the body kick but Spud saw that one coming.
Spud tries to counter by clinching up but Hiro breaks away and moves out of range.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Hiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hiro ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Hiro counter with a right hand. #T1#
Hiro works the jab nicely.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiro.
Hiro staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Hiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
Hiro clobbers Spud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hiro sizes up Spud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spud. Spud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiro jabs Spud right on the nose. Spud blinks but takes it well.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Hiro's shoulder, as Hiro tries to avoid the shot.
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Hiro moves his leg out of the way.
Hiro with a jab.
Hiro sizes up Spud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spud motions for Hiro to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud is looking to land body kicks.
Hiro scores with a nice head shot.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud backing away here, and Hiro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Hiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
Hiro scores with the left hand. Spud knows he should have avoided that one.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Hiro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hiro throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Hiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro tries to land a leg kick but Spud saw it coming and moves away.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Hiro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hiro avoids the body shot from Spud.
Hiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Hiro scores with a shot to the body.
Spud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spud looks for the body kick but Hiro saw that one coming.
Hiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hiro scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Spud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spud walks into a straight right hand from Hiro.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spud tries to work over Hiro's front leg with a kick but Hiro checks it.
Hiro stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Hiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Hiro. Beautiful body shot.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Hiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Spud.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Spud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spud crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hiro - the referee stops the clock and Spud gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hiro. Spud manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiro lands with a cross.
Spud looks for the body kick but Hiro saw that one coming.
Hiro throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Hiro is looking to slow Spud down with leg kicks.
Hiro scores with a punch to the head.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Spud sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hiro scores with a jab. Spud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hiro with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Hiro.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hiro moves out of range of the body kick from Spud.
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiro.
Hiro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hiro cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spud takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro walks into a left hand.
Spud scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Hiro cracks Spud with a good jab.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Hiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spud momentarily. #T1#
Hiro lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Spud throws a body punch but Hiro moves out of range.
Spud scores with a hook to the body. Hiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hiro scores with a leg kick.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiro.
Hiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Hiro throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Hiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Hiro lunges at Spud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spud's hand.
A leg kick checked by Spud.#CL#
Spud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Spud cracks Hiro with a nice body shot.
Hiro has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Hiro lands a right hand.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Hiro has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spud blocking some punches.
Hiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud scores with a shoulder strike.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Hiro.
Hiro lands an uppercut.
Hiro throws a head punch that misses.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Hiro controls the action.
Hiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiro backwards. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Hiro there.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spud takes one to the chin there.
Hiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Hiro moves away and avoids it.
Hiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Hiro throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Hiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiro.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiro. #T4#
Spud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud scores with the left hand. Hiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Hiro.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Hiro cracks Spud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiro.
Hiro avoids the body shot from Spud.
Good leg kick by Hiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiro moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuromiya Hiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuromiya Hiro!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kuromiya Hiro made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: OFK243 Byczkiewicz Vs Williams     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud is looking for a counter combo.
Gay G's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gay G's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spud slips a jab from Gay G.
Spud misses with a hook #TD2#
so Gay G counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spud is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gay G 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.
Gay G pulls Spud in close to his closed guard and prevents Spud from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Gay G looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gay G is looking to sweep but instead, Spud has passed into half guard.
Gay G is looking to control Spud's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gay G avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay G holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Spud has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gay G is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Spud is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gay G is doing well to control the position and prevent Spud from advancing to side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gay G wants to control but Spud is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gay G throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Gay G is out of range. #T3#
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gay G throws out the jab.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gay G. Gay G obviously looking to wear him down.
Gay G misses with a wild body shot.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud wants to slow Gay G down by chopping away at his legs.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gay G swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Gay G backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Gay G does it's job there.
Gay G misses with a body shot.
Gay G misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Gay G 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gay G swings widly with a right hand
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gay G moves out of range as Spud strikes.
A jab lands there for Gay G.
Gay G connects with a right hand. Spud shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gay G's corner calls for a 1-2. Gay G obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Spud tries to bum rush Gay G with a series of wild strikes but Gay G uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Gay G tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gay G lands a jab to the nose.
Spud misses the jab.
Gay G fails with the takedown.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gay G shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spud but Spud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Gay G misses the shot to the body.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Spud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Gay G blocks a jab.
Gay G takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Spud misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but J Gay G will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gay G moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gay G has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Gay G's head.
Gay G bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gay G throws a wild hook but Spud just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gay G gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Spud raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
After winning the bout, William Spud thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFK 238 -     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Kirk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spud digs a good body shot into Kirk's ribs.#TD#
Kirk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spud to the mat! Spud manages to get full guard.

Spud kicks Kirk off and gets to his feet.
Kirk shoots and misses
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirk counters with a one-two to the body.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirk.
Spud throws an off balance right hand
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD#
Kirk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kirk chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Spud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spud holds on and takes a little breather.
Spud told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Spud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Spud has wrist control.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Kirk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kirk pushes down on Spud's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk prevents Spud from improving his position.#SUB#
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spud's head. #T2##SUB#
Kirk looking for a submission but Spud manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Spud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kirk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spud manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kirk has Spud in his guard.#REVB#
Spud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Spud wanted to stand there but Kirk had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kirk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spud is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kirk.
Spud tries to stand but Kirk is controlling his head.
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but Spud keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working.
Kirk 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.
Kirk wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirk wants to control but Spud postures up.
Kirk tries to control but Spud manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Kirk right now.
What can Kirk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kirk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kirk moves forwards but Spud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirk fails with the takedown.
Spud cracks Kirk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spud circles away.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Kirk moved out of range nicely.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirk.
A combination from Kirk does no damage.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Spud.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Kirk closes the distance and clinches up with Spud, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes Spud against the cage but Spud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spud tries to avoid it but Kirk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spud to the ground. Spud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spud misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Spud gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Kirk tries to pull guard but Spud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts.
Spud throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kirk counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spud pinned against the cage. Spud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spud thows a leg kick but Kirk checks it
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spud with a hook.
Spud thuds a left hand into Kirk's body.
Kirk darts in trying to clinch
letting Spud counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Kirk moves into range and clinches up with Spud.
Kirk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spud stops a takedown attempt from Kirk.
Kirk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kirk tries to score a body lock takedown but Spud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kirk looking for a takedown.
Kirk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spud after a bit of a struggle.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud misses with a body punch. #T4#
A short left from Spud.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Kirk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spud walks away with a smile on his face. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirk.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
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!
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Kirk moves away and avoids it.
Kirk takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped Kirk's head back. #CL#
Kirk rushes Spud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirk is trying to drag Spud to the mat but Spud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spud tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it. #TD#
Kirk pulls Spud into guard. #SUB#
Kirk working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily.
Kirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spud is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Spud is sitting in close to Kirk's body. Kirk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spud is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spud is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kirk.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gilmat Kirk!
Gilmat Kirk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: OFK 231 - De Geno Vs Alcala     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Gay G fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spud, pushing him back against the cage.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Gay G's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gay G's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spud avoids the elbow strike from Gay G, against the cage.
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spud misses with some punches.
Gay G with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spud lands a body punch.
Gay G misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud lands a nice uppercut.
Spud lands with a short shot to the head.
Spud blocks an elbow strike from Gay G.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gay G blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Spud.
Gay G throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gay G lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Gay G blocking some punches.
Spud scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#Gay G is rocked!
Spud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gay G is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
Spud lands a big right hand that drops Gay G! The killer instinct kicks in and Spud finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Spud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
During a confident post fight interview, William Spud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OFK 197 - Dokov Vs Plutov     
Date:   May 28, 2022
#R1##CL#
Spud tries to keep at a distance but Kentas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spud is trying to stall. #TD#
Kentas drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spud defends well.#SUB#
Kentas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spud stacks Kentas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spud!
Kentas is looking to regain half guard here but Spud keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Spud slows the pace down.
Kentas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spud off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Kentas is persistently looking for the submission but Spud is defending it well.
Kentas is riding his opponent, not letting Spud buck him off. #SUB#
Kentas working for a choke but Spud is defending well. #SUB#
Spud showing good submission defense here. #T2##SUB#
Kentas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spud knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spud for a finish.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Kentas looking to break Spud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kentas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB#
Kentas 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, Spud has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Spud is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
What can Spud do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kentas not allowing Spud to control his hands.
Spud is trying to break free. #T4#
Kentas slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish. #SUB#
Kentas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spud knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spud for a finish.
Despite being in a bad position, Spud is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB#
Kentas looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Spud is controlling Kentas 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kentas is looking for a triangle but Spud pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rimtas Kentas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Kentas needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Spud's corner calls for a 1-2. Spud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Kentas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spud can do to turn this around?
Spud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it. #CL#
Kentas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spud is looking to break free of the clinch but Kentas has double underhooks.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kentas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the head but Spud blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud stalling in the clinch but Kentas improves position.
Kentas pushes off an throws an elbow but Spud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kentas throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spud smiles and moves away. #T1##CL#
Kentas clinches.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kentas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spud avoiding damage as Kentas throws knees to the body.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud tries to work over Kentas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Kentas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kentas there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.#CL#
Kentas has closed the distance and engaged Spud in a clinch.
Kentas misses with a knee strike.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Kentas blocks an uppercut.
Kentas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kentas tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Kentas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spud smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rimtas Kentas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kentas fails with a takedown attempt.
Spud misses with a kick to the body.
Kentas moves away from the strike by Spud.
Kentas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Kentas tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kentas.
Kentas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kentas goes for a double leg but Spud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spud continues to drive forward.
Still in the clinch, Spud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kentas.
Spud prevents a body shot from Kentas.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kentas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Kentas ducks down to avoid it.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kentas's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kentas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Kentas.#T4#
Kentas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.#CL#
Kentas closes the distance and clinches.
Kentas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spud avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kentas tries for a takedown but Spud manages to get underhooks.
Spud has Kentas pushed against the cage.
Spud is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kentas pulls Spud into guard.
Spud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kentas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kentas wants to improve his position but instead Spud has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rimtas Kentas'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kentas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kentas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kentas tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Kentas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Spud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kentas tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
Kentas tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kentas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Kentas tries to clinch up.
Kentas is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
Kentas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kentas moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Kentas tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kentas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kentas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spud's knee momentarily.
Kentas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kentas fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kentas rushes Spud and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Kentas has Spud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kentas pulls Spud into guard. #SUB#
Kentas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Spud from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spud is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kentas.#T2#
Spud throwing strikes but Kentas manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SUB#
Kentas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kentas's guard! Nice work there by Spud!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kentas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kentas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Kentas is looking for a triangle here but Spud uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Kentas can't do much from the bottom here.
Spud postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Kentas's face as Spud controls the position.
Kentas is trying to improve his position.
Kentas struggling a bit here.
Spud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kentas keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kentas wants to control but Spud postures up.
Kentas is trying to work for a sweep but Spud has mounted him!
Spud prevents Kentas from getting the reversal.
Kentas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kentas tries to hold on but Spud pushes him away.
Spud sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kentas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kentas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spud 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

During a confident post fight interview, William Spud thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 12, 2022
#R1#
Spud connects with a nice looking jab.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nagibatel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a straight right hand.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel feints and then cracks Spud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spud down.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel moves away from the strike by Spud.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nagibatel.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spud throws a hook but Nagibatel blocks it.
Spud misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel connects with a crisp jab.
Nagibatel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Spud misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagibatel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spud.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spud throws a combination that misses
and Nagibatel counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spud throws out a powerful jab.
Nagibatel thumps Spud with a low kick.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel wants to land a leg kick but Spud is out of range.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Nagibatel is rocked!
Spud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Nagibatel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spud weaves into range and cracks Nagibatel right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Nagibatel goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Spud is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
A victorious William Spud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 09, 2022
#R1#
Spud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nastula tries to clinch up
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Nastula is rocked!
Spud cracks Nastula on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nastula falls backwards against the cage. Spud follows up with more strikes that drop Nastula to his knees. Spud keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nastula! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
Our winner, William Spud, 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.

 

Event: CFC 475: Bosanac vs McFly     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Kongsangchai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Kongsangchai flicks out a counter leg kick but Spud steps away.
Kongsangchai scores with a one two! Spud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud catches Kongsangchai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kongsangchai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kongsangchai has time to react.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spud.
Spud connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongsangchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kongsangchai just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpud.
Kongsangchai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kongsangchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Kongsangchai.
Spud lands a nice hook to Kongsangchai's body. Kongsangchai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud lands a head shot.#CL2#
Kongsangchai has Spud up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongsangchai lands an uppercut.
Spud stalling in the clinch but Kongsangchai improves position. #T1##BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a leg kick
enabling Spud to counter with a crisp jab.
Kongsangchai is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
Kongsangchai is looking to score with low kicks.
Spud throws a right hand that Kongsangchai ducks under and follows up with a left that Kongsangchai also avoids with ease.
Kongsangchai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Kongsangchai throws a right hand that misses
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
Spud is looking to slow Kongsangchai down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Kongsangchai as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Kongsangchai instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Spud dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Kongsangchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Spud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kongsangchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kongsangchai as Spud tries to tie him up.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow inside that Spud shrugs off.
Spud controlling the action here for a moment.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Spud tries to stall but Kongsangchai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kongsangchai.
Spud takes a shot to the head.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Kongsangchai gets through Spud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the side of Spud's head.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Kongsangchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kongsangchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Spud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Spud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongsangchai misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Kongsangchai misses with an elbow over the top.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kongsangchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud lands a hook that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Kongsangchai scores a nice knee to the body.
Kongsangchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kongsangchai landing knees to the head.
Spud is looking to control Kongsangchai's arms but Kongsangchai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spud has his back to the cage.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow inside.
Spud blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akara Kongsangchai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#KD2#
Kongsangchai lands a left and a right that send Spud crashing to the mat, dazed. Kongsangchai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Spud is rocked!
Kongsangchai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Oh Spud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been told by Spud's head coaches at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kongsangchai flashes Spud a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Spud's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Spud crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kongsangchai punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akara Kongsangchai!

 

Event: GAMMA#937 Sitsongrit v Joy     
Date:   Mar 12, 2022
#R1#
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Mahoney ducks down to avoid it.
Mahoney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Spud.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahoney.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mahoney clinches.
Mahoney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spud avoiding damage.
Mahoney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spud's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney prevents Spud from breaking the clinch.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside that Spud shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Mahoney. #T1#
Mahoney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahoney misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud tries to pull guard but Mahoney holds him up against the cage and eventually Spud drops back down to his feet.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Mahoney 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.
Spud has Mahoney pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mahoney fails to land.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Mahoney.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Spud keeps it at a distance.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahoney slips under a jab.
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Spud. #T2#
A punch combination from Spud misses.
A leg kick checked by Mahoney.
Mahoney staying out of range there.
Mahoney looks to clinch
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Mahoney ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mahoney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahoney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahoney stalling the fight.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Mahoney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheers as Spud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahoney doesn't seem phased though.
Spud scores with a head kick. #CL2#
Mahoney has Spud up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Mahoney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahoney is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahoney has Spud pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mahoney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahoney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahoney backwards.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Spud's ribcage.#BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahoney lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahoney wants to clinch
and Mahoney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Spud circles away.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Spud circles away and keeps his distance.
Spud's corner calls for a 1-2. Spud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Mahoney rushes Spud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spud's defenses.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Spud.
Mahoney pushes Spud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahoney trying to land knees to the body.
Mahoney crunches a lovely knee into Spud's ribcage.
Spud is breathing heavily.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney slows down the pace here.
Mahoney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mahoney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carey Mahoney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Mahoney clinches up against the cage.
Mahoney misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mahoney.
Mahoney leaning against his opponent.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spud's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahoney connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#William Spud's cut is getting worse.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Spud to work.
Spud 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney letting Spud take a breather here.
Spud takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mahoney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spud.
Mahoney lands a good knee to the midsection. Spud won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Spud avoids the damage to the body.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahoney is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spud trying to control the position but instead, Mahoney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spud into the cage.
Mahoney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney lands with a right to the head.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Spud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahoney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spud's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Mahoney - that landed with a thud.
Spud tries to pull guard but Mahoney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mahoney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spud has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Spud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spud manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carey Mahoney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahoney misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mahoney throws an elbow but misses.
Spud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spud looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Mahoney.
A right hand to the body from Mahoney. #BC2#
Mahoney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Spud circles away. #CL2#
Mahoney clinches up with Spud and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahoney lands a nice uppercut.
Mahoney has Spud pushed against the cage.
Mahoney is trying to push Spud away but Spud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahoney blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud is working Mahoney over against the cage.
Mahoney has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud has Mahoney pressed against the cage, preventing Mahoney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Spud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carey Mahoney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Spud gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
Spud taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mahoney just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spud's brow.
Mahoney leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spud trying to control the position but instead, Mahoney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spud into the cage.
Mahoney tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Mahoney back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud lands a left hand.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney misses with some punches.
Mahoney lands an elbow just above Spud 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
Mahoney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1##BC2#
Mahoney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spud tries to counter by clinching up but Mahoney breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Spud.
Mahoney's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahoney scrambles back to his feet.
Spud cracks Mahoney with a good jab.#CL2#
Mahoney clinches. #BC2#
Mahoney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mahoney moves into range and clinches up with Spud.
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahoney tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahoney.
Mahoney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spuds head.
Mahoney blocking some punches.
Mahoney swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Mahoney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spud's efforts to push away.#T2#
Spud taking a breather.
Mahoney trying to control the position but instead, Spud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahoney into the cage.
Mahoney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahoney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahoney comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mahoney with a knee to the head.
Mahoney tries to land knees in the clinch but Spud avoids the damage to the body.
Spud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Mahoney stalling in the clinch but Spud improves position. #BC2#
Mahoney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mahoney rushes Spud and presses him up against the cage.
Mahoney looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Mahoney wants to stall.
Mahoney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahoney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carey Mahoney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spud just leaning against Mahoney, taking a breather.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it. #BC#
Spud breaks from the clinch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Mahoney moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Spud gets tackled into the cage by Mahoney. Mahoney maintains the clinch.
Spud scores with a hook to the body.
Spud taking a breather.
Mahoney misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahoney's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carey Mahoney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahoney 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carey Mahoney!

Carey Mahoney really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#932 Karim v Joe     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1#
Horse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horse avoids the body shot from Spud.
Horse misses with a looping left.
Horse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Horse wants to clinch up but Spud keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Spud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Horse is looking to counter punch.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud throws an off balance right hand
and Horse counters with a stiff right hand.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horse moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Horse throwing a counter right hand but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Horse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horse under the eye.#T1#
Spud jabs at Horse's body.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horse.
Spud scores with a jab. Horse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spud throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Horse counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Horse seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Horse's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Spud keeping full guard, as Horse tries to pass.
Horse passes into half guard. #T2#
Horse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
Spud is looking to escape.
Horse working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spud's thigh. Spud counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Horse advances position into side control!
Spud told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Spud pushes Horse away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Horse gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Horse slows the pace down.
Horse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Spud for as long as he can get away with.
Horse wants to control but Spud is keeping him busy.
Horse happy to just control the position for now.
Horse advances to mount.
Horse moves to back control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Horse is working for a rear naked choke. Spud is not defending it well and Horse has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Spud refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Spud's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Crazy Horse!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Crazy Horse made sure he mentioned UnderGround Supplements, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#926 Benedetti v Weight     
Date:   Dec 25, 2021
#R1#
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spud pinned against the cage. Spud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good shot there by Spud.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon with a nice cross.
Simon scores with the left hand. Spud knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Simon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Spud gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Spud is retaining full guard. #T1#
Simon content to stall in guard here.
Simon trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Spud wants to stand and escape but Simon is having none of it.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
Spud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simon is controlling him.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spud swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon scores with a jab to the body.
Spud lands a nice hook to Simon's body. Simon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.#T3#
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simon scores with a body shot.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from Simon.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spud had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simon cracks Spud with a good jab.
Spud avoids the body shot from Simon.
Simon cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Simon misses with a hook.
Spud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Simon digs a good hook to Spud's body.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spud misses with a straight left.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Spud throws a body punch but Simon moves out of range.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Simon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simon.
Simon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spud under the eye.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Simon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Simon with a jab.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Simon scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Simon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Simon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spud manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spud is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spud is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Simon.
Spud cracks Simon with a good jab.
Simon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spud.
Nice jab there from Spud.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spud as he avoids it easily.
Spud throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Simon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon clobbers Spud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Simon.
Simon scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spud as he avoids it easily.
Simon connects with a looping right hand.
Spud misses with a hook.#T1#
Simon lunges at Spud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spud's hand.
Jab, jab by Simon - just one landing.
Simon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spud under the eye.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Simon moves away from the strike by Spud.
Simon scores with a punch to the head.
Simon moves away from the strike by Spud.
And Simon tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spud throws the kick towards the body but Simon avoids it.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Simon moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Spud lands with an uppercut that bounces Simon off the cage and back into range.
Spud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon slips under a jab from Spud.#T2#
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simon, as that shot connected.
Simon lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud drops his hands momentarily and Simon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simon lands with a cross.
Simon moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Simon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
William Spud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simon works the jab nicely.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Simon with a nice cross.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Simon connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Simon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon with the counter takedown but Spud avoids it easily.
Simon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Simon looking to score a takedown here. Spud is defending well but Simon drives through and ends up in Spud's guard.

Spud pushes Simon off and gets back to his feet.
Spud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simon to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud.
Simon with the counter takedown but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Simon ducks down to avoid it.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Spud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Simon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Spud misses with a hook #TD2#
and Simon counters with a shoot takedown. Spud fights it but they end up in guard.
Simon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Simon stands and throws Spud's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simon trying to control the action but Spud is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Simon misses the shot to the body.
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud looks to land a combination but Simon avoids it well.
Spud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simon feints the counter takedown.
Simon cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simon cracks Spud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spud throws a right and a left that Simon avoids nicely.
Jay Simon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spud as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Spud misses with a leg kick.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Simon clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simon.

Spud explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Spud throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spud at a distance.
Spud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
Simon takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Simon lands with a shot to the body.
Spud feints and then cracks Simon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simon down.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target. #T2#
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simon is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Simon avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spud is fending him off so far but Simon persists. Nope, Spud circles away and we're back to standing.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simon works the jab nicely.
Simon lands with a cross.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Simon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spud.
Simon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Spud is looking to stand up but Simon isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Simon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Simon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spud is pushing Simon's head away, looking to escape. Simon manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simon trying to control the action but Spud is working from the bottom.
Simon prevents Spud from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Simon is trying to get an arm triangle but Spud is defending well.
Simon wants to control but Spud is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon!

A very excited looking Jay Simon 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#921 Leonardo v Khan     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Mahoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Mahoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahoney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.#CL#
Spud rushes Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahoney avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahoney.
Spud wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahoney keeps control of Spud as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahoney is defending well for now.
Spud takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Mahoney pushes Spud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahoney misses with the head strike.
Mahoney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney connects with a crisp jab.
Spud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahoney.
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!
Mahoney moves away from the strike by Spud.
Mahoney has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Spud.#T1#
Mahoney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Spud circles away.
We've been told by Spud's head coaches at OFFSEASON Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahoney is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mahoney clinches.
Spud wants to break free but Mahoney has control.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spud displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mahoney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Mahoney moves into range and clinches up with Spud.
Spud is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Mahoney lands an elbow inside that Spud shrugs off.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahoney lands a shot to the body.
Spud stalling the fight.
Mahoney is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Spud trying to land knees to the body.
Mahoney misses with a punch to the body.
Mahoney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow. #BC#
Spud breaks from the clinch.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahoney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Spud clinches up with Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahoney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Mahoney closes the distance and pushes Spud back into the cage.
Spud taking a breather.
Spud lands a body punch.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Spud blocks it. #BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
No joy there for Spud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mahoney slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahoney lands with a straight right. Spud didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#William Spud's cut is getting worse.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spud catches Mahoney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahoney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahoney fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Spud instigates a clinch.
Mahoney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mahoney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spud wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Mahoney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Spud manages to break the clinch. #T4#
A head kick from Spud lands but Mahoney takes it in his stride.
Mahoney checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spud tries to move into range but Mahoney moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud cracks Mahoney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahoney cracks Spud with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Spud tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Mahoney pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Spud is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carey Mahoney!
Carey Mahoney really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#914 Turillo v Joosep     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Spud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Hoppe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoppe shoots in but no luck this time.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Hoppe moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Hoppe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spud on the side of the head.
Spud misses the jab.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Spud throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Spud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Spud connects with a jab.
Hoppe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spud counters with an outside leg kick.
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Spud.
Hoppe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Hoppe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spud to the mat! Spud manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoppe trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Hoppe wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.#T1#
Spud wants to stand and escape but Hoppe is having none of it.
Hoppe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
Hoppe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Spud blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donk. Hoppe catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppe at a distance.
Spud pushes Hoppe away with a front kick.
Hoppe looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spud rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoppe dips to his left and cracks Spud with an uppercut!
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoppe defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud connects with the punch.
Hoppe misses with a double jab. #T3#
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but Spud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Hoppe moved out of range nicely.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe connects with a nice looking jab.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoppe at a distance.
Spud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Hoppe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spud works Hoppe's body with a nice hook.
Hoppe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spud's head backwards.
Hoppe ducks right into an uppercut from Spud.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Hoppe looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Spud stuns Hoppe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Hoppe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spud has time to react.
Hoppe throws a big shot that misses.
Hoppe moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Spud throws a hook but Hoppe avoids it easily.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Hoppe's head but Hoppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoppe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoppe lands with a nice body punch.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Hoppe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud moves away from the strike by Hoppe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Spud moves out of range as Hoppe strikes.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Hoppe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Spud throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Spud!
Spud wants to get back to his feet but Hoppe is dominant here and he's now got Spud's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #SUB2#
Hoppe is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spud knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spud for a finish.
Hoppe wants to control but Spud is keeping busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoppe somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T1#
Even with his hooks in, Hoppe manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hoppe misses with an elbow to the head.
Well, with Hoppe on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spud is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hoppe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Spud doesn't escape.
Hoppe struggling to land strikes to the head as Spud covers up. #T2##SUB2#
Spud is trying to defend against the choke here but Hoppe has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hoppe Tightens the hold and Spud taps out furiously! Hoppe displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#908 Lohmus v Turillo     
Date:   Aug 21, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Conan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spud's guard.
Conan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spud 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.
Conan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Conan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Conan lands a couple of digs.
Conan with a nice head shot there.
Conan is looking to work some ground and pound but Spud has wrist control.
Conan is working Spud over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan lands a couple of digs.
Conan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
Conan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Conan throws a big elbow that misses.
Spud wants to get back to his feet but Conan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Conan wants to control from the top but Spud keeps moving.
Conan throws an elbow that misses. Spud uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Spud!#REVR##SUB2#
Conan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan is trying to control the position but Spud postures up. #T2#
Conan looking for a sweep. Not yet Conan, not yet.
Conan is trying to control the position but Spud postures up.
Conan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Spud stands and steps away. Conan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conan scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Spud has closed the distance and engaged Conan in a clinch.
Conan tries to score a body lock takedown but Spud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Conan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spud tries to clinch up but Conan circles away and keeps his distance.
Spud slips under a jab.
Conan misses with a straight right. #T3##CL#
Spud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conan, pushing him back against the cage.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Conan lands a shoulder strike.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Conan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conan tries to pull guard but Spud holds him up against the cage and eventually Conan drops back down to his feet.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conan's elbow.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud pushes Conan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conan prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud misses with a body punch. #T4#
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Conan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Conan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Conan is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Conan looking for a guillotine here but Spud defends easily.
Conan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Spud blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Conan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spud defends it nicely.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Conan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Spud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan scores with a nice right hand.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch but Conan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spud slips a straight right by Conan.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Spud gets a clinch.
Conan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spud walks away with a smile on his face. Conan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Conan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Spud has Conan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spud lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conan.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conan is trying to break the clinch but Spud is controlling him.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conan's elbow. #T1#
Conan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conan blocks an uppercut.
Conan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spud is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conan prevents a body shot from Spud.
Conan working aggressively here. #TD2#
Conan has hold of one of Spud's legs. Spud is fighting the takedown attempt but Conan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Conan from controlling successfully.
Conan throws a big right hand that misses.
Conan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
Conan distracts Spud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Conan prevents Spud from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Spud has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Conan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Conan jumps guard but Spud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
William Spud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spud walks away with a smile on his face. Conan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Spud has closed the distance and engaged Conan in a clinch. #TD2#
Conan gets control of Spud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Conan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Conan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spud's guard. #REVB#
Conan wants to control from the top but Spud keeps moving. #T3#
Conan tries to free his leg and advance position but Spud is retaining full guard.
Conan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spud is looking to stand up but Conan isn't so interested in that idea.
Conan connects with a couple of short punches.
Spud wants to get back to his feet but Conan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Conan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Conan wants to control from the top but Spud keeps moving.
Spud keeping full guard, as Conan tries to pass.
Conan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
Conan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch but Conan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spud is landing a low percentage of strikes.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Spud closes the distance but Conan moves to the side
and Conan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conan lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Spud has closed the distance and engaged Conan in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Conan.
Conan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
A short uppercut from Conan.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Conan. #T1#
Spud digs a right hand underneath Conan's ribcage. Conan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Conan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spud doesn't manage to clinch there - Conan circles away.
Spud tries to clinch up.
Conan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Conan misses.
Conan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conan counters with a stiff right hand.
Spud tries to clinch up but Conan circles away and keeps his distance.
Conan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud is looking to clinch.
Spud fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spud is looking to clinch but Conan is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conan! But no joy.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Conan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conan keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Conan misses.
Spud moves in looking to clinch but Conan pushes him off.
Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conan clobbers Spud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
As Conan looks to move away, Spud throws a big counter combo but Conan just gets out of the way.
Spud darts in trying to clinch
and Conan counters with a nice body shot.
Conan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spud doesn't manage to clinch there - Conan circles away. #T3#
Spud tries to clinch but Conan is having none of it.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Conan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spud is looking to clinch.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Spud tries to clinch up.
Conan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spud tries to clinch there but Conan circles away.
Conan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spud fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Conan shoots in and gets a takedown into Spud's guard.
Conan throws a big elbow that misses.
Conan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Conan is trying to control. Spud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Conan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Edward Conan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Conan wants to control but Spud is keeping him busy.
Conan slows the pace down in half guard.
Spud wants to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spud is staying active underneath Conan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Conan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conan 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Conan!

 

Event: GAMMA#904 Spud v McCracken     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Spud blocks a leg kick.
McCraken scores with a punch to the head.
Spud wants to clinch.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
McCraken gets tackled into the cage by Spud. Spud maintains the clinch.
We've been informed that McCraken 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.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Good body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
McCraken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land. #T1#
McCraken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCraken works on Spud's body with a couple of short punches.
Spud takes a shot to the head.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
A short body shot lands from McCraken as the two fighters clinch.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a right hand.
McCraken blocking some punches.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud misses with some punches.
McCraken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken digs a right hand underneath Spud's ribcage. Spud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spud managing to block the knees to the body from McCraken.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spud.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
Spud gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken scores with a shoulder strike.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Spud misses with a body punch.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Spud takes a shot to the head.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Spud pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
McCraken lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as McCraken controls the action.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
A short right from McCraken.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
McCraken lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
McCraken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Spud instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
McCraken is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spud tries to clinch up
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
McCraken lands a high kick! #CL#
Spud drives through and clinches with McCraken against the cage.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
William Spud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spud lands a left hand.
Spud lands an uppercut.
Spud misses with some punches.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCraken.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
McCraken pushes Spud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with some punches.
McCraken misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spud. #T1#
McCraken tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
McCraken scores with a hook to the body.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud lands a left hand.
Spud working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
McCraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken lands a left hand.
McCraken blocking some punches.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud lands with a right to the head.
Spud lands an uppercut.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
A short right from McCraken.
McCraken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Spud digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spud.
McCraken tries to land knees in the clinch but Spud avoids the damage to the body.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCraken blocking some punches.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud blocks a body shot from McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken misses with a body punch.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken scores with a shot to the side of Spud's head.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards. #BC2#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spud fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCraken.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCraken swats away the attempt to clinch by Spud.
A little jabbing left from McCraken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Spud gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Spud prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spud lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dougal McCraken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A swing and a miss from McCraken.#CL#
Spud rushes McCraken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from McCraken as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Spud.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken is working Spud over against the cage.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCraken trying to land knees to the body.
McCraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a body punch.
A short left from Spud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
McCraken working aggressively here.
Spud prevents a body shot from McCraken.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spud struggles to land a body shot inside as McCraken controls his hands.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spud. #T2#
Spud prevents a body shot from McCraken.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
Spud lands a hook that snaps the head of McCraken backwards.
A short left from Spud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken misses with some punches.
McCraken misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Spud.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
A short left from Spud.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spud misses with the head strike.
McCraken tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
McCraken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud lands a body shot.
McCraken blocking some punches.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
Spud lands an uppercut.
McCraken tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land. #T4#
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCraken lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken misses with the head strike.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken blocking some punches.
Spud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Spud pushes McCraken up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCraken.
McCraken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud prevents a body shot from McCraken.
A short left from Spud.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
McCraken gets through Spud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
A left hand lands to the body for McCraken. #T1#
Spud blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, McCraken scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCraken tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing McCraken back against the cage.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
McCraken is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch on the inside from McCraken fails to land.
A body shot lands from Spud.
Spud working aggressively here.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
McCraken has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud lands a nice uppercut.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spud on the inside.
McCraken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
McCraken blocking some punches.
A short left from Spud. #T2#
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud tries a body shot but McCraken blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCraken working aggressively here.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCraken.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
Spud lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Spud.
McCraken blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken digs a right hand underneath Spud's ribcage. Spud let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken prevents a body shot from Spud.
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
Nice body punch from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from McCraken.
McCraken misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCraken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Spud.
McCraken takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
Spud misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land. #T4#
McCraken lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spuds head.
McCraken misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from McCraken.
Spud gets through McCraken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
McCraken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by McCraken.
Spud digs a right hand underneath McCraken's ribcage. McCraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from McCraken.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud lands a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands a shot to the body.
Spud pushes McCraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCraken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
McCraken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCraken throws a head kick that misses.
Spud wants to clinch up but McCraken keeps it at a distance.
McCraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
McCraken lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch but McCraken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Spud is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCraken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud moves out of range as McCraken strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCraken steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Spud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken lands a left hand.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from McCraken.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but McCraken avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
McCraken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud. #T2#
McCraken lands a right hand.
McCraken pushes off an throws an elbow but Spud leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McCraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCraken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spud.
Spud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCraken.
McCraken cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
McCraken throws a head punch that misses.
McCraken lands with a right to the head.
Spud working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for McCraken.
McCraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
McCraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCraken lands a left hand.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCraken throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
McCraken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spud is keeping busy.
McCraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCraken's elbow.
McCraken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spuds head.
Spud blocking some punches.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud. #T4#
Spud scores with a shoulder strike.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by McCraken.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
McCraken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Nice body punch from McCraken - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCraken lands a body shot.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakens head.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud tries to work over McCraken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by McCraken.
Spud misses with the head strike.
McCraken blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dougal McCraken.
I think McCraken 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!

Dougal McCraken is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Dougal McCraken thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C47: Ahma vs. Spud     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Spud has managed to clinch.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Spud misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahma.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Ahma is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spud is defending well.
Ahma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spuds head.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Spud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud gets underhooks to prevent Ahma's takedown attempt.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Ahma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma misses with the head strike.
Ahma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spud pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Verneri Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Ahma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ahma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Spud to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spud manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB#
Ahma is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spud rolls with it to try and escape but Ahma cranks on the arm and Spud is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Verneri Ahma!
Verneri Ahma decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#897 Spud v Wrexham     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Wrexham 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.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Spud lands a jab to the head.
Spud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Spud thuds his right hand into Wrexham 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spud throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wrexham lands a nice shot that snaps Spud's head back.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Spud.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham lands a nice shot that snaps Spud's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.
Wrexham cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
Wrexham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.#T1#
Good leg kick by Spud.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Wrexham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wrexham , as that shot connected.
Wrexham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wrexham punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Spud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wrexham throws a right hand that Spud ducks under and follows up with a left that Spud also avoids with ease.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Spud.
Wrexham wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Spud connects with a jab.
Wrexham looks to land a combination but Spud avoids it well.
Spud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wrexham looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Spud lands the left hand.
Wrexham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham moves out of range.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Wrexham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Spud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wrexham cracks Spud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spud throws the left hand but Wrexham avoids the punch easily.
Spud takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Wrexham misses. #CL2#
Wrexham instigates a clinch.
Wrexham lands a right hand. #BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Wrexham lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wrexham scores with a shot to the body.
Wrexham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrexham circles away quickly and effectively.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spud throws a series of strikes that have Wrexham backpedaling.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wrexham eats them both and turns towards Spud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wrexham misses with a wild combination.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham misses with a straight right.
Wrexham misses with a kick to the body.
As Wrexham looks to move away, Spud throws a big counter combo but Wrexham just gets out of the way.
Spud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wrexham on the side of the head.
Wrexham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spud moves out of range as Wrexham throws a body kick.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wrexham throws out a powerful jab.
Spud lunges at Wrexham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wrexham 's hand.
Spud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wrexham throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wrexham is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spud rather than just go for the knockout.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wrexham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spud is out of range and Wrexham settles back down.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud jabs at Wrexham 's body.
Wrexham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Spud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spud misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wrexham .
Wrexham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wrexham swinging wildly here.
Spud tried to counter with a leg kick but Wrexham avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Wrexham lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Wrexham . Beautiful body shot.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Wrexham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spud lands with an uppercut that bounces Wrexham off the cage and back into range.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a really nice looking cross but Spud seems unphased.
Wrexham lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wrexham in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud ducks right into an uppercut from Wrexham . #T1#
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud throws the kick towards the body but Wrexham avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Spud connects with a high kick.
Spud connects with a jab.
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrexham throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Wrexham finds it's target.
Wrexham thumps Spud with a low kick.
Spud takes a swing at Wrexham 's ribcage but misses.
Spud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wrexham .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spud throws a shot to the body.
Wrexham throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Wrexham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wrexham blocks a head kick by Spud.
Wrexham is looking to land body kicks.
Spud is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Spud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wrexham scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wrexham lands with a right hand.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Wrexham defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Spud thumps Wrexham with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wrexham can pounce on him.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wrexham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wrexham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wrexham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrexham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wrexham shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spud eats them both and turns towards Wrexham to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
Wrexham defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Spud misses with a low kick.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wrexham .
Wrexham moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Nice straight punches there by Spud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spud.
Wrexham misses with a double jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spud.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Spud misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from Wrexham .
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wrexham .
Wrexham scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spud.
Spud misses with a hook.
Wrexham throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that misses.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
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!
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Wrexham dodges the punch combination from Spud.
Wrexham throws a front kick aimed at Spud's knee but Spud avoids it well.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Wrexham is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wrexham lands with a hook. Spud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrexham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud sizes up Wrexham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wrexham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Spud misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wrexham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spud clobbers Wrexham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wrexham with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyler Wrexham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Wrexham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wrexham tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
Wrexham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Wrexham there.
Wrexham punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Spud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham is looking to chop away at Spud's legs.
Spud slips a jab from Wrexham .
Spud lands with a nice combination. Wrexham backs away looking to recover.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spud with a body shot.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Wrexham 's head back.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Spud throws a right hand that Wrexham ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrexham also avoids with ease.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spud with a jab.
Wrexham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wrexham takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham scores with a decent looking hook.
Wrexham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrexham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
Spud falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wrexham counters with a nice uppercut.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range.
Wrexham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Wrexham tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Spud throws a leg kick
and Wrexham counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with the combination.
Wrexham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wrexham tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wrexham is looking to land body kicks.
Spud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
Spud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham is looking to chop away at Spud's legs.
Spud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wrexham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wrexham .
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
Spud cracks Wrexham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrexham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spud.
Wrexham just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wrexham .
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Wrexham moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrexham ! But no joy.
Spud looks to land a combination but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Wrexham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrexham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud throws out a powerful jab.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Wrexham . Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud jabs Wrexham right on the nose. Wrexham blinks but takes it well.
Wrexham looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Spud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud works Wrexham 's body with a nice hook.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Spud does it's job there.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Wrexham appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
A big right from Wrexham misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wrexham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wrexham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrexham moves out of range of the body kick.
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Wrexham moves his leg out of the way.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wrexham cracks Spud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but William Spud did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Wrexham slips a jab from Spud.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Wrexham is out of range.
That kick from Spud tenderised Wrexham 's leg. Wrexham is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wrexham connects with a body shot.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
Spud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wrexham in his tracks.
Spud cracks Wrexham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Spud swinging wildly here.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud misses with a low kick as Wrexham jumps back.
Wrexham is looking to land body kicks.
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Spud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrexham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Spud moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wrexham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wrexham throws the kick towards the body but Spud avoids it.
Wrexham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab from Spud.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Spud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wrexham looks for the body kick but Spud saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud slips a jab from Wrexham .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spud - that will leave a mark! #T2#
Spud checks the leg kick.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spud.
Wrexham slips under a jab.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spud throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Wrexham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrexham lands a body shot.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Wrexham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wrexham misses with a wild body shot.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Spud has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
Jab by Wrexham .
Spud scores with a sloppy right hand. Wrexham should have avoided that one.
Wrexham looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Spud misses.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from Wrexham .
Wrexham looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Spud.
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!
Wrexham tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
Nice body punch from Spud.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Wrexham takes one to the side of the head.
Spud throws a nice looking combination but Wrexham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spud thuds his right hand into Wrexham 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wrexham throws a body shot but no joy.
Wrexham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wrexham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wrexham throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Wrexham misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud throws a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Spud misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud had his way with Tyler Wrexham in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Spud throws out a powerful jab.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud lands with a shot to the body.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Spud moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Spud blocks a jab.
Wrexham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Spud.
Wrexham throws a counter combo.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .#T1#
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Wrexham darts in and clinches Spud up against the cage.#BC#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud is looking to slow Wrexham down with leg kicks.
Spud throws a leg kick
and Wrexham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud throws a low kick but Wrexham avoids it.
Wrexham scores with a one two! Spud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wrexham throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Wrexham tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spud tries to bum rush Wrexham with a series of wild strikes but Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Wrexham .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrexham throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.#T2#
Wrexham throws a solid leg kick but Spud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wrexham .
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wrexham . Spud shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Spud.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wrexham 's hands.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Wrexham is just out of range.
Wrexham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spud.
Spud misses the jab.
Wrexham misses the jab.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud cracks Wrexham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spud lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wrexham throws a nice looking combination but Spud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Wrexham connects with a body shot that sends Spud's belly button to the back.
Spud tried to score with a low kick but Wrexham checks it.
Wrexham appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spud slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wrexham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spud at a distance.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Wrexham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Tyler Wrexham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrexham throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Spud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wrexham . That one must have hurt.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wrexham finds it's way round the side to connect with Spud's head.
Spud slips a straight right by Wrexham .
Wrexham lands with a right hand.
Wrexham scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud walks into a straight right hand from Wrexham .#T4#
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrexham to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham takes one on the button.
Spud scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wrexham .
Spud lands a two punch combo.
Wrexham moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Wrexham slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud throws a head kick that Wrexham semi-blocks. #CL2#
Wrexham moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham lands a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice body punch from Wrexham - that landed with a thud.
Wrexham tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Wrexham .
I think Spud has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

William Spud retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath William Spud thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Banner throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spud looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Banner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud tries to circle away but Banner has him pinned against the cage.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Banner has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Spud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spud to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Banner lands a head shot.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Spud circles away.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Good leg kick by Spud. #T1#
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner wants to clinch.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Spud motions for Banner to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Spud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spud jabs at Banner 's body.#CL2#
Banner forces Spud back against the cage and clinches.
Spud blocking some punches.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner . #BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spud throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Banner throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud takes one on the button.
Banner moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
Jab from Spud.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Spud throws a leg kick but Banner moved away.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Spud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banner scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Banner is controlling him.#BC#
Spud breaks from the clinch.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Spud misses. #T3#
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banner moves away from the strike by Spud.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banner lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Banner throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Banner 's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it.
Banner with a jab.
Spud misses with a few strikes there.
Banner throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banner checks a leg kick.
As Spud backs off Banner throws a huge counter combo but Spud manages to avoid it all.
Spud blocks a head kick by Banner .
Spud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banner .
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!
No joy there for Spud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Spud circles away. #T4#
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Banner walks into a jab.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Banner lands the left hand.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banner cracks Spud with a good jab.
Banner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud slips a jab from Banner .
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Spud throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spud jabs at Banner 's body.#CL2#
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spud, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud with a hook.
A head kick misses from Banner .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud backing away here, and Banner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spud misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Banner throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Spud.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Spud gets tackled into the cage by Banner . Banner maintains the clinch.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Spud prevents a body shot from Banner .
Spud tries to break free but Banner pushes him back against the cage.
Spud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud tries to circle away but Banner has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spud throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Spud misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2##CL2#
Banner forces Spud back against the cage and clinches.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner works on Spud's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner .
Banner jumps guard but Spud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banner misses with some punches.
Spud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spud scores with a shoulder strike.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Spud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud slips under a jab.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.#CL2#
Banner clinches up against the cage.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Spud tries to break the clinch but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner presses Spud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Spud throws a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Spud.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
Banner tries a low kick but Spud avoids it.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Spud.#T4#
Banner moves forwards but Spud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Banner tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Banner misses.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud throws a leg kick that misses.
Banner cracks Spud with a good jab.
Spud throws a shot to the body.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner , as that shot connected.
Spud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Spud misses with a looping left.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Banner tries to clinch up but Spud circles away and keeps his distance.
Banner slips a jab from Spud.
Banner lands a jab.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Banner tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spud throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spud avoids the body shot from Banner .
Spud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spud swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.#T1#
Banner tries to bum rush Spud with a series of wild strikes but Spud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spud doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Banner tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it. #CL2#
Banner closes the distance and pushes Spud back into the cage.
Spud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
Banner lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Spud coming out on top.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud throws a head kick that Banner semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Banner moves away from the strike by Spud.
Banner throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Spud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banner cracks Spud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner . #CL2#
Banner has managed to clinch.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner jumps guard but Spud stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud. #TD2#
Banner pulls Spud into guard. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Spud pushes his legs off easily.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spud is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily. #SUB2#
Spud avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Spud is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Spud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily. #SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spud defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banner throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Banner lands the left hand.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Banner .
Banner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banner is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
Spud appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spud!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner slips under a jab.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud misses with a head kick. #T1#
Spud lands an overhand right.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Banner works Spud's body with a nice hook.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
Spud blocks a head kick by Banner .
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banner misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Banner clinches with his opponent.
Banner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Spud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner misses with a low kick.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Spud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud moves away from the strike by Banner .
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Spud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Spud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spud duly obliges.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spud checks a low kick from Banner .
Banner staying out of range there.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Banner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spud throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Banner wants to clinch.
Banner misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Spud takes one to the chin there.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
A lazy left from Spud finds it's target.
Spud scores with a jab to the head.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Banner .
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Spud takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
Spud misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Banner .
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Banner blocks a head kick by Spud.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Spud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spud to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Banner tries to land a leg kick but Spud saw it coming and moves away.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Banner with a hook.
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Banner rushes Spud and presses him up against the cage.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Banner missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Banner dodges the punch combination from Spud.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Spud's head.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner with a hook.
Spud slips a straight right by Banner .
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Spud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banner . That's going to slow Spud down.
Spud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banner back to the cage. Spud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Spud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Banner takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Banner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Banner unleashes a big counter combination but Spud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banner is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Spud. Beautiful body shot.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banner .
Banner misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
Banner digs a good body shot into Spud's ribs.
Spud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Banner fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Banner .
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spud smiles and moves away. #T3#
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banner misses with a double jab.
Spud scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Banner .
Banner throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Spud.
Spud misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Spud.#T4##CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banner misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Spud blocks a body shot from Banner .
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action. #BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Spud - just one landing.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamont Banner .
I think Spud has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Spud!

William Spud retains his lightweight title!
William Spud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Wrexham throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud tries to land a leg kick but Wrexham saw it coming and moves away.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Wrexham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spud defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wrexham is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spud.
Spud moves out of range as Wrexham strikes.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Spud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Wrexham .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrexham slips a jab and a cross from Spud.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Wrexham fakes the leg kick and cracks Spud in the body.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Wrexham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wrexham is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wrexham throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Spud checks it.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
enabling Wrexham to counter with a crisp jab.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrexham .
Spud walks into a straight right hand from Wrexham .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wrexham misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a right and a left that Wrexham avoids nicely.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrexham lands a jab to the nose.
Wrexham pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrexham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Wrexham moved out of range nicely.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wrexham .
Wrexham pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Wrexham misses with a kick to the body.
Wrexham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
As Wrexham backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
Wrexham dodges the punch combination from Spud.
Spud throws a combination. Wrexham tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A lazy left from Wrexham finds it's target.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Some bone on bone action there as Spud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wrexham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wrexham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wrexham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Wrexham lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wrexham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab. #T3#
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wrexham throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wrexham misses with a body kick.
Wrexham throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Wrexham slips a jab from Spud.
Wrexham is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spud had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Wrexham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrexham takes one to the side of the head.
Wrexham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud misses with a low kick as Wrexham jumps back.
Spud slips under a jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham fails to land with a series of punches.
Wrexham missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spud looks to land a combination but Wrexham avoids it well.
Wrexham 's corner calls for a 1-2. Wrexham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Wrexham .#T4#
Wrexham misses the shot to the body.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Spud scores with the left hand. Wrexham knows he should have avoided that one.
Wrexham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spud blocks a jab.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham moves away from the strike by Spud.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud checks a low kick from Wrexham .
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Wrexham moves away and avoids it.
Wrexham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wrexham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud cracks Wrexham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud wants to slow Wrexham down by chopping away at his legs.
Spud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Spud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud throws a head kick but Wrexham moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a nice looking combination but Spud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spud throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud defending well as Wrexham loads up on a big left hand.
Spud jabs Wrexham to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Wrexham checks the leg kick.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrexham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
Spud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Wrexham is looking to chop away at Spud's legs.
A punch combination from Spud misses.
Wrexham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spud throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Wrexham misses with a body kick.
Spud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spud throws a leg kick but Wrexham checks it.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wrexham takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wrexham moves away.
Wrexham is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spud with a body shot.
Wrexham swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Spud. That's going to slow Wrexham down.
Wrexham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Wrexham has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spud.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wrexham in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wrexham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
Spud throws a nice inside leg kick.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Spud drops his hands momentarily and Wrexham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wrexham thuds his right hand into Spud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wrexham .
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
Spud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wrexham checks it well.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Spud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Spud.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Wrexham .
The fight stays on the outside here - Wrexham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wrexham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrexham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wrexham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wrexham slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud swinging wildly here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wrexham stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Wrexham tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Wrexham missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Spud. Those never looked like landing.
Wrexham misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wrexham misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wrexham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wrexham walks into a stiff left hand from Spud.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
A punch combination from Spud misses.
Spud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud throws a low kick, looking for Wrexham 's leg but Wrexham calmly moves out of range.
Wrexham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrexham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that second round.
That's time! Spud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wrexham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Wrexham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wrexham 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spud lands with a nice body punch.
Wrexham is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Wrexham .
Wrexham moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
A good leg kick by Spud.
Wrexham throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Wrexham looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Spud misses its target.
Spud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wrexham cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
Wrexham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spud.
Spud throws a push kick but Wrexham slaps the foot to one side.
Wrexham scores with a kick to the body.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wrexham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well. #T1#
Wrexham lands the left hand.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
Wrexham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wrexham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spud.
Wrexham misses the jab.
As Wrexham backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spud swings for the body but Wrexham moves out of range.
Spud is looking to land body kicks.
Spud is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrexham flicks out a counter leg kick but Spud steps away.
Wrexham throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Wrexham scores with a hook.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud blocks the body kick.
Spud lands a nice hook to Wrexham 's body. Wrexham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Wrexham misses.
Spud feints and then cracks Wrexham 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wrexham down.
Wrexham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrexham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wrexham . Spud shrugs it off though.
Wrexham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Wrexham throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wrexham misses with a low kick.
Wrexham missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wrexham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spud duly obliges.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wrexham .
Wrexham lands a right hook to the body.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
It looked like Spud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wrexham .
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Wrexham moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Wrexham misses.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrexham .
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Wrexham off balance momentarily.
A big left from Wrexham misses.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wrexham .
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Spud tests Wrexham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wrexham jabs at Spud's body.
A jab from Spud misses.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Wrexham ducks down to avoid it.
Wrexham throws a body kick that misses.
Spud avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Good shot there by Wrexham .
Wrexham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrexham checks a leg kick.
Wrexham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Spud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud throws a right hand that Wrexham ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrexham also avoids with ease.
Wrexham tries to work over Spud's front leg with a kick but Spud checks it.
Wrexham loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud throws a series of punches but Wrexham avoids them all with ease.
Wrexham misses with a straight left.
Wrexham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Spud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spud throws a hook but Wrexham avoids it easily.
Wrexham moves away from the strike by Spud.
Wrexham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud.
Wrexham swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wrexham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Wrexham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wrexham throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spud.
Wrexham misses with a double jab.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tyler Wrexham just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Wrexham slips under a jab from Spud.
Wrexham checks a low kick from Spud.
Wrexham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wrexham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud with a hook.
Wrexham dodges the punch combination from Spud.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Wrexham stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wrexham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wrexham throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud jabs Wrexham right on the nose. Wrexham blinks but takes it well.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud scores with a nice strike.
Spud tries to bum rush Wrexham with a series of wild strikes but Wrexham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spud shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wrexham eats them both and turns towards Spud to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Spud is predictable there
and Wrexham counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spud throws a right and a left that Wrexham avoids nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Wrexham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud drops his hands momentarily and Wrexham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wrexham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
Wrexham throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wrexham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Wrexham just misses with a punch to the body.
Wrexham scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wrexham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Spud is looking to score with low kicks.
Spud avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud throws a low kick, looking for Wrexham 's leg but Wrexham calmly moves out of range.
Spud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrexham dodges the punch combination from Spud. #T2#
Wrexham moves away from the strike by Spud.
Wrexham steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spud throws a jab when Wrexham was well out of range.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Wrexham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud thuds a left hand into Wrexham 's body.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
Wrexham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spud.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wrexham connects with a nice looking jab.
Wrexham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wrexham misses with a two punch combination.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spud misses with a hook.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Spud checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wrexham .
Spud takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Wrexham only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Wrexham saw that one coming.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrexham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrexham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud avoids the body shot from Wrexham .
A big right from Spud misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wrexham .
Wrexham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wrexham .
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.#T4#
Spud lands a nice hook to Wrexham 's body. Wrexham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud throws out a loose jab but Wrexham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrexham lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spud.
Spud throws a hook but Wrexham blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
Wrexham misses with a wild combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wrexham .
As Wrexham looks to move away, Spud throws a big counter combo but Wrexham just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wrexham . That's going to slow Spud down.
Spud motions for Wrexham to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wrexham misses with an uppercut.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Wrexham off balance momentarily.
Wrexham lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrexham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spud at a distance.
Wrexham throws a shot to the body.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Wrexham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Wrexham .
A big left from Spud misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Spud misses with a body shot.
Wrexham clobbers Spud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wrexham . Wrexham obviously looking to wear him down.
Wrexham looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Spud tests Wrexham 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Wrexham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud misses with a hook. Wrexham ducked under it nicely.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Spud misses.
Wrexham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wrexham can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wrexham . That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Wrexham 's shoulder, as Wrexham tries to avoid the shot.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wrexham misses with a body shot. #T1#
Spud throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spud connects with a leg kick.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wrexham . That did some damage!
Wrexham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wrexham defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Spud lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spud throws a poor cross that misses
and Wrexham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrexham was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud takes one on the button.
Wrexham connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud throws the left hand but Wrexham avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrexham ! But no joy.
Wrexham blocks a jab.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrexham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wrexham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Wrexham connects with a crisp jab.
Wrexham takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
A telegraphed right hand from Wrexham misses the target.
Spud is looking to score with low kicks.
Wrexham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spud throws a body punch but Wrexham moves out of range.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that misses.
Wrexham blocks a head kick by Spud.
Wrexham is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wrexham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrexham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wrexham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrexham throws out the jab.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Wrexham moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Wrexham there.
Wrexham closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wrexham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Wrexham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Wrexham .
Wrexham looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
Wrexham throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Wrexham misses.
Wrexham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyler Wrexham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrexham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spud throws a right and a left that Wrexham avoids nicely.
Spud connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Spud misses.
Wrexham misses with a looping left.
Wrexham misses with the combination.
Wrexham throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wrexham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrexham .
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrexham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wrexham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spud in his tracks.
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spud. Those never looked like landing.
Spud throws a right and a left that Wrexham avoids nicely.
Wrexham fails to land with a series of punches.
Wrexham looks to land a combination but Spud avoids it well.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wrexham throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wrexham takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wrexham misses with a body shot.

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 William Spud.
Well Spud 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

William Spud retains his lightweight title!
William Spud thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Spud blocks a head kick by Priester.
Spud throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
Priester misses with a body shot
and Spud counters with a two punch combo.
Priester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Priester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spud has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Priester is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priester lands a head shot.
Spud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Priester misses with a body shot.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Priester thuds his right hand into Spud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud misses with a double jab.
It looked like Priester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spud.
Nice shot by Priester.
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Spud thuds a left hand into Priester's body.
Nice shot lands for Priester.
Spud misses with a leg kick.
Spud throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Spud throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Spud slips a straight right by Priester.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Priester half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spud swinging wildly here.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spud lands with a hook. Priester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Priester tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Spud saw it coming and moves away.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Spud tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Spud throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Priester misses with a low kick.
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Spud does it's job there.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Priester works Spud's body with a nice hook.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
And Priester counters with a quick kick to the body but Spud blocks it.
Priester is looking to score with low kicks.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Priester moved away.
Priester lands a head kick. Spud smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch lands to the side of Spud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spud misses with a few strikes there.
Priester slips under a jab from Spud.
Priester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Spud misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud lands with a nice body kick.
Priester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Priester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Spud throws a lazy uppercut
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Spud slips a jab from Priester.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester tried to counter with a leg kick but Spud avoided it.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Priester tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Priester checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud misses with a left hand
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Priester throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
Spud is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks. #T4#
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Spud misses the jab.
Priester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Priester throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Priester throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Spud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Spud misses.
Priester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spud lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Spud with a hook.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud connects with a right hand. Priester shakes it off.
Spud misses with a low kick.
That kick from Spud tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Spud looks to land a combination. Priester sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Priester lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester throws a low kick, looking for Spud's leg but Spud calmly moves out of range.
Priester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spud connects with a right hand. Priester shakes it off.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Priester.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Priester. Beautiful body shot.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester takes one to the chin there.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Spud checks a low kick from Priester.
Priester connects with a crisp jab.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud sizes up Priester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Priester misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Spud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Priester throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester. #T2#
Spud throws out a leg kick but Priester moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Spud throws a front kick aimed at Priester's knee but Priester avoids it well.
Spud scores with a punch to the head.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Spud.
Priester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Priester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Priester fails to land with a series of punches.
Spud misses with a hook to the body
and Priester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Priester slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Priester lands with a kick to the ribs.
Priester misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
Spud lands an overhand right.
Priester checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud lands a glancing blow to the side of Priester's head.#T3#
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
Spud throws a nice looking combination but Priester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Priester throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Spud blocks a head kick by Priester.
Spud misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Priester scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spud.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Priester takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spud avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Priester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
Spud thuds his right hand into Priester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spud moves away from the strike by Priester.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Priester's head back.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priester is looking to chop away at Spud's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spud just manages to avoid it.
Priester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spud is out of range and Priester settles back down.
Spud throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Priester lands with a straight right. Spud didn't see that one coming.
Priester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Priester scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Spud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Priester lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud throws a big counter head kick but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Spud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud misses with a series of wild punches.
Priester throwing a counter right hand but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud throws a head kick but Priester moves out of range.
Spud misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Priester misses its target.
Spud lands with a nice combination. Priester backs away looking to recover.
Spud throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Priester misses.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Spud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester scores with a jab.#T1#
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid body kick from Priester.
Priester slips under a jab from Spud.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud avoids the head kick by Priester.
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud unleashes a big counter combination but Priester bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spud throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Spud digs a good hook to Priester's body.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Spud's knee but Spud avoids it well. #T2#
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
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!
Priester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Spud stuns Priester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Spud.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Priester throws a leg kick but Spud checks it.
A big left from Spud misses.
Priester throws a big counter combination but Spud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Priester avoids the body shot from Spud.
Priester with a hook.#T3#
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester walks into a left hand.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Priester.
Spud lands a really nice looking cross but Priester seems unphased.
Spud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Priester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester lands a right hook to the body.
Spud avoids the head kick by Priester.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud slips a straight right by Priester.
Spud checks a leg kick nicely.
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud scores with a decent looking hook.
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Spud swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Spud scores with a nice head shot.
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Spud lunges at Priester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Priester's hand.
Spud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Priester on the side of the head.
Spud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester slips a straight right by Spud.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Spud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud with a nice calf kick.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Priester half committed to a counter leg kick.
Priester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Priester.
A jab lands there for Priester.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud lands with a slapping head kick.
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Priester to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Priester misses.
Spud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud misses with a kick to the body.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester is looking to counter punch.
Spud stalks Priester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Priester's face. Priester staggers backwards, shaken.
Priester checks the leg kick.
Spud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Priester.
Priester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Priester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.#T2#
Spud looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud jabs at Priester's body.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Spud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Spud misses.
Priester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Priester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Priester cracks Spud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Priester misses with a body kick.
William Spud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester ducks right into an uppercut from Spud.
Spud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Spud as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Spud misses with a double jab.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester misses with a hook.
Spud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spud duly obliges.
Priester thumps Spud with a low kick.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Spud's knee but Spud avoids it well.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spud in his tracks.
Priester scores with a sloppy right hand. Spud should have avoided that one.
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud throws a leg kick that misses.
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Priester finds it's way through Spud's defenses. #T4#
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Spud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
A jab from Priester does it's job there.
Priester blocks a head kick by Spud.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Priester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but William Spud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Good exchange - Spud coming out on top.
A big right from Spud misses.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud connects with a body shot that sends Priester's belly button to the back.
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Spud throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spud.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with the combination.
Spud blocks the body kick.
Priester takes one on the button.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Spud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Spud connects with a body shot that sends Priester's belly button to the back.
Spud throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
It looked like Priester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spud lands a jab-cross combination.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spud throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Priester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Priester throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
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!
A leg kick checked by Spud.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Landon Priester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spud.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
A swing and a miss from Priester.
Nice jab there from Priester.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud slips a straight right by Priester.
Spud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud.
Priester blocks a head kick by Spud.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Spud lands a jab.
Spud scores with a jab.
Priester throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Priester throws a right hand that Spud ducks under and follows up with a left that Spud also avoids with ease.
Spud scores with a hook to the body. Priester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spud scores with a jab. Priester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Priester misses
and Spud counters with a solid body kick.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spud feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Priester.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Spud scores with a hook.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud throws a counter combo.
Priester tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Spud dips to his left and cracks Priester with an uppercut!
Priester throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Priester lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spud tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spud.
Spud cracks Priester with a good jab.
Spud feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

William Spud is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, William Spud, 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#881 Horse v Hiro     
Date:   Feb 13, 2021
#R1#
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud tried to score with a low kick but Hoppe checks it.
Spud avoids the head kick by Hoppe.
Hoppe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe walks into a straight right hand from Spud.
Hoppe tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoppe.
Spud misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Spud.
We've been informed that Hoppe 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.#T1#
Hoppe fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A clash of legs there as Spud blocks the low kick.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.
Hoppe misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud stuns Hoppe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoppe checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spud avoids it really well and circles away.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Hoppe moved away.
Spud swinging wildly here. #T2#
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Hoppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spud is fending him off so far but Hoppe persists. Nope, Spud circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoppe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Spud. Those never looked like landing.
Hoppe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Hoppe misses
and Spud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spud swinging wildly here.
Hoppe feints a jab promting Spud to slip. Hoppe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spud slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Spud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Spud misses with a few strikes there.
Hoppe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoppe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoppe. That did some damage!
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Spud takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Spud misses.
It seemed like Hoppe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
A lazy left from Spud finds it's target.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud misses with a wild combination.
Hoppe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoppe lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Nice body punch from Spud.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Hoppe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
Hoppe swinging wildly here.
Spud throws a combination. Hoppe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
Spud throws a jab when Hoppe was well out of range.
Hoppe shoots in for a double leg but Spud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe takes one to the chin there.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from Hoppe.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spud catches Hoppe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spud rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoppe lands with a nice body punch.
Hoppe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That kick from Spud tenderised Hoppe's leg. Hoppe is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Spud misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spud to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud connects with a jab.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Hoppe tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hoppe might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spud has got the better of the exchanges.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud moves out of range as Hoppe throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoppe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spud in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud looks to land a combination. Hoppe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Hoppe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spud.
Hoppe blocks a head kick by Spud. #T1#
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud swinging wildly here.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoppe slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoppe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoppe can do to turn this around?
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud stuns Hoppe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Hoppe.
Spud lands a two punch combo. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud pushes Hoppe away with a front kick.
Spud takes a swing at Hoppe's ribcage but misses.
Spud throws the left hand but Hoppe avoids the punch easily.
Hoppe throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Spud clobbers Hoppe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud lands with an overhand left.
Spud feints and then cracks Hoppe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoppe down.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoppe moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Spud moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHoppe.
Hoppe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spud jabs Hoppe right on the nose. Hoppe blinks but takes it well.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Hoppe's head back.
Hoppe lands an overhand right.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Hoppe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe misses with a two punch combination.
Hoppe walks into a left hand.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe lands with a good body shot.
Hoppe slips under a jab.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Spud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a right and a left that Spud avoids nicely.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Spud is looking to slow Hoppe down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Hoppe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Spud with a nice calf kick.
Nice sprawl there from Spud as Hoppe shoots in.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
A jab from Spud finds it's way through Hoppe's defenses.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoppe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud looks for the body kick but Hoppe saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud scores with a nice body kick.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hoppe loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud lands an overhand right.
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoppe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Spud.
Hoppe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoppe's head.
Spud scores with a decent looking hook.
Spud scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hoppe misses its intended target.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoppe slips under a jab from Spud.
Hoppe misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Hoppe throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud thows a leg kick but Hoppe checks it #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown. Spud fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hoppe stands up over Spud, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
Hoppe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Hoppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoppe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoppe throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Hoppe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoppe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him. #T3#
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
Spud lands a jab to the nose.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoppe stalks Spud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spud's face. Spud staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud tests Hoppe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Spud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoppe backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Spud.
Hoppe takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hoppe. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Spud cracks Hoppe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoppe lands a slapping body shot.
Spud cracks Hoppe with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Hoppe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spud lands with a cross.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spud as he jumps to the side.
Hoppe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses.
Spud sizes up Hoppe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoppe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoppe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spud, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

William Spud spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ricard is looking to slow Spud down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Ricard.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spud misses with a double jab
and Ricard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spud cracks Ricard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Spud counters with a body kick.
Ricard scores with a jab.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Spud misses.
Ricard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spud throws out a counter right but Ricard avoids it with no problem.
Spud connects with the punch.
Spud throws a series of punches but Ricard moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses. #T1##TD#
Ricard drives through with a takedown into Spud's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ricard's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Spud wants to stand up but Ricard is controlling him.
Ricard trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Ricard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ricard throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ricard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ricard moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick.
Spud lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spud moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Ricard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Spud 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Ricard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Spud's body.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Ricard backing away here, and Spud unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Spud scores with a punch to the head.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard is looking to land body kicks.
Ricard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Ricard off balance momentarily.
Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Spud slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricard, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Ricard tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
A clash of legs there as Spud blocks the low kick.
Spud lands a body shot.
Ricard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Spud tries to bum rush Ricard with a series of wild strikes but Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricard tried to counter with a leg kick but Spud avoided it.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Spud does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Ricard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricard. That did some damage!
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Spud moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
A big left from Spud misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spud throws a series of punches but Ricard moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Spud, which made it look bad.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricard. Ricard obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Spud's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spud.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Ricard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud works over Ricard's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Spud misses. #TD#
Ricard gets a double leg takedown into Spud's guard.
Spud being controlled here, momentarily.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Spud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Ricard wants to control from the top but Spud keeps moving.
Ricard won't allow Spud to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
William Spud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ricard passes Spud's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spud is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Spud is defending well.
Ricard performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ricard wants to take a breather but Spud is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ricard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Spud misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Ricard counters with a shoot takedown. Spud fights it but they end up in guard.
Ricard trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ricard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricard postures up in Spud's guard and throws a big left but Spud blocks it.
Ricard is stalling in the full guard.
Ricard passes Spud's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ricard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spud defends it well.
Ricard uses his free foot to push down on Spud's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Ricard had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Ricard.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud with a hook.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Spud scores with a sloppy right hand. Ricard should have avoided that one.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Ricard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ricard somewhat.#T1#
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricard.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Spud moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Spud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard lands with a nice body kick.
Ricard thows a body kick. Spud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricard misses with a looping right.#T2#
Ricard scores with a one two! Spud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard takes one to the chin there.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Ricard moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Good leg kick by Spud.
Ricard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ricard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Spud tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ricard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spud tries to avoid it but Ricard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spud to the ground. Spud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Spud misses with an uppercut
and Ricard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spud's knee momentarily.
Spud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Ricard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricard.
Spud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud connects with a jab.
Spud slips under a jab.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Ricard.
Spud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Ricard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ricard scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricard takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Spud checks a low kick from Ricard.
Ricard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ricard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Ricard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spud just manages to avoid it.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard tries to work over Spud's front leg with a kick but Spud checks it.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Spud tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Spud tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spud throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Ricard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spud just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.#TD#
Ricard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Ricard is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Spud.
I think Spud 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

William Spud bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: GAMMA#871 Grabber v Steel     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Jab by Durden.
Spud moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durden misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Durden tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Durden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Durden avoids the body shot from Spud.
A punch lands to the side of Durden 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Spud slips a straight right by Durden.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durden throws a low kick but Spud moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Durden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durden if he has to take too many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Durden crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spud - the referee stops the clock and Durden gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spud. Durden manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Durden throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
Durden slips a jab from Spud.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Durden let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Durden throws a leg kick that misses.
Spud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durden.
Durden misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Durden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spud throws a push kick but Durden slaps the foot to one side.
Durden feints a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Spud.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spuds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Durden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Spud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spud throws the kick towards the body but Durden avoids it.
Durden throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range. #T2#
Durden checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Durden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Durden moves away and avoids it.
Durden slips a jab from Spud.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Durden moved away.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durden.
A nice leg kick from Durden, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Durden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Durden scores with a decent looking hook.
Durden swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden misses with an uppercut.
Durden misses with a body kick.
Durden throws a leg kick
and Spud counters with a body kick.
Durden connects with a crisp jab.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durden!
Durden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Durden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spud if he has to take too many more of those.
Spud misses with a few strikes there.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
It appears Spud was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden swings for the body but Spud moves out of range. #T4#
Spud clobbers Durden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Spud down.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Durden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud checks a low kick from Durden.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
Durden wants to land a leg kick but Spud is out of range.
Spud moves out of range of the leg kick from Durden.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Durden loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Durden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Durden's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Spud.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud backing away here, and Durden unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spud.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Durden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Durden.
Durden blocks the body kick.
Durden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Durden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud is looking to land body kicks.
Durden dodges the punch combination from Spud. #T1#
Durden cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Spud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Durden finds it's way round the side to connect with Spud's head.
Spud looks to land a combination but Durden avoids it well.
Durden avoids a kick to the body.
Spud misses with a kick to the body.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Durden throws an off balance right hand
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durden throws a sloppy body shot
and Spud counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Durden is rocked!
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Durden is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
Durden just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
A head kick misses from Spud.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Durden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Durden seems to have recovered his senses.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
A combination from Spud does no damage.
Durden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That kick from Spud tenderised Durden's leg. Durden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Durden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Durden.
Durden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durden connects with a jab.
Spud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Durden lands with an overhand left.
Durden closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spud cracks Durden with an open hand slap.#T3#
A big right from Spud misses.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud is looking to counter with head kicks.
Durden lands with a kick to the ribs.
Durden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Durden throws a series of punches but Spud avoids them all with ease.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand.
Durden jabs Spud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durden misses with a low kick.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Spud lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Durden falls backwards - clearly groggy! Spud dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
William Spud very nearly forgot to thank Shadow-Battle Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GAMMA#862 Grabber v Horse     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoppe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Hoppe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spud is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hoppe swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Spud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoppe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spud with a body shot.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Spud.
A slow jab from Hoppe misses its intended target.
Hoppe digs a good hook to Spud's body.
Hoppe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoppe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoppe stalks Spud and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spud's face. Spud staggers backwards, shaken.
Hoppe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Hoppe's head but Hoppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Hoppe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Hoppe forces Spud back against the cage and clinches.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoppe or not.
Hoppe misses with some punches.
Hoppe blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoppe gets through Spud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spud tries a body shot but Hoppe blocks it.
Spud lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Hoppe misses with some punches.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoppe misses with a body punch.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoppe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoppe is looking to control Spud's arms but Spud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoppe has his back to the cage.
Spud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Spud tries to break the clinch but Hoppe is controlling the position. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch.
Hoppe dives in and grabs Spud's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spud pushes down on Hoppe's head and hops out.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a takedown. Spud tries to sprawl out of it but Hoppe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Hoppe tries to counter with a clinch but Spud shakes him off and moves away.
Hoppe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud scores with a sloppy right hand. Hoppe should have avoided that one.
Hoppe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Spud eats them both and turns towards Hoppe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hoppe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spud misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoppe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoppe throws an off balance right hand
letting Spud counter with a right hand. #T3#
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Hoppe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoppe is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hoppe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hoppe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoppe connects with a body shot.
Hoppe slips under a jab.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud. #T4#
Hoppe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe looks for a takedown but Spud sprawls well.
Spud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a series of wild punches.
Spud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Spud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoppe.
Spud avoids the head kick by Hoppe.
Spud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoppe wants to clinch but Spud slips to the side
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoppe blocks a jab.
Spud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spud stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoppe. Hoppe gets slowly back to his feet.
Spud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hoppe on the side of the head.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch combination from Hoppe misses.
Hoppe lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoppe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoppe misses the body punch
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoppe is just out of range.
Hoppe throws a combination that misses
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hoppe scores with a nice right hand.
Hoppe tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Hoppe misses with a double jab.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Spud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Hoppe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoppe missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoppe lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoppe misses with a body shot
and Spud counters with a low kick, right behind Hoppe 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoppe shoots for a takedown but Spud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hoppe tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud defending well as Hoppe loads up on a big left hand.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe. #CL2#
Hoppe clinches up with Spud and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch.
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoppe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hoppe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoppe scores with a nice right hand.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoppe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spud rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoppe cracks Spud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hoppe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoppe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoppe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe lands with a cross.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
Spud throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoppe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Spud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spud punishes Hoppe's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Hoppe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoppe lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Spud. No joy for Hoppe on that attempt.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Hoppe closes the distance and clinches up with Spud, looking for a takedown. Hoppe pushes Spud against the cage but Spud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hoppe has a takedown stuffed.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoppe's sensitive parts.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoppe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
Hoppe lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hoppe misses with a body shot
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Spud slips a jab and a cross from Hoppe.
Hoppe connects with a body shot that sends Spud's belly button to the back.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Hoppe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
It seemed like Hoppe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoppe with a nice cross.
Hoppe dips to his left and cracks Spud with an uppercut!
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Spud circles away easily
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hoppe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spud.
Hoppe avoids the body shot from Spud.
Hoppe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Hoppe lands a nice shot that snaps Spud's head back.
Hoppe tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Hoppe lands with a shot to the body.
Hoppe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Hoppe throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Spud thuds his right hand into Hoppe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud is trying is best to control the position here.
Spud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hoppe is trying to work for a kimura but Spud is defending well.
Hoppe throwing shots but Spud is blocking nicely. #T3#
Hoppe throwing shots but Spud is blocking nicely.
Spud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hoppe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hoppe stalling away here and it's allowed Spud to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hoppe throwing strikes but missing.
Hoppe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoppe pushes down on Spud's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hoppe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spud defending well though.
Spud is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoppe lands a nice short elbow.
Hoppe trying to mount his opponent but Spud defends it.
Hoppe prevents Spud from improving his position.
Hoppe trying to control from half guard but Spud is working away.
Hoppe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Spud is defending against the submission attempts here by Hoppe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Hoppe off balance momentarily.
Jab by Hoppe.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spud circles away quickly and effectively.
Spud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Spud misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoppe is defended easily by Spud.#T1#
Hoppe misses with a body shot
and Spud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Hoppe tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoppe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spud scrambles back to his feet.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoppe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range. #CL2#
Hoppe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoppe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoppe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spud pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Hoppe prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud prevents a body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hoppe tries for a takedown. No joy.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoppe.
Spud scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoppe struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoppe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spud works on Hoppe's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud scores with the left hand. Hoppe knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the body
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoppe misses with a hook
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Hoppe is rocked!
Good leg kick by Spud.
Hoppe is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?#T3#
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Spud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoppe seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab lands there for Spud.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud misses with a looping left.
A jab from Spud finds it's way through Hoppe's defenses.
Hoppe throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Hoppe jabs Spud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoppe.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hoppe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spud tries to avoid it but Hoppe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spud to the ground. Spud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Hoppe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Hoppe's shoulder, as Hoppe tries to avoid the shot.
Hoppe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spud with a body shot.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Spud motions for Hoppe to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoppe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but Spud shows good takedown defense.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Hoppe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hoppe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spud doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud had his way with Hans Hermann Hoppe in that round.
That's time! Spud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Hoppe tries to counter with a clinch but Spud shakes him off and moves away.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoppe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud slips a jab and a cross from Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Hoppe catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
Hoppe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spud doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoppe with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Hoppe throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Hoppe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoppe somewhat.
Spud slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoppe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Hermann Hoppe.
Donk. Spud catches Hoppe right on the button with a cross.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hoppe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range. #TD2#
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hoppe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Spud throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoppe scores with a punch to the head.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Hoppe lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Spud misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Hoppe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spud's guard.
Hoppe is standing up over Spud. Spud looks to escape but Hoppe dives into side control. #T3##REVR#
Hoppe working the ground and pound.
Hoppe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hoppe tries to move to mount but Spud blocks the move with his legs.
Hoppe working the body and head with strikes.
Hoppe controlling the position from side mount.
Hoppe working the ground and pound but Spud is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Hoppe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spud is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Hoppe is working Spud over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hoppe throws an elbow but Spud slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hoppe trying to control the position but Spud is working away.
Hoppe postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hoppe cracks Spud with a big elbow.
Spud defending against the ground and pound.
Spud parries the strikes from Hoppe easily there. Hoppe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Spud to escape.
Hans Hermann Hoppe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Hermann Hoppe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoppe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!

Hans Hermann Hoppe is the new lightweight champion!
Hans Hermann Hoppe managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banner scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spud smiles and moves away.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud scores with a jab to the body.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Spud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banner .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud misses with a hook.
Banner wants to clinch.#T1#
Spud looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Spud is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Spud.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Spud lands a nice looking body kick.
Banner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spud lands an overhand right.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banner scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Spud fakes the body blow, causing Banner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Banner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Spud thanked Shadow-Battle Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC 206 Asham vs Wild 3     
Date:   Sep 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse scores with a nice strike.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Arendse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arendse swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Arendse checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arendse looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Arendse throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud lands with an uppercut that bounces Arendse off the cage and back into range.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Arendse loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Spud takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arendse swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Arendse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Arendse moves away from the strike by Spud.
Arendse looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Arendse with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Arendse misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Enitan Arendse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.
The fighters circling - Arendse throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud throws a jab when Arendse was well out of range.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Arendse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Spud lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Spud misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arendse.
Arendse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A cross from Spud lands.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse moves out of range as Spud throws a body kick.
Arendse throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spud avoids it.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arendse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Spud lands a head shot.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arendse.
Spud defending well as Arendse loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spud catches Arendse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Arendse checks a leg kick nicely.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spud's sensitive parts.
Arendse misses with a hook.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arendse misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Spud throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spud thumps Arendse with a low kick.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Spud misses.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arendse cracks Spud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arendse throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Arendse's shoulder, as Arendse tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse tries to clinch there but Spud circles away. #T4#
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Arendse had a free shot at his head there.
Arendse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Spud looks for the body kick but Arendse saw that one coming.
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse with a hook.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse misses the shot to the body.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Arendse is just out of range.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arendse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Arendse cracks Spud with a good jab.
Spud scores with the left hand. Arendse knows he should have avoided that one.
Spud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a left hand
and Spud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arendse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud throws out a counter right but Arendse avoids it with no problem.
Spud avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Spud swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Arendse.
Spud stuns Arendse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arendse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arendse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from Arendse.
Spud misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Arendse. Beautiful body shot.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arendse blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Arendse slips the punch.
Arendse tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Arendse.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Spud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Spud.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arendse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Arendse thows a body kick. Spud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab by Arendse.
Arendse throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Arendse jabs Spud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arendse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arendse moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arendse defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Arendse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Arendse.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spud.
Arendse takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arendse.
Arendse misses with a body punch
and Spud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Arendse ducks down to avoid it.
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arendse to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse scores with a body shot.
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud throws a body punch but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse lands with a cross.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spud throws the left hand but Arendse avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Arendse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.#T3#
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arendse tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arendse needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Arendse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spud if he has to take too many more of those.
Arendse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arendse lands a jab.
Arendse motions for Spud to come forward. Arendse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud avoids the body shot from Arendse.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
A big left from Spud misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Arendse defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Spud tests Arendse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arendse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arendse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Arendse throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range. #CL#
Arendse gets a clinch.
Arendse throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Arendse misses with the head strike.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse misses with some punches.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Arendse is controlling him.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arendse backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse lands a shoulder strike.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Enitan Arendse will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Arendse thows a body kick. Spud tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arendse throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Arendse cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
Arendse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Spud coming out on top.
Arendse takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Arendse moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Arendse is looking to counter punch.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Spud throws a low kick, looking for Arendse's leg but Arendse calmly moves out of range.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arendse thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spud if he has to take too many more of those.
Arendse moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arendse lands the left hand.#T1##CL#
Arendse gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arendse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Arendse.
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud prevents a body shot from Arendse.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Spud tries to break free but Arendse pushes him back against the cage.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud is looking to break free of the clinch but Arendse has double underhooks.
Arendse lands a body shot.
Arendse swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Spud.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arendse's elbow.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands. #BC2#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Arendse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse scores with a leg kick.
Arendse scores with a nice head shot.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud scores with a hook.
Arendse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Arendse slips under a jab.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arendse is able to avoid easily.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
Spud throws a chopping leg kick but Arendse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Arendse works the jab nicely.
Arendse staying out of range there.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Arendse moved away.
Arendse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arendse connects with a body shot.
Arendse looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.#T3#
Arendse turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arendse in his tracks.
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arendse throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse checks a low kick from Spud.
Arendse throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Arendse clinches up against the cage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse blocks an uppercut.
Enitan Arendse has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Arendse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arendse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arendse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Arendse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch lands to the side of Spud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Arendse is looking to land body kicks.
Spud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arendse works Spud's body with a nice hook.#T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arendse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spud - the referee stops the clock and Arendse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spud. Arendse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arendse manages to avoid it.
Arendse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped Arendse's head back.
Spud with a nice calf kick.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arendse was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud jabs Arendse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spud shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Arendse moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Arendse misses the target.
Spud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arendse with a body shot.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse lands with a nice body punch.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Enitan Arendse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Arendse lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Arendse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud throws out a leg kick but Arendse moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Spud checks the leg kick.
Spud lands with a shot to the body.
Arendse misses with an uppercut.
Spud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arendse takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spud.
Spud tried to score with a low kick but Arendse checks it.
Arendse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.
Arendse slips under a jab from Spud.
Arendse throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Arendse moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud misses the jab.
That kick from Arendse tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Spud throws a lazy body kick
and Arendse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arendse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.#T1#
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Arendse clinches.
Spud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arendse has him pressed against the cage.
Spud lands with a short shot to the head.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Arendse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Arendse misses with a punch to the body.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse working aggressively here.
Spud is trying to force a seperation but Arendse has the dominant position.#BC2#
Spud breaks from the clinch.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Arendse.#T2#
Arendse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arendse.
Nice shot by Spud.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arendse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arendse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arendse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Arendse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendse swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Arendse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
A jab from Arendse misses.
Arendse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Arendse misses with a wild combination.
Arendse lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Spud checks a low kick from Arendse.
Spud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spud takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendse avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud lands with a shot to the body.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Arendse is out of range.
Spud takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spud takes a swing at Arendse's ribcage but misses.
Arendse throws the kick towards the body but Spud avoids it.
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Spud lands a jab to Arendse's midsection.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Arendse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spud fakes the leg kick and cracks Arendse in the body.
Spud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arendse misses with a leg kick.
Arendse misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Spud swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Arendse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arendse lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
A left lands for Arendse.
Arendse with a jab.
Spud checks a low kick from Arendse.
Spud lands with a good body shot.
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Arendse.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud moves out of range as Arendse strikes.
Spud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Arendse closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Arendse struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spud can turn it around.#BC2#
Spud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arendse misses with a wild body shot.
Arendse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arendse scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spud doesn't seem bothered though.
Arendse misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud misses with a straight right.
A jab from Spud finds it's way through Arendse's defenses.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Arendse's head but Arendse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud misses with a hook. Arendse ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Arendse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud misses with a right hand
and Arendse counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arendse lands a slapping body shot.
Arendse throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arendse.
Arendse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Arendse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arendse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arendse dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Arendse tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud lands with a cross.
Spud scores with a hook.
Spud slips under a jab.
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!
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.
A big right from Spud misses.
Arendse lands with a nice body kick.
Arendse lands a right hook to the body.
Arendse pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Arendse lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arendse.
Arendse slips under a jab from Spud.
Arendse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Arendse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arendse thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Arendse.
Arendse throws a leg kick that misses.
Arendse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Arendse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Spud backs away, Arendse returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Arendse ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Arendse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spud in his tracks.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Arendse moved out of range.
Arendse wants to clinch up but Spud keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Arendse thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Arendse rushes Spud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Spud breaks the clinch.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arendse.#CL#
Arendse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arendse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arendse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
A short right from Arendse on the inside.
Arendse misses with a punch on the inside.
Arendse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Arendse blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Spud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arendse. #CL#
Arendse closes the distance and pushes Spud back into the cage.
Arendse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arendse misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arendse scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good shot there by Spud.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Arendse moves away and avoids it.
Spud digs a good body shot into Arendse's ribs.
Arendse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arendse.
Arendse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arendse moves away.
It looked like Arendse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arendse tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud swings for the body but Arendse moves out of range.
Arendse lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
A good leg kick by Arendse.
A nice leg kick from Arendse, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arendse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arendse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arendse misses with a body shot.
Arendse checks a low kick from Spud.#CL#
Spud tries to keep at a distance but Arendse has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enitan Arendse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Arendse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enitan Arendse!

 

Event: GAMMA#846 Rones v Regueiro     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Priester.
Spud lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Priester lands a right hook to the body.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priester keeps Spud at a distance using the push kick.
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Priester.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester lands with a nice body kick.
Spud moves away from the strike by Priester.
Spud cracks Priester with an open hand slap.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester sizes up Spud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Spud.
Spud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priester finds it's way round the side to connect with Spud's head.
Priester with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Spud lands with an overhand left.
Spud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Priester misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.#T2#
Priester tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Spud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Priester's head backwards.
We've been informed that Spud 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.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Nice cross by Priester.
Priester takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Priester lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester slips a jab from Spud.
Spud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Priester.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Priester lands with a cross.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends Spud's belly button to the back.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Spud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Priester.
Priester lands with a slapping head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Priester as he connects with a hook.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped Priester's head back.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Priester had a free shot at his head there.
Priester misses with a hook.#T4#
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Priester tries to land a body kick
and Spud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Priester's hands.#CUT2#Landon Priester's cut is getting worse.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Priester with a body shot.
Priester walks into a left hand.
Priester works the jab nicely.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Spud throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Spud throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Priester moves away from the strike by Spud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Spud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
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#
Priester scores with a jab.
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester slips a straight right by Spud.
Priester stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester throws a quick counter head kick but Spud was just out of range.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Priester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spud momentarily.
Priester slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spud might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Priester has got the better of the exchanges.
Priester jabs Spud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Spud. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Priester moves forwards but Spud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spud moves away from the strike by Priester.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud lands with a straight right. Priester didn't see that one coming.
Spud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Priester counters with an outside leg kick.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Spud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Spud misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Spud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Priester.
Priester moves out of range as Spud throws a body kick.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Priester can pounce on him.
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Landon Priester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.#T2#
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Priester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Priester's corner calls for a 1-2. Priester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Spud throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Spud connects with a crisp jab.
Spud takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester tries to bum rush Spud with a series of wild strikes but Spud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spud punishes Priester's body with a nice straight punch.
Priester works the jab nicely.
Spud swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Spud slips under a jab from Priester.
Spud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Priester blocks it well.
Priester lands a jab.
Priester lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spud misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a thumping low kick.
Priester tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester half committed to a counter leg kick.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Spud tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Priester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spud if he has to take too many more of those.
Priester with the inside leg kick.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Spud takes one to the side of the head.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Donk. Priester catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud throws a sloppy body shot
and Priester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spud's knee momentarily.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester misses the jab.
Priester lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spud works the jab nicely.
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 Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester'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#
Spud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Priesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Priester throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester misses with a two punch combination.
Spud jabs at Priester's body.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Priester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Spud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud with a hook.
Spud lands with a hook. Priester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Priester is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud fakes the body blow, causing Priester to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Priester goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, William Spud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GAMMA#844 Grabber v Hiro     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner misses with a low kick.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner scores with a jab.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Spud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner lands with a right hand.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
Banner moves away from the strike by Spud.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Banner connects with an inside leg kick.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.#T1#
Spud throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spud's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud lands a jab to the nose.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Banner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud lands with a nice body kick.
Banner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased.
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!
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Banner throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Spud lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Banner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Spud dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Spud thanked Dark Knight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GAMMA#839 Grabber v Horse     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud lands a body shot.
Spud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! in the buildup to the fight.
Spud scores with the left hand. Bobblehead knows he should have avoided that one.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Bobblehead scores with a nice strike.
Bobblehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Nice shot lands for Spud.
Bobblehead takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Spud.
Spud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bobblehead's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spud wants to land a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Spud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud misses with a looping right.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Bobblehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spud. Spud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead fails with the takedown.
Bobblehead defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Bobblehead feints and as Spud raises his hands in defense, Bobblehead changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully.
Bobblehead postures up in Spud's guard and throws a big left but Spud blocks it.
Spud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Bobblehead trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobblehead chips away with some ground and pound.
Spud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bobblehead is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobblehead with a nice head shot there.
Bobblehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobblehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spud is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bobblehead is controlling him.
Bobblehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spud pulls Bobblehead in close to his closed guard and prevents Bobblehead from doing any damage or advancing position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bobblehead working his ground and pound in the gym.
Bobblehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Spud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Spud blocks nicely.
Spud wants to get back to his feet but Bobblehead is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bobblehead in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Spud blocks nicely.
Spud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spud looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bobblehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud lands a nice hook to Bobblehead's body. Bobblehead takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobblehead lands with an overhand left.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some bone on bone action there as Bobblehead checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bobblehead scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bobblehead checks a leg kick.
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
Bobblehead misses with a straight left.
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 William Spud will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Spud thumps Bobblehead with a low kick.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Bobblehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobblehead tries to avoid it.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Bobblehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud throws a leg kick but Bobblehead moved away.
Bobblehead let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Spud avoids them all with ease.
Spud tried to counter with a leg kick but Bobblehead avoided it.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bobblehead. That did some damage!
Spud looks to land a left hand but Bobblehead moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead misses with a body kick.
Spud wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bobblehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Spud throws a low kick but Bobblehead moves out of range easily.
Spud takes a swing at Bobblehead's ribcage but misses.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobblehead! But no joy.#T1#
Bobblehead will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Bobblehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Bobblehead
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobblehead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bobblehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Spud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bobblehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobblehead! But no joy.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Jab by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Bobblehead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bobblehead tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobblehead fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spud scores with a jab to the head.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Spud misses with a body kick.
Bobblehead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead throws a right hand that Spud ducks under and follows up with a left that Spud also avoids with ease.
Spud is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spud punishes Bobblehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.#T3#
Bobblehead on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bobblehead.
Spud lands with an uppercut that bounces Bobblehead off the cage and back into range.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobblehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud moves away from the strike by Bobblehead.
A clash of legs there as Spud blocks the low kick.
Bobblehead's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bobblehead misses with a hook.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bobblehead can do to turn this around?
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud throws the left hand but Bobblehead avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Spud gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bobblehead is looking to work some ground and pound but Spud has wrist control.
Spud is trying to keep Bobblehead in close. #T4#
Bobblehead wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
Bobblehead postures up in Spud's guard and throws a big left but Spud blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobblehead throwing strikes but missing.
Bobblehead with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bobblehead lands a couple of digs.
Spud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES#
Spud manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Spud misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Bobblehead now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Bobblehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobblehead tries to avoid it.
Donk. Bobblehead catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Bobblehead misses with a two punch combination.
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobblehead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a jab when Bobblehead was well out of range.
Spud punishes Bobblehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head kick by Bobblehead misses
and Bobblehead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Spud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bobblehead.
Spud lands a jab to the head.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spud.
Spud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bobblehead keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud throws a leg kick but Bobblehead moved away.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bobblehead.
Spud throws a hook but Bobblehead avoids it easily.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Bobblehead checks a leg kick nicely.
Bobblehead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bobblehead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spud circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobblehead scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Spud.
Bobblehead throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Bobblehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Bobblehead blocks the body kick. #T3#
Spud throws out a leg kick but Bobblehead moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud backing away here, and Bobblehead unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobblehead.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spud.
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Bobblehead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Bobblehead drops his hands momentarily and Spud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud motions for Bobblehead to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bobblehead only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bobblehead defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Bobblehead as he checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bobblehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bobblehead moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with a wild combination.
A low kick lands for Bobblehead.
Bobblehead fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead misses with the combination.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Bobblehead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
Bobblehead has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bobblehead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead slips under a jab.
Donk. Bobblehead catches Spud right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Bobblehead.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spud is looking to score with low kicks.
Bobblehead staying out of range there.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud cracks Bobblehead with a good jab.#T2#
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bobblehead moves away.
Spud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bobblehead in his tracks.
A bone on bone clash there as Bobblehead blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Bobblehead misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bobblehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud punishes Bobblehead's body with a nice straight punch.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bobblehead slips a jab from Spud.
Bobblehead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead shoots in but Spud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bobblehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spud digs a good hook to Bobblehead's body.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bobblehead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bobblehead has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
A big right from Bobblehead misses.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bobblehead blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobblehead! But no joy.#T4#
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Bobblehead lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Spud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bobblehead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud slips a jab from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead looks to land a combination but Spud avoids it well.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bobblehead misses with a looping left.
Bobblehead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Bobblehead's head.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud had his way with Bobby Bobblehead in that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Spud throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
Spud misses with a looping left.
And Bobblehead tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Bobblehead releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobblehead dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobblehead throws a poor cross that misses
and Spud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Bobblehead's shoulder, as Bobblehead tries to avoid the shot.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spud connects with the punch.
Spud throws a poor cross that misses
and Bobblehead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range. #T1#
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bobblehead lands a jab.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud lands a head shot.
Bobblehead lands a slapping body shot.
Spud misses the jab.
Spud checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobblehead doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spud. That's going to slow Bobblehead down.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud throws a body kick that misses
and Bobblehead counters with an outside leg kick.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobby Bobblehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Spud throws the left hand but Bobblehead avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead walks into a straight right hand from Spud.
A punch lands to the side of Bobblehead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bobblehead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Bobblehead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bobblehead. Bobblehead obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud throws the left hand but Bobblehead avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobblehead looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spud scores with a decent looking hook.
Bobblehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spud counters with an inside leg kick.
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Spud misses with an uppercut. Bobblehead saw that one coming.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bobblehead crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spud - the referee stops the clock and Bobblehead gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spud. Bobblehead manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Bobblehead off balance momentarily.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bobblehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bobblehead misses.
Spud lands a body shot.
Spud connects with a leg kick.
Spud takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC2#Spud is rocked!
Bobblehead cracks Spud with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Spud falls to his knees and Bobblehead doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bobblehead!
Bobby Bobblehead is the new lightweight champion!
Bobby Bobblehead decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spud counters with an outside leg kick.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Priester.
Priester walks into a jab.
Priester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Spud. Beautiful body shot.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester appears to be looking for a big counter.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Spud.
Spud cracks Priester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses the jab.
Priester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been told by Priester's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spud tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Spud is looking to clinch but Priester is avoiding it.
Priester looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Spud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spud.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Priester misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Spud.
Priester working aggressively here.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud pushes Priester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards. #CUT#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Priester misses with some punches.
Spud is working Priester over against the cage.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud digs a right hand into Priester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priester's gas tank.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester takes a shot to the head.
Spud scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Spud. #T2#
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Priester or not.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Spud tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action. #T3#
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Priester prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Priester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud prevents a body shot from Priester.
Spud lands with a right to the head.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Priester lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Priesters head.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Priester closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Priester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud lands with a nice body punch.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Priester's hands.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Priester appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud blocks a head kick by Priester.
Spud stuns Priester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester sets himself, and Spud steps forward looking for the clinch! Priester avoids it this time.#T1#
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though.
Spud lands a slapping body shot.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud thows a leg kick but Priester checks it
and Priester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Priester is looking to wear down Spud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spud connects with a body shot.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Spud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Priester misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud. #T2#
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!
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Spud lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Priester misses.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Spud defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Spud connects with a body shot that sends Priester's belly button to the back.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Spud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Spud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Priester walks into a straight right hand from Spud.#T3#
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priester thuds his right hand into Spud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spud jabs at Priester's body.
That kick from Spud tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Spud has Priester up against the cage in a clinch.
Priester tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Priester blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spud or not.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Spud working aggressively here.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester staying out of range there.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Spud pushes Priester away with a front kick.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Spud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Priester misses.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Priester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spud throws a leg kick but Priester moved away.
Spud cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Priester scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud with a hook.
Priester takes one to the side of the head.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Priester.#T1##CL2#
Priester tries to keep at a distance but Spud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
William Spud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Spud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Spud.
Spud digs a right hand into Priester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priester's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester blocking some punches.
Spud working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Priester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester blocks a body shot from Spud.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spud working aggressively here.
Priester cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Priester presses Spud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud presses Priester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Priester tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud digs a good hook to Priester's body.
Spud tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Priester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Priester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spud swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Spud lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spud tries to clinch up.
Priester moves out of range as Spud strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Spud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Spud lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Spud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Priester.
A short right from Priester.
Spud lands an uppercut.
Priester lands with a short shot to the head.
Spud blocking some punches.
Spud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spud.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud lands a right hand. #T2#
Priester blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Spud.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Priester blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud is working Priester over against the cage.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Spud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Priester working aggressively here.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud working aggressively here. #T4#
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Priester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses with a body kick.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud connects with a nice looking jab.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester slips under a jab from Spud.
Priester cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Spud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Priester throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into Spud's torso.
Priester tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priester.
Priester lands a slapping body shot.
Priester moves to clinch but Spud breaks away
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud throws a body kick that misses.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Priester - that will leave a mark!
Landon Priester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Spud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Spud lands a glancing blow to the side of Priester's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester misses with a hook.
Priester throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Spud scores with a hook.
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spud jabs Priester right on the nose. Priester blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Priester.
Priester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spud lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Spud drives through and clinches with Priester against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud blocks a body shot from Priester. #T3#
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Spud struggles to land a body shot inside as Priester controls his hands.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud blocking some punches.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester misses with the head strike.
Spud prevents a body shot from Priester.
Spud blocks a body shot from Priester.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Spud.
Well Spud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

William Spud is the new lightweight champion!
William Spud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#830 Jesus v McArthur     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Spud lands an overhand right.
Spud lunges at McGee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGee's hand.
McGee throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Spud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
McGee takes the fight into the clinch.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Spud's head.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee presses Spud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee prevents a body shot from Spud. #BC2#
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud misses with a hook to the body
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
McGee wants to slow Spud down by chopping away at his legs.
McGee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Spud misses.
The crowd cheers as Spud lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though.
Spud tests McGee's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Spud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGee momentarily.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2020! in the buildup to the fight.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Spud.
Spud lands a really nice looking cross but McGee seems unphased.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud swings widly with a right hand
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Spud with a nice cross.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud throws a body kick that misses.
McGee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Spud lands with a hook. McGee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
McGee takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
McGee is rocked!
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
McGee is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
Spud throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGee seems to have recovered his senses.
Spud is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spud cracks a nice hook into McGee's ribs.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGee throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Spud misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGee - that will leave a mark!
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee is looking for the big counter here.
Good standup being displayed there by Spud as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Nice jab there from Spud.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
McGee avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spud.
McGee tries a low kick but Spud avoids it.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGee slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by McGee.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
McGee feints a counter leg kick.
Spud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Donk. Spud catches McGee right on the button with a cross.#T4#
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGee throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud misses the jab.
McGee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud with a nice calf kick.
Spud misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGee.
McGee avoids a kick to the body.
McGee is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from McGee misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
McGee slips a straight right by Spud.
McGee walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spud connects with a right hand. McGee shakes it off.
Nice cross by McGee.#CUT2#
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud feints and then cracks McGee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGee down.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGee throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
McGee connects with an inside leg kick.
Spud misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGee fails with the takedown.#T1#
McGee defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
McGee swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGee.
Spud thumps McGee with a low kick.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGee's hands.
Spud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
Spud slips under a jab from McGee.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Spud.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Spud connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGee. McGee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Spud misses with a straight left.
McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGee moves forwards but Spud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud sets himself, and McGee steps forward looking for the clinch! Spud avoids it this time.
Spud scores with a hook to the body. McGee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGee dives in for a single leg takedown but Spud sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Spud connects with a crisp jab.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from McGee.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Spud. Beautiful body shot.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud jabs at McGee's body.
McGee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud cracks McGee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spud. #T4#
Spud drops McGee with a huge uppercut! McGee drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Spud is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
William Spud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Spud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
A low kick from Ricard is predictable there
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricard lunges at Spud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spud's hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricard. That's going to slow Spud down.
Spud slips under a jab from Ricard.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricard.#T1#
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard throws out a leg kick but Spud moves out of range and Ricard only half commits.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Spud thows a leg kick but Ricard checks it #TD2#
and Ricard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ricard trying to control the action but Spud is working from the bottom.
Ricard controlling the pace.
Ricard trying to control from half guard but Spud is working away.
Ricard stalling.
Ricard wants to free his trapped foot but Spud is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Spud preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spud is staying active underneath Ricard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ricard stalling away here and it's allowed Spud to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Spud 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.
Spud definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ricard trying to move into half guard but instead Spud has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ricard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ricard working a defensive guard here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricard is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ricard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ricard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ricard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ricard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ricard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Spud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spud pulls Ricard in close to prevent any damage.
Ricard stays in close to Spud's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ricard lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spud jabs Ricard right on the nose. Ricard blinks but takes it well.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spud will feel that in the morning.
Ricard throws a lazy body kick
and Spud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body
and Spud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
Spud takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Ricard - just one landing.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Spud sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Spud misses its target.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard catches Spud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spud is looking to wear down Ricard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Spud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
Spud walks into a jab.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spud counters with a good low kick that Ricard was not able to check.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Ricard punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard connects with a single shot there.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard lands with a kick to the temple. Spud shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Ricard shoots in and drives through. Spud sprawls well.
Spud misses with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricard scores with a one two! Spud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Ricard tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricard tries to work over Spud's front leg with a kick but Spud checks it.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Ricard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Ricard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricard. #T3#
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Ricard cracks Spud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ricard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Ricard lands a jab.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown but Spud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Ricard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Spud throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ricard misses with a straight right.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard lands a high kick!
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Ricard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ricard swings widly with a right hand
and Spud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ricard throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Spud lands a body shot.
Ricard scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Ricard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spud on the side of the head.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricard motions for Spud to come forward. Ricard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard 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!
#R3#
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Ricard misses the body punch
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Ricard backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard slips a jab from Spud.
Ricard misses with a wild combination.
Ricard throws a solid leg kick but Spud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ricard.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spud takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Spud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud thows a leg kick but Ricard checks it
and Ricard counters with a thumping low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat.
Ricard throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Nice cross by Ricard.
Spud walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ricard.
Spud moves forwards but Ricard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricard throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Ricard throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
Ricard scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud lands with a nice body punch.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Ricard manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Ricard.
Ricard looks for the body kick but Spud saw that one coming.
Spud staying out of range there.#T3#
Ricard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Spud misses with a hook
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ricard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Ricard had a free shot at his head there.
Ricard works the jab nicely.
Ricard lands with a slapping head kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab. #TD2#
Ricard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ricard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Ricard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spud blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Spud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Spud tried to counter with a leg kick but Ricard avoided it.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Spud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricard.
Ricard swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Spud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Ricard.
Ricard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ricard looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.#T1#
Ricard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
Ricard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricard lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Spud steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spud doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricard thows a leg kick but Spud checks it
and Spud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Ricard scores with a jab to the head.
Ricard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Spud is looking to chop away at Ricard's legs.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spud is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Ricard connects with a body shot that sends Spud's belly button to the back.
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spud cracks a nice hook into Ricard's ribs.
Spud connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricard misses with a looping right.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Ricard scores with a body shot.
Spud swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Spud will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricard.
Ricard throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud checks a low kick from Ricard.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard checks the leg kick.
Spud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ricard.
Ricard throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Ricard scores with a kick to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Spud.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Spud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Spud takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud connects with a leg kick. Ricard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spud slips a straight right by Ricard.
Spud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spud checks a leg kick nicely.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Spud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Ricard backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Spud connects with a leg kick. Ricard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ricard scores with a nice right hand.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
And Ricard tries to counter it with a takedown but Spud pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ricard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricard throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
A big left from Spud misses.
Ricard throws a counter combo.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard. #T1#
Spud throws a chopping leg kick but Ricard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ricard misses with a left hand
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Ricard misses.
Ricard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab lands there for Ricard.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Ricard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Ricard moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spud blocks a head kick by Ricard.
Ricard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
enabling Spud to counter with a crisp jab.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Ricard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud cracks a nice hook into Ricard's ribs.
Ricard swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Spud is looking to chop away at Ricard's legs.
Ricard is looking to clinch. #T3#
Spud jabs at Ricard's body.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Spud sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard cracks Spud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Spud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Ricard backs away, Spud returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.#T4#
Spud delivers a nice body kick.
Ricard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spud checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Spud misses its target.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricard. That's going to slow Spud down.
Ricard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Ricard.
Ricard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farboleous Ricard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ricard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farboleous Ricard!

Farboleous Ricard is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Farboleous Ricard 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.

 

Event: GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Ricard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spud's calf.#TD#
Ricard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Ricard is looking for a kimura here.
Ricard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Ricard seems to be working for a kimura but Spud defends the submission attempt.
Ricard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard trying to advance position but Spud counters by regaining guard.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Spud is retaining full guard. #T1#
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Ricard passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Ricard is trying to get an arm triangle but Spud is defending well.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ricard staying calm.
Ricard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spud is not content to let Ricard control the position.
Spud is looking for a sweep.
Spud takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Ricard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Ricard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ricard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spud has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Ricard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ricard's guard! Nice work there by Spud!
Ricard 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.#SUB#
Ricard has his foot on Spud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spud works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Ricard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Ricard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spud defends well.#SUB#
Ricard working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily.
Spud trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ricard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricard is looking to sweep but instead, Spud has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricard can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricard.
Ricard scores with a jab.
Ricard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spud avoids it really well and circles away.
Spud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricard motions for Spud to come forward. Ricard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard sizes up Spud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spud jabs at Ricard's body.#T1#
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud connects with a looping right hand.
Ricard throws a sloppy body shot
and Spud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Ricard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spud under the eye.
Ricard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ricard scores with a jab to the head.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Farboleous Ricard is winning the standup battle so far.
Spud stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spud lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ricard will feel that in the morning.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard ducks right into an uppercut from Spud.
Spud staying out of range there.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricard throws a lazy body kick
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Spud throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud misses with a body shot
and Ricard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
Spud steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spud slips a straight right by Ricard.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Ricard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That kick from Spud tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spud throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spud.
Spud connects with a body shot that sends Ricard's belly button to the back.
Spud misses the jab.
Ricard fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
Ricard walks into a jab.
Ricard fails with the takedown
and Spud counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Ricard throws a front kick aimed at Spud's knee but Spud avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ricard misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
Spud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spud's coach down at Save America! TRUMP 2020! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ricard swings widly with a right hand
and Spud counters with a thumping low kick.
Ricard misses with a hook to the body
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Ricard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
Ricard lands a jab to the head.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
Spud checks a leg kick nicely.
Spud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ricard with a body shot.
Spud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Ricard catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Ricard is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Spud misses with a low kick as Ricard jumps back.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Ricard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ricard darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Ricard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ricard is looking to take a break and control but Spud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ricard's best efforts.
Ricard is looking to take a break and control but Spud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Spud is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricard.
Ricard wants to pass to mount but Spud is defending the position.
Ricard moves into full mount! Spud won't be happy about that!
Ricard trying to control but Spud is having none of it.
Ricard controlling his opponent. #T3#
Ricard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ricard fails to move to back control.
Ricard trying to control but Spud is having none of it.
Ricard fails to advance to Spud's back.
Ricard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricard fails to take his opponent's back.
Spud is trying desperately to improve position.
Spud tries to lock up and control but Ricard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spud suckers Ricard into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Spud is now in Ricard's guard! #SUB#
Ricard is looking for a triangle here but Spud uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ricard is trying to get back to half guard.
Ricard struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farboleous Ricard clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A leg kick checked by Spud.#CL#
Ricard moves into the clinch.
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud stops a takedown attempt from Ricard.
Nice body punch from Spud. #BC2#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud scores with a hook to the body. Ricard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Spud's body.
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a body kick. #T1#
Ricard lands with a right hand.
Ricard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spud defends well and Ricard ends up having to push Spud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spud throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Spud lands a nice hook to Ricard's body. Ricard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Spud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spud connects with a crisp jab.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
Spud lands a head shot.
Jab from Spud.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ricard scores with a takedown into Spud's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spud swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Ricard wants to control from the top but Spud keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spud is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ricard 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.#SUB#
Ricard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spud has picked Ricard up and slammed him! Ricard can't keep hold of the triangle and Spud manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Spud decides to stand back up. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Ricard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spud on his heels. He'll look to pass Spud's guard now, I'm sure.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Spud wants to stand but Ricard is controlling the position.
Spud keeping full guard, as Ricard tries to pass.
Ricard works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Spud wants to get back to full guard.
Ricard is trying to control the action in half guard but Spud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ricard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spud's thigh. Spud counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Spud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
Ricard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but William Spud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricard feints and then cracks Spud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spud down.
Spud avoids the body shot from Ricard.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Spud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricard cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
Ricard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Ricard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Ricard's head.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Spud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ricard misses with a hook
and Spud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricard connects with a jab.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard throws a front kick that sends Spud stumbling back into the cage.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud connects with a right hand. Ricard shakes it off.#T2#
Ricard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricard misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ricard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud works Ricard's body with a nice hook.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
Ricard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheers as Ricard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spud doesn't seem phased though.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Ricard wants to land a leg kick but Spud is out of range.
Spud avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Ricard misses with a looping left.
Spud takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard motions for Spud to come forward. Ricard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Spud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
Ricard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spud swivels and escapes.
Ricard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ricard misses with a body punch
and Spud counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud lands with a good body shot.
A leg kick checked by Ricard.
Spud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Jab by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a looping left.
Ricard scores with a sloppy right hand. Spud should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud jabs Ricard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricard throws a lazy uppercut
and Spud counters with an outside leg kick.
Spud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spud wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Spud.
I think Spud 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Spud!

William Spud is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, William Spud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GAMMA#816 Saric v Pony     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Spud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Spud moves into the clinch.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud working aggressively here.
Whitaker tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Whitaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whitaker lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Whitaker tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Whitaker back against the cage.
Whitaker misses with a body punch.
Spud lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whitaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whitaker misses with a body punch.
Whitaker tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Whitaker back against the cage.
Spud is pressed up against the cage. Whitaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spud down to the mat. Spud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Whitaker lands with a right hand.
Jab by Whitaker .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Spud moved away.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Whitaker throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Spud walks into a left hand.
Whitaker takes one on the button.#T1#
Spud with a nice cross.
Spud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spud takes one on the button.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Spud.#ROC#
Whitaker is rocked!
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Whitaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Whitaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Whitaker is looking to score with low kicks.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Whitaker throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Whitaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker moves out of range as Spud throws a body kick.
Spud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker can pounce on him.
Whitaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Whitaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitaker staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker drops his hands momentarily and Spud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spud lands with a nice body kick.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker .
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud throws the left hand but Whitaker avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Whitaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Whitaker coming out on top.
Spud checks a leg kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitaker , right into the meat.
Whitaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whitaker walks into a stiff left hand from Spud.
Spud pounces like a tiger and cracks Whitaker with a vicious hook! Whitaker is down but not out! Spud follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Spud!
William Spud took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#811 Ricard v Spud     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Ricard misses with a looping right.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Spud scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ricard connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard connects with a jab.
Ricard blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been informed that Spud 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricard blocks the leg kick.
Ricard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Spud lands.
Ricard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Spud gets caught napping as Ricard dives in and scores a takedown. Spud manages to retain guard.
Ricard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Ricard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ricard advances to half guard.
Ricard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Spud works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ricard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ricard trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
Ricard trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
Spud not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Spud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Ricard throws a low kick, looking for Spud's leg but Spud calmly moves out of range.
Spud cracks the inside of Ricard's front leg.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Spud's body.
Ricard blocks a leg kick.
Spud is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ricard rather than just go for the knockout.
Ricard cracks Spud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricard shoots for a double leg takedown but Spud sprawls well. He's pushed Ricard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Spud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spud swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Spud slips a straight right by Ricard.
Ricard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ricard checks a low kick from Spud.#T4#
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud lands with a right hand.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Spud checks it.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricard.
Nice shot by Spud.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud throws a front kick aimed at Ricard's knee but Ricard avoids it well.
Ricard with a nice cross.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Spud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricard. That snapped Spud's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Spud misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Ricard misses with a two punch combination.
Spud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricard.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ricard to score with a decent uppercut.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Ricard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spud, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Spud's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spud lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud swings widly with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a nice body shot.
Spud checks the leg kick.
Spud blocks a jab.
Ricard lands a really nice looking cross but Spud seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Spud counters with an outside leg kick.
Ricard connects with a crisp jab.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spud.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricard at a distance.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Spud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ricard slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricard moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Ricard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
Ricard connects with a looping right hand.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricard doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Spud cracks the inside of Ricard's front leg.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Ricard walks into a jab.#TD#
Ricard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Spud manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Ricard does no damage.
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Spud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricard scoring well with a low kick there.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
A big left from Ricard misses.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard misses with an uppercut.
Spud doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spud throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Ricard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ricard is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Spud reverses the position - he's now on top in Ricard's guard.
Ricard trying to control the position.
Spud has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ricard is proving hard to escape from.
Ricard wants to control the position but Spud says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ricard works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ricard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4##SU2#
Ricard is working an open guard so Spud takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Spud backs away, Ricard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ricard jabs Spud right on the nose. Spud blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Ricard finds it's way through Spud's defenses.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Ricard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricard tries to counter by clinching up but Spud breaks away and moves out of range.
Ricard slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ricard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud misses with a low kick as Ricard jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Spud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Ricard.
Spud throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ricard counters with a takedown into side control.
Spud gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ricard trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Ricard has control of Spud's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spud regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Ricard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spud to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spud shrugs it off. #SUB#
Ricard jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Spud is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Spud and Ricard has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T1##SUB#
Ricard swings around for an armbar but Spud sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ricard's guard.
Ricard trying to keep a closed guard but Spud is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Ricard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Spud is defending well. Ricard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Spud has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ricard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Farboleous Ricard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Spud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spud lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spud moves out of range as Kenway strikes.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenway misses with a wild combination.
Spud scores with the left hand. Kenway knows he should have avoided that one.
Spud wants to clinch but Kenway slips to the side
and Kenway counters with a right hand to the body.
Spud lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Kenway lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Spud thuds a left hand into Kenway's body.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Spud cracks Kenway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway takes one on the button.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kenway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spud misses the body punch
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenway doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spud lands with a hook. Kenway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spud is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Spud misses.
It seemed like Kenway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud lands a jab to Kenway's midsection.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenway is just out of range.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Spud.
Kenway throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Spud's corner calls for a 1-2. Spud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spud misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenway walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spud lands a slapping body shot.
Spud misses with a right hand
letting Kenway counter with a right hand.
Spud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A left lands for Spud.
Spud scores with a shot to the body.
Spud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenway.
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!
Kenway throws a head kick that misses.
Spud tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kenway manages to circle out of the way.
Spud misses the jab.
Kenway misses with an uppercut.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Kenway slips the punch.#T4#
Spud cracks Kenway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenway was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
Spud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud tests Kenway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud scores with a punch to the head.
Kenway swats away the attempt to clinch by Spud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spud tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenway drops his hands momentarily and Spud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kenway throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Spud.
Spud slips a jab from Kenway.
Spud misses with a left hand
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Spud throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Spud blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Spud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spud misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud scores with a shot to the body.
Spud cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Kenway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kenway slips a straight right by Spud.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kenway might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Spud has got the better of the exchanges.
Spud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenway.#T1##CL#
Spud drives through and clinches with Kenway against the cage. #BC2#
Kenway manages to break the clinch.
Spud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kenway is out of range. #CL#
Spud pushes Kenway up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spud. #BC2#
Kenway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway jabs at Spud's body.
Nice jab there from Spud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spud.
Spud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenway on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Spud misses
and Kenway counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Kenway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kenway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spud connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kenway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kenway doesn't seem bothered though.
Kenway's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spud.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenway can do to turn this around?
Spud lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kenway will feel that in the morning.
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Spud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spud lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Spud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kenway's head.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Kenway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kenway in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kenway lands a really nice looking cross but Spud seems unphased.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spud, as that shot connected.
Kenway staying out of range there.
Kenway slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Kenway's head but Kenway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spud throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
Spud defending well as Kenway loads up on a big left hand.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenway. Kenway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kenway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spud scores with a jab.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Kenway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Spud finds it's way through Kenway's defenses.
Kenway checks a low kick from Spud.
Kenway throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Kenway connects with the punch.
Spud tries to clinch up but Kenway circles away and keeps his distance.
Kenway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Spud - just one landing.
Kenway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Spud'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Spud lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spud throws a body kick that misses.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenway takes one on the button.
Spud jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
Spud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Spud moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKenway.
Good standup being displayed there by Spud as he connects with a hook.
Spud scores with a jab. Kenway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kenway throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud stuns Kenway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Kenway gets tackled into the cage by Spud. Spud maintains the clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Spud.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway is trying to break the clinch but Spud has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Kenway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spud.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Kenway's head back.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Kenway is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spud with a body shot.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheers as Spud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kenway doesn't seem phased though.
Kenway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spud throws a sloppy head kick and Kenway moves out of range easily.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kenway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kenway! But no joy.
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!
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kenway moves away from the strike by Spud.
Kenway scores with a nice right hand.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Kenway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Spud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Edward Kenway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Kenway ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spud. That's going to slow Kenway down. #CL#
Spud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway tries to break the clinch but Spud is controlling the position.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
I was talking to Spud's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kenway is trying to force a seperation but Spud has the dominant position.
Kenway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kenway is trying to break free.
Kenway wants to get back to striking at distance but Spud won't allow it.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenway's efforts to push away.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Spud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Kenway is trying to force a seperation but Spud has the dominant position.
Kenway tries to circle away but Spud has him pinned against the cage.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenway's efforts to push away.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spud 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

Jumping up and down and very excited, William Spud waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry is looking to counter punch.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
A jab from Spud misses.
We've been informed that Spud 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.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Spud slips a straight right by Henry.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Henry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spud jabs Henry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud misses with a looping right.
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!
Henry misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Henry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Henry blocks a head kick by Spud.
Spud cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Henry connects with an inside leg kick.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Spud seems unphased. #T1#
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spud scores with a crisp jab that stopped Henry in his tracks.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Henry tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spud, as that shot connected.
Henry slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spud swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Henry misses with a low kick.
Henry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spud's sensitive parts.
Henry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
A big right from Spud misses.
Henry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud cracks a nice hook into Henry's ribs.
Henry slips a jab from Spud.
Henry throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range. #T2#
Spud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henry.
Spud throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Henry's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Spud misses.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spud.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Henry's head back.
Henry avoids the head kick by Spud.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henry checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Henry.
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henry.
Henry scores with a three punch combo!
Spud thuds a left hand into Henry's body.
Spud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Spud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henry cracks Spud with an open hand slap.
That kick from Henry tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud scores with a sloppy right hand. Henry should have avoided that one.
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.
Henry scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry dips to his left and cracks Spud with an uppercut!
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud lands a really nice looking cross but Henry seems unphased.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
Henry avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Henry moves his leg out of the way.
Henry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spuds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Henry connects with a looping right hand.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Jab, jab by Spud - just one landing. #T4#
Henry blocks a low kick nicely.
Henry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spud lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henry's calf.
Henry throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Spud misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Henry misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
Spud connects with a body shot.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Henry throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Spud connects with a right hand. Henry shakes it off.
Spud misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henry cracks Spud with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Henry.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henry throwing a counter right hand but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Henry 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.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Henry blocks a head kick by Spud.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Henry dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Henry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Henry lands a head shot.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Henry misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Spud misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Henry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Henry lands a leg kick that knocks Spud off balance momentarily.
Spud throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Henry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henry.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spud throws a wild body kick that Henry sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target. #T1#
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
Henry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henry throws a quick counter head kick but Spud was just out of range.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Henry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Henry, right into the meat.
Henry lands with a straight right. Spud didn't see that one coming.
Henry tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Spud.
Spud jabs at Henry's body.
Spud misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Spud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud tries to land a leg kick but Henry saw it coming and moves away.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud lands with a kick to the ribs. #T2#
Spud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Henry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spud punishes Henry's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good shot there by Spud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Henry.
Spud lands with a cross.
Spud lands a slapping body shot.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Henry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henry's calf.
Spud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Henry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henry staying out of range there.
Henry slips under a jab from Spud.
Henry is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spud.#T3#
Spud motions for Henry to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry slips under a jab from Spud.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henry blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Henry does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud throws a shot to the body.
Spud is looking to chop away at Henry's legs.
Henry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
That kick from Henry tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud lands a jab to the head.
Spud throws a nice head kick!
Spud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Henry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Henry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spud scrambles back to his feet.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from Henry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Henry.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Henry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Henry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spud doesn't seem phased though.
Henry thumps Spud with a low kick.
Spud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Henry throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.#CL#
Henry takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Henry tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Spud lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spud throws a head kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Henry. Spud shrugs it off though.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Henry lands a nice shot that snaps Spud's head back.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Henry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spud feints and then cracks Henry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Henry down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henry.
Spud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Henry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Henry avoids the head kick by Spud.
Henry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spuds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henry checks a low kick from Spud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
Henry with a nice cross.
Henry tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it. #T1#
Spud looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Henry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spud checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spud throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spud.
Spud throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Henry.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Henry.
Henry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice body kick there by Henry.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick from Spud lands but Henry takes it in his stride.
Spud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with an uppercut.
William Spud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Spud throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spud thuds a left hand into Henry's body.
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Henry avoids the head kick by Spud.
It looked like Henry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spud cracks the inside of Henry's front leg.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Henry misses.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Henry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spud blocks a leg kick.
Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spud checks a low kick from Henry.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Henry feints and then cracks Spud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spud down.
Henry throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Spud scores with a nice right hand.
Henry avoids the head kick by Spud.
Henry misses with a looping left.#T3#
Henry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Henry as he connects with a hook.
Henry misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Spud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud misses with a jab to the body
and Henry counters with a nice leg kick.
Henry throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
Henry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
Henry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spud under the eye.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Henry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spud with a hook.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Henry at a distance.
Henry throws a solid leg kick but Spud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Henry.
Spud throws out a counter right but Henry avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henry throws a series of punches but Spud avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Spud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henry scores with a jab. Spud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud is looking to chop away at Henry's legs.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry throws a leg kick but Spud checks it.
Spud thinks about the counter body kick.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henry. Henry obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry pushes Spud away with a front kick.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud cracks Henry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud walks into a straight right hand from Henry.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Pascal Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Spud.
Well Spud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

An out of breath and clearly excited William Spud thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 322 Spud vs The Man     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Spud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Spud checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Spud's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Man takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spud throws a low kick but The Man moves out of range easily.
The Man is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Man goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot by Spud.
Spud jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Man tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Spud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as The Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spud doesn't seem phased though.
Spud looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
Spud looks to throw the jab but The Man is out of range.
The Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from The Man.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Man. That did some damage!
Spud misses with an uppercut. The Man saw that one coming.
Spud moves out of range as The Man strikes.
Spud lands with a hook. The Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud stuffs the takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by The Man.
The Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud blocks a jab.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from The Man misses.
Spud moves out of range of the leg kick from The Man.#CL2#
The Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from The Man.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spud misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Man has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The Man misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, The Man scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Spud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from The Man misses the target.
Spud tried to score with a low kick but The Man checks it.
Spud throws a jab when The Man was well out of range.
The Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spud on the side of the head.
Spud misses with a hook.
The Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spud with a body shot.
The Man walks into a stiff left hand from Spud.
The Man looks to throw the jab but Spud is out of range.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by The Man.
The Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spud but Spud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud. #T3#
Spud motions for The Man to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud digs a good hook to The Man's body.
The Man avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud lands with a hook. The Man tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The Man darts in looking for a takedown but Spud gets double underhooks and turns The Man into the cage.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob The Man.
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from The Man misses.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from The Man.
Spud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Bob The Man has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spud.
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
The Man throws a leg kick but Spud moved away.
Spud is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Man connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Spud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud. #T4#
The Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spud misses with a body shot.
The Man looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
The Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Man is looking to clinch.
Spud looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Man lands a body shot.
Spud misses with a low kick as The Man jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Spud.
The Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
The Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The Man throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
The Man takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from The Man.
The Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud lunges at The Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Man's hand.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud thuds his right hand into The Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spud dodges the punch combination from The Man.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Man.
Spud lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Man takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
The Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Spud finds it's target.
The Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
The Man throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud missing with a left hand there. The Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man thuds a left hand into Spud's body.
The Man lands with a hook. Spud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but The Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spud.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud lands with a straight right. The Man didn't see that one coming.
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!
The Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Spud misses with a straight left.
The Man connects with the punch.
Spud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Man is able to avoid easily.
Spud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Man staying out of range there.
The Man throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Man throws a leg kick that misses.
The Man takes one to the side of the head.
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Man's sensitive parts.
Spud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Man can do to turn this around?
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Man misses with a takedown attempt - Spud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
Spud clobbers The Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Spud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Man thows a leg kick but Spud checks it
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Spud misses with a looping left.
The Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spud sprawls well. Spud wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Spud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. The Man moves away and avoids it.
Spud missing with a left hand there. The Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Man keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Spud throws a leg kick which misses The Man's front leg but catches the back leg as The Man tries to avoid it.
The Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Man misses with a wild body shot.
The Man throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Man throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Man swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
The Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Man misses the shot to the body.
Spud connects with a right hand. The Man shakes it off.
The Man tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
The Man moves away from the strike by Spud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
The Man is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob The Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud throws a body punch but The Man moves out of range.
The Man is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Spud with a nice cross.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Man.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud misses with a body shot.
The Man let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
The Man misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Man bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Man moves away.#T1#
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
The Man misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spud checks a leg kick.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spud lands a jab.
That kick from Spud tenderised The Man's leg. The Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
The Man wants to clinch.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud scores with a hook.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Man misses with a low kick.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Man.
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from The Man. Those never looked like landing.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Man's hands.#CL2#
The Man pushes Spud up against the cage in a clinch.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud stops a takedown attempt from The Man. #T3#
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
The Man has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man misses with a body punch.
The Man misses with some punches.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Spud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
The Man throws a leg kick
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand.
The Man misses with a combination
enabling Spud to counter with a crisp jab.
The Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Man.
The Man throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
The Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped The Man's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spud on the side of the head.
The Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Man ducks right into an uppercut from Spud.
The Man thows a leg kick but Spud checks it
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Man fails to land the takedown.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spud, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

Jumping up and down and very excited, William Spud waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GC 318 Spud vs Bohi     
Date:   Oct 19, 2019
#R1#
Bohi scores with a jab. Spud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spud throws a push kick but Bohi slaps the foot to one side.
Spud is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Bohi tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big right from Spud misses.
Bohi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bohi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bohi wants to slow Spud down by chopping away at his legs.
Spud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left and a right from Spud both land. Nice combination.
Bohi checks a low kick from Spud.
Bohi misses the shot to the body.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Bohi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud moves out of range as Bohi throws a body kick.
Spud is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bohi misses with a leg kick.
Bohi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bohi misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Bohi avoids the body shot from Spud.
Bohi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bohi moves away from the strike by Spud.
Spud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Spud.
Bohi cracks Spud with an open hand slap.
Bohi throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bohi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud throws the kick towards the body but Bohi avoids it.
That kick from Bohi tenderised Spud's leg. Spud is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Spud 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.
Bohi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bohi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohi was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Bohi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spud manages to circle out of the way.
Bohi defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Bohi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud cracks a nice hook into Bohi's ribs.
Bohi misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Bohi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bohi throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bohi wants to land a leg kick but Spud is out of range.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bohi looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Bohi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Bohi's head but Bohi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud throws a push kick but Bohi slaps the foot to one side.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Bohi.
Bohi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spud is out of range.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Bohi throws a leg kick that misses.
Spud misses with a body shot #CL#
and Bohi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bohi.
Bohi takes a shot to the head.
Bohi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bohis head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bohi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Spud misses with the head strike. #T3#
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bohi blocks an uppercut.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spud scores with a shoulder strike.
Bohi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi is leaning against Spud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Bohi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spud pushes Bohi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Spud.
Spud struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
Spud is working Bohi over against the cage.
Bohi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud blocking some punches.
Spud misses with the head strike. #T4#
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bohi presses Spud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohi's elbow.
Bohi misses with a body punch.
Spud pushes Bohi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bohi misses with a body punch.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohi's elbow.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Bohi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spud working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
That's time! Bohi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohi.
Spud throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Bohi counters by clinching up.
Bohi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bohi tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bohi digs a right hand underneath Spud's ribcage. Spud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bohi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud lands a body punch.
Spud struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Spud struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Bohi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud misses with some punches.
William Spud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bohi misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Spud.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bohi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bohi scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohi can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Bohi misses with some punches. #T1#
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bohi 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.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Bohi.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bohi has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud blocking some punches.
Bohi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bohi has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud tries a body shot but Bohi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Bohi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bohi tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Bohi back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Spud - that landed with a thud.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud lands a body punch. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bohi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud presses Bohi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohi.
Bohi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bohi digs a right hand underneath Spud's ribcage. Spud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohi.
Spud misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bohi.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud tries to work over Bohi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bohi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud tries a body shot but Bohi blocks it.
Spud prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spud backwards. #T3#
Spud tries to work over Bohi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bohi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spud or not.
Bohi lands a left hand.
Bohi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bohi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bohi tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bohi or not.
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Bohi avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Spud.
Bohi works on Spud's body with a couple of short punches.
Spud misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Bohi.
Spud is breathing heavily.#T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spud.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Bohi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bohi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bohi.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Bohi controls the action.
Bohi prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
Bohi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud tries to work over Bohi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spud prevents a body shot from Bohi.
Bohi lands with a light punch inside.
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 Dakota Bohi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bohi looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Bohi walks into a straight right hand from Spud.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Bohi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bohi to score with a decent uppercut.
Bohi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Bohi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bohi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bohi throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Spud misses.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bohi.
Bohi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bohi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bohi.
Bohi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Spud.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Bohi crashing down! Bohi tries to stagger back to his feet but Spud just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Bohi asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
After the big win, William Spud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Dakota Bohi had this to say: 'My career is over. I would like to thank all of my coaches for everything they have done for me. I would be 9 feet under if it wasn't for them. Thank you to my family for sticking by my side through thick and thin. It's been a great run. *Takes Gloves off and puts them in the center of the cage*'.

 

Event: GC 315 Steve vs Alvarez     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Spud stuffs the takedown attempt from Bianchi. Bianchi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bianchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Bianchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud defending well as Bianchi loads up on a big left hand.
Bianchi throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Spud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bianchi misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Bianchi throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud lands with a straight right. Bianchi didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Bianchi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spud tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bianchi is in Spud's guard.#ES2#
Spud pushes Bianchi off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Spud throws a wild body kick that Bianchi sees coming a mile off.#T1##KD2#
Spud drops Bianchi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bianchi looks back up at him and smiles so Spud waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Bianchi is rocked!
Bobby Bianchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bianchi tries to get into range but Spud steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bianchi! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Spud scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Spud thanked UnderGround Supplements for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 311 Bastard vs Spud     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Bastard's head back.
Spud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spud scores with a push kick.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Spud.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Spud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Spud drops Bastard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bastard looks back up at him and smiles so Spud waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
A little jabbing left from Spud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spud momentarily.
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spud counters with a left to the body.
Bastard slips a jab from Spud.
Bastard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Spud counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bastard! Spud lets Bastard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bastard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spud.#T1#
Bastard swings for the body but Spud moves out of range. #KD2#
Spud lands a big right hand that sends Bastard crashing to the mat! Spud stays standing though and waves Bastard back to his feet!
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Bastard tries to get into range but Spud steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bastard! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Spud scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
After the big win, William Spud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GC 307     
Date:   Jul 25, 2019
#R1#
Mawe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spud has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Mawe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mawe with the counter takedown but Spud avoids it easily.
A big left from Mawe misses.
Spud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mawe's head.
No luck for Mawe with that takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Mawe.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mawe shoots in for a takedown but Spud shows good takedown defense.
Spud swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mawe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Spud has one foot on Mawe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mawe fails with the takedown
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.#T1#
Mawe misses with a takedown attempt
and Spud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud slaps away a takedown attempt from Mawe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mawe or perhaps it was just good defense by Spud, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Watsz Mawe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Mawe.#T2#
Mawe moves out of range as Spud strikes.
Mawe shoots in but no luck this time.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spud.
Mawe just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mawe throws out a powerful jab.
Spud throws a hook but Mawe blocks it.
We've been told by Spud's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mawe swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mawe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spud is fending him off so far but Mawe persists. Nope, Spud circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Spud cracks Mawe with an open hand slap.
Mawe fails with the takedown.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mawe.
No luck for Mawe with that takedown attempt.
Spud swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mawe has his takedown stuffed
and Spud counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Mawe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mawe stops Spud from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Mawe wants to pass to mount but Spud is defending the position.
Spud keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mawe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spud holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mawe controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mawe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mawe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Mawe looks for a takedown but Spud sprawls well.
Spud throws a hook but Mawe avoids it easily.
Mawe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mawe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spud fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mawe just manages to avoid it.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watsz Mawe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a monster overhand right that drops Mawe! Spud follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
William Spud took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GC 302     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1#
Spud takes a swing at Fring's ribcage but misses.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Fring cracks Spud with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Fring steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fring is out of range.
Spud throws a poor cross that misses
and Fring counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spud throws a leg kick but Fring sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fring is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fring momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Spud scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud tries to clinch but Fring is having none of it. #T1#
Spud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spud wants to clinch up but Fring keeps it at a distance.
Fring was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fring on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Spud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Spud misses.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Spud thumps Fring with a low kick.
Fring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
It looked like Fring was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spud.
Fring is looking to wear down Spud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fring throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud throws a leg kick that misses.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
Fring takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
and Spud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fring is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Fring wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Spud lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Spud instigates a clinch.
Fring goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fring.
Spud scores with a hook to the body.
Fring blocks an uppercut.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Fring wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Fring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Spud has managed to clinch. #BC#
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Fring shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fring fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fring takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fring. That did some damage!
Spud is looking to score with low kicks.
Fring appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fring checks a leg kick.
Spud buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fring on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fring looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Spud cracks a nice hook into Fring's ribs.#CL2#
Spud moves into the clinch.
Fring misses with a body punch.
Spud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fring doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4##BC#
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fring counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Spud closes the distance and pushes Fring back into the cage.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Fring blocking some punches.
Fring works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud scores with a hook to the body.
Fring pushes Spud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud working aggressively here. #BC#
Fring breaks the clinch.
Fring bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spud misses with a hook
and Fring cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Spud does it's job there.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud closes the distance but Fring moves to the side
and Fring counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Spud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fring swats away the attempt to clinch by Spud.
Spud throws a right hand that misses
and Fring counters with a nice uppercut.
Fring has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fring there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Spud.
Fring slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Spud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Nice body punch from Fring - that landed with a thud.
Fring wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spud has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spud.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Spud is working Fring over against the cage.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fring digs a right hand into Spud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spud's gas tank.
Spud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fring's efforts to push away.
Fring lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fring is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fring's elbow.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Fring.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fring working aggressively here.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fring lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Fring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spud - that will leave a mark!
Fring looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Fring sizes up Spud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud works the jab nicely.
Fring rushes Spud and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Spud is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Fring piles on the pressure and Spud crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Fring!
Gustavo Fring retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Gustavo Fring thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EMP Sheedy vs San Diego     
Date:   Feb 08, 2019
#R1#
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.#TD#
Diame Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spud to the ground. Diame Jr is now in Spud's guard.
Diame Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spud is keeping the position for now.
Diame Jr content to stall in guard here.
Diame Jr looking to pass the guard.
Diame Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diame Jr controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud has his hands on Diame Jr's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Spud keeping full guard, as Diame Jr tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Diame Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spud looking to control.
Diame Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spud's guard.
Diame Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Spud is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Spud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spud tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Spud trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Diame Jr controlling the action here.
Spud won't allow Diame Jr to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diame Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Spud tries to roll over but Diame Jr keeps him under control.
Diame Jr is looking to stall here but Spud recovers full guard.
Spud is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spud being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diame Jr trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spud blocks a head kick by Diame Jr.
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Spud, looking for a takedown. Diame Jr pushes Spud against the cage but Spud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diame Jr throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diame Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Diame Jr blocks it well.
Diame Jr fails with the takedown.
Diame Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spud.
Diame Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spud, as that shot connected. #TD#
Diame Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spud wants to stand back up but Diame Jr manages to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumba Diame Jr dominated that round.
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#
Spud thumps Diame Jr with a low kick.
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Diame Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Diame Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diame Jr misses with a low kick.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diame Jr.
Diame Jr misses with a looping right.
Spud feints a counter leg kick.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diame Jr at a distance.
Spud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diame Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Diame Jr is looking to counter punch.
Diame Jr throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Diame Jr moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Diame Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Diame Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diame Jr fails to land the takedown.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diame Jr's sensitive parts.
Diame Jr throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Spud.
Diame Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud is looking to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spud. That's going to slow Diame Jr down.
Spud thumps Diame Jr with a low kick.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Diame Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spud as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Diame Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spud did well to prevent Diame Jr getting side control.
Diame Jr is looking to take a break and control but Spud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud wants to get back to full guard but Diame Jr has passed into side control.
Dumba Diame Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Diame Jr controlling from side mount.
Diame Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Diame Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
Spud is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Diame Jr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Diame Jr's guard! Nice work there by Spud!
Spud pushing down on Diame Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Diame Jr is trying to control but can't.
Spud wants to control but Diame Jr is keeping him busy.
Diame Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diame Jr working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Diame Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spud is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spud wants to control from the top but Diame Jr keeps moving. #SUB#
Diame Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diame Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Diame Jr, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Diame Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Diame Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Diame Jr throws a leg kick
and Diame Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diame Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Spud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diame Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spud lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Spud clinches with his opponent.
Spud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diame Jr.
Diame Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Spud manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diame Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Spud has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spud.
Diame Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spud gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumba Diame Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Diame Jr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Diame Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diame Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diame Jr can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diame Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spud gets through Diame Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Spud pushes Diame Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diame Jr tries for a takedown but Spud manages to get underhooks.
Spud pushes Diame Jr against the cage. Spud is working some dirty boxing. Spud pushes off with a quick right hook! Diame Jr goes down! Diame Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Spud moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!

 

Event: EMP Mma vs Divac     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Duranto connects with a leg kick. Spud looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duranto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
We've been informed that Duranto 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.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good work by Spud as he checks the leg kick.
Spud slips under a jab from Duranto.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Duranto's front leg but catches the back leg as Duranto tries to avoid it.
Duranto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud.
Duranto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spud throws a front kick that sends Duranto stumbling back into the cage.
Duranto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spud circles away quickly and effectively.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto cracks the inside of Spud's front leg.
Duranto motions for Spud to come forward. Duranto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Spud does it's job there.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Duranto throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud tried to counter with a leg kick but Duranto avoided it.
Spud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spud tries to score with a low kick but Duranto moves his leg out of the way.
Spud thows a leg kick but Duranto checks it
and Duranto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duranto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duranto scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spud digs a good hook to Duranto's body.
Duranto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spud dips to his left and cracks Duranto with an uppercut!
Spud looks to land a body kick but Duranto moved away.
Duranto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spud fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
Spud throws a wild body kick that Duranto sees coming a mile off.
Duranto moves out of range as Spud throws a body kick. #T2#
Nice shot by Duranto.
Spud thuds his shin into the meat of Duranto's side.
Duranto misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duranto.
Duranto connects with a leg kick. Spud looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spud throws a leg kick but Duranto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Spud.
Duranto missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Spud's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Duranto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spud fires out a quick counter leg kick but Duranto just manages to avoid it.
That kick from Spud tenderised Duranto's leg. Duranto is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Duranto. #CL#
Spud has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Duranto stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Spud misses with the head strike.
Duranto lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Spud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spud throws a leg kick
and Duranto counters with an outside leg kick.
Spud checks a low kick from Duranto.
Duranto lands a leg kick that knocks Spud off balance momentarily.
Spud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Duranto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Duranto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duranto's hands.
Duranto needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud looks for the body kick but Duranto saw that one coming. #T4#
Duranto misses with a straight right.
Duranto checks a leg kick.
Duranto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL#
Spud takes the fight into the clinch.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Duranto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spud up against the cage.
Duranto has Spud pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee calls for Spud to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spud misses with a straight left.
Duranto throws out a leg kick but Spud moves out of range and Duranto only half commits.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duranto has time to react.
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spud is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Duranto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duranto.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Duranto. Spud shrugs it off though.
Duranto misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Duranto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Duranto is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud tries to land a leg kick but Duranto saw it coming and moves away.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL#
Spud rushes Duranto and presses him up against the cage.
Spud lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roberto Duranto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Spud misses.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Duranto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Nice shot by Duranto.
Duranto scores with a push kick.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Duranto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duranto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duranto misses with a hook.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Duranto catches Spud right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#
Spud is rocked!
Duranto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duranto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oh Spud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Duranto gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Spud is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Duranto!
Roberto Duranto got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: PSE "The Beginning"     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1##CL#
Spud closes the distance and clinches.
Dee misses with some punches.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Dee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dee blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Spud works on Dee's body with a couple of short punches.
Dee blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dee working aggressively here.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dee.
Dee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Dee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Dee misses.
Dee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Dee misses with a hook.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dee has time to react.#T1#
That kick from Spud tenderised Dee's leg. Dee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee lands the left hand.
Dee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Dee responds with a good body kick, but Spud manages to step out the way in time.
Dee misses the shot to the body.
Dee lands a lovely overhand right.
Spud throws a leg kick but Dee moved away.
Spud looks to throw the jab but Dee is out of range.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Some bone on bone action there as Dee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dee.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dee. #CL#
Spud clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dee. #T2#
Spud pushes Dee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dee swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spud blocking some punches.
Dee tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Dee gets through Spud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dee is trying to break the clinch but Spud has him pressed against the cage.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
Good body shot from Spud.
Spud is working Dee over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dee - that landed with a thud.
Spud lands with a right to the head.
Dee has a couple of punches blocked by Spud. #T3#
Spud misses with some punches.
Dee tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud blocks a body shot from Dee.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dee throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Spud.
Dee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dee is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud has Dee pressed against the cage, preventing Dee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dee. #T4#
Dee lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud digs a right hand underneath Dee's ribcage. Dee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Spud scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Dee.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud scores with a shot to the side of Dee's head.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud lands an uppercut.
Dee has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Dee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dee scores with a shot to the side of Spud's head.
Spud gets through Dee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dee lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by Dee.
Dee misses with some punches.
Spud misses with the head strike.
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 William Spud will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dee.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dee blocks a jab.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dee connects with a body shot that sends Spud's belly button to the back.
Dee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dee tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat.
Dee with a jab.
Spud drops his hands momentarily and Dee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Spud rushes Dee and presses him up against the cage.
Dee struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dee.
Dee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dee lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spud.
William Spud has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Dee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud pushes Dee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Spud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
Spud lands a body shot.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee blocking some punches.
Dee prevents a body shot from Spud.
Dee swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Spud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Spud scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Dee is rocked!#T2#
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dee is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
Spud dips a shoulder and cracks Dee with a mighty uppercut! Dee falls back against the cage and Spud unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dee 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 - Spud screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Baby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Baby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Baby looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Baby catches Spud with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baby looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Baby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud moves forwards but Baby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Baby works the jab nicely.
Spud moves away from the strike by Baby.
Baby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Baby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Baby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Spud slips a jab from Baby.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby jabs Spud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spud walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Baby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Baby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spud lands with a good body shot.#T1#
A big left from Baby misses.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Baby ducks down to avoid it.
Spud throws a hook but Baby avoids it easily.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Baby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spud.
Baby throws a poor cross that misses
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spud is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baby's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Baby defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
Baby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Baby.
Spud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baby misses with a looping left.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby is just out of range.
Baby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Baby throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Spud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spud scores with a punch to the head.
Spud tries to move into range but Baby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud. #T2#
Baby misses with a shot to the body
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Spud blocks a jab.
Spud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby.
Baby scores with a nice head shot.
Baby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Baby checks a leg kick.
A big right from Baby misses.
Baby misses with a looping left.
Spud scores with the left hand. Baby knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Spud.
Baby avoids the body shot from Spud.
Baby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Baby throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Donk. Baby catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baby lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Spud looks to land a body kick but Baby moved away.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud defending well as Baby loads up on a big left hand.
Baby moves away from the strike by Spud.
Spud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baby throws out the jab.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Baby coming out on top.
Baby throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick there by Spud.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baby moves away.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Baby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Baby jabs Spud right on the nose. Spud blinks but takes it well.
Baby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spud throws the left hand but Baby avoids the punch easily.
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
Baby throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Baby misses.
Baby throws a big shot that misses.
Baby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baby jabs at Spud's body.
Baby scores with a punch to the head.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Baby.
Baby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby.
Baby throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spud avoids the body shot from Baby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baby slips under a jab from Spud.
Baby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Baby lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Baby coming out on top.
Spud tries to land a leg kick but Baby saw it coming and moves away.
Baby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxxy Baby dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spud fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baby.
Maxxy Baby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baby doesn't seem bothered though.
Spud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baby.
A telegraphed right hand from Baby misses the target.
Baby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud walks into a stiff left hand from Baby.
Baby moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spud defending well as Baby loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spud might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Baby.
Spud lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Baby.
Baby throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Baby misses its intended target.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Baby manages to avoid it.
Baby misses with a looping left.
Spud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baby misses with a looping right.
A cross from Baby lands.
Baby throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Baby misses the jab.#T1#
Baby lands an overhand right.
Baby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud throws a push kick but Baby slaps the foot to one side.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baby.
Baby stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maxxy Baby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud lands a glancing blow to the side of Baby's head.
Spud throws a shot to the body.
Spud moves away from the strike by Baby.
Baby throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baby at a distance.
Baby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Baby lands with an uppercut that bounces Spud off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baby connects with a body shot.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baby manages to avoid it.
Spud slips a jab from Baby.
Spud slips under a jab from Baby.
Baby just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Spud slips a jab from Baby.
Baby looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Baby.
Baby misses with a body shot.
Baby throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud is looking to counter punch.
A clash of legs there as Baby blocks the low kick.
Baby looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Baby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baby.
Spud throws a body kick that misses.
Spud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Baby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Baby as he connects with a hook.
Baby lands with an uppercut that bounces Spud off the cage and back into range.
Baby looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Baby looks to land a left hand but Spud moved out of range nicely.
Baby walks into a straight right hand from Spud.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Baby.
Baby throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Baby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Baby does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Baby misses
and Spud counters with a solid body kick.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Baby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spud throws a push kick but Baby slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baby! But no joy.
Baby misses with a wild body shot.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baby.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baby with a jab.
Baby lands the left hand.
Baby moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baby.
Baby lands the left hand.
Baby lands with a shot to the body.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Baby throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud blocks a jab.#T4#
Spud throws the left hand but Baby avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baby doesn't seem bothered though.
Baby misses with a straight right.
Spud slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Baby misses its intended target.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baby lands a really nice looking cross but Spud seems unphased.
Baby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spud counters with an inside leg kick.
Baby checks a leg kick.
Baby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baby throws a jab but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Baby's head but Baby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baby lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baby throws a lazy right hand but Spud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Baby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Baby's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Baby misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxxy Baby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spud tries a low kick but Baby avoids it.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baby.
Baby connects with a single shot there.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Baby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spud slips under a jab from Baby.
Baby throws a right hand that misses
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
Baby misses with a body shot
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Baby misses.
Spud lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Baby misses with a looping right.
Baby misses with an uppercut.
Spud moves away from the strike by Baby.
Baby throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Spud tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baby scores with a body shot.
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!
Baby scores with a jab to the body.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baby. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Baby there.
A slow jab from Baby misses its intended target.
Spud connects with a right hand. Baby shakes it off.
Good exchange - Baby coming out on top.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud throws a wild body kick that Baby sees coming a mile off.
Baby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baby throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Baby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spud counters with a good, hard body kick but Baby shrugs it off.
Baby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Baby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
A big right from Baby misses.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spud with a body punch. A glancing blow.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Baby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Baby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baby throws a poor cross that misses
and Spud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baby throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maxxy Baby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baby scores with a sloppy right hand. Spud should have avoided that one.
Baby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Spud misses its target.
Baby ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
It seemed like Baby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud misses with a kick to the body.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Spud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spud tries to move into range but Baby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Baby slips under a jab from Spud.
Baby misses with a straight right.
Spud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Baby is just out of range.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Baby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Baby works the jab nicely.
Baby smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab lands there for Baby.
Baby cracks Spud with a good jab.
Spud throws a jab when Baby was well out of range.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baby checks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud takes one on the button.#T4#
Baby throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud tries to move into range but Baby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Spud.
Baby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Baby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Baby.
Spud throws a jab when Baby was well out of range.
Baby punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Baby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Baby jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baby throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Baby's head. #ROC#
Baby is rocked!
Spud throws a body punch but Baby moves out of range. #KD#
Spud lands a big uppercut and Baby crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baby looks OK. Spud waves Baby back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxxy Baby.
Well Baby has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Maxxy Baby!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Maxxy Baby!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Maxxy Baby!

Maxxy Baby wins by unanimous decision!

Maxxy Baby seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Gentili misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Spud to counter with a crisp jab.
Gentili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spud's waist but Spud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gentili off to one side.
As Gentili tries to get set, Spud tries to push him back and clinch up but Gentili manages to avoid the attempt.
Gentili fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
Gentili shoots and misses
and Spud counters with a right hand to the body.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spud as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Spud gets caught flat footed, as Gentili shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gentili trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Gentili tries to free his leg and advance position but Spud is retaining full guard.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Gentili from controlling successfully.
Gentili sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Spud wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gentili wants to control from the top but Spud keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Spud as he connects with a hook.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spud as he avoids it easily.
Spud seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Danilo Gentili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud connects with a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Gentili fails to pull guard.
Gentili tries to pull guard but Spud won't allow it. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Gentili closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Gentili goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spud has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gentili but great work by Spud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentili wants to control but Spud postures up.
Gentili is trying to work for a sweep but Spud has mounted him!
Gentili tries to hold on but Spud pushes him away.
Gentili is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Spud is staying active.
Gentili tries to reverse the position but Spud maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spud controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Gentili tries to control Spud's body but Spud pushes him off. Gentili squirms to his side and now Spud has his back!
I would not like to be Gentili right now.
Spud's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gentili trying to control but not successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gentili can't escape the position.
Spud has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gentili's body.
Gentili can't escape the position.
Spud controls the position.
Spud gets his hands free as Gentili looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
Gentili rolls, trying to escape but Spud keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Spud as Gentili shoots in.
Gentili misses with a takedown
and Spud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gentili thinking.
Gentili fails with a takedown attempt.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
Spud lands a jab to Gentili's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gentili.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentili fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gentili misses with a takedown attempt
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gentili fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Spud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gentili stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gentili throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spud's waist but Spud gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gentili off to one side.
Gentili will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gentili has his takedown stuffed
and Spud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spud scores with a shot to the body.
Gentili shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentili fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gentili is breathing heavily.
Spud connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gentili has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gentili there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud cracks a nice hook into Gentili's ribs.
Danilo Gentili is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD2#
Gentili closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gentili lands in his opponent's guard.
Spud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spud tries to get out of the position.
Spud keeping full guard, as Gentili tries to pass.
My spies in King Of Pain inform me that Gentili has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gentili trying to control but Spud is working from the bottom.
Gentili wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
Spud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gentili on the ground.
Gentili forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Spud is trying to control but can't.
Gentili trying to mount his opponent but Spud defends it.
Gentili seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gentili might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spud haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gentili wants to pass the guard but Spud is defending well.
Gentili is trying to control the action in half guard but Spud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gentili is stalling here. Spud is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gentili seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Spud has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Spud working away.
Gentili is looking for a sweep.
Spud working away.
Gentili is letting Spud control him for a moment.
Gentili struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gentili has his takedown stuffed
and Spud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gentili backs up against the cage.
Spud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gentili.
Gentili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spud as he jumps to the side.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danilo Gentili.
Gentili darts in looking for a takedown but Spud gets double underhooks and turns Gentili into the cage.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spud knocks Gentili out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Spud!

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 145 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Dec 07, 2017
#R1##CL#
Spud closes the distance and clinches.
Spud scores with a shot to the side of Ronson's head.
Ronson tries to circle away but Spud has him pinned against the cage.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ronson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Ronson is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Ronson is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
Ronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronson blocks an uppercut.
Ronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Ronson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Ronson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronson.
Spud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ronson or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Ronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Ronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Ronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud pushes Ronson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crack! Spud connects with the perfect overhand right and Ronson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Spud!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!

 

Event: TNR 11: Apocalyptica     
Date:   Nov 14, 2017
#R1#
Spud dodges the punch combination from Sweeney.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sweeney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Spud tests Sweeney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sweeney.
Sweeney digs a good body shot into Spud's ribs.
Sweeney looks to land a combination. Spud sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sweeney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Raymundo Sweeney has been cut.
Spud scores with a shot to the body.
Sweeney throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweeney misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Spud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweeney.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Sweeney tries to circle away but Spud has him pinned against the cage.
Sweeney tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud lands a body shot.
Spud lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sweeney.
Spud gets through Sweeney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sweeney tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Sweeney takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
Sweeney misses with a punch to the body.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sweeney lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Spud works on Sweeney's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Sweeney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud digs a right hand underneath Sweeney's ribcage. Sweeney let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sweeney throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sweeney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sweeney.#CUT2#
It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sweeney takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Sweeney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sweeney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
Sweeney throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Spud is looking for a counter combo.#T3##KD#
Spud cracks Sweeney with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spud has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sweeney to stand back up!#ROC#
Sweeney is rocked!
Spud drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sweeney's head, knocking him out cold! Spud is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: Halloween Madness     
Date:   Oct 31, 2017
#R1#
Elder misses with a body shot #KD#
and Spud counters with a crisp one two that drops Elder! Spud thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Elder to his feet! Elder is in big trouble!#ROC#
Elder is rocked!
Elder walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Spud! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: IFC19     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Thistlewhite shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thistlewhite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Thistlewhite wants to clinch but Spud slips to the side
and Spud counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Thistlewhite is rocked!
Spud lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thistlewhite off his feet! Thistlewhite tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his featherweight title!

 

Event: IFC 18     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sagaki is defended easily by Spud.
Sagaki slips under a jab from Spud.
Sagaki misses with a wild combination.
Spud throwing a counter right hand but Sagaki manages to avoid it.
Sagaki slips under a jab.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Spud closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sagaki's efforts to push away.#BC#
Spud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped Sagaki's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Takumi Sagaki has been cut.
Spud misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Sagaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spud as he avoids it easily.
Spud slips a straight right by Sagaki.
Sagaki throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Sagaki misses
and Sagaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sagaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
William Spud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Sagaki misses with a body punch
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Sagaki is rocked!
Sagaki throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Spud counters with a nice right hand that sends Sagaki toppling to the canvas! Sagaki scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spud finish him?!
Sagaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sagaki falls backwards - clearly groggy! Spud dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
William Spud is the new featherweight champion!

 

Event: TNR 5     
Date:   Oct 03, 2017
#R1#
Sweeney throws a combination that misses
and Spud counters with a stiff right hand.
Sweeney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Sweeney throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Spud closes the distance and pushes Sweeney back into the cage.
Spud scores with a shoulder strike.
Spud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweeney tries to break the clinch but Spud is controlling the position.
Sweeney tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Sweeney back against the cage.
Spud is working Sweeney over against the cage.
Sweeney is trying to break the clinch but Spud has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney missing with knees to the body.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud lands a left hand.
Spud digs a right hand into Sweeney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sweeney's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Spud scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Spud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sweeney misses with some punches.
Sweeney misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Spud stalling.
Sweeney's coach down at Ferocious Beast was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sweeney's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spud lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sweeney.
Sweeney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Spud.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spud cracks Sweeney with a nice body shot.
Spud scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweeney throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Sweeney tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sweeney backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Sweeney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud digs a right hand into Sweeney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sweeney's gas tank.
Spud lands a nice uppercut.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sweeney's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweeneys head.
A short right from Spud.
Spud cracks Sweeney with a nice body shot.
Spud scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud avoids a wild elbow strike from Sweeney.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
Spud lands a right hand. #ROC#
Sweeney is rocked!
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sweeney is still on wobbly legs! Can Spud finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Sweeney fails to land.
Spud pushes Sweeney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Spud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
Spud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Spud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sweeneys head.
Spud is leaning against Sweeney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sweeney lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spud.
Spud scores with a hook to the body.
Sweeney looks winded!
Spud lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Stalling in the clinch from Spud. #T4#
Spud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spud is pushing Sweeney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sweeney tries to break free but Spud pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sweeney backwards.
Spud leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sweeney backwards.
Spud lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sweeney to his knees! Spud keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!

 

Event: FN 11: Gomorra     
Date:   Aug 30, 2017
#R1#
Spud jabs at Poller's body.
Poller has his takedown stuffed
enabling Spud to counter with a crisp jab.
Poller has his takedown stuffed
and Spud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BOOM! Spud lands a beautiful left hook that drops Poller. Poller tries to recover but Spud is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Poller lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!

 

Event: Wednesday Night Fights #9 - KO     
Date:   Aug 16, 2017
#R1#
Moto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moto tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#KD2#
Spud drops Moto with a beautiful combination! Moto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Spud is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Moto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Moto's jaw. Moto's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Spud does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 04, 2017
#R1#
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Spud tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up but Spud circles away and keeps his distance.
Spud misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Spud tries to counter with a clinch but Jones shakes him off and moves away.
Jones wants to clinch.
Spud steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jones.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spud.
Spud leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Spud leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spud has him pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to break free but Spud pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud stalling.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Spud continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jones taking a breather. #T2#
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Spud keeps him there for the moment.
Spud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud blocking some punches.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Spud is struggling to control the position.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones has Spud pressed against the cage, preventing Spud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones prevents a body shot from Spud. #T3#
Jones blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Spud blocking some punches.
Spud struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud takes a shot to the head.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones blocking some punches.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Spud displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here. #T4#
Spud's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Spud wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Spud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jones is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
Alex Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Jones has knocked Spud down with a huge combo! Jones steps away and waves a wobbly Spud back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like William Spud has been cut.#CL2#
Spud clinches up against the cage.
Jones has Spud pressed against the cage, preventing Spud from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones is looking to control Spud's arms but Spud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Jones misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Jones prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud lands an uppercut.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones trying to stall but Spud improves his position.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud controlling the action here for a moment.
Spud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Spud's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Spud wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Spud has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones prevents Spud from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spud as Jones tries to tie him up.
Spud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alex Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Spud is controlling him.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spud is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Jones prevents Spud from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spud can do to turn this around?
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Spud is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Spud is struggling to control the position.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Spud avoiding damage. #BC2#
Spud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Alex Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spud wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Spud moves into the clinch successfully.
Spud wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alex Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Spud misses. #CL2#
Spud clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones gets through Spud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud working aggressively here.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Spud has double underhooks.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Spud slows down the pace here. #T1#
Spud stalls.
Spud throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Spud.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spud is keeping busy.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Spud is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spud taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Come on Spud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Spud pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spud receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Spud is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Spud.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it.
Jones is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Spud circles away.
Jones looks to land a combination but Spud avoids it well. #T3#
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones wants to clinch.
Spud wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it. #CL2#
Spud moves into the clinch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Spud tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Spud wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Alex Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spud.
Jones blocking some punches.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is trying to push Spud away but Spud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Spud.
William Spud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spud is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Jones!

Our winner, Alex Jones, 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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