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Event:
UFF: Russia
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Spiagnu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonner.
Spiagnu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Brian Spiagnu has been cut.
Bonner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spiagnu misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Bonner finds it's target.
Bonner checks a low kick from Spiagnu.
Spiagnu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bonner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonner misses the shot to the body.
Spiagnu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spiagnu. Spiagnu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonner lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Spiagnu is rocked!
Spiagnu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonner counters with a nice body shot.
Spiagnu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonner's head backwards.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonner. Spiagnu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Spiagnu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spiagnu gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bonner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Bonner!
A relieved looking Steven Bonner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Brian Spiagnu stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is my last fight in MMA, GG WPed'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 791 Round 4
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Spiagnu throws a leg kick but Zappacosta sees it coming and moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Zappacosta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zappacosta swings for the body but Spiagnu moves out of range.
Spiagnu throws a lazy uppercut
and Zappacosta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zappacosta lands a nice hook to Spiagnu's body. Spiagnu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Spiagnu misses.
Spiagnu throws a good cross that connects.
A jab lands there for Spiagnu.
Spiagnu scores with a hook to the body. Zappacosta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Spiagnu coming out on top.
Spiagnu throws a hook but Zappacosta blocks it.
Spiagnu ducks under a wild hook from Zappacosta.
Nice shot by Spiagnu.
Brian Spiagnu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Spiagnu tests Zappacosta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zappacosta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spiagnu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Spiagnu.
Zappacosta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spiagnu.
Zappacosta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zappacosta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zappacosta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spiagnu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zappacosta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Zappacosta darts in and clinches Spiagnu up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Zappacosta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zappacosta lands a body punch.
Zappacosta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Zappacosta as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Spiagnu takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Spiagnu has been cut.
Zappacosta lands a shot to the body.
Spiagnu looks winded!
A short right from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Spiagnu is rocked!
Zappacosta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zappacosta cracks Spiagnu with a nice body shot.
Zappacosta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spiagnu is still on wobbly legs! Can Zappacosta finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zappacosta.
Zappacosta unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Spiagnu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zappacosta is unloading with more strikes now! Spiagnu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giacomo Zappacosta!
A very excited looking Giacomo Zappacosta 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.
In defeat, Brian Spiagnu stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is my last fight in MMA, GG WPed'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 791 Round 3
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Spiagnu misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and King moves into the clinch.
Spiagnu wants to stall.
#TD2#
King jumps guard and drags Spiagnu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
King is trying to control the position but Spiagnu postures up.
Spiagnu wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Spiagnu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spiagnu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King controlling Spiagnu's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spiagnu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spiagnu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but Spiagnu pushes his legs off easily.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Spiagnu wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Spiagnu is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spiagnu won't allow King to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
King keeps trying to improve his position.
King controls Spiagnu momentarily but Spiagnu frees himself.
Spiagnu trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spiagnu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King is looking to sweep but instead, Spiagnu has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Spiagnu wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Spiagnu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is trying to maintain the position but Spiagnu is very close to passing his half guard.
Spiagnu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spiagnu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spiagnu scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spiagnu.
Spiagnu is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King tries to roll over but Spiagnu keeps him under control.
King misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Spiagnu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King tries to roll over but Spiagnu keeps him under control.#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.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spiagnu scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Spiagnu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is pressing down on Spiagnu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spiagnu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spiagnu postures up.
Spiagnu trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spiagnu scoring with some ground and pound.
Spiagnu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Spiagnu 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.
#R2#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spiagnu.#TD2#
King shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
King moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Spiagnu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Spiagnu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to control but Spiagnu is keeping him busy. #T1#
Spiagnu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spiagnu regains half guard.#SUB2#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spiagnu defends it well.
Spiagnu trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Spiagnu avoids a series of strikes thrown by King.
King looking to control but Spiagnu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Spiagnu tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.#SUB2#
King is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spiagnu is surviving well by controlling King's body position as best he can.
King tries to control but Spiagnu wriggling away. #SUB2#
King goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spiagnu turns into him and now he's in King's guard.
King wants to get back to his feet but Spiagnu is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Spiagnu throws a big elbow that misses.
Spiagnu wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Spiagnu stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Spiagnu trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spiagnu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spiagnu trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spiagnu advances position into side control!
King prevents Spiagnu from moving into mount.
Spiagnu lands a nice forearm strike.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Spiagnu keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King wants to control but Spiagnu postures up.
Spiagnu is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
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 Brian Spiagnu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spiagnu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spiagnu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the cage. Spiagnu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spiagnu counters with a straight right hand.
Spiagnu misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spiagnu but Spiagnu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brian Spiagnu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tournament King.
Spiagnu looks to throw the jab but King is out of range. #T1#
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spiagnu circles away.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spiagnu swivels and escapes.
Spiagnu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spiagnu 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.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spiagnu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tournament King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spiagnu with a hook.
Spiagnu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Spiagnu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spiagnu motions for King to come forward. Spiagnu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spiagnu scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
Spiagnu throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiagnu is trying to stall.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spiagnu is trying to break free.#BC2#
King breaks from the clinch.
Spiagnu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Spiagnu in a clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spiagnu looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Spiagnu.#T3#
Spiagnu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spiagnu cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
King on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spiagnu.
Spiagnu throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and King counters with a takedown into side control.
King throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spiagnu is not content to let King control the position.
King throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brian Spiagnu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##SU2#
King decides to stand back up. King steps back and let's Spiagnu get back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiagnu prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
#BC2#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
King darts in and clinches Spiagnu up against the cage.
King jumps guard but Spiagnu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tournament King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiagnu avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Spiagnu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spiagnu, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Brian Spiagnu!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Brian Spiagnu!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Brian Spiagnu!
Brian Spiagnu wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Brian Spiagnu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 791 Round 2
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Tibitti drops his hands momentarily and Spiagnu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spiagnu catches Tibitti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spiagnu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Tibitti closes the distance and clinches.
Spiagnu is trying to break free.#TD2#
Tibitti manages to pull guard.
Spiagnu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tibitti striking off his back but it's not causing Spiagnu any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiagnu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spiagnu with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Tibitti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tibitti controls Spiagnu momentarily but Spiagnu frees himself. #T1#
Spiagnu content to stall in guard here.
Spiagnu cracks Tibitti with a solid left hand.
Spiagnu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tibitti's head.#SUB#
Spiagnu drops back looking for a leg! Tibitti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tibitti manages to kick Spiagnu off! Spiagnu jumps back into Tibitti's guard.
Spiagnu scoring with some ground and pound.
Spiagnu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spiagnu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tibitti's head.
Tibitti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spiagnu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Spiagnu postures up in Tibitti's guard and throws a big left but Tibitti blocks it.
Tibitti looking to control.
Tibitti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spiagnu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spiagnu postures up and lands a big shot to Tibitti's brow.
Tibitti can't keep his opponent in guard - Spiagnu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spiagnu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spiagnu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spiagnu lands with a punch from half guard.
Spiagnu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Tibitti is refusing to be controlled, as Spiagnu sits in half guard.
Spiagnu lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Spiagnu seems content to control.
Spiagnu slips a nice elbow through Tibitti's hands, connecting with Tibitti's forehead.
Tibitti looks winded!
Spiagnu wants to control but Tibitti is keeping him busy.
Tibitti trying to control here.
Spiagnu 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.
Spiagnu is nestled in close to Tibitti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spiagnu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spiagnu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tibitti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Spiagnu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spiagnu unloading with bombs!
Spiagnu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tibitti looks a forlorn figure.
Spiagnu tries to control but Tibitti wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tibitti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spiagnu dominating with strikes here.
Spiagnu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Spiagnu with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spiagnu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tibitti's face.
The referee warns Tibitti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spiagnu trying to control but Tibitti is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Spiagnu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spiagnu throws a jab but it's blocked by Tibitti.
Tibitti ducks under a wild hook from Spiagnu.#CL2#
Tibitti gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tibitti.
#TD2#
Tibitti jumps into guard, dragging Spiagnu to the mat.
Spiagnu is working Tibitti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spiagnu wants to control from the top but Tibitti keeps moving.
Spiagnu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiagnu cracks Tibitti with a solid left hand.
Spiagnu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tibitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tibitti looking to control.
Tibitti is breathing heavily.#T1#
Spiagnu with a nice head shot there.
Spiagnu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spiagnu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spiagnu trying to control the position from guard on top but Tibitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spiagnu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spiagnu landing some decent shots from guard.
Spiagnu works over Tibitti with some ground and pound from guard.
Tibitti keeping moving, preventing Spiagnu from controlling successfully.
Spiagnu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tibitti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Spiagnu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tibitti keeping moving, preventing Spiagnu from controlling successfully.
Spiagnu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tibitti can do to turn this around?
Spiagnu is in close to Tibitti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spiagnu forces his way into half guard.
Spiagnu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Spiagnu there.
Spiagnu is nestled in close to Tibitti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spiagnu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Nice strikes from Spiagnu there.
Tibitti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spiagnu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spiagnu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spiagnu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spiagnu is trying to control. Tibitti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spiagnu lands with a punch from half guard.
Spiagnu is nestled in close to Tibitti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spiagnu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Spiagnu controlling from mount. #T4#
Spiagnu dominating with strikes here.
Spiagnu has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tibitti's face.
Spiagnu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brian Spiagnu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spiagnu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Spiagnu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spiagnu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spiagnu with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spiagnu with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Spiagnu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Spiagnu misses with a looping right.
Spiagnu lands a really nice looking cross but Tibitti seems unphased.
Tibitti throws the left hand but Spiagnu avoids the punch easily.
Tibitti throws a head kick but Spiagnu moves out of range.
Spiagnu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spiagnu misses with a straight right.
Spiagnu tests Tibitti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spiagnu throws a big shot that misses.
Spiagnu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Tibitti instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiagnu taking a breather. #TD2#
Tibitti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spiagnu is trying to keep an underhook but Tibitti manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Spiagnu is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Tibitti is tapping! Great win for Spiagnu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Spiagnu!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Spiagnu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 791 Round 1
Date: Oct 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Spiagnu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Spiagnu.
Reece gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spiagnu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reece.#CL#
Reece rushes Spiagnu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Reece successfully pulls guard.
Spiagnu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spiagnu works over Reece with some ground and pound from guard.
Spiagnu trying to control but Reece is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiagnu throws a big elbow that misses.
Spiagnu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reece knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spiagnu on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Reece working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spiagnu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spiagnu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reece keeping moving, preventing Spiagnu from controlling successfully.
Spiagnu throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiagnu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reece works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reece keeping moving, preventing Spiagnu from controlling successfully.
Spiagnu throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiagnu is in close to Reece's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spiagnu trying to control but Reece is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spiagnu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiagnu stands up over Reece, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reece trying to control the position here.
Spiagnu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reece controls Spiagnu momentarily but Spiagnu frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spiagnu lands a couple of elbows.
Reece striking off his back but it's not causing Spiagnu any problems.
Spiagnu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reece is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spiagnu is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Reece wants to stand up but Spiagnu is controlling him.
Spiagnu working some strikes from top position.
Spiagnu trying to control but Reece is working from the bottom.
Reece wants to sweep but no luck.
Reece is breathing heavily.
Spiagnu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spiagnu wants to control from the top but Reece keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reece tries for a takedown but Spiagnu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spiagnu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spiagnu shoots in looking for a takedown. Reece tries to sprawl out of it but Spiagnu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reece manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King Reece seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Reece shoots and misses
and Spiagnu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiagnu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Reece is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spiagnu's half guard.#SUB2#
Spiagnu looking for submissions off his back.
Spiagnu gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spiagnu looking for a sweep. Not yet Spiagnu, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Spiagnu dominated that round.
That's time! Reece's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spiagnu's corner calls for a 1-2. Spiagnu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL#
Reece rushes Spiagnu and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reece as Spiagnu tries to tie him up.
Spiagnu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reece is working for takedown but Spiagnu is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Reece has hold of one of Spiagnu's legs. Spiagnu is fighting the takedown attempt but Reece gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Spiagnu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reece doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spiagnu is tightening it up a little... Reece has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Reece reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Reece taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spiagnu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brian Spiagnu!
Our winner, Brian Spiagnu, 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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