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Event:
MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Kim.
Sparks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sparks slips under a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sparks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sparks defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Dan Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim 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.
Kim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Sparks is rocked!
Sparks drops his hands momentarily and Kim needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Sparks just on the top of the head. Sparks drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Sparks - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dan Kim!
A relieved looking Dan Kim thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
aaab
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Pérez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparks's head.
Jab, jab by Pérez - just one landing.
Pérez lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparks off the cage and back into range.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pérez sprawls well. Pérez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sparks gets slowly back to his feet.
Pérez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Sparks shoots in and bounces Pérez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sparks 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.
Pérez wants to stand up but Sparks is controlling him.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Pérez pushes Sparks off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ariel Pérez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pérez.
Ariel Pérez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pérez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparks.
Pérez lands a nice shot that snaps Sparks's head back.
#ROC#Sparks is rocked!
Pérez connects with a nice cross there... Sparks is looking wobbly and Pérez recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sparks to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Pérez jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ariel Pérez!
A very excited looking Ariel Pérez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Fran vs Atunes - Money # 21
Date: Oct 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Lygre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sparks as he jumps to the side.
Lygre tries to clinch up.
Lygre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lygre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Jhonny Sparks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stian Lygre.
Lygre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jhonny Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lygre with a poor takedown #CL#
and Sparks moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre wants to get back to striking at distance but Sparks won't allow it.
Sparks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lygre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparks has Lygre pushed against the cage.
Lygre looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##TD2#
Lygre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lygre is thwarting Sparks's attempts to control the position.
Sparks is looking for a sweep. Lygre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lygre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
Lygre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparks is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lygre is keeping the position for now.
Sparks 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.
Sparks'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.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving.
Sparks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Lygre trying to control the position.
Lygre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lygre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lygre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sparks scores with a takedown into Lygre's guard.
Lygre 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.#SUB2#
Lygre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Lygre controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lygre working a defensive guard here.
Lygre wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparks is looking to pass into half guard but Lygre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lygre is in guard.#REVB#
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Lygre from controlling successfully.
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 Jhonny Sparks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Lygre tries to counter with a clinch but Sparks shakes him off and moves away.
Sparks fails with the takedown
and Lygre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lygre has a takedown stuffed.
Lygre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lygre wants it to stay on the feet.
Lygre is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sparks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lygre on his heels. He'll look to pass Lygre's guard now, I'm sure.
Sparks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Lygre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparks stops Lygre from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lygre trying to control the position.
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sparks throws a strike but Lygre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Lygre sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lygre has gone for a leg lock! Sparks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lygre's guard.#REVR#
Sparks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving. #T3#
Sparks advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sparks seems content to control.#SUB2#
Lygre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sparks sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lygre defending well though.
Sparks lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Sparks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lygre is just riding it out for now. Sparks eventually gives up the hold.
Lygre moves into full guard.
#T4#
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lygre's head.
Lygre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving.
Lygre trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lygre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparks trying to control but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Sparks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Lygre. No joy for Sparks on that attempt.
Lygre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lygre slaps away a takedown attempt from Sparks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lygre dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Sparks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lygre to regain full guard.
Sparks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lygre's head.
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Lygre is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lygre wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Sparks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lygre is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Sparks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sparks scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparks postures up and lands a big shot to Lygre's brow.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Lygre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lygre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lygre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jhonny Sparks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lygre pulls Sparks in close to prevent any damage.
Sparks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lygre closes the distance and clinches up with Sparks, looking for a takedown. Lygre pushes Sparks against the cage but Sparks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sparks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Sparks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparks shoots in but no luck this time.
Lygre is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lygre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparks tries to avoid it but Lygre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparks to the ground. Sparks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparks goes for a double leg but Lygre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lygre continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Sparks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lygre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparks wants a takedown but no success here.
Lygre jumps guard but Sparks stands there with Lygre around his waist. Lygre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lygre can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Lygre gets control of Sparks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lygre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lygre wants to stand but Sparks is controlling the position.
Sparks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lygre wants to sweep here but Sparks controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Sparks's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sparks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sparks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lygre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparks.
Stian Lygre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Sparks 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhonny Sparks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparks, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Sparks!
After the fight, Jhonny Sparks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Stian Lygre had this to say: 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '. |
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Event:
--
Date: Sep 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Sparks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huang avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Sparks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Huang trying to control from the bottom.
Huang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparks on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks controlling the pace.
Huang is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparks scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Sparks wants to work for an arm triangle but Huang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Sparks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sparks stalling.
Sparks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sparks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huang controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Huang is trying to maintain the position but Sparks is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Sparks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sparks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Sparks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sparks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Huang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A low kick lands for Huang.
Sparks throws out a loose jab but Huang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparks fails with the takedown
and Huang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Sparks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sparks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Jhonny Sparks has been cut.#CL#
Huang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Huang is defending well.
Lee Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Sparks.
Huang lands an elbow inside that Sparks shrugs off.
Huang lands an elbow inside. #ROC#Sparks is rocked!
Huang creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sparks with a big uppercut! Sparks tries to clinch up but Huang pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sparks to the mat! Sparks covers up and Huang unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Huang!
Our winner, Lee Huang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Adams vs Smith - Money - #14
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparks.
Morrison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sparks is out of range and Morrison settles back down.
Sparks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Sparks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morrison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparks is in Morrison's guard.
Morrison is pulling down on Sparks's head to control his posture.
Sparks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morrison controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Catch Wrestling L.A.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sparks is sitting in close to Morrison's body. Morrison has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sparks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sparks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Morrison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Morrison! |
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Event:
Gore vs Sparks - Money - #11
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Sparks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gore counters with a nice uppercut.
Sparks with a poor takedown
and Gore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gore cracks Sparks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparks throws an off balance right hand
and Gore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sparks thinking.
Gore connects with the punch.
Sparks shoots and misses
and Gore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horley Gore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Sparks.
Gore throws an overhand right that drops Sparks like a sack of potatoes! Gore dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horley Gore!
Horley Gore retains his featherweight title!
Horley Gore thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #7
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Lygre shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lygre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lygre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Sparks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lygre sprawls well initially but Sparks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparks stalling.
Lygre is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Sparks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lygre is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparks trying to control the action but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lygre is looking to control Sparks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lygre avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lygre.#TD2#
Sparks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lygre is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sparks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Sparks is working for takedown but Lygre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sparks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lygre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lygre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sparks is looking for a takedown.
Lygre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sparks is working for takedown but Lygre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lygre wants a takedown.
#T3#
Lygre gets underhooks to prevent Sparks's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lygre manages to pull guard.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Lygre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lygre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lygre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lygre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lygre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparks stays in close to Lygre's body and controls the position.
Lygre pulls Sparks in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lygre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparks uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jhonny Sparks 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##TD#
Lygre shoots in and gets a takedown into Sparks's guard.
Our spies down at at Next Level MMA inform us that Sparks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparks controls Lygre momentarily but Lygre frees himself.
Lygre trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Lygre is really struggling to control Sparks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lygre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Lygre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Sparks throwing strikes but missing.
Stian Lygre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lygre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lygre trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks managing to control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lygre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lygre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sparks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sparks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lygre is trying to defend but Sparks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Lygre is trying to maintain the position but Sparks is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lygre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lygre wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lygre wants to sweep but Sparks has passed to side control!
Lygre can't do much from the bottom here.
Lygre tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sparks lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lygre's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jhonny Sparks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sparks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lygre bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jhonny Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lygre counters with a two punch combo.
Sparks stuffs the takedown attempt from Lygre. Lygre gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparks dives in for a single leg takedown but Lygre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stian Lygre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lygre goes for a double leg but Sparks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparks continues to drive forward.
Lygre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sparks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lygre pulls guard. #ES#
Lygre wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lygre or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparks, which made it look bad. #T1##TD2#
Sparks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparks slips a nice elbow through Lygre's hands, connecting with Lygre's forehead.#ES#
Lygre has one foot on Sparks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt - Lygre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lygre swivels and escapes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lygre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jhonny Sparks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Sparks is pressed up against the cage. Lygre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparks down to the mat. Sparks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Lygre rushes Sparks and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sparks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Lygre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lygre has control of Sparks's left arm, preventing Sparks from doing any damage.
Sparks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparks prevents Lygre from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lygre trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Sparks preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lygre stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lygre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparks to the mat! Sparks manages to get full guard. #T4#
Lygre wants to stand but Sparks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sparks controls Lygre momentarily but Lygre frees himself.
Lygre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Lygre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lygre tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stian Lygre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparks 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Sparks!
Jhonny Sparks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Stian Lygre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Sparks shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparks.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jones tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Sparks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Sparks might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Sparks has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Sparks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Ground and pound from Sparks.
Sparks scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Sparks prevents Jones from standing back up.
Sparks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sparks.
Sparks wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sparks is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sparks looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Sparks just gets out of the way.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fabio Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Sparks.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sparks circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Sparks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sparks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparks 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Sparks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jones pushes Sparks away with a front kick.
Sparks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sparks dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Sparks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Sparks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sparks won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Sparks content to stall in guard here.
Sparks distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparks 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.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jhonny Sparks has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
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.
Sparks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparks slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sparks lands an elbow.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Sparks scoring with strikes. #T3#
Sparks takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Check out the look on Sparks's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sparks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sparks controls the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sparks has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sparks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sparks looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Sparks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparks controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jhonny Sparks 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jones tries to clinch there but Sparks circles away.
Sparks shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Sparks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Sparks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sparks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Sparks in the body.
Jones wants to clinch#TD2#
and Sparks counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones is looking to stand back up but Sparks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jones. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparks scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Sparks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sparks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More stalling from Sparks.
Sparks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparks controlling from the full mount.
Sparks with good strikes from the mount here!#T3#
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Sparks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jhonny Sparks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sparks controlling the pace for now.
Jones wants to try and get back to his feet.#T4#
Sparks controlling his opponent.
Sparks with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fabio Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhonny Sparks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sparks 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Sparks!
Jhonny Sparks 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Sparks scores with a takedown into Rex's guard.
Rex being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparks'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.
Rex is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rex wants to get back to his feet but Sparks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rex can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparks controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Sparks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T2#
Sparks throws an elbow but Rex slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Sparks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rex is trying to buck Sparks off.
Sparks controls the position from side control.
Rex on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Rex taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sparks taking a breather here.
Sparks lands a nice forearm strike.
Rex trying to remain calm as Sparks controls from the top position.
Sparks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Sparks has an Americana. Rex didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Sparks is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Sparks hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jhonny Sparks!
In his post fight interview, Jhonny Sparks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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