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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Ryker gets caught flat footed, as Spartan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ryker keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Spartan is pushing down on Ryker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryker is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Spartan trying to control the action but Ryker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but Ryker defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Spartan wants to get back to his feet.
Spartan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spartan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Spartan has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ryker is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Spartan!
Steve Ryker was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost but I will come back stronger'. |
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Event:
UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones throws a hook but Spartan blocks it.#CL2#
Spartan clinches.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spartan.
Spartan wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones jumps guard but Spartan stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Spartan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones tries a body shot but Spartan blocks it.
Jones lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Spartan tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spartan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spartan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Spartan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Spartan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones looking to control.
Spartan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spartan tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Spartan advances to half guard.
Spartan is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spartan trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. #ES#
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spartan is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Spartan working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Spartan blocks the elbow strike.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartan's efforts to push away.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Spartan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spartan's brow.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow. #TD#
Jones successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Spartan from controlling successfully.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spartan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Spartan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spartan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Spartan wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #T4#
Jones controlling Spartan's posture.
Spartan throwing strikes but missing.
Spartan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartan stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Spartan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Beast Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Spartan gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Spartan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spartan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jason Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Spartan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Spartan. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Spartan.
Spartan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones throws a leg kick but Spartan sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1##CL#
Jones has Spartan up against the cage in a clinch.
Spartan tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spartan's elbow.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Spartan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black Beast Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartan avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Spartan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spartan staying out of range there.#T2#
Jones misses with a low kick.#TD#
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spartan on his heels. He'll look to pass Spartan's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spartan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spartan working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Spartan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Spartan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.
Spartan is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Spartan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jones. What's that going to do exactly?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Spartan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black Beast Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spartan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spartan gets back to half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spartan wants to get back to full guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Beast Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Black Beast Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spartan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spartan is able to avoid easily.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spartan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to clinch but Spartan is avoiding it.
#TD#
Jones shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Spartan from improving his position.#SUB#
Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Spartan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Black Beast Jones! |
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Event:
UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Peterson. That snapped Spartan's head back.
Peterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Peterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spartan's hands.
Peterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartan throws the kick towards the body but Peterson avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spartan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Spartan against the cage.
Peterson is working Spartan over against the cage.
Spartan jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Spartan around his waist. Spartan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spartan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson. #BC2#
Spartan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spartan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spartan somewhat.
Spartan tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Peterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
John Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Spartan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Spartan moved out of range nicely.
Peterson lands with a nice body punch.
John Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peterson but Peterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spartan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Peterson misses with a hook. Spartan ducked under it nicely.
Peterson scores with a jab. Spartan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spartan moves away.
Spartan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Peterson throws a jab when Spartan was well out of range.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spartan dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Spartan's head and hops out.
Peterson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peterson takes a swing at Spartan's ribcage but misses.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spartan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a nice strike.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spartan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Spartan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spartan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan tries to clinch there but Peterson circles away.
Spartan jabs Peterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Spartan is looking to clinch but Peterson is avoiding it.
Spartan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spartan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Peterson forces Spartan back against the cage and clinches.
Spartan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spartan can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Peterson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spartan.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Spartan on that attempt.
Peterson stalks Spartan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spartan's face. Spartan staggers backwards, shaken.
John Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Peterson scores with a hook.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spartan was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spartan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peterson cracks Spartan with an open hand slap.
Spartan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
Spartan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing. #ROC#Spartan is rocked!
Spartan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Spartan slips the punch.
Spartan defending well as Peterson loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spartan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Peterson throws a right hand that Spartan ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartan also avoids with ease.
Spartan moves forwards but Peterson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spartan dives in and grabs Peterson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peterson pushes down on Spartan's head and hops out.
John Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.
Spartan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spartan manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Peterson.#CL2#
Spartan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson digs a right hand into Spartan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartan's gas tank.
Peterson is leaning against Spartan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spartan blocking some punches.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spartan can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Peterson.
A short left from Peterson.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Spartan tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spartan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spartan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Spartan wants to counter with a clinch but Peterson pushes him away.
Peterson misses with a shot to the body
and Spartan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Spartan. Those never looked like landing.
Spartan throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spartan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Spartan misses
and Peterson counters with a left to the body.
Spartan is breathing heavily.
Peterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jason Spartan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Spartan gets a clinch.
Spartan is trying to stall.
John Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Peterson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spartan.
Spartan working aggressively here.
#T4#
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Spartan fails to land.
Peterson digs a right hand into Spartan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spartan's gas tank.
Spartan is stalling here.
Spartan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Peterson dominated that second 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. 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#
Peterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartan.
Spartan unleashes a big counter combination but Peterson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peterson thuds his right hand into Spartan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Spartan with that takedown attempt.
Spartan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peterson 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.
Spartan tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spartan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spartan shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Spartan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
John Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spartan.#T1#
Peterson looks to land a combination. Spartan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peterson looks to throw the jab but Spartan is out of range.
Spartan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peterson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Spartan to the canvas! Spartan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Peterson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Peterson! |
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Event:
RSE 33: Blood Red Throne
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Spartan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Glass napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spartan controls the position.
Spartan tries to move to mount but Glass blocks the move with his legs.
Spartan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glass keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartan throws a strike aimed at the side of Glass's head but Glass avoids it well.#SUB#
Spartan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Glass has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
An elbow from Spartan crashes against the mat.
Spartan trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom. #SU#
Spartan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Glass, which made it look bad.
Glass's corner calls for a 1-2. Glass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Spartan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spartan thinking.
Glass has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Glass lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glass. Spartan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartan thows a leg kick but Glass checks it
and Glass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spartan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spartan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartan shoots in but no luck this time.
Glass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jason Spartan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glass moves away.#CL#
Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Glass tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Glass back against the cage.
Spartan is trying to pull guard but Glass turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Spartan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Glass uses from the top position.
Glass wants to stand but Spartan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartan wants to sweep here but Glass controlling him for the moment.
Spartan is trying to control the position but Glass postures up. #SUB#
Glass has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Spartan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Glass is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Spartan pulls down on the head and he's put Glass to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Spartan! |
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Event:
RSE 22: Bonegrinder
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Lahey lands a body shot.
Spartan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lahey's waist but Lahey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spartan off to one side.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Lahey.
Jim Lahey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lahey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lahey misses with the combination.
Lahey tests Spartan's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Spartan rushes Lahey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lahey lands a shot to the body.
Lahey tries to throw a body punch but Spartan avoids it by throwing Lahey back against the cage.
Spartan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lahey is defending well.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lahey as Spartan tries to tie him up. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Lahey.
Lahey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartans head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lahey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lahey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lahey can't find room to land a body shot as Spartan controls the action.
Lahey struggles to land a body shot inside as Spartan controls his hands.
#BC#
Spartan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey lands with an uppercut that bounces Spartan off the cage and back into range.
Lahey sizes up Spartan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spartan or perhaps it was just good defense by Lahey, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Spartan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey fails to land with a series of punches.
Spartan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lahey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spartan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#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!
A head kick misses from Spartan.
Lahey misses with a wild combination.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Spartan throws a quick counter head kick but Lahey was just out of range.
Spartan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey misses with a series of wild punches.
Spartan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lahey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lahey feints a jab promting Spartan to slip. Lahey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spartan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lahey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lahey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spartan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spartan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lahey lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spartan backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Spartan shoots for a takedown but Lahey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lahey lands with a nice combination. Spartan backs away looking to recover.
Lahey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lahey wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2#
Lahey drops Spartan with a beautiful combination! Spartan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lahey is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Spartan is rocked!
Jim Lahey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lahey throws a nice looking combination but Spartan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lahey lands a big right hook! Spartan looks hurt but is still standing! Lahey lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Spartan falls down and Lahey dives in with a huge hammer fist! Spartan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lahey runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Lahey!
A relieved looking Jim Lahey 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:
RSE 17: Chaos Fury
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Spartan clinches up against the cage.
Skull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spartan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skull trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Skull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skull throws a wild body kick that Spartan sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Spartan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skull quickly recovers to half guard.
Skull knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spartan on the ground.
Skull is trying to get back to full guard.
Skull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #SUB2#
Spartan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spartan wants to stand but Skull has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Skull avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spartan. #T1#
Skull trying to control from the bottom.
Skull is not content to let Spartan control the position.
Skull wants to control but Spartan is keeping busy.
Spartan is keen to just control but Skull is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Spartan is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Skull is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Spartan!
Jack Skull was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry!'. |
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