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Event:
NAFL 7
Date: Nov 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Wombat works Spear's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick from Wombat, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wombat jabs Spear to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick lands for Wombat.
Spear fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Wombat closes the distance and pushes Spear back into the cage.
Wombat scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wombat lands a shoulder strike.
Wombat throws a punch but it's blocked by Spear.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spear.
Wombat working aggressively here.
Wombat throws a punch but it's blocked by Spear. #T1#
Wombat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spear backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wombat.
Wombat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spear backwards.
Wombat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wombat scores with a shot to the side of Spear's head.
Spear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wombat lands a hook that snaps the head of Spear backwards.
A short right from Wombat.
Spear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wombat throws a punch but it's blocked by Spear.
Wombat lands with a left to the head.
Spear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wombat scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wombat fails to land.
Wombat lands a hook that snaps the head of Spear backwards. #T2#
Wombat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spear backwards.
Wombat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spear.
Spear has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wombat after a bit of a struggle.
Wombat lands a shoulder strike.
Spear goes for a takedown attempt but Wombat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Wombat's head coaches at Stormcrow Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diesel Wombat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shake Spear.
Wombat connects with a nice looking jab.
Wombat is looking to slow Spear down with leg kicks.
Wombat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spear will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Wombat moves into the clinch.#T3#
Wombat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wombat.
Wombat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wombat working aggressively here.
A short right from Wombat on the inside.
Wombat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wombat.
Wombat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wombat.
Wombat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spear backwards.
Wombat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wombat swings wildly with an uppercut but Spear uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wombat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wombat stops a takedown attempt from Spear.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Wombat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wombat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wombat scores with a shot to the side of Spear's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wombat.
Wombat misses with a punch on the inside.
Spear takes a shot to the head.
Wombat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wombat misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wombat.
Wombat lands with a light punch inside.
Wombat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wombat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wombat misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Wombat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Wombat. That's going to slow Spear down.
Both fighters circling a little - Wombat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wombat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wombat pushes Spear away with a front kick.
Diesel Wombat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wombat. #CL#
Wombat clinches.
Spear wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wombat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spear takes a shot to the head.
Wombat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wombat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spear backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wombat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Wombat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wombat misses with some punches.
Spear blocks an uppercut.
Spear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wombat has a couple of punches blocked by Spear.
Wombat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wombat misses with some punches.
Wombat has a couple of punches blocked by Spear.
Wombat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wombat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wombat gets through Spear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wombat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wombat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wombat misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wombat.
Spear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wombat throws a punch but it's blocked by Spear.
Wombat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spear backwards.
A short uppercut from Wombat.
Wombat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wombat swings wildly with an uppercut but Spear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wombat misses with the head strike.
Wombat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wombat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spear tries for a takedown but Wombat manages to get underhooks.
Wombat swings wildly with an uppercut but Spear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Wombat misses with the head strike.
Wombat lands with a light punch inside.
Wombat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wombat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wombat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wombat swings wildly with an uppercut but Spear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wombat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel Wombat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Wombat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wombat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wombat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wombat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wombat misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Wombat lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wombat misses with some punches.
Wombat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wombat scores with a shoulder strike.
Wombat lands with a light punch inside.
Wombat lands an uppercut.#ROC#Spear is rocked!
Wombat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wombat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spear is still on wobbly legs! Can Wombat finish him?
Spear blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spear.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spear.
Wombat misses with a punch on the inside.
Wombat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spear seems to have recovered his senses.
Wombat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wombat has a couple of punches blocked by Spear.
Wombat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wombat scores with a shoulder strike.
Wombat pushes Spear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diesel Wombat dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Spear or perhaps it was just good defense by Wombat, which made it look bad.
Whack! Wombat lands a heavy head kick that drops Spear. The ref tackles Wombat to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Spear was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Diesel Wombat!
Diesel Wombat 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. |
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Event:
NAFL 5
Date: Nov 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Spear throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ventura tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spear is in Ventura's guard.
Ventura keeping full guard, as Spear tries to pass.
Ventura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spear throws a big right hand that misses.
Spear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spear won't allow Ventura to sweep him here.
Spear trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spear looking to pass the guard.
Spear throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spear's guard. Nice move by Ventura!#REVR##T1#
Ventura passes into half guard.
Spear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ventura is pressing down on Spear's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spear is holding on for now.
Ventura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spear is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ventura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spear tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ventura is in Spear's guard.#T3#
Spear is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.
Spear working a defensive guard but Ventura passes into half guard.
Ventura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ventura is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spear is looking to get to half guard.
Ventura controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Ventura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ventura doesn't manage to clinch there - Spear circles away.
Rico Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spear goes for a double leg but Ventura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ventura continues to drive forward.
Ventura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Ventura shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spear manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ventura sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ventura preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ventura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spear trying to keep a closed guard but Ventura is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Spear is avoiding it.
Ventura has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ventura. #TD#
Ventura feints and as Spear raises his hands in defense, Ventura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spear wants to sweep but no luck.
Spear has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ventura has passed into side control.
Spear tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T4#
Ventura controlling from mount.
Ventura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spear can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Ventura 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#
Ventura shoots in but Spear avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spear tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ventura defends well and Spear ends up having to push Ventura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ventura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spear with the counter takedown but Ventura avoids it easily.#TD#
Ventura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spear looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee asks Ventura politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ventura prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spear is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ventura staying calm.#T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#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.
Spear tries to bench press Ventura off him but Ventura keeps the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ventura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spear is fending him off so far but Ventura persists. Nope, Spear circles away and we're back to standing.
Spear changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spear dives in for a single leg takedown but Ventura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spear tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ventura defends well and Spear ends up having to push Ventura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ventura attempts a counter takedown but Spear avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Ventura looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spear is in trouble now - Ventura has advanced to mount! #T3#
Ventura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Ventura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Spear turns into him and now he's in Ventura's guard.
Spear in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Spear postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Ventura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spear wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Spear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spear throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spear's guard. Nice move by Ventura!#REVR#
Shake Spear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ventura, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Rico Ventura!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Rico Ventura!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Rico Ventura!
Rico Ventura wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
NAFL Fight Night 2
Date: Oct 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Spear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Hall decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Spear is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Spear tries to roll out but it's too tight and Spear has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NAFL 1
Date: Sep 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Spear defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conner.
Conner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spear throws a sloppy head kick
and Conner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spear thinking.
Conner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spear defends it nicely.
Conner jabs Spear right on the nose. Spear blinks but takes it well.
Conner throws a chopping leg kick but Spear manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner tries for a takedown but Spear sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonzo Conner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Spear closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Conner to the mat! Conner manages to get full guard. #ES#
Conner has his feet on Spear's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner moves in looking to clinch but Spear pushes him off.#TD2#
Spear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Conner has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Spear is on him like a limpet, forcing Conner back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Spear breaks the clinch.
Conner lands a nice shot that snaps Spear's head back.
Spear takes one to the chin there.
Spear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Conner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spear stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spear wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Spear looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Conner!
Conner is trying to control Spear's posture but Spear avoids it. #SU2#
Spear stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Spear scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Conner is staying active underneath Spear, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Conner gets full guard.
Spear trying to control the position from guard on top but Conner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Conner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spear must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Conner working for a triangle but Spear defends it easily.
Conner is trying to hold Spear in close to prevent damage but Spear has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Conner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Conner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spear doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Conner is tightening it up a little... Spear has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Spear reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Spear taps out! Nice BJJ there by Conner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alonzo Conner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alonzo Conner thanked Dont Strive To Survive for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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