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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 6418 p4p, 124 weight class) and Jacques Durand (ranked 20356 p4p, 168 weight class). Spong comes to the ring accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Durand has chosen Kaaris - S.E.V.R.A.N. as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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237 lbs
28 - 16 - 1 |
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201 cm
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257 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durand throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Spong lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Spong misses.
Durand steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spong tries to clinch up
and Durand counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spong tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand looks to throw a body kick
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Durand's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand throws an elbow that misses.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand looks winded!
A short right from Spong.
Spong digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a body shot.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Durand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Spong landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Spong.
Spong lands a right hand.
Durand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Good body shot from Spong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jab from Spong.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong closes the distance and pushes Durand back into the ropes.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Durand won't want to take too many of those.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Spong misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong working Durand over with knees to the body.
Durand has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Spong lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong is struggling to control the position.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.
A short right from Spong.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong has Durand pressed against the ropes.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spong cracks Durand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand motions for Spong to come forward. Durand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durand can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durand.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
Durand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong has Durand pressed against the ropes, preventing Durand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 right hook to the body lands for Spong.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong is working Durand over against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Durand improves position.
Durand lands an elbow just above Spong 's eye.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Spong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong stared into the camera and said 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
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FIGHT
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