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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Spong (ranked 1257 p4p, 2518 weight class) and Lou Slugger (ranked 182 p4p, 330 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slugger's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slugger throws a big counter head kick but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong throws a hook but Slugger avoids it easily.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slugger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Slugger takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Slugger tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Slugger counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slugger looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
and Slugger counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Slugger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slugger.
Spong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Spong crashes against the mat.
Slugger is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong wants to take a breather but Slugger manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Spong.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slugger looking to control.
Slugger keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Slugger pulls Spong in to control the position.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Slugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong postures up.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Slugger has wrist control.
Spong trying to control but Slugger is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
Spong is in close to Slugger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spong postures up in Slugger's guard and throws a big left but Slugger blocks it.
Slugger has control of Spong's left arm, preventing Spong from doing any damage.
Spong cracks Slugger with a solid left hand.
Slugger looking to control.
Spong 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.
Spong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slugger is looking for a triangle but Spong pushes his legs off easily.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slugger trying to control the position here.
Slugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slugger connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
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 Daniel Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Slugger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slugger misses with an uppercut.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Slugger to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slugger connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong misses with a hook.
Spong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slugger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Slugger scores with a jab. Spong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slugger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slugger is looking to land body kicks.
Spong throws a big counter combination but Slugger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A good leg kick by Slugger.
Slugger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Slugger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Slugger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Slugger seems keen to control Spong's posture.
Slugger keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Slugger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong stops Slugger from standing up.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong forces his way into half guard.
Spong seems to be looking for submissions.
Spong is thwarting Slugger's attempts to control the position.
Spong winds up and cracks Slugger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slugger wants to get back to full guard.
Spong winds up and cracks Slugger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slugger is trying to get back to full guard.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slugger trying to control here.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Slugger is defending well.
Slugger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slugger is looking to improve his position.
Spong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slugger wants to control but Spong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slugger is trying to maintain the position but Spong is very close to passing his half guard.
Spong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slugger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spong slips a nice elbow through Slugger's hands, connecting with Slugger's forehead.
Spong is trying to control. Slugger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slugger tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
Slugger is defending against the submission attempts here by Spong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Slugger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spong tries for a takedown but Slugger circles away easily
and Slugger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Spong has knocked Slugger down with a huge combo! Spong steps away and waves a wobbly Slugger back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slugger as he jumps to the side.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Spong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Slugger sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Slugger misses.
Slugger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slugger looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slugger throws out the jab.
Slugger gets caught flat footed, as Spong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Slugger is controlling Spong's posture.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Slugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong advances position into side control!
Spong lands some shots froms side control.
The strikes coming from Spong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Spong is putting a hurting on Slugger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lou Slugger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Slugger rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Spong's guard! Nice work there by Slugger!
Spong working for submissions but it's allowed Slugger to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slugger content to control rather than advance.
Spong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slugger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slugger's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong cracks Slugger with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Slugger from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Spong connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Slugger to escape the position.
Slugger tries to roll but Spong sticks to his back.
Spong lands a massive shot to the side of Slugger 's head and he's out cold! Spong jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Spong!
Daniel Spong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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