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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Zakharov (ranked 366 p4p, 293 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 50 p4p, 40 weight class). 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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21 - 16 - 0 |
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong digs a good body shot into Zakharov's ribs.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
Spong with the counter takedown but Zakharov avoids it easily.
Zakharov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Zakharov.
Zakharov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zakharov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Zakharov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zakharov wants to stand and escape but Spong is having none of it.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Zakharov is retaining full guard.
Zakharov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Zakharov wants to stand but Spong is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zakharov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zakharov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Zakharov.
Zakharov throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zakharov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong misses with the ground and pound.
Zakharov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Spong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zakharov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong cracks Zakharov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zakharov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Zakharov with an uppercut!
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Zakharov throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov misses with a double jab.
Spong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zakharov is just riding it out for now. Spong eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zakharov ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Spong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zakharov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zakharov throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spong looks for a takedown but Zakharov sprawls well.
Zakharov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Zakharov throws a head kick that misses.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Zakharov slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov stuffs the takedown attempt from Spong. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakharov misses with a 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!
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zakharov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zakharov throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Zakharov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong cracks Zakharov with a good jab.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong throws the left hand but Zakharov avoids the punch easily.
Zakharov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Spong 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.
Zakharov walks into a left hand.
Zakharov takes one to the side of the head.
Spong avoids the body shot from Zakharov.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Zakharov misses.
Spong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zakharov throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zakharov as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong working the head and body with strikes.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet.
Spong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zakharov to see if he's OK.
Zakharov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spong asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakharov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zakharov is rocked!
Spong trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
Oh Zakharov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zakharov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spong is controlling him well.
Spong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zakharov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spong cracks Zakharov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Spong immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zakharov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Spong!
A very excited looking Daniel Spong 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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