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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Sprong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Crocop Segundo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 cm
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185 lbs
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182 cm
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrone Sprong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Crocop Segundo! The judges for this bout are , and .
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! That kick from Sprong tenderised Segundo's leg. Segundo is trying to keep his angry face on. Sprong is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Segundo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sprong is just out of range. Sprong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Sprong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Segundo shoots in and drives through. Sprong sprawls well. Segundo blocks a head kick by Sprong.
Sprong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sprong shoots for a double leg takedown but Segundo sprawls well. He's pushed Sprong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Segundo.
Sprong instigates a clinch. Sprong has had enough of the clinch but Segundo keeps him there for the moment. Sprong is trying to force a seperation but Segundo has the dominant position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Sprong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Segundo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sprong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Segundo tries to break free but Sprong pushes him back against the cage.
Sprong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Segundo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sprong circles away.
A good leg kick by Sprong. Sprong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Sprong scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Segundo dodges the punch combination from Sprong.
Sprong doesn't manage to clinch there - Segundo circles away.
Segundo throws a head kick that misses. Sprong shoots in but no luck this time. Sprong is breathing heavily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Segundo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sprong avoids it really well and circles away. Segundo is looking to clinch but Sprong is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Sprong. No joy for Segundo on that attempt. Sprong closes the distance and clinches up with Segundo, looking for a takedown. Sprong pushes Segundo against the cage but Segundo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sprong paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sprong shoots in for a takedown but Segundo shows good takedown defense. Sprong misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Segundo wants to clinch up but Sprong keeps it at a distance. Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sprong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segundo darts in and clinches Sprong up against the cage. Segundo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sprong avoids it. Segundo is trying to break free. Segundo wants a takedown but no success here.
Segundo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sprong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Segundo wants to take the fight to the mat but Sprong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Sprong has Segundo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Segundo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Segundo is trying to stall.
Segundo is trying to break the clinch but Sprong has him pressed against the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Sprong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sprong is trying to force a seperation but Segundo has the dominant position. Segundo is trying to break the clinch but Sprong is controlling him. Segundo tries to pull guard but Sprong won't allow it.
Segundo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sprong's efforts to push away. Sprong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Segundo pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sprong dodges the punch combination from Segundo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Sprong dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sprong paws at him with a jab and circles away. Segundo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sprong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Segundo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sprong shoots in but Segundo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Tyrone Sprong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Segundo wants to clinch. Segundo misses with a series of wild punches.
Segundo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Tyrone Sprong is winning the standup battle so far.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Segundo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice sprawl there from Sprong as Segundo shoots in. Segundo is breathing heavily. Segundo shoots in but no luck this time.
Sprong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sprong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sprong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Segundo controls Sprong momentarily but Sprong frees himself. Sprong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Sprong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprong gets to his feet. Segundo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Sprong shoots for a double leg takedown but Segundo sprawls well. He's pushed Sprong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Sprong tries to clinch there but Segundo circles away.
Sprong shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Sprong. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Segundo shoots for a takedown but Sprong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Segundo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sprong but Sprong pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice takedown defense from Segundo. No joy for Sprong on that attempt. Segundo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sprong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Segundo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sprong circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Sprong as Segundo shoots in.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Segundo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sprong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Segundo somewhat. Segundo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sprong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Segundo shoots in for a takedown but Sprong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Segundo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sprong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sprong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Segundo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sprong is in Segundo's guard.
Sprong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sprong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Segundo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sprong passes into side control.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Segundo is looking to regain half guard here but Sprong keeps moving and retains side control. Sprong trying to control the action but Segundo is working from the bottom. Sprong working away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sprong is looking to take a break and control but Segundo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Sprong 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. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Segundo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Segundo has closed the distance and engaged Sprong in a clinch.
Segundo is looking to take this one to the mat. Sprong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Segundo avoids it. Sprong missing with knees to the body.
Segundo is defending well against a takedown attempt. Segundo has Sprong pressed against the cage, preventing Sprong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Sprong working hard to break the clinch. Sprong avoiding damage as Segundo throws knees to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Segundo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sprong has him pressed against the cage. Segundo blocks an elbow strike from Sprong.
Sprong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Segundo looking for a takedown. Segundo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Segundo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyrone Sprong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Crocop Segundo. Sprong is trying to pull guard but Segundo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Segundo decides to pull guard. Sprong looking to pass the guard. Segundo wants to sweep here but Sprong controlling him for the moment. Sprong lands a couple of elbows.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprong gets to his feet. Segundo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Segundo shoots in but Sprong avoids the takedown attempt easily. Sprong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Segundo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sprong somewhat. Sprong lands with a straight right. Segundo didn't see that one coming. Segundo throws a leg kick but Sprong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sprong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Segundo is striking but Sprong is not phased and passes to half guard. Segundo pushes Sprong off looking to stand but Sprong dives back in and keeps control.
Sprong is trying to control. Segundo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sprong is looking to advance position but Segundo won't allow it. Segundo is trying to stand up here but Sprong is controlling him well. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Segundo trying to control but Sprong postures up.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Segundo is staying active underneath Sprong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup.gif) The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrone Sprong. Segundo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sprong tries to sprawl out of it but Segundo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sprong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sprong slaps away a takedown attempt from Segundo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Sprong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Tyrone Sprong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sprong slaps away a takedown attempt from Segundo, before circling back to the center of the mat. Marco Crocop Segundo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sprong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight! Tyrone Sprong showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sprong, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Sprong!
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energy
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pop
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