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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ostrog Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Spong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ostrog Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavurov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spong's head.
Spong clinches up with Zavurov and pushes him back against the cage.
Zavurov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zavurov jumps guard and drags Spong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spong gets to his feet - Zavurov follows without any prompting.
Zavurov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zavurov misses with a body shot.
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zavurov is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zavurov up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but Spong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zavurov being controlled against the cage.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zavurov tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zavurov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Zavurov avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Zavurov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spong effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spong throws an elbow but misses.
Spong tries a body shot but Zavurov blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zavurov jumps guard but Spong stands there with Zavurov around his waist. Zavurov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Zavurov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spong walks away with a smile on his face. Zavurov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ostrog Zavurov.
Zavurov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Spong.
Zavurov takes a shot to the head.
Spong has Zavurov pressed against the cage.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Zavurov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov tries to pull guard but Spong won't allow it.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zavurov or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zavurov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong walks into a jab.
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zavurov tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zavurov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spong walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Zavurov. That snapped Spong's head back.
Zavurov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zavurov.
Spong cracks Zavurov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Zavurov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zavurov jabs Spong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zavurov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zavurov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Zavurov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zavurov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zavurov.
Zavurov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zavurov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zavurov misses with a hook.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zavurov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong forces Zavurov back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Spong.
Zavurov blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spong prevents Zavurov from breaking the clinch.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Tyrone Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zavurov avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zavurovs head.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong stalling against the cage.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ostrog Zavurov.
Zavurov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spong smiles and moves away.
Zavurov takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov gets tackled into the cage by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spong cracks Zavurov with a nice 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 scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Zavurov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Spong is pushing Zavurov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zavurov looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Zavurov throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Zavurov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
A big left from Zavurov misses.
Zavurov lands with a nice combination. Spong backs away looking to recover.
Zavurov throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
Spong misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Zavurov. Beautiful body shot.
Spong rushes Zavurov and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zavurovs head.
Stalling in the clinch from Spong.
A short left from Spong.
Zavurov is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Zavurov is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zavurov seems to have recovered his senses.
Zavurov jumps guard but Spong stands there with Zavurov around his waist. Zavurov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zavurov tries to pull guard but Spong won't allow it.
Zavurov has Spong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ostrog Zavurov.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spong to keep the fight standing.
Spong misses with an elbow strike.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov is trying to stall.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Zavurov backwards.
Zavurov jumps guard but Spong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zavurov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spong to keep the fight standing.
Zavurov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spong walks away with a smile on his face. Zavurov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zavurov throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Zavurov misses.
Zavurov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zavurov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zavurov.
Zavurov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong throws a series of punches but Zavurov moves out of range.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Ostrog Zavurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong lands a damaging elbow.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Zavurov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spong, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
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