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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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23
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrell Spong!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong tries to pull guard but James won't allow it.
Spong stops a takedown attempt from James.
Spong is trying to break free.
Spong stops a takedown attempt from James.
Spong manages to pull guard.
Spong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James advances position into side control!
James taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
James advances nicely into full mount.
Spong can't escape the position.
James trying to control but Spong is having none of it.
James with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spong shrugs it off.
James is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Spong is surviving well by controlling James's body position as best he can.
Spong tries to hold on but James postures up.
James trying to control but Spong is having none of it.
Spong working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to finish this one by submission but Spong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from James.
Spong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by James.
James gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spong, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Josh James has been cut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James stuffs the takedown.
Josh James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Spong.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spong fails with the takedown
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James pulls guard successfully.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James has his feet on Spong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
James lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Spong.
Spong unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spong counters with a two punch combo.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Spong, looking for a takedown. James pushes Spong against the cage but Spong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong is trying to pull guard but James turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James jumps guard and drags Spong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James has a closed guard, preventing Spong from standing up.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong controlling from the top position.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James keeping full guard, as Spong tries to pass.
Spong looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Spong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spong is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Spong circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spong fails to land the takedown.
James seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Tyrell Spong has been cut.
Spong tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spong is looking to clinch.
James pushes Spong up against the cage in a clinch.
Spong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Spong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Spong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Spong on that attempt.
James stuffs the takedown.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spong is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James tries to pull guard but Spong holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrell Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spong closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Nice sprawl there from James as Spong shoots in.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spong.
Josh James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Spong.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
James went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
Spong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James tries to bum rush Spong with a series of wild strikes but Spong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Spong, which made it look bad.
Spong unleashes a big counter combination but James bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
Good leg kick by Spong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Josh James is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from James.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Spong, which made it look bad.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong shoots in but no luck this time.
James shoots in but Spong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spong closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James instigates a clinch.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spong tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! James avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Spong fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spong shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James moves into range and clinches up with Spong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well James 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh James!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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