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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Venables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't be touched. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Venables!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong misses with a left hand
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venables throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong jabs at Venables's body.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venables.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
Venables walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Venables bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Venables throws an off balance right hand
and Venables takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venables misses with a straight right.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venables.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Venables misses the target.
Spong jabs Venables right on the nose. Venables blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
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!
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Spong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong moves out of range as Venables strikes.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Venables walks into a jab.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong blocks a head kick by Venables.
As Venables backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong jabs Venables to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Venables blocks a jab.
Venables takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venables takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venables has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Venables lunges at Spong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spong's hand.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Venables lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong jabs Venables right on the nose. Venables blinks but takes it well.
Venables gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Venables misses.
Spong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Venables throws a lazy head kick
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Venables throws a leg kick but Spong checks it.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong cracks Venables with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venables defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Venables lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong lands a jab to Venables's midsection.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Spong. That snapped Venables's head back.
Spong throws the left hand but Venables avoids the punch easily.
Venables defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Venables displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venables.
Venables tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Venables uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Venables uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venables connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Spong misses.
Venables throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks the body kick.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Venables.
Spong connects with a right hand. Venables shakes it off.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Venables drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venables looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong blocks a leg kick.
Venables showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Venables seems unphased.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Venables saw that one coming.
Spong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spong lands a nice hook to Venables's body. Venables takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Venables lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong wants to slow Venables down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Venables's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong clobbers Venables with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Despite the aggression on Venables's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Venables looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong lands a body shot.
Venables is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Spong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong stuns Venables with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venables under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong punishes Venables's body with a nice straight punch.
Venables throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venables takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Venables slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong lands with a right hand.
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Venables has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Venables tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Venables counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Venables moves away and avoids it.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Venables's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Venables is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spong tries to score with a low kick but Venables moves his leg out of the way.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venables can do to turn this around?
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
Spong lands an overhand right.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venables.
A nice side step and Venables releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spong tries to land a front kick but Venables steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venables takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venables.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables avoids the body shot from Spong.
Venables now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Venables doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and Venables makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Spong.
Venables connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Venables walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong lunges at Venables with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venables's hand.
Venables attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Venables throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Venables only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Venables walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venables on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venables wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Venables counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Venables moves away and avoids it.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Spong scores with a jab to the body.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Venables sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Venables looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Venables misses with a knee to the head.
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venables throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
Venables takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Venables misses with the body kick
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spong with a jab.
Venables takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Venables looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong lands with an uppercut that bounces Venables off the cage and back into range.
Joseph Venables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venables wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Venables checks a low kick from Spong.
Venables fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Venables wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Venables looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venables. Venables obviously looking to wear him down.
Venables shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Venables works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Venables throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Venables takes one to the side of the head.
Venables takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong punishes Venables's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Jab from Venables.
Venables tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong working hard to break the clinch.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Venables misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Venables tried to score with a low kick but Spong checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
Tyrone Spong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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