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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burro Chigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chance Spong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 cm
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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168 cm
31
168 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Burro Chigg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spong slips under a jab. Spong shoots in and drives through. Chigg sprawls well. Spong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chigg sprawls well initially but Spong persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Chigg tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg. Spong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Spong is keen to just control but Chigg is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chigg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chigg. Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Chigg. Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Chigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spong won't allow Chigg to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chigg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong. Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Chigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chigg pulls Spong in close to prevent any damage. Spong is working Chigg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Chigg wants to sweep but no luck. Chigg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Spong fails with a takedown attempt. Spong looks to clinch and Chigg counters with a stiff right hand. Spong shoots for a double leg takedown but Chigg sprawls well. He's pushed Spong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Chigg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Burro Chigg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chance Spong. Spong ducks under a wild hook from Chigg. Chigg looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range. Spong tries to counter with a clinch but Chigg shakes him off and moves away. Chigg looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spong dives in for a single leg takedown but Chigg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Spong moves away from the strike by Chigg. Spong goes for a double leg but Chigg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chigg continues to drive forward. Spong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Spong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Chigg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spong off and has taken his back! Chigg missing with strikes from the back. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Chigg's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Spong just trying to survive but Chigg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chigg connects with a big shot to the side of Spong's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spong turns into Chigg and is now in his guard.
Chigg seems keen to control Spong's posture. Chigg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Spong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Chigg wants to sweep but no luck. Spong passes Chigg's left leg - he's now in half guard. Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chigg defending well though. Spong uses his free foot to push down on Chigg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chigg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Burro Chigg 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.
Chigg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Chigg's corner calls for a 1-2. Chigg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Chigg. Chance Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chigg tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Spong is predictable there and Chigg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong is rocked! Chigg throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong. Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Chigg finish him? Chigg throws an overhand right that drops Spong like a sack of potatoes! Chigg dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Burro Chigg! After winning the bout, Burro Chigg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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