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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 4901 p4p, 504 weight class) and Maximus Ukkeli (ranked 14475 p4p, 729 weight class). Spong comes into the arena with 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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288 lbs
30 - 12 - 1 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Maximus Ukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ukkeli counters with a nice body shot.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Ukkeli walks into a left hand.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
A clash of legs there as Spong blocks the low kick.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot
and Spong counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Ukkeli swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Ukkeli slips under a jab from Spong.
Ukkeli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Ukkeli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ukkeli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ukkeli.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Ukkeli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ukkeli.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong throws a leg kick but Ukkeli moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong clinches up with Ukkeli and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ukkeli as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ukkeli is defending well for now.
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
Spong misses the jab.
Ukkeli lands a nice shot to the body.
Ukkeli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spong rather than just go for the knockout.
Ukkeli scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli cracks the inside of Spong's front leg.
Ukkeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Spong instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ukkeli lands an overhand right.
Ukkeli scores with a head kick. Spong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli just misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ukkeli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spong scores with a leg kick.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Good leg kick by Ukkeli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good work by Spong as he checks the leg kick.
Spong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ukkeli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Ukkeli fakes the leg kick and cracks Spong in the body.
Ukkeli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Ukkeli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Ukkeli does no damage.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ukkeli looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong misses with a hook.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ukkeli.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back to recover.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong is looking for a counter combo.
Ukkeli lands a nice hook to Spong's body. Spong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ukkeli backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ukkeli throws a big counter head kick but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ukkeli if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong thuds his right hand into Ukkeli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Ukkeli's knee but Ukkeli avoids it well.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ukkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong works Ukkeli's body with a nice hook.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ukkeli wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Ukkeli does it's job there.
Ukkeli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong misses with a hook.
Ukkeli lands a head kick!
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spong avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong slips under a jab.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ukkeli finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Ukkeli's ribs.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Ukkeli lands a head kick!
Ukkeli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ukkeli avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch up but Ukkeli circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ukkeli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alistair Spong's cut is getting worse.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli ducks right into an uppercut from Spong.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spong throws a low kick but Ukkeli avoids it.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook. Ukkeli ducked under it nicely.
Ukkeli scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Ukkeli saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Maximus Ukkeli just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spong lands a jab to Ukkeli's midsection.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Ukkeli misses with a straight left.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ukkeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
As Spong backs off Ukkeli throws a huge counter combo but Spong manages to avoid it all.
Ukkeli throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ukkeli dodges the punch combination from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Ukkeli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ukkeli.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli scores with a nice right hand.
Spong staying out of range there.
Ukkeli misses with a few strikes there.
Spong moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
A lazy left from Ukkeli finds it's target.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ukkeli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ukkeli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spong is looking to slow Ukkeli down with leg kicks.
Ukkeli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spong under the eye.
Spong is rocked!
Spong walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alistair Spong had this to say: 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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FIGHT
RATING
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