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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brak Maug�n (ranked 17 p4p, 3 weight class) and Alistair Spong (ranked 168 p4p, 22 weight class). Maug�n comes into the arena with Save Yourself blaring out of the sound system. Spong has chosen 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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264 lbs
19 - 3 - 0 |
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195 cm
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237 lbs
40 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brak Maug�n!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maug�n moves out of range as Spong throws a body kick.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maug�n closes the distance and clinches.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Maug�n.
Spong landing knees to the head.
It looks like Brak Maug�n has been cut.
Maug�n lands a body punch.
Maug�n misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maug�n has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maug�n lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Good body shot from Spong.
Maug�n tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maug�n lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maug�n swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maug�n tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maug�n lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maug�n tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maug�n lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maug�n tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maug�n goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maug�n is defending well for now.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maug�n tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Maug�n pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maug�n takes one on the button.
Spong scores with a push kick.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong lands a head kick. Maug�n smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spong lands a head kick. Maug�n smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maug�n waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maug�n takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Maug�n pushes him off.
Maug�n moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maug�n stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maug�n slips a jab from Spong.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Maug�n dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maug�n looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Maug�n.
Maug�n misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maug�n checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong wants to slow Maug�n down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Maug�n misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maug�n feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Spong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maug�n misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong counters with an inside leg kick.
Spong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maug�n counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maug�n blocks a head kick by Spong.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Maug�n is just out of range.
Maug�n is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick
and Maug�n connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maug�n tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong is looking to slow Maug�n down with leg kicks.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Maug�n pushes him off.
Maug�n throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maug�n misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maug�n struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Maug�n struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Maug�n lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maug�n lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maug�n avoids the damage to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maug�n's cut.
That's time! Maug�n's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maug�n circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maug�n counters with a solid body kick.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maug�n doesn't seem bothered though.
Spong lands with a straight right. Maug�n didn't see that one coming.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maug�n paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maug�n takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maug�n manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong lands a body punch.
Maug�n pushes Spong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Maug�n blocks it.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong tries to work over Maug�n's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maug�n avoids it.
Maug�n misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maug�n goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maug�n lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maug�n swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Maug�n.
Maug�n misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maug�n's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spong.
Maug�n tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maug�n on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Maug�n tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Maug�n back against the cage.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maug�n lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong is leaning against Maug�n and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maug�n is blocking nicely.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maug�n doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maug�n tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Maug�n throws a head punch that misses.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong cracks Maug�n with a nice body shot.
Maug�n 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.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maug�n blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong pushes Maug�n back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maug�n is defending well for now.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong presses Maug�n against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maug�n misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Spong.
Maug�n on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maug�n misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maug�n misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maug�n.
Maug�n throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maug�n has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maug�n is blocking nicely.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Maug�n tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maug�n backwards.
Spong tries a body shot but Maug�n blocks it.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maug�n seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong misses with a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brak Maug�n's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Maug�n swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alistair Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong is looking to land body kicks.
Spong drives through and clinches with Maug�n against the cage.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong has Maug�n pressed against the cage.
Spong lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Maug�n can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Maug�n fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maug�n lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Maug�n scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong tries to work over Maug�n's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maug�n lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maug�n backwards.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maug�n avoids the damage to the body.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Maug�n backwards.
Spong avoiding damage as Maug�n throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maug�n lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maug�n lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a right hand.
Maug�n swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maug�n avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Maug�n avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Maug�n.
Maug�n wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maug�n is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong prevents a body shot from Maug�n.
Maug�n lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Maug�n uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maug�n misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to stall but Maug�n uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maug�n.
Maug�n tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maug�n's face.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maug�n doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maug�n misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maug�n backwards.
Maug�n can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maug�n misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maug�n tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong digs a right hand into Maug�n's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maug�n's gas tank.
Spong with a knee to the head.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Maug�n is rocked!
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maug�n in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maug�n's cut.
That's time! Maug�n's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maug�n takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maug�n looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maug�n tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maug�n lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maug�n avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maug�n lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Maug�n lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maug�n throws a head punch that misses.
Spong working Maug�n over with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maug�n tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maug�n misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Maug�n avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Maug�n blocks with his arms.
Maug�n avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Maug�n swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maug�n is working Spong over against the cage.
Maug�n lands with a right to the head.
Maug�n lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maug�n struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Maug�n.
Maug�n lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maug�n working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maug�n 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 tries a knee to the head but Maug�n blocks it.
Maug�n struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maug�n is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maug�n throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Maug�n misses with some punches.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maug�n stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maug�n creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maug�n blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maug�n.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Maug�n can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong stalling.
Maug�n misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tries to work over Maug�n's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong prevents a body shot from Maug�n.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maug�n working hard to break the clinch.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Maug�n's head.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maug�n avoids it.
Spong stalls.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Maug�n fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maug�n.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Maug�n blocks it.
Maug�n scores with a shoulder strike.
Maug�n tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maug�n tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Maug�n misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brak Maug�n's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Spong clinches.
Maug�n is trying to stall.
Maug�n can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Maug�n gets an underhook and turns Spong into the cage.
Maug�n misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maug�n.
Maug�n scores with a hook to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Maug�n's head.
Spong blocks a body shot from Maug�n.
Maug�n tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Maug�n lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Spong.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Maug�n working aggressively here.
Maug�n works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maug�n misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maug�n misses with some punches.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maug�n misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maug�n lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maug�n blocks it with crossed arms.
Maug�n lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maug�n is defending well for now.
Maug�n working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maug�n doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maug�n struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Maug�n misses with the head strike.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maug�ns head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maug�n.
Maug�n lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brak Maug�n has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maug�n on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maug�n.
Maug�n escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong throws a leg kick
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maug�n lands with a left to the head.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Maug�n tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maug�ns head.
Maug�n misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maug�n avoids the damage to the body.
Maug�n throws a head punch that misses.
Maug�n struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong is working Maug�n over against the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Maug�n tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maug�n with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maug�n takes a shot to the head.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maug�n is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maug�n blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Maug�n has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong cracks Maug�n with a nice body shot.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maug�n avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maug�n.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maug�n has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Maug�n.
Maug�n scores with a shoulder strike.
Maug�n misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Maug�n lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Good body shot from Spong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Alistair Spong gave a big smile as he said 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
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