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Event:
FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 2
Date: Apr 10, 2020 |
#R1#
Fischer throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong backing away here, and Fischer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fischer connects with a solid leg kick.
Spong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Fischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fischer.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fischer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fischer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spong's hands.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Fischer circles away.
Fischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fischer thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
A big left from Fischer misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Fischer.
Fischer slips a straight right by Spong.
Fischer lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Fischer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer. #T1#
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fischer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spong is keeping busy.
Fischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fischer slows down the pace here.
Fischer tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fischer looking to slow down the pace here.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fischer is defending well for now.#BC2#
Fischer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fischer throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spong under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Fischer blocks the low kick.
Fischer cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fischer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Fischer misses with a right hand
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fischer.
Fischer punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Spong forces Fischer back against the ropes and clinches.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Fischer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spong is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Fischer manages to break the clinch.
Fischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spong tries to clinch but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fischer lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Fischer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Fischer connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Fischer jabs Spong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fischer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Fischer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fischer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spong scores with the left hand. Fischer knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.
Spong tries to score with a low kick but Fischer moves his leg out of the way.
Fischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fischer lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Fischer.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Fischer.
Spong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dennis Fischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Fischer.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong wants to clinch.
Crunch! Spong slams his shin into Fischer's torso.
Fischer looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Fischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Fischer misses with a left hand
and Spong counters with an outside leg kick.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Fischer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fischer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Fischer feints a counter leg kick.
Fischer just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Spong walks into a stiff left hand from Fischer.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fischer wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fischer thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fischer scores with a hook to the body. Spong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fischer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fischer moves out of range of the leg kick from Spong.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fischer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fischer has time to react.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Fischer moved out of range nicely.
Fischer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Spong - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Fischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dennis Fischer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fischer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fischer.
Fischer thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
Fischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fischer blocks a jab.
Fischer tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fischer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spong wants to clinch up but Fischer keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fischer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fischer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Fischer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A low kick from Fischer is predictable there
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Fischer.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fischer swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Fischer slips a straight right by Spong.
It seemed like Fischer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fischer lands a jab to the nose.
Spong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fischer moves out of range of the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fischer - the referee stops the clock and Spong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fischer. Spong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fischer fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fischer.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fischer misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Fischer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fischer lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Fischer.
Fischer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong checks a low kick from Fischer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fischer. That's going to slow Spong down.
Fischer throws a sloppy head kick
and Spong counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fischer misses the target.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Fischer misses with a few strikes there.
Fischer misses with a shot to the body
and Spong counters with a nice body shot.
Fischer throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Fischer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fischer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Fischer!
Dennis Fischer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
Grand Prix Semi FINAL
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Spiteri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spong lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Spiteri is just out of range.
It looked like Spiteri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spiteri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spiteri throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Spiteri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spiteri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Spiteri checks it.
Nice cross by Spong.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong lands with a hook. Spiteri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Spiteri makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD2#
Spiteri walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Spong rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Spiteri has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Spiteri misses the shot to the body.
Spiteri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiteri backwards.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spiteri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spiteri avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spiteri lands a nice uppercut.
Spiteri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Spiteri's ribcage.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Spiteri back against the ropes.
Spiteri misses with a punch to the body.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Spiteri controls the action.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spiteri.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Alistair Spong should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spong throws a good cross that connects.
Spong misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
Spiteri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Spiteri counters with a solid body kick.
Spiteri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spiteri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Spiteri clips Spong with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Spong a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Spiteri.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Spiteri moved out of range.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Spiteri moves out of range easily.
Spong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spiteri.
Spiteri thumps Spong with a low kick.
Spiteri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spiteri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheers as Spiteri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spong doesn't seem phased though.
Spiteri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Spiteri.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by Spong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spiteri lands with a right to the head.
Spiteri lands a body punch.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spiteri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spiteri avoids it.
Spiteri digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spiteri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spiteri tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Spiteri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spiteri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spiteri.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Spiteri throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spiteri throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Spiteri connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong scores with a head kick. Spiteri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spiteri misses with a low kick.
Spiteri connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.#T1#
Spiteri misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiteri. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spiteri cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Spiteri cracks Spong with a good jab.
Spong with a nice cross.
Spiteri throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick there by Spong.
A left lands for Spong.#T2#
Spiteri explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spiteri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiteri.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Spiteri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spiteri 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Spiteri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Spiteri counters with a low kick, right behind Spong 's knee.
Nice body kick there by Spiteri.
Spong tries to score with a low kick but Spiteri moves his leg out of the way.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Spiteri.
Spong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spiteri lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spiteri - the referee stops the clock and Spong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spiteri. Spong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Spong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spiteri can pounce on him.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spiteri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?#T1#
Spong moves forwards but Spiteri connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Spiteri clinches.
Spiteri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong blocks a body shot from Spiteri. #BC#
Spiteri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spiteri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.#T2##CL2#
Spiteri gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spiteri tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong pushes Spiteri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Spiteri.
#BC#
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spiteri throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spiteri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Nice uppercut lands for Spiteri. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri had his way with Alistair Spong in that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5##KD#
Spiteri clips Spong with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Spong a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Spiteri counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Spong badly! He tries to strike back but Spiteri puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Spong out cold! Oh man, Spong will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
Carlotos Spiteri decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
Grand Prix MONTREAL
Date: Feb 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Spong throws the kick towards the body but Noel avoids it.
Spong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Noel's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Noel misses.
Spong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Spong drives through and clinches with Noel against the ropes.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noel struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Noel as Spong tries to tie him up.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Noel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noel.
Spong blocking some punches.
Noel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
#T1#
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Chubby Noel has been cut.
Spong avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noel is defending well for now.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Noel is breathing heavily.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Noel controls his hands.
Spong gets through Noel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spong blocks it with crossed arms.
Spong digs a right hand into Noel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noel's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong gets through Noel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Noel backwards. #ROC2#
Noel is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Noel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong is controlling Noel's neck. Spong unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Noel goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alistair Spong! Alistair Spong retains his light heavyweight title!
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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Event:
AKT 11
Date: Jan 10, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Spong misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Juttu.
Juttu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spong looks for the body kick but Juttu saw that one coming.
Juttu lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Spong walks into a jab.#CL2#
Juttu gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spong as Juttu tries to tie him up.
Juttu trying to control the position but instead, Spong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Juttu into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juttu misses with some punches.
Juttu trying to stall but Spong improves his position.
Juttu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juttu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Juttu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Juttu misses with some punches.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Juttu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow. #BC#
Juttu manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Juttu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Juttu throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spong.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juttu throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
A head kick misses from Juttu.
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Juttu blocks the low kick.
Spong throws a hook but Juttu avoids it easily.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Juttu.
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!
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2##CL2#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Juttu in a clinch.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juttu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Juttu trying to stall but Spong improves his position.
Juttu trying to stall but Spong improves his position.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Juttu blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Juttu tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juttu prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong taking a breather.
Juttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spong is keeping busy.
Juttu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juttu is defending well for now.#T3#
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Juttu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Juttu is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Spong.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Spong is leaning against Juttu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Juttu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juttu tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Juttu looking to slow down the pace here.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juttus head.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Juttu backwards.
Juttu blocks a body shot from Spong.
Juttu lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juttu is keeping busy.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Spong avoiding damage as Juttu throws knees to the body.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Juttu breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Juttu finds it's target.
Juttu moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
Nice cross by Juttu.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong tries to clinch up but Juttu circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Juttu pushes him off.
Spong punishes Juttu's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong lands a jab to Juttu's midsection.
Juttu swinging wildly here.
Spong misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu works the jab nicely.
Spong tries to land a front kick but Juttu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Juttu tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
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!
#R2#
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juttu.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Juttu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Juttu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looks like Juttu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Juttu pushes him off.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Juttu's ribs.
Juttu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juttu punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Juttu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juttu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spong thinks about the counter body kick.
Spong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Juttu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juttu tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Juttu back against the ropes.
Juttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Juttu is looking to control Spong's arms but Spong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Juttu has his back to the ropes.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Juttu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong landing knees to the head.
A short right from Spong on the inside. #T1#
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Juttu avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Juttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Juttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
Juttu trying to control the position but instead, Spong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Juttu into the ropes.
Juttu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juttu is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Juttu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
A short right from Spong.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Juttu looking to stall.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong tries to stall but Juttu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Juttu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Juttu on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Juttu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Juttu tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Juttu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong misses with a low kick as Juttu jumps back.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Juttu rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Spong gets a clinch.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Juttu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juttu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Juttu misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu lands a shot to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Juttu 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.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spong as Juttu tries to tie him up.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Juttu lands an elbow that stopped Spong in his tracks for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Juttu.
#T4#
Juttu blocking some punches.
Juttu stalls.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Juttu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juttu stalling in the clinch but Spong improves position.
Juttu lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Juttu trying to stall but Spong improves his position.
The referee calls for Juttu to work.
#BC#
Juttu breaks from the clinch.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Juttu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
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 Alistair Spong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruma Juttu is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spong tries to clinch but Juttu is having none of it.
Juttu throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Juttu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Juttu scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong tries to clinch but Juttu moves out of range.
Spong tries to clinch but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu misses with a straight right.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Juttu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spong looks to land a body kick but Juttu moved away.
Spong throws a leg kick but Juttu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Juttu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Juttu misses the shot to the body.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juttu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu checks the leg kick.
Spong takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juttu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juttu takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Juttu.
Spong tries to clinch but Juttu moves out of range.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
Juttu cracks Spong with a good jab.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juttu throws a body shot but no joy.
Juttu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juttu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juttu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong is looking to clinch but Juttu is avoiding it.
A left lands for Juttu.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Juttu pushes him off.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Juttu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juttu wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Juttu works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Juttu throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juttu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Juttu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spong avoids it.
Juttu throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Juttu in a clinch.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Juttu won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong pushes Juttu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Juttu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Juttu prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Juttu as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Juttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Juttu.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juttu.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Juttu.
Juttu presses Spong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juttu lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Juttu avoids the damage to the body.
Spong pushes Juttu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong tries to stall but Juttu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Juttu trying to stall but Spong improves his position.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Juttu scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juttu avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juttus head.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Juttu controls the action.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Juttu to work.
Juttu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Juttu blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alistair Spong just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juttu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Juttu throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Juttu throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong wants to counter with a clinch but Juttu pushes him away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Juttu.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Juttu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juttu with a hook.
No joy there for Juttu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Juttu.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
Juttu throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Juttu only half commits.
Juttu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Juttu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juttu. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juttu avoids the head kick by Spong.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juttu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Juttu pushes him off.
Spong wants to clinch up but Juttu keeps it at a distance.#T1##CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent 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.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ruma Juttu has been cut.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juttu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juttu tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Juttu back against the ropes.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Juttu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Juttu working hard to break the clinch.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Juttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong gets through Juttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Juttu's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juttu lands an uppercut.
Juttu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Spong pushes Juttu back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Juttu trying to stall but Spong improves his position.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juttu trying to stall but Spong improves his position.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Juttu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spong is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Juttu controls the action.
#BC#
Juttu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juttu connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong tries to clinch there but Juttu circles away.
Spong scores with a hook to the body. Juttu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Juttu.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Juttu checks it.
Spong tries to clinch up but Juttu circles away and keeps his distance.
Juttu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as Spong blocks the low kick.
Spong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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.
A left lands for Juttu.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spong tries to clinch there but Juttu circles away.
#CL2#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Juttu in a clinch.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Juttu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong blocks a body shot from Juttu.
A short uppercut from Juttu.
Juttu stalling in the clinch but Spong improves position.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juttu takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Juttu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Juttu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Juttu. Juttu obviously looking to wear him down.
Juttu lands with a good body shot.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Juttu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Juttu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Juttu throws a low kick, looking for Spong's leg but Spong calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Juttu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Juttu misses with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Juttu.
Spong throws a head kick but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Juttu loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Juttu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Spong lands a jab to Juttu's midsection.
Juttu avoids a kick to the body.
Juttu thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
Juttu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Juttu misses.
Juttu misses with a hook.
Spong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Juttu.
A combination from Juttu does no damage.
Juttu motions for Spong to come forward. Juttu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Juttu misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong tries to clinch but Juttu moves out of range.
Juttu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Juttu. That snapped Spong's head back.
#T1#
Spong throws the kick towards the body but Juttu avoids it.#CL2#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juttu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Juttu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juttu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong pushes Juttu back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juttu's elbow.
Juttu digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Juttu takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Juttu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong tries to clinch but Juttu moves out of range.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juttu.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juttu.#CL2#
Spong drives through and clinches with Juttu against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Juttu as the two fighters clinch.
Spong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Juttu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juttu pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Juttu.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Juttu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Juttu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juttu blocks a body shot from Spong. #BC#
Juttu manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juttu, pushing him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Juttu tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Juttu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong working Juttu over with knees to the body.
Juttu stalling the fight.
#T3#
Juttu misses with some punches.
Juttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juttu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Juttu blocks it.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juttu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juttu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Juttu breaks the clinch.
Ruma Juttu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Juttu lands with a right to the head.
Juttu lands a left hand.
Juttu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Juttu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Juttu is trying to maintain a safe position but Spong gets an underhook and turns Juttu into the ropes.
Juttu stalling in the clinch but Spong improves position.
Spong misses with some punches.
Juttu avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Juttu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Juttu scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Spong gets through Juttu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Juttu breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruma Juttu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Alistair Spong!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Alistair Spong!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong wins by unanimous decision!
Alistair Spong is the new light heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Alistair Spong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '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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Event:
Rick's Rumble 2
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Handy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Handy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Handy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Handy misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Spong misses
and Handy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Handy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Handy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Handy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong tries to clinch but Handy moves out of range.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handy was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Handy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Handy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spong avoids it.
Handy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Spong clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Biggie Righty Handy has been cut.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Handy misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Handy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Handy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Handy swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong keeps control of Handy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Handy.
Handy blocks an uppercut.
Handy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Handy 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.
A head punch on the inside from Handy fails to land.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Handy's face.
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handy or not.
Handy working aggressively here.
Handy managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Handy tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Handy working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Handy misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Handy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Handy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Handy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Handy manages to break the clinch.
Handy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Handy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Handy.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Handy saw that one coming.
Handy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spong is out of range and Handy settles back down.
Handy throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Handy only half commits. #T3##CL2#
Spong gets a clinch.
Handy throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Handy misses with a punch on the inside.
Handy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Handy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Handy is breathing heavily.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Handy blocks with his arms.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Handy is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Handy has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Handy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Spong.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Handy blocks it.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Handy's head.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong prevents a body shot from Handy.
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 Biggie Righty Handy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Handy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handy misses with a straight right.
Handy misses with a looping left.
Spong throws a leg kick but Handy moved away.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handy. That did some damage!
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Handy moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong darts in trying to clinch
and Handy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Handy - the referee stops the clock and Spong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Handy. Spong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Handy avoids the head kick by Spong.
Handy is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Handy avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Handy blocks it.
Handy lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Handy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Spong gets through Handy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Handy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Handy backwards.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Handy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Handy 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 lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Handy.#T2#
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Handy is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Handy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong works on Handy's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Handy with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Handy looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Handy get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong took to the microphone: '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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Event:
AKT's Superstars 1
Date: Nov 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Drahomir stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spong.
A big left from Drahomir misses.
Drahomir avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drahomir counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drahomir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drahomir.
Drahomir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drahomir digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spong.
Drahomir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drahomir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drahomir misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drahomir throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Drahomir only half commits.
Spong is looking to clinch but Drahomir is avoiding it.
Drahomir scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spong in his tracks.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Drahomir moves into the clinch.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drahomir misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drahomir lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drahomir tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Drahomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Drahomir scores with a hook to the body.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Drahomir looks winded!
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drahomir.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drahomir managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Dalibor Drahomir has been cut.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong lands an uppercut.#T2#
Drahomir takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drahomir blocks it with crossed arms.
Drahomir is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong blocks a body shot from Drahomir.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drahomir avoids it.
Drahomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Drahomir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Drahomir is blocking nicely.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
#T3#
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drahomir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Drahomir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drahomir.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Drahomir lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drahomir lands a left hand.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Drahomir's ribcage.
Drahomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drahomir misses with a body punch.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
#T4#
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drahomir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Drahomir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drahomir.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drahomir.
Spong is working Drahomir over against the ropes.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Drahomir.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Dalibor Drahomir's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Spong tries to clinch up.
Drahomir throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Drahomir loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Drahomir takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Drahomir misses.
Drahomir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong dodges the punch combination from Drahomir.
Drahomir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Drahomir.
Spong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Drahomir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong is looking to clinch but Drahomir is avoiding it.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Drahomir pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drahomir.
Spong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drahomir loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Drahomir throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drahomir is breathing heavily.
Spong's corner calls for a 1-2. Spong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drahomir misses with a right hand #CL#
and Spong moves into the clinch.#T1#
Drahomir misses with the head strike.
Drahomir misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drahomir as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong tries to work over Drahomir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drahomir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drahomir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drahomir tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong lands a left hand.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Drahomir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drahomir can do to turn this around?
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drahomir controls his hands.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Drahomir.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drahomir.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drahomir lands a shoulder strike.
Drahomir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Drahomir avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drahomir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong is working Drahomir over against the ropes.
Spong presses Drahomir against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong cracks Drahomir with a nice body shot.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Dalibor Drahomir's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Spong digs a right hand underneath Drahomir's ribcage. Drahomir let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drahomir backwards.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Drahomir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drahomir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drahomir misses with a body punch.
Spong leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Drahomir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
Spong blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drahomir throws a head punch that misses.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Drahomir avoids it.#T4#
Drahomir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Drahomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Drahomir.
Drahomir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Drahomir.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Drahomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Spong digs a right hand into Drahomir's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drahomir's gas tank.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drahomir takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spong lands a right hand.
Drahomir misses with a body punch.
Spong prevents a body shot from Drahomir.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong lands a body punch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dalibor Drahomir's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drahomir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Drahomir has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong tries a body shot but Drahomir blocks it.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Drahomir avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Drahomir tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Drahomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drahomir stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drahomir is defending well for now.
Drahomir lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drahomir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drahomir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drahomir works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drahomir lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Drahomir.
Drahomir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drahomir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drahomir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Drahomir working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Drahomir controls the action.
Drahomir works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drahomir.
Drahomir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards. #T2#
Drahomir is working Spong over against the ropes.
Drahomir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir lands an uppercut.
Drahomir digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drahomir can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Drahomir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Drahomir.
A hook to the body from Drahomir.
Drahomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drahomir digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Drahomir creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drahomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drahomir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drahomir.
Drahomir swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drahomir lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drahomir.
Drahomir lands a nice uppercut.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
Spong prevents a body shot from Drahomir.
Drahomir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Drahomir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Drahomir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Drahomir struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Drahomir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Drahomir throws a head punch that misses.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Drahomir blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drahomir.#T4#
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong is leaning against Drahomir and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Drahomir blocks with his arms.
Drahomir throws a head punch that misses.
Dalibor Drahomir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Drahomir - that landed with a thud.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Drahomir blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drahomir prevents a body shot from Spong.
A nice left hand lands by Drahomir.
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Drahomir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drahomir lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalibor Drahomir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Alistair Spong!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Alistair Spong!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Alistair Spong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '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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Event:
RH104
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Dimelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Spong blocks a head kick by Dimelo.
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dimelo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong tries to clinch up but Dimelo circles away and keeps his distance.
Dimelo checks the leg kick.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dimelo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dimelo 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.
Dimelo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dimelo.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Dimelo counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Dimelo gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dimelo.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Dimelo misses with a body punch.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimelo tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Dimelo scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Dimelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Spong misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Dimelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Miko Dimelo has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Dimelo looks winded!
Dimelo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimelos head.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Spong. #ROC#
Dimelo is rocked!
Spong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spong prevents a body shot from Dimelo.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
Dimelo is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Dimelo to the canvas! Can Dimelo beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Dimelo was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Spong is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong stared into the camera and 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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Event:
CEC Invite R2
Date: Jul 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Spong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Spong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.#CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Spong.
McGuire tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
#T1#
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
A short right from McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from McGuire.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Spong.
McGuire tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into McGuire's ribcage.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
McGuire working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Spong.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
#T3#
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Spong.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Spong looks winded!
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
#T4#
Spong blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
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 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
Spong lands an uppercut.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! McGuire avoids it this time.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spong in his tracks. #CL2#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire 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.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Spong working McGuire over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a body punch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGuire lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Spong.
Spong is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
McGuire avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGuire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Spong working McGuire over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Spong.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards. #T3#
A knee to the head by Spong.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bryer McGuire has been cut.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuire won't want to take too many of those.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong taking a breather.#T4#
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Spong works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Spong prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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 Bryer McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Spong clinches up against the cage.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but McGuire is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A body shot lands from Spong.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuire won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Spong presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Spong.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire presses Spong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGuire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGuire.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
McGuire lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Spong blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Spong tries a knee to the head but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from McGuire.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
McGuire tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong looking to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryer McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryer McGuire!
A very excited looking Bryer McGuire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
CEC 4TH OF JULY 2
Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Rain swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Rain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spong throws a head kick that half lands.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong wants to clinch.
Rain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Spong misses with a head kick.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong.
Nice cross by Rain.
Rain sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spong checks a low kick from Rain.
Spong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
And Rain counters with a quick kick to the body but Spong blocks it.
Rain connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Rain misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong throws a lazy head kick
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong misses with a straight right. #T2#
Rain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rain.
Rain blocks a jab.
Rain throws a counter high kick but Spong was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong tries to clinch but Rain is having none of it.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain backing away here, and Spong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spong checks a low kick from Rain.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong checks a low kick from Rain.
Rain tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rain is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Rain tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spong lands a nice hook to Rain's body. Rain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Spong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Rain was looking to counter with a kick there.
Spong lands a right hook to the body.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Rain is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spong wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Rain with an uppercut!
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Spong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rain with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heavy Rain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Rain pulls guard.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rain looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Spong is defending well. Rain quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Spong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rain celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heavy Rain!
Heavy Rain retains his heavyweight title!
Heavy Rain decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
CEC 662
Date: Jun 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Spong misses with a body shot.
Kagonbo is looking to counter punch.
Spong wants to clinch.
Spong tries to clinch but Kagonbo is having none of it. #CL2#
Spong clinches up with Kagonbo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kagonbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kagonbo circles away.
#CL2#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Kagonbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kagonbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Kagonbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Kagonbo blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kagonbo's elbow.
Spong slows down the pace here.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kagonbo.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Kagonbo breaks from the clinch.
Kagonbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong tries to move into range but Kagonbo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kagonbo.
#CL2#
Spong darts in and clinches Kagonbo up against the cage.#T2#
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kagonbo working hard to break the clinch.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kagonbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kagonbo avoids it.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Kagonbo controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kagonbo.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong tries to work over Kagonbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Kagonbo's ribcage. Kagonbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Kagonbo is breathing heavily.#T3#
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Kagonbo is blocking nicely.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kagonbo takes a shot to the head.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kagonbo is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Spong lands an uppercut.
Kagonbo avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Kagonbo is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong tries to work over Kagonbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kagonbo managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Spong slips under a jab from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kagonbo avoids it this time.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kagonbo throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Kagonbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kagonbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Kagonbo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Kagonbo.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Kagonbo controls his hands.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Kagonbo's ribcage. Kagonbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Kagonbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kagonbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kagonbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kagonbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kagonbo prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong blocks a jab.
Kagonbo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spong. Spong obviously looking to wear him down.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Kagonbo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kagonbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spong moves out of range as Kagonbo strikes.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Kagonbo blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Spong slips under a jab.
Spong moves away from the strike by Kagonbo.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Spong instigates a clinch.
Kagonbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Spong has double underhooks.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Kagonbo.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Kagonbo avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kagonbo.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
#BC#
Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kagonbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kagonbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong punishes Kagonbo's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Kagonbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Spong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kagonbo tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong wants to slow Kagonbo down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Kagonbo misses its intended target.
Kagonbo misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Spong clinches up against the cage.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kagonbo's elbow.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kagonbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kagonbo is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong. #T4##BC#
Kagonbo breaks from the clinch.
Kagonbo throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Spong feints a counter leg kick.
Spong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kagonbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spong.
Kagonbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Spong pushes Kagonbo up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kagonbo avoids it.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kagonbo avoids it.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Kagonbo avoids the damage to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong avoids the head kick by Kagonbo.
Kagonbo misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kagonbo.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kagonbo works over Spong's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.#CL2#
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong pushes Kagonbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kagonbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kagonbo working hard to break the clinch.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kagonbo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kagonbo is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kagonbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Kagonbo tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Kagonbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Kagonbo breaks the clinch.
Kagonbo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Spong rushes Kagonbo and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kagonbo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagonbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Kagonbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kagonbo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kagonbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagonbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kagonbo is looking to counter punch.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Spong has Kagonbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kagonbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
#T3#
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kagonbo.
Bismack Kagonbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kagonbo blocking some punches.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong staying out of range there.
Kagonbo throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Kagonbo tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Kagonbo prevents a body shot from Spong.
Kagonbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Kagonbo backwards.
Kagonbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kagonbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Kagonbo blocks it.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kagonbo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Kagonbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Kagonbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Spong forces Kagonbo back against the cage and clinches.
Kagonbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spong blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong stared into the camera and 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'.
In defeat, Bismack Kagonbo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Breathes heavily....growls...'.
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Event:
CEC 658
Date: May 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Spong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lansar dives in for a single leg takedown but Spong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lansar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at XFighter in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Lansar forces Spong back against the cage and clinches.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lansar is breathing heavily.
Lansar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lansar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong is working Lansar over against the cage.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Lansar takes a shot to the head.
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 landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lansar backwards.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lansar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lansar being controlled against the cage.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lansar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Lansar backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lansar backwards.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Lansar won't want to take too many of those.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lansar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong pushes Lansar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lansar backwards.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lansar backwards.
Spong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Lansar won't want to take too many of those.
Spong is leaning against Lansar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lansars head.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Lansar tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lansars head. #T3#
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brad Lansar has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lansar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lansar avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lansar's face.
A head punch on the inside from Lansar fails to land.
Lansar throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Spong lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lansar is defending well for now.
Lansar takes a shot to the head.
Lansar managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lansar can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Lansar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lansar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Lansar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lansar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong tries to work over Lansar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lansar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lansar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Brad Lansar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lansar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lansar.
Lansar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong wants to counter the offense by Lansar and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Lansar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lansar lands in his opponent's guard.
Lansar postures up.
#SUB#
Lansar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lansar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lansar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lansar wants to pass the guard but Spong is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Lansar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Spong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spong keeping full guard, as Lansar tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lansar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Spong is trying to control the position here. Lansar has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Spong tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Lansar jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Lansar!
Brad Lansar is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Brad Lansar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Alistair Spong had this to say: 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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CEC 655
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maugřn moves out of range as Spong throws a body kick.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Maugřn closes the distance and clinches.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Maugřn.
Spong landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Brak Maugřn has been cut.
Maugřn lands a body punch.
Maugřn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugřn swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn lands a body punch. #T1#
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugřn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugřn 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. Maugřn 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.
Maugřn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong. #BC#
Maugřn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maugřn takes one on the button.
Spong scores with a push kick.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong lands a head kick. Maugřn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spong lands a head kick. Maugřn 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.
Maugřn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.#T2#
Spong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maugřn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Maugřn pushes him off.
Maugřn moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn slips a jab from Spong.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Maugřn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maugřn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab by Maugřn.
Maugřn misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Maugřn checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong wants to slow Maugřn down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong counters with an inside leg kick.
Spong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maugřn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maugřn 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 Maugřn is just out of range.
Maugřn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Spong throws a sloppy head kick
and Maugřn 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.
Maugřn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong is looking to slow Maugřn down with leg kicks.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Maugřn pushes him off.
Maugřn throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Maugřn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Maugřn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Maugřn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugřn 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 Maugřn's cut.
That's time! Maugřn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maugřn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maugřn counters with a solid body kick.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maugřn doesn't seem bothered though.
Spong lands with a straight right. Maugřn didn't see that one coming.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maugřn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maugřn 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.#T1#
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maugřn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong lands a body punch.
Maugřn 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 Maugřn blocks it.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong tries to work over Maugřn'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 Maugřn avoids it.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maugřn 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!
Maugřn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Maugřn.
Maugřn misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maugřn's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spong.
Maugřn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maugřn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Maugřn tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Maugřn back against the cage.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maugřn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong is leaning against Maugřn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugřn is blocking nicely.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugřn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn throws a head punch that misses.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Spong effectively controlling the action here.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong cracks Maugřn with a nice body shot.
Maugřn 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 Maugřn blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong pushes Maugřn 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. Maugřn is defending well for now.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong presses Maugřn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
#T4#
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.
Maugřn misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugřn misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugřn.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugřn is blocking nicely.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Maugřn 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 Maugřn backwards.
Spong tries a body shot but Maugřn blocks it.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maugřn 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 Maugřn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Maugřn 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.#CL2#
Spong drives through and clinches with Maugřn against the cage.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong has Maugřn pressed against the cage.
Spong lands a body punch.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Maugřn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Maugřn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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. #T1#
Spong tries to work over Maugřn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugřn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maugřn 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 Maugřn avoids the damage to the body.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Maugřn backwards.
Spong avoiding damage as Maugřn throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maugřn 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. Maugřn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a right hand.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Maugřn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Maugřn.
Maugřn 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 Maugřn is blocking nicely.
#T3#
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong prevents a body shot from Maugřn.
Maugřn lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Maugřn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugřn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to stall but Maugřn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maugřn.
Maugřn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maugřn'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.
Maugřn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugřn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maugřn backwards.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong digs a right hand into Maugřn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maugřn's gas tank.
Spong with a knee to the head.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Maugřn is rocked!
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maugřn 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 Maugřn's cut.
That's time! Maugřn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Maugřn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Maugřn 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.#CL2#
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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 Maugřn 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.
Maugřn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Maugřn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugřn throws a head punch that misses.
Spong working Maugřn 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!
Maugřn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
#T1#
Maugřn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Maugřn 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 Maugřn blocks with his arms.
Maugřn avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Maugřn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugřn is working Spong over against the cage.
Maugřn lands with a right to the head.
Maugřn lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maugřn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Maugřn.
Maugřn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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 Maugřn blocks it.
Maugřn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugřn is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maugřn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Maugřn misses with some punches.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maugřn stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugřn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugřn blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maugřn.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Maugřn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong stalling.
Maugřn misses with the head strike.
#T3#
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 Maugřn'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 Maugřn.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maugřn working hard to break the clinch.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Maugřn's head.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maugřn 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 Maugřn fails to land. #T4#
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 Maugřn.
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 Maugřn blocks it.
Maugřn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugřn tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maugřn tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Maugřn 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 Maugřn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Spong clinches.
Maugřn is trying to stall.
Maugřn can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Maugřn gets an underhook and turns Spong into the cage.
Maugřn misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugřn.
Maugřn scores with a hook to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Maugřn's head.
Spong blocks a body shot from Maugřn.
Maugřn tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn working aggressively here.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Maugřn misses with some punches.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maugřn blocks it with crossed arms.
Maugřn 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. Maugřn is defending well for now.
Maugřn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maugřn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugřn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Maugřn 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 Maugřns head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maugřn.
Maugřn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brak Maugřn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maugřn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maugřn.#BC#
Maugřn 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. #CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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.#T3#
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maugřns head.
Maugřn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugřn avoids the damage to the body.
Maugřn throws a head punch that misses.
Maugřn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong is working Maugřn 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.
Maugřn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugřn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maugřn takes a shot to the head.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Maugřn is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong.
#T4#
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!
Maugřn 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, Maugřn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong cracks Maugřn with a nice body shot.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Maugřn avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Maugřn.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maugřn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Maugřn.
Maugřn scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugřn 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.
Maugřn 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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Event:
CEC 654
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Rain looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Rain throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.#CL#
Spong instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Rain.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Rain lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain blocking some punches.
Rain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rain misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Spong looks to land a combination but Rain avoids it well.
Rain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
A shot to the liver by Rain. Beautiful body shot.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
A swing and a miss from Rain.
Rain throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
Spong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rain scores with a kick to the body.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spong is out of range and Rain settles back down.
Rain misses with a kick to the body.
Rain throws a low kick, looking for Spong's leg but Spong calmly moves out of range.
Rain throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong. #T2#
Rain misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Rain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Rain cracks Spong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain misses with a body kick.
Rain cracks Spong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rain is out of range and Spong settles back down.
Spong swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Rain misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Spong has Rain up against the cage in a clinch.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Rain looks winded!
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rain's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.#T3#
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rain managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Rain's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spong presses Rain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rain blocks it with crossed arms.
Rain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rain is defending well for now.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rain.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong working Rain over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Rain blocks with his arms.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Spong. #T4#
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong pushes Rain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rain.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Rain avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Rain working aggressively here.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Rain managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Our sources have told us that Spong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rain wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
A short left from Spong.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong is pushing Rain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 Heavy Rain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rain keeps the fight on the outside.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong throws the left hand but Rain avoids the punch easily.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong gets through Rain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Spong.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Rain managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a right hand.
Rain prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Rain is breathing heavily.
Rain pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Rain avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rain is defending well for now.
Spong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Rain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rain wants to break free but Spong has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong cracks Rain with a nice body shot.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Rain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Spong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Rain avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
A short uppercut from Spong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong is leaning against Rain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Rain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong trying to stall but Rain improves his position.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rain fails to land.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Rain's head.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rain's face.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Spong.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong has Rain pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong stalling.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rain wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
#T4#
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Rain breaks the clinch.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Rain looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spong jabs Rain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong is looking to wear down Rain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong checks the leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
A jab from Rain misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rain misses with a hook to the body
and Spong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rain thinking.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rain can pounce on him.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Rain circles away.
Rain is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heavy Rain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rain swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Spong with a nice cross.
Spong throws a leg kick
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Spong.
Spong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rain loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Rain tries to work over Spong's front leg with a kick but Spong checks it.
Rain is looking to chop away at Spong's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rain tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heavy Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Rain feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down. #T1#
Spong misses with a low kick.
Rain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rain throws a leg kick that misses.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Rain keeps Spong at a distance using the push kick.
Spong tests Rain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Rain swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Rain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rain blocks a head kick by Spong.
Heavy Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spong throws a head kick but Rain moves out of range.
Rain swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Spong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
A slow jab from Rain misses its intended target.
Spong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Rain down.
Rain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong wants to clinch.#T3#
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rain tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rain doesn't seem bothered though.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong checks a low kick from Rain.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spong!
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rain.
A combination from Rain does no damage.
Rain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spong digs a good body shot into Rain's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.#CL#
Spong rushes Rain and presses him up against the cage.
Rain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rain.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong working Rain over with knees to the body.
Spong working Rain over with knees to the body.
Spong pushes Rain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Rain won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Rain is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Rain won't want to take too many of those.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong blocks a body shot from Rain.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alistair Spong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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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Event:
CEC 650
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Spong scores with a hook.
Spong tries to clinch up but Drama circles away and keeps his distance.
Drama is looking for the big counter here.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drama scores with a head kick.
Spong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Drama lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drama!
Drama looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spong lands a body shot.
Good shot there by Spong.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drama!
Spong lands a jab to Drama's midsection.
Spong misses with a body kick. #T1#
A jab lands there for Drama.
Spong lands with a kick to the temple. Drama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drama lands a front kick.
Spong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drama manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Drama throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drama swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Drama.
Spong avoids the head kick by Drama.
Spong avoids the body shot from Drama.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Drama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Drama checks it.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Drama digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
Spong throws a solid leg kick but Drama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spong.
Drama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drama 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.
Spong tries to clinch up.#CL#
Spong pushes Drama up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Drama lands a left hand.
Drama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Drama lands with a short shot to the head.
Drama throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong. #T3#
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drama throws a head punch that misses.
Spong tries to work over Drama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Drama fails to land.
Drama struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
A head punch on the inside from Drama fails to land.
Drama swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Drama looks winded!
Drama gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong tries a body shot but Drama blocks it.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong prevents a body shot from Drama.
Drama working aggressively here.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
Drama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drama backwards.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drama.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dramas head.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drama or not.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong is leaning against Drama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong effectively controlling the action here.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Spong lands a body punch.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drama backwards.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drama controls his hands.
#KD#
Spong drops Drama with a big knee straight up the middle! Drama is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Drama is rocked!
Drama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spong rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Drama is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Spong manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Drama drops to the canvas! He's done! Spong goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alistair Spong!
Post fight, an emotional Alistair Spong 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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Event:
CEC 648
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Britton keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Britton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Spong.
A low kick from Spong is predictable there
and Britton counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Britton down.
Spong tries to clinch but Britton moves away
letting Britton counter with a right hand.
Spong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Britton scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong is looking to land body kicks.
Britton moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
Britton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spong wants to clinch.
Spong slips under a jab.#T1#
Spong scores with a jab. Britton acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Spong clinches up against the cage.#KD#
Spong drops Britton with a big knee straight up the middle! Britton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#
It looks like Tel Britton has been cut.
Spong wants to clinch
and Britton counters with a nice uppercut.
Alistair Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Britton throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Britton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Britton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Britton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Spong backs off Britton throws a huge counter combo but Spong manages to avoid it all.
Spong tries to clinch but Britton is having none of it.
Britton walks into a straight right hand from Spong.
Britton keeps the fight on the outside.
Britton looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.#T2#
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong is looking to clinch but Britton is avoiding it.
Britton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Britton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spong. That one must have hurt.
Spong throws a low kick, looking for Britton's leg but Britton calmly moves out of range.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Britton moves out of range easily.
Britton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Britton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Britton.#CL#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Britton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spong is defending well.#T3#
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Britton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spong walks away with a smile on his face. Britton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Britton. That did some damage!#CL#
Spong rushes Britton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Britton is trying to pull guard but Spong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alistair Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tel Britton.
Britton is looking for a takedown.
Britton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Britton's face.
Britton blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Britton tries to pull guard but Spong won't allow it.
Britton can't get the takedown.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Britton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
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!
Britton tries to score a body lock takedown but Spong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Britton looks winded!#T4#
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Britton blocks with his arms.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Britton is rocked!
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a left hand.
Britton is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Britton tries to pull guard but Spong holds him up against the cage and eventually Britton drops back down to his feet.
Spong lands a knee 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 Tel Britton'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.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Britton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spong - the referee stops the clock and Britton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spong. Britton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Britton seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Britton.
Britton tries to pull guard but Spong holds him up against the cage and eventually Britton drops back down to his feet.
#KD#
Spong drops Britton with a big knee straight up the middle! Britton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Spong cracks the inside of Britton's front leg.
Britton avoids the body shot from Spong.
Britton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Britton! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Spong clinches.
Britton is breathing heavily.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong cracks Britton with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Britton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Britton is blocking nicely.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#KD#
Spong drops Britton with a big knee straight up the middle! Britton is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Britton to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Britton looks to clinch but Spong throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Britton taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alistair Spong!
An intense looking Alistair Spong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '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'.
In defeat, Tel Britton stepped up to the mic, saying '...Next time.'.
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Event:
CEC 645
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. Cobb catches Spong right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Cobb rushes Spong and presses him up against the cage.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Cobb's ribcage.
Cobb taking a breather.
Spong pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cobb holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spong lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Cobb takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#
It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.
Spong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spong letting Cobb take a breather here.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cobb can turn it around.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Cobb looks winded!
Cobb blocks a body shot from Spong.
Cobb leaning against his opponent.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards. #T2#
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Spong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Spong. #ROC#
Cobb is rocked!
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong throws a big uppercut that drops Cobb! More strikes from Spong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cobb lies dazed against the cage as Spong celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Spong!
An intense looking Alistair Spong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 17, 2019 |
#R1#
A low kick from Barakat is predictable there
and Spong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barakat really felt that one!
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Barakat.
Spong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barakat in his tracks.
Barakat delivers a nice body kick.
Spong cracks Barakat with an open hand slap.
Barakat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barakat throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong lands with a good body shot.
Barakat misses with a hook.
Barakat throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barakat wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 misses with a kick to the body.
Spong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barakat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spong scrambles back to his feet.
Barakat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barakat throws a sloppy body shot
and Barakat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barakat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong. #T1#
Spong cracks Barakat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Barakat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barakat misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Barakat fails to land.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barakat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong trying to stall but Barakat improves his position.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barakat's elbow.
Barakat misses with a knee to the head.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Barakat looks winded!
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Barakat tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong. #T2#
Spong trying to stall but Barakat improves his position.
Barakat tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Barakat trying to land knees to the body.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Barakat controls the action.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Barakat can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Barakat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Spong blocking some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barakat obliges.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Barakat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spong blocks a body shot from Barakat.
Good body shot from Spong.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong gets through Barakat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barakat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barakat's face.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong working Barakat over with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barakat backwards.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barakat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barakats head.
Barakat misses with a punch to the body.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Barakat's ribcage. Barakat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Barakat is rocked!
Spong throws a big uppercut that drops Barakat! More strikes from Spong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Barakat lies dazed against the cage as Spong celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong took to the microphone: '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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2019 |
#R1#
King wants to clinch up but Spong keeps it at a distance.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Spong forces King back against the cage and clinches.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
King takes a shot to the head.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Don King has been cut.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong stalling.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
King looks winded!
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Spong drops King with a big knee straight up the middle! King is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
King is rocked!
BAM! Spong delivers a spinning backfist that drops King like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Alistair Spong!
Post fight, an emotional Alistair Spong 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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Event:
EMPIRE KT PPV
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Spong feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down. #CL#
West clinches up against the ropes.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong misses with a body punch.
West being controlled against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong tries a body shot but West blocks it.
A short uppercut from Spong.
West utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
West throws a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to West's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Spong blocks the elbow strike.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West misses with an elbow strike.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
West prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Spong tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong takes a knee right on the jaw!
West is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
West is breathing heavily.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West looks to throw an elbow but misses.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
West throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Spong tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong works on West's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong blocks the elbow strike.
West working aggressively here.
West lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from West.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. West seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West throws an elbow that misses.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Spong slowing the pace effectively.
Spong gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC2#
West is rocked!
Spong pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong cracks West with a big uppercut, right up the middle and West goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! West wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and 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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Event:
OC! KT 9
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong defending well as Perera loads up on a big left hand.
Spong misses with a hook.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Perera.
Spong swings for the body but Perera moves out of range.
Perera throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong tries to clinch
enabling Perera to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong lands a head kick. Perera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spong is looking to slow Perera down with leg kicks.
Spong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Perera eats them both and turns towards Spong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice body punch from Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Perera misses.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perera.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Perera.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Perera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Perera lands a body punch.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Kusal Perera has been cut.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Spong tries a body shot but Perera blocks it.
A short right from Spong.
Perera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perera is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Perera fails to land.
Perera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perera throws a head punch that misses.
Perera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perera misses with a punch to the body.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perera scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Perera.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Perera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spong blocks a body shot from Perera.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong tries to work over Perera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Perera on the inside.
Perera tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Perera tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Perera.
Perera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perera misses with a body punch.
Perera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
A shot in the inside from Perera.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Perera misses with a punch to the body.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Perera working aggressively here.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perera throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kusal Perera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kusal Perera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong is leaning against Perera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Perera avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Perera lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perera.
Perera misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Perera - that landed with a thud.
Perera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perera digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
A right handed body shot lands from Perera.
#T1#
A short right from Perera on the inside.
Perera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Perera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
Perera lands with a right to the head.
Perera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perera scores with a shoulder strike.
Perera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perera lands a body shot.
Perera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perera throws a head punch that misses.
Perera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries to work over Perera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short left from Perera.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Perera.
Perera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perera lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perera.
Perera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Perera.
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Perera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Perera digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Perera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perera swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Kusal Perera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perera.
Perera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Perera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusal Perera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kusal Perera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Spong ducks into a a hook from Perera and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD2#
Perera cracks Spong with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Spong get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Spong looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC2#
Spong is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Spong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Perera down.
Spong seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Perera scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Spong to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Perera away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Spong got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Perera misses the jab.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Perera.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Perera in a clinch.
Spong blocking some punches.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Perera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Perera.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
#T1#
Perera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perera.
Perera lands a right hand.
Perera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Perera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Perera tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perera tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Perera.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Perera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Perera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Perera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perera tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Perera.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perera scores with a hook to the body.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perera prevents a body shot from Spong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Perera.
A hook to the body from Perera.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Perera - that landed with a thud.
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perera lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Perera.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perera is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Perera.
A shot in the inside from Perera.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Kusal Perera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Perera.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kusal Perera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Perera 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kusal Perera!
During a confident post fight interview, Kusal Perera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Alistair Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
OC! KT 6
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Romero throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romero works the jab nicely.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
Romero has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fit-Out in the buildup to the fight.
Spong tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Romero blocks a head kick by Spong.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero.
A big left from Romero misses.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong blocking some punches.
Come on Spong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Romero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong wants to clinch.
Romero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
#T1#
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong slips under a jab from Romero.
Spong tries to clinch
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Romero is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Romero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Spong misses
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.
Romero tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong flicks out a counter leg kick but Romero steps away.#T2#
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Spong drives through and clinches with Romero against the cage.
#BC#
Romero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Spong leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Third Round Romero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Round Romero's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Romero in a clinch.
#BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Spong rushes Romero and presses him up against the cage.
Romero 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.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Romero lands with a short shot to the head.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Spong. #BC#
Romero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong is looking to clinch but Romero is avoiding it.
Romero misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong is looking to slow Romero down with leg kicks.
Romero throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Romero misses. #T1#
A combination from Romero does no damage.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Romero tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Romero.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Spong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Romero's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Romero is rocked!
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Romero blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong working Romero over with knees to the body.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Spong creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Romero off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Romero is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Spong is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Alistair Spong!
As Alistair Spong got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 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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Event:
OC! KT 3
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spong misses with a body punch.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
West creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spong's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West lands an elbow inside.
Spong misses with the head strike.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
West prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from West.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West. #T1#
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
West lands an elbow just above Spong 's eye.
A short right from Spong.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. West obliges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong avoids a wild elbow strike from West.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West with a knee to the head.
West lands a nice elbow.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong looks winded!
Spong misses with some punches.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spong blocks it with crossed arms.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West working Spong over with knees to the body.
West prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
West throws an elbow but it misses.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Spong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Spong tries a body shot but West blocks it.
West is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
West tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, West throws an elbow but misses.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong takes an elbow to the forehead.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
West lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
West landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from West on the inside.
Nice elbow from West.
Spong tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
West tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spong.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West is looking to clinch.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spong on the side of the head. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West has Spong pushed against the cage.
West misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
West working aggressively here.
West lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
West lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
West gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from West.
West blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but West is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
West prevents a body shot from Spong.
West throws a knee to the head but misses.
West leaning his opponent against the cage.
West throws an elbow that misses.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from West.
Spong tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West misses with an elbow strike.
West lands an elbow that stopped Spong in his tracks for a moment.
Carson West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Spong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
West creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spong's defenses.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Spong.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Spong.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
West moves into range and clinches up with Spong.
Spong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning West up against the cage.
A short uppercut from West.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from West.
A short uppercut from West.
West lands with a light punch inside.
Spong avoids a wild elbow strike from West.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from West.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
West gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
West lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.#T1#
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
West tries a knee to the head but Spong blocks it.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from West.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off.
West tries a knee to the head but Spong blocks it.
West misses with the head strike.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
West trying to control the position but instead, Spong has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the cage.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West misses with a punch to the body.
West digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
West prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but West is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
West tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carson West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson West!
The defeated Alistair Spong had this to say: 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
K-1 42 Musashi vs Haller
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch there but Bon circles away.
Bon misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bon's head.
Spong thows a leg kick but Bon checks it
letting Bon counter with a right hand.
Bon 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.
Spong is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Bon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spong misses with a hook to the body
and Bon counters with a left to the body.
Spong tries to clinch
and Bon counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Bon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bon misses with a low kick.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bon tries a quick counter leg kick but Spong is wise to it.
Bon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Spong moves away from the strike by Bon. #CL#
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Bon improves position. #BC2#
Bon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bon wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
It appears Spong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong tries to clinch there but Bon circles away.
Bon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Bon backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong throws a body punch but Bon moves out of range.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Spong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bon.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Bon counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Bon controls his hands.
Bon lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Bon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Bon blocks with his arms.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Bon looks winded!
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Spong lands a head kick. Bon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
Spong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Spong rushes Bon and presses him up against the ropes.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bon can do to turn this around?
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bon's elbow.
Bon prevents a body shot from Spong.
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bon has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bon's elbow. #T1#
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Bon's ribcage. Bon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bon is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bon up against the ropes.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Spong.
#T2##BC2#
Bon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong throws a body punch but Bon moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Bon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spong lands a nice hook to Bon's body. Bon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a leg kick but Bon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bon throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon'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.
#R3#
Bon misses with an uppercut
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bon just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bon is able to avoid easily.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Spong is predictable there
enabling Bon to counter with a crisp jab.
Bon misses the jab.
Bon blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Bon's shoulder, as Bon tries to avoid the shot.
Bon misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Spong wants to clinch.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Bon blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Bon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bon takes a shot to the head.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bon lands an elbow just above Spong 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Bon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Bon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Bon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Bon avoids the damage to the body.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong cracks Bon with a nice body shot.
Spong is working Bon over against the ropes.
Spong tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Spong cracks Bon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong misses with a hook
enabling Bon to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong lands a high kick!
Spong moves away from the strike by Bon.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Spong darts in and clinches Bon up against the ropes.
Bon throws a head punch that misses.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong effectively controlling the action here.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bon's elbow. #T1#
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bon backwards.
Bon lands a good knee to the midsection. Spong won't want to take too many of those.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bon.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bons head.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
Bon 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 looking to throw knees to the head but Bon is blocking nicely.
#T2#
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Bon.
Bon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
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 goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bon tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Bon's head.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Bon.
Bon tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bon prevents a body shot from Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong had his way with Oson Bon in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bon avoids a kick to the body.
Bon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Bon. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spong tries to clinch up
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Bon is just out of range.
Spong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong backing away here, and Bon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong is looking to wear down Bon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bon in his tracks. #T1#
Bon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Bon's knee but Bon avoids it well.
Bon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Bon throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Spong lands with a nice combination. Bon backs away looking to recover.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spong on the side of the head.
Bon misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Bon throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Spong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bon misses with a low kick as Spong jumps back.
Jab from Bon.
Spong lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bon.
Spong wants to clinch.
Bon scores with a jab.
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 loads up on a big right hand but Bon slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Bon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bon throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spong wants to clinch
and Bon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oson Bon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bon scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oson Bon.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
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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Event:
K-1 37 Durand vs Bobby
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Nicolosi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolosi looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Nicolosi lands the left hand.
Nicolosi takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Spong pushes Nicolosi up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Nicolosi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Spong clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Nicolosi throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
A short right from Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Nicolosi working aggressively here.
Nicolosi is trying to stall.
#T1#
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Nicolosi.
Nicolosi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicolosi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicolosi misses with a punch to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolosi scores with a shoulder strike.
Nicolosi misses with an elbow strike.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolosi controls the action.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi.
#T2#
Nicolosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi is trying to stall.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi looks winded!
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolosi.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Nicolosi's head.
Nicolosi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Nicolosi won't want to take too many of those.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolosi is defending well for now.
Nicolosi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Frank Nicolosi has been cut.
The referee calls for Spong to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nicolosi missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong avoids the head kick by Nicolosi.
Nicolosi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong throws a head kick but Nicolosi moves out of range.
Nicolosi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nicolosi tries to bum rush Spong with a series of wild strikes but Spong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spong tests Nicolosi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Nicolosi.#CL#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong tries to work over Nicolosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolosi's elbow.
Nicolosi has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolosi pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Spong.
Nicolosi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolosi is breathing heavily.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nicolosis head.
Spong tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
Spong tries to work over Nicolosi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
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!
Nicolosi takes a shot to the head.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Nicolosi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Nicolosi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolosi avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicolosi blocks a body shot from Spong.
Nicolosi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Nicolosi throws an elbow that misses.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicolosi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nicolosi lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolosi avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolosi throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Frank Nicolosi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolosi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong thinks about countering with a head kick.#KD#
Spong looks low and kicks high, catching Nicolosi right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#
Nicolosi is rocked!
Spong thuds his shin into the meat of Nicolosi's side.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Nicolosi with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Nicolosi looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Nicolosi get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and 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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Event:
K-1 34 Norris Jr vs Gonzalez
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Spong.
Traylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Traylor misses with a shot to the body
and Spong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Traylor checks a low kick from Spong.
Traylor misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong counters with a head kick. That will keep Traylor thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Traylor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Traylor.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Traylor throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Traylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong wants to stall.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Traylor is blocking nicely.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
A short left from Spong.
Traylor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong.
#T1#
Spong lands a body shot.
Traylor looks winded!
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Traylor can turn it around.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Traylor's face.
Traylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Traylor misses with an elbow strike.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Spong. #T2#
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Traylor's head.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong trying to stall but Traylor improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Slade Traylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Traylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spong.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traylor can do to turn this around?#CL#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Traylor pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong taking a breather.
Spong blocks a body shot from Traylor.
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Traylor.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Spong.
Traylor tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Traylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Traylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Traylor blocks with his arms.
Spong is looking to control Traylor's arms but Traylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spong has his back to the ropes.
A short left from Spong.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Traylor is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Traylor's ribcage. Traylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traylor or not.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Traylor's head.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong wants to stall.
Traylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traylor or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong. #T2#
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traylor prevents a body shot from Spong.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong is leaning against Traylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Traylor controls his hands.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traylor's elbow.
Traylor tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Traylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Traylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Traylor.
Spong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Traylor tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Spong.
Traylor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Traylor.
Spong scores with a kick to the body.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Traylor on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Traylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
That has opened up Slade Traylor's cut even more.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Traylor is rocked!
Traylor misses with some punches.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Spong is leaning against Traylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Traylor won't want to take too many of those.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong lands a body punch.
A short right from Spong.
A short uppercut from Spong.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Slade Traylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?#T2#
Spong pushes Traylor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Spong creates a bit of space and cracks Traylor with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Traylor is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Spong digs a good hook to Traylor's body.
Spong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Traylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Traylor on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Spong.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Traylor's ribs.#KD#
Spong throws out a head kick that Traylor doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Traylor crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Traylor's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Spong pushes Traylor away with a front kick.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Traylor back into the ropes.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Traylor misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Traylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Traylor blocks an uppercut.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Traylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong took to the microphone: '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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Event:
K-1 30 La Croix vs Spong
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong thuds his right hand into La Croix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong keeps La Croix at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Spong gets a clinch.
Spong blocking some punches.
La Croix misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from La Croix.
La Croix tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from La Croix.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong landing knees to the head.
Spong takes a shot to the head. #BC#
La Croix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but La Croix slips the punch.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Spong moves into the clinch.
La Croix has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La Croix managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
La Croix managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Spong blocks a body shot from La Croix.
La Croix lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
La Croix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Croix lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from La Croix.
La Croix misses with some punches.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and La Croix avoids it.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by La Croix.
La Croix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by La Croix.
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
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!
La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
La Croix misses with a body punch.
La Croix lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Spong prevents a body shot from La Croix.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. La Croix seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
La Croix prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
La Croix lands a knee to the head.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong tries to work over La Croix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Croix 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.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
La Croix trying to land knees to the body.
La Croix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spong looks winded!
La Croix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
La Croix digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
La Croix works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
La Croix lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for La Croix.
La Croix misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Croix pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
La Croix tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Croix throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero La Croix dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
La Croix motions for Spong to come forward. La Croix throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
La Croix scores with a hook to the body.
La Croix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
La Croix lands with a right to the head.
La Croix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
La Croix lands a shoulder strike.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but La Croix gets an underhook and turns Spong into the ropes.
La Croix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
La Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong blocks a body shot from La Croix.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong is breathing heavily.
La Croix misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong taking a breather.
La Croix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Nice body punch from La Croix.
La Croix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La Croix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
La Croix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
La Croix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Croix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Croix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La Croix.
La Croix lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Croix.
La Croix lands a body shot.
La Croix scores with an uppercut up the middle.
La Croix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Croix can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Croix's elbow.
La Croix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Croix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Croix misses with a punch to the body.
La Croix pushes off an throws an elbow but Spong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
La Croix lands a right hand.
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!
La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
La Croix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
La Croix lands an uppercut.
La Croix scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
Spong blocks the elbow strike.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from La Croix.
Good body shot from La Croix.
A quick uppercut on the inside from La Croix.
La Croix missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from La Croix.
La Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
La Croix lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from La Croix.
La Croix works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Nero La Croix has scored more points in the clinch so far.#KD#
La Croix breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Spong with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Spong looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Spong get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Spong is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
La Croix throws a shot to the body.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can La Croix finish him?
BAM! La Croix delivers a spinning backfist that drops Spong like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Nero La Croix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Alistair Spong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
K-1 23 Norris Jr vs Gonzalez
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong thuds his right hand into Durand's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Durand throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand.
Spong lands a nice looking body kick.
A big right from Spong misses.
Durand steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spong tries to clinch up
and Durand counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Spong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Spong tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand looks to throw a body kick
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Durand tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Durand's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand throws an elbow that misses.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Durand using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durand looks winded!
A short right from Spong.
Spong digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a body shot.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Durand takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durands head.
Spong landing knees to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Jacques Durand has been cut.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Spong.
Spong lands a right hand.
Durand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Good body shot from Spong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Durand lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees 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 Jacques Durand's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Spong.
A head kick misses from Durand.
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Durand back into the ropes.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to work over Durand'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.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Durand won't want to take too many of those.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durand is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong digs a right hand into Durand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Durand's gas tank.
Spong misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong working Durand over with knees to the body.
Durand has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Spong lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Durand.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong is leaning against Durand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Spong lands an uppercut.
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Durand throws an elbow but it misses.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong is struggling to control the position.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durand is keeping busy.
A short right from Spong.
Spong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durand in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong has Durand pressed against the ropes.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Durand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Spong cracks Durand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durand. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durand motions for Spong to come forward. Durand throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Durand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durand can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durand.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Durand blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong landing knees to the head.
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 connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
Durand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Durand throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Jacques Durand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong has Durand pressed against the ropes, preventing Durand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Durand's ribcage. Durand let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durand's elbow.
Durand prevents a body shot from Spong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong. #T2#
A body shot lands from Spong.
Durand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Spong.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong is working Durand over against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Durand improves position.
Durand lands an elbow just above Spong 's eye.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Durand avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Durand.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Spong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong stared into the camera and 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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Event:
K-1 17 Suri vs Spong
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong lands a nice looking body kick.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Suri's shoulder, as Suri tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suri, as that shot connected.
Spong slips under a jab.
Suri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong cracks Suri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suri lands with a hook. Spong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong stuns Suri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Spong darts in and clinches Suri up against the ropes.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Suri wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
#BC#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suri tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong throws a body kick that misses.
Suri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL2#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Suri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Suri tries to circle away but Spong has him pinned against the ropes.
Spong keeps control of Suri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suri is breathing heavily.
Spong tries a body shot but Suri blocks it.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Suri prevents a body shot from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong wants to stall.
#T2#
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Suri avoids the damage to the body.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Suri avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suri throws a head punch that misses.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suris head.
Suri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong digs a right hand into Suri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suri's gas tank.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Suri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
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 Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Spong has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Suri misses with some punches.
Suri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Spong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong is working Suri over against the ropes.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong controlling the action here for a moment.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
Spong has Suri pushed against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Suri blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Suri avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes. #T2#
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suri or not.
Suri takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Spong.
A body shot lands from Spong.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong is trying to stall.
Spong prevents a body shot from Suri.
Suri tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suris head.
Spong prevents Suri from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a body shot.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Suri has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spong.
Sher Shah Suri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong misses with a hook. Suri ducked under it nicely.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Suri cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Suri's ribs.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong cracks Suri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Spong scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Suri beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC2#
Suri is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oh Suri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Suri seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suri takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Suri's head.
Spong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
#KD2#
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Suri with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Suri looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Suri get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Suri throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suris head.
A right hook to the body lands for Spong.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong is working Suri over against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suri.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Spong is working Suri over against the ropes.
A short left from Spong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Suri blocks with his arms.
Spong gets through Suri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong looking to slow down the pace here.#KD2#
Spong creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Suri crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!#CL2#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Suri controls his hands.
#BC#
Suri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong scores with a hook.
Spong throws the left hand but Suri avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Suri gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Suri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suri has a couple of punches blocked by 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 23:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 23:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 23:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong stared into the camera and 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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Event:
K-1 11 Szczesny vs MacArthur J
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ripgut throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripgut on the side of the head.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Ripgut off balance momentarily.
Ripgut looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Ripgut tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Ripgut tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Ripgut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Ripgut tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong works on Ripgut's body with a couple of short punches.
Ripgut working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Ripgut manages to break the clinch.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripgut blocks a head kick by Spong.
Ripgut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong swings for the body but Ripgut moves out of range.
It seemed like Ripgut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripgut swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
A shot to the body from Ripgut misses
and Spong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ripgut really felt that one!#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong works on Ripgut's body with a couple of short punches.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Spong with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong keeps control of Ripgut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ripgut takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ripgut looks winded!
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
A short left from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripgut controls his hands.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong pushes Ripgut back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong tries to work over Ripgut's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ripgut wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ripgut told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ripgut's head.
Spong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripgut's efforts to push away.#T2##BC2#
Ripgut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ripgut has Spong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ripgut wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Ripgut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Ripgut manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Ripgut moves into the clinch.
Ripgut is trying to break free.
Ripgut wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ripgut tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong keeps control of Ripgut as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Ripgut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripgut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong throws a series of punches but Ripgut moves out of range.
Spong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ripgut if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Spong counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Ripgut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ripgut throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Ripgut tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripgut can do to turn this around?
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Ripgut does no damage.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Ripgut tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong is working Ripgut over against the ropes.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ripgut has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ripgut is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Spong has Ripgut pressed against the ropes, preventing Ripgut from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong cracks Ripgut with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ripgut lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong cracks Ripgut with a nice body shot.
Spong tries a body shot but Ripgut blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ripgut is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ripgut is blocking nicely.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripgut controls his hands.
Ripgut takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Knees to the body from Spong.
#T2#
Spong digs a right hand into Ripgut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripgut's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards. #ROC#
Ripgut is rocked!
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ripgut.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Ripgut is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong digs a right hand into Ripgut's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ripgut's gas tank.
Spong creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ripgut crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Ripgut face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Spong takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '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'.
In defeat, Shane Ripgut stepped up to the mic, saying 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 31
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
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.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Spong jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong moves away from the strike by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Ukkeli moved out of range nicely.
Ukkeli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spong if he has to take too many more of those.
Spong jabs Ukkeli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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 scores with a jab. Ukkeli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Ukkeli pushes Spong away with a front kick.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Spong misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Ukkeli checks the leg kick.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ukkeli scores with a body shot.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ukkeli moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong swinging wildly here.
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Ukkeli misses with a two punch combination.
Ukkeli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ukkeli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ukkeli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T2#
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Spong digs a good hook to Ukkeli's body.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ukkeli's sensitive parts.
Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ukkeli throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Ukkeli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spong misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the leg kick from Spong.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Ukkeli back into the ropes.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ukkeli tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkeli with a nice cross.
Spong throws a series of punches but Ukkeli avoids them all with ease.
Ukkeli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Ukkeli looks low and kicks high, catching Spong right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Ukkeli drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Spong onto his butt! Spong pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli lands a jab to Spong's midsection.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ukkeli looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkeli.
A jab from Ukkeli misses. #T1#
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ukkeli is able to avoid easily.
Spong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
Alistair Spong's cut is getting worse.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli is looking to slow Spong down with leg kicks.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spong is looking to wear down Ukkeli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli lands a jab to the head.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ukkeli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ukkeli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ukkeli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli pushes off an throws an elbow but Spong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ukkeli will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong throws a leg kick but Ukkeli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spong avoids the body shot from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ukkeli tried to score with a low kick but Spong checks it.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Ukkeli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ukkeli looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
It seemed like Ukkeli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ukkeli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ukkeli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
#T1#
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukkeli. That did some damage!
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Spong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Ukkeli misses.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Ukkeli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Ukkeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ukkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Spong moves forwards but Ukkeli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Ukkeli throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Spong misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and whilst Spong still has his hands down, Ukkeli counters with a perfectly aimed head kick that sends Spong crashing to the mat! Will he recover? 3,4,5,6,7 - he's back up! The referee looks into his eyes and asks him to walk forwards. He's going to allow this one to continue but will Spong be able to survive another onslaught?
Spong is looking to clinch but Ukkeli is avoiding it.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Spong thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong slips under a jab.#KD2#
Ukkeli throws out a head kick that Spong doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Spong crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Spong's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Spong as he checks the leg kick.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ukkeli scored multiple knockdowns in that round, so has to take it.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Spong connects with the punch.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Ukkeli tries to get set, Spong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ukkeli manages to avoid the attempt.
Ukkeli lands a head shot.
Ukkeli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ukkeli loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.#CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
A short right from Spong.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Ukkeli's ribcage. Ukkeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong with a knee to the head.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ukkeli is keeping busy.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Spong digs a right hand underneath Ukkeli's ribcage. Ukkeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Spong.
Spong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Spong misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Ukkeli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong had his way with Maximus Ukkeli in that round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Ukkeli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Ukkeli tries to work over Spong's front leg with a kick but Spong checks it.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
And Ukkeli responds with a good body kick, but Spong manages to step out the way in time.
Spong throws a hook but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli tries a quick counter leg kick but Spong is wise to it.
Ukkeli misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ukkeli swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ukkeli moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a straight right.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spong counters with a left to the body.
Ukkeli defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Ukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Ukkeli misses with an elbow strike.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ukkeli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Ukkeli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Spong avoids a wild elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ukkeli avoids it.
Ukkeli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Ukkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong thuds a left hand into Ukkeli's body.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ukkeli.
Spong digs a good body shot into Ukkeli's ribs.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Ukkeli moves out of range easily.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 44:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 44:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 44:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Ukkeli!
Maximus Ukkeli thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
Dynasty FIght Night 28
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnavox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Magnavox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magnavox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong throws out a counter right but Magnavox avoids it with no problem.
Magnavox throws a head kick that misses.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnavox looks to land a combination. Spong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnavox misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Spong.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Magnavox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spong tries a low kick but Magnavox avoids it.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magnavox's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magnavox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Spong forces Magnavox back against the ropes and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Magnavox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong digs a right hand into Magnavox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magnavox's gas tank.
Magnavox is breathing heavily.
Magnavox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Magnavox struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong jerks Magnavox to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Magnavox's lifeless body is proped up only by the ropes. Spong steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and 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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Event:
Dynasty 31
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
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.
#CUT2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#CL#
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.#BC2#
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. #CL#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#CUT2#
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. #T2#
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!
#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#ROC2#
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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Dynasty Fight Night 23
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Magnavox blocks a low kick nicely.
Magnavox lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Magnavox works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Spong swings for the body but Magnavox moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Magnavox.
Magnavox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong lands the left hand.
Magnavox connects with a solid leg kick.
Magnavox slips a jab from Spong.
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.
Magnavox throws a leg kick but Spong sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Magnavox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magnavox cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Magnavox scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnavox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Magnavox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magnavox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnavox controls his hands.
Magnavox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnavox.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Magnavox tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Magnavox back against the ropes.
Magnavox can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Magnavox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magnavox struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Magnavox lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnavox struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Magnavox is working Spong over against the ropes.
Magnavox can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Magnavox tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnavox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnavox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnavox digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Magnavox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnavox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnavox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magnavox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magnavox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnavox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnavox misses with a body punch.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnavox controls his hands.
#T2#
Magnavox blocks an uppercut.
Magnavox lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnavox.
Magnavox lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnavox lands a body punch.
Magnavox tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong prevents a body shot from Magnavox. #BC2#
Magnavox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magnavox cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magnavox lands a jab.
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magnavox just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnavox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magnavox misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Spong misses
and Magnavox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnavox checks the leg kick.
Magnavox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magnavox swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldorf Magnavox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Magnavox stuns Spong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Magnavox.
Magnavox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magnavox avoids the head kick by Spong.
Magnavox scores with a shot to the body.
Magnavox thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
Magnavox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spong rather than just go for the knockout.
Spong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Magnavox.
Magnavox lands a jab to Spong's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magnavox, right into the meat.
Magnavox 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magnavox scores with a hook to the body. Spong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magnavox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body punch from Magnavox.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spong walks into a stiff left hand from Magnavox.
Magnavox lands a body shot.
Spong looks to clinch
and Magnavox counters with a left to the body.
Oswaldorf Magnavox seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnavox.
Magnavox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Magnavox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spong lands with a straight right. Magnavox didn't see that one coming.
Magnavox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Magnavox manages to circle out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magnavox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magnavox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magnavox, right into the meat.
Spong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Magnavox scores with a jab. Spong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magnavox moves away from the strike by Spong.
Magnavox jabs at Spong's body.
Magnavox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Spong keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Magnavox. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnavox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong avoids the body shot from Magnavox.
Spong throws a quick counter head kick but Magnavox was just out of range.#T2#
Spong looks to land a left hand but Magnavox moved out of range nicely.
Magnavox lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnavox cracks Spong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magnavox misses the shot to the body.
Magnavox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnavox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong needs to keep his hands up - Magnavox had a free shot at his head there.
Magnavox lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.
Magnavox scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magnavox with a jab.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magnavox to score with a decent uppercut.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Magnavox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnavox. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldorf Magnavox 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Spong avoids the head kick by Magnavox.
Magnavox slips a jab and a cross from Spong.
Magnavox digs a good hook to Spong's body.
Nice body punch from Magnavox.
Magnavox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnavox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magnavox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnavox.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magnavox.
Magnavox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magnavox jabs Spong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magnavox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magnavox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magnavox, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magnavox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Magnavox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnavox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnavox misses with a punch to the body.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnavox. #T1#
Spong blocks a body shot from Magnavox.
Magnavox lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magnavox is keeping busy.
Magnavox tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnavox.
Magnavox tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Magnavox back against the ropes.
Spong's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magnavox digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Magnavox lands a body shot.
Magnavox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Magnavox cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Magnavox misses with a punch to the body.
Oswaldorf Magnavox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magnavox lands a body shot.
Magnavox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnavox struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Magnavox avoids the damage to the body.
Magnavox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magnavox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Magnavox lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Magnavox misses with a punch to the body.
Spong prevents a body shot from Magnavox.
Magnavox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnavox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnavox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magnavox scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Magnavox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magnavox backwards.
Magnavox works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magnavox pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Magnavox breaks the clinch.
Donk. Magnavox catches Spong right on the button with a cross.
Magnavox cracks Spong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magnavox throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magnavox connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magnavox thuds his right hand into Spong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldorf Magnavox really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4##KD2#
Magnavox cracks Spong with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Spong is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Spong is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Magnavox throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Magnavox misses with a body shot.
Magnavox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spong swings for the body but Magnavox moves out of range.
Magnavox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnavox. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spong darts in trying to clinch
and Magnavox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magnavox, right into the meat.
Spong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnavox.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnavox.
Magnavox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spong wants to slow Magnavox down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1#
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magnavox can pounce on him.
Magnavox punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Magnavox lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnavox jabs Spong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magnavox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magnavox connects with a looping right hand.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Magnavox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magnavox scores with a hook.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magnavox misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magnavox. Magnavox obviously looking to wear him down.
Magnavox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Jab by Spong.
Good leg kick by Magnavox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magnavox checks a leg kick.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Magnavox counters with a right hand to the body.
Magnavox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong throws a low kick, looking for Magnavox's leg but Magnavox calmly moves out of range.
Spong wants to clinch.
Magnavox connects with a body shot.
Magnavox scores with a nice right hand.
Magnavox throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnavox scores with a three punch combo!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnavox throws a shot to the body.
Magnavox slips a straight right by Spong.
Magnavox throws a nice head kick!
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldorf Magnavox scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Spong avoids the body shot from Magnavox.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswaldorf Magnavox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magnavox looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magnavox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnavox misses with a body shot.
Magnavox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong walks into a left hand.
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magnavox counters with a straight right hand.
Magnavox digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
Magnavox cracks Spong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Spong misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnavox.
Magnavox throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
Donk. Magnavox catches Spong right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Magnavox connects with a body shot.
Magnavox thows a body kick. Spong tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magnavox misses with a low kick.
Magnavox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Magnavox counter with a right hand.
Magnavox slips under a jab.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Magnavox misses its intended target.
Spong throws a body punch but Magnavox moves out of range.
Magnavox cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Magnavox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magnavox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnavox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magnavox jabs Spong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Magnavox moves away and avoids it.
Magnavox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnavox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
Magnavox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spong lands a jab to the nose.
Magnavox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magnavox swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Magnavox throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnavox punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Magnavox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magnavox works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magnavox blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong misses with a hook
and Magnavox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magnavox moves out of range as Spong strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswaldorf Magnavox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magnavox 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 44:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 44:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldorf Magnavox!
The defeated Alistair Spong had this to say: 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
Dynasty GP Finals
Date: Dec 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli works over Spong's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ukkeli throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
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.
Spong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ukkeli.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that half lands.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong works Ukkeli's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli scores with a push kick.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Ukkeli throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ukkeli.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
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.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ukkeli up against the ropes.#T2#
Ukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Ukkeli improves position.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ukkeli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Spong tenderised Ukkeli's leg. Ukkeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spong tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong misses with a leg kick
and Ukkeli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spong throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ukkeli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Ukkeli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ukkeli walks into a jab.
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.#T1#
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
A left hand lands to the body for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Spong tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli landing knees to the head.
Spong prevents Ukkeli from breaking the clinch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Ukkeli's ribcage. Ukkeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands an uppercut.#T2#
Spong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ukkeli tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ukkeli throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Spong punishes Ukkeli's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Ukkeli misses.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ukkeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ukkeli avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Spong avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Spong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ukkeli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli slips a jab from Spong.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Spong scores with a body shot.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Spong checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Ukkeli misses its intended target.
Ukkeli throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ukkeli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong moves out of range of the leg kick from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.#T2#
Spong sizes up Ukkeli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli catches Spong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ukkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ukkeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong catches Ukkeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong throws a jab when Ukkeli was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Ukkeli counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ukkeli, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but Spong is having none of it.
Spong lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ukkeli connects with a knee to the head.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Spong lands a body punch.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ukkeli's face.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a knee to the head.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Ukkeli tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Ukkeli is rocked!#KD#
Spong creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ukkeli crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Ukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukkeli, pushing him back against the ropes.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Ukkeli lands a knee to the head.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
A nice left hand lands by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ukkeli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ukkeli lands a nice elbow.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ukkeli scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Ukkeli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ukkeli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ukkeli throws a fast counter high kick but Spong manages to duck under it in time.
Ukkeli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Spong checks it.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Spong.
Ukkeli looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong misses with a double jab
and Ukkeli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Spong tries to clinch up but Ukkeli circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkeli throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ukkeli throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
Ukkeli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong jabs at Ukkeli's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong backing away here, and Ukkeli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ukkeli looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range. #CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Ukkeli 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.#BC2#
Ukkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ukkeli tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Ukkeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 17
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ukkeli's sensitive parts.
Ukkeli takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Spong misses with a straight right.
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.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Ukkeli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ukkeli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch.
Ukkeli tries a head kick but it misses.
Ukkeli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ukkeli blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1##CL#
Spong pushes Ukkeli up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ukkeli avoids it.
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ukkeli blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong trying to stall but Ukkeli improves his position.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Ukkeli controls the action.
Ukkeli is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spong is keeping busy.
Ukkeli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ukkeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ukkeli is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2##BC2#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Spong throws a chopping leg kick but Ukkeli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ukkeli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ukkeli. Ukkeli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Spong tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Ukkeli connects with a crisp jab.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.#CL#
Spong forces Ukkeli back against the ropes and clinches.
Ukkeli lands a shot to the body.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
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 Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Spong gets tackled into the ropes by Ukkeli. Ukkeli maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ukkeli obliges.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off.
Spong misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Ukkeli with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
Ukkeli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Ukkeli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot.
Ukkeli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Ukkeli misses with a hook.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Ukkeli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spong blocks it well.
Spong is looking to clinch but Ukkeli is avoiding it.
#T2#
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong slips under a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Spong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spong keeps the fight on the outside.
Ukkeli slips under a jab.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Ukkeli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
It looked like Spong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ukkeli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spong on the side of the head.
Ukkeli checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ukkeli throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ukkeli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ukkeli.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ukkeli takes one to the chin there.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Ukkeli throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Ukkeli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli lands an elbow inside.
Ukkeli creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spong's defenses.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
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 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but Spong blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ukkeli.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Ukkeli.
Spong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ukkeli's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Ukkeli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukkeli. That did some damage!
Ukkeli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Ukkeli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ukkeli.
Spong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ukkeli just manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Ukkeli back into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Ukkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alistair Spong.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 14
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Ramasotti throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it. #CL#
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Ramasotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramasotti controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ramasotti fails to land.
Ramasotti blocks an uppercut.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong stalls.
Spong working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Ramasotti.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ramasotti blocks it.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Ramasotti blocks an uppercut.
Spong taking a breather.
Ramasotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Ramasotti misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti misses with a body punch.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramasotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramasotti is defending well for now.
Ramasotti is working Spong over against the ropes.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramasotti's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong. #T2#
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Ramasotti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramasotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramasotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti misses with the head strike.
Spong misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramasotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramasotti can pounce on him.
Ramasotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong lands with a cross.
Ramasotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Ramasotti lands with a shot to the body.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramasotti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Ramasotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Spong taking a breather.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ramasotti blocks it.
Spong tries a body shot but Ramasotti blocks it.
Spong working aggressively here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ramasotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Ramasotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramasotti is keeping busy.
Ramasotti tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Ramasotti back against the ropes.
Ramasotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Ramasotti tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Ramasotti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramasotti tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
Ramasotti lands a shot to the body.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Ramasotti is breathing heavily.
Spong gets through Ramasotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ramasotti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramasottis head.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong tries to stall but Ramasotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ramasotti blocks with his arms.
Spong wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Ramasotti checks it.
Spong backing away here, and Ramasotti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ramasotti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ramasotti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Ramasotti pushes him off.
Ramasotti throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Ramasotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Ramasotti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramasotti can do to turn this around?
Ramasotti moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Ramasotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramasotti moves out of range as Spong throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Ramasotti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramasotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramasotti ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramasotti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramasotti keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Ramasotti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Spong throws a jab when Ramasotti was well out of range.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ramasotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong tries to clinch there but Ramasotti circles away.
Spong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ramasotti takes a step back to recover.
Spong misses with the body kick
and Ramasotti counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramasotti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Ramasotti counters with a thumping low kick.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Ramasotti pushes him off.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramasotti appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramasotti just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##CL2#
Ramasotti closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the ropes.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramasotti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramasotti is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramasotti.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Ramasotti prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Ramasotti.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Spong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramasotti checks it well.
Ramasotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramasotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramasotti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ramasotti counters with a straight right hand.
Spong feints and then cracks Ramasotti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramasotti down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramasotti wants to clinch up but Spong keeps it at a distance.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Ramasotti moves out of range easily.
Spong throws a leg kick
and Ramasotti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramasotti checks a low kick from Spong.
Ramasotti cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Ramasotti throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramasotti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Ramasotti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramasotti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong swings for the body but Ramasotti moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Spong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramasotti.
Spong digs a good hook to Ramasotti's body.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Ramasotti's head back.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramasotti.
Donk. Spong catches Ramasotti right on the button with a cross.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramasotti misses the target.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Ramasotti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Ramasotti's head but Ramasotti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramasotti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Spong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramasotti is out of range and Spong settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws a leg kick but Ramasotti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spong lands with a cross.
Ramasotti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ramasotti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramasotti misses with a low kick.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramasotti can pounce on him.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong digs a good body shot into Ramasotti's ribs.
Spong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramasotti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Ramasotti's knee but Ramasotti avoids it well.
Ramasotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong had his way with Eros Ramasotti in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ramasotti misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Eros Ramasotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramasotti throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramasotti was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ramasotti throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Ramasotti misses its intended target.
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.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong misses with a leg kick.
Spong tries to clinch but Ramasotti moves out of range.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramasotti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Ramasotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Ramasotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramasotti keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramasotti throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramasotti. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramasotti loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Spong tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramasotti avoided it.
Ramasotti lands a jab to the nose.
Ramasotti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramasotti throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Ramasotti scores with a hook to the body.
Ramasotti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Ramasotti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramasotti. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong presses Ramasotti against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ramasotti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramasotti working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Ramasotti is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spong tries a body shot but Ramasotti blocks it.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramasotti takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Ramasotti fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took some time post fight to say the following; '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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Event:
Dynasty 16
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Suri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Suri checks it.
Suri tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suri.
Suri lands a jab to Spong's midsection.
Suri lands a jab to Spong's midsection.
Suri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suri.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Suri 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.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suri.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Spong is looking to clinch but Suri is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Suri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suri throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Suri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Suri avoids a kick to the body.
Suri throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Spong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spong.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Suri.
Suri tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Suri misses with an uppercut.
Suri works Spong's body with a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Suri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Suri misses with an uppercut.
Suri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Nice body kick from Spong.
Spong throws a right and a left that Suri avoids nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suri. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suri just misses with a punch to the body.
Suri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suri throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Suri moved out of range.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Suri counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suri throws out the jab.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Suri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suri misses with a hook.
Suri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Suri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Spong checks a low kick from Suri.
Suri throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Suri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong slips a straight right by Suri.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suri. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Suri. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suri throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Suri misses with a looping left.#T1#
Spong scores with the left hand. Suri knows he should have avoided that one.
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spong checks a leg kick. #CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suri, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suri. #BC2#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suri throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
Suri scores with a hook.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Suri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suri lands a head kick. Spong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong tries to clinch up but Suri circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Suri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Suri back into the ropes.
Spong lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch.
Suri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suri scores with a nice strike.
Spong lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Suri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a leg kick but Suri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Spong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Suri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spong moves to clinch but Suri breaks away
and Suri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Spong slips a straight right by Suri.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Suri seems unphased.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong avoids the body shot from Suri.
Suri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong misses with a body shot
and Suri counters with an inside leg kick.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by Suri.
Suri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Suri slips a straight right by Spong.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong throws a leg kick but Suri moved away.
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
Suri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Suri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Suri tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suri takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Suri blocks the low kick.
Suri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suri thuds his shin into the meat of Spong's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spong throwing a counter right hand but Suri manages to avoid it.
Suri feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down.
Spong lands a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Suri tries to work over Spong's front leg with a kick but Spong checks it.
Suri walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong wants to clinch.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Spong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suri manages to avoid it.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
Suri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suri checks a low kick from Spong.
Suri throws a lazy uppercut
and Spong counters with a left to the body.
Suri throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Suri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Suri ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Spong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spong.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suri to score with a decent uppercut.
Spong swings for the body but Suri moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a right and a left that Suri avoids nicely.
Suri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Suri lands with a slapping head kick.
Suri scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Suri.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Suri counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Suri checks a low kick from Spong.
Suri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Suri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suri throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Spong throws a combination that misses
and Suri counters with a left to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suri scores with a hook to the body. Spong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suri scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Suri lands but Spong takes it in his stride.
Spong throws a combination that misses
and Suri counters with a left to the body.
Suri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong backing away here, and Suri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Suri.
Suri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suri, as that shot connected.
Suri connects with a single shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spong.
Suri throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
A big right from Suri misses.
Suri tries to work over Spong's front leg with a kick but Spong checks it.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suri lands a high kick!
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suri throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
Spong throws a body kick that misses
and Suri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri dominated that fourth round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Suri's front leg but catches the back leg as Suri tries to avoid it.
Spong defending well as Suri loads up on a big left hand.
Suri fails to land with a series of punches.
Suri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Spong's corner calls for a 1-2. Spong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Suri misses.
Spong's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Suri scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suri throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suri avoids the body shot from Spong.
Suri jabs at Spong's body.
Suri tries to move into range but Spong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Suri. That snapped Spong's head back.
Suri throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Suri throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Suri misses with a hook.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
Nice jab there from Suri.
Suri scores with a three punch combo!
Suri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spong feints and then cracks Suri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suri down.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suri finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Suri counters with a low kick, right behind Spong 's knee.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Suri lands a head shot.
Suri throws a head kick that half lands.
Suri checks a leg kick.
Suri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Suri moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Suri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suri can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suri.
Suri throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Shah Suri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sher Shah Suri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Alistair Spong had this to say: 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Dynasty 13
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Suri looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Suri.
Suri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Suri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suri throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong avoids the body shot from Suri.
Suri lands an overhand right.
Suri tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Suri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Spong punishes Suri's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Suri's shoulder, as Suri tries to avoid the shot.
Jab from Spong.
Spong misses with a low kick as Suri jumps back.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong defending well as Suri loads up on a big left hand.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong throws a low kick but Suri moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Spong drives through and clinches with Suri against the ropes.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suri backwards. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suri.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Suri.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Suri manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Spong rushes Suri and presses him up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Suri tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Suri is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Suri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong lands a left hand.
Suri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suri.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong has Suri pressed against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Suri won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suri avoids it.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Suri gets an underhook and turns Spong into the ropes.
Spong prevents Suri from breaking the clinch.
Suri tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Suri back against the ropes.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Suri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Suri wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Suri's head.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong is leaning against Suri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong is leaning against Suri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong is stalling here.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suri blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Spong.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Suri blocks with his arms.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Suri.
Suri lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Suri's head.
Spong lands a left hand.
Suri lands a nice uppercut.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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.
Suri misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong lands a body punch.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Spong.
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.
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.
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Suri down.
Suri misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Suri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Spong. #ROC2#
Suri is rocked!#KD2#
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Suri with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Suri looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Suri get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Oh Suri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suri seems to have got his legs back now.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Spong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spong.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Spong scores with a jab to the head.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Suri circles away.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suri misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Suri as he connects with a hook.
Suri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Spong throws out a counter right but Suri avoids it with no problem.
Suri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Suri counters with a left to the body.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Suri throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suri throws a counter high kick but Spong was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Spong misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Suri misses its target.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alistair Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Spong.#T2##CL2#
Spong pushes Suri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Suri breaks the clinch.
Suri misses with a straight left.
Spong lands a jab to the nose.
Spong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suri moves out of range as Spong throws a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Suri connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Suri missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spong just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong takes the third round.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Suri's front leg but catches the back leg as Suri tries to avoid it.
Spong tries to clinch up but Suri circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Suri's front leg but catches the back leg as Suri tries to avoid it.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suri can pounce on him.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suri.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Suri.
Suri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suri blocking some punches.
Spong looking to stall.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong pushes Suri back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spong tries to work over Suri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Suri is blocking nicely.
Spong gets through Suri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suri managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Suri's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Suri.
Spong lands an uppercut.#KD2#
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Suri with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Suri looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Suri get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#T2##CL2#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Suri in a clinch.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside. #KD2#
Spong creates a bit of space and cracks Suri with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Suri is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Suri gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Suri pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suri as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong stalling.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#KD2#
Spong creates a bit of space and cracks Suri with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Suri is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Suri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spong.
Suri on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Spong scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Suri to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong takes that final round after knocking his opponent down multiple times.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sher Shah Suri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suri misses with an uppercut.
Spong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spong thumps Suri with a low kick.
Suri throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Suri avoids the head kick by Spong.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
A solid body kick from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri avoids the body shot from Spong.
Suri is looking to counter punch.
Suri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Suri throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong stuns Suri with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong lands the left hand.
Suri scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Suri misses the target.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suri manages to avoid it.
Suri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Spong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suri.
Spong checks a low kick from Suri.
Spong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spong lands a glancing blow to the side of Suri's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Suri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong misses with a leg kick
and Suri counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Spong blocks a leg kick.
Spong lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suri lands a shoulder strike.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suri throws a head punch that misses.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suri swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 40:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 40:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong is the new heavyweight champion!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and 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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Event:
Dynasty 10
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Crunch! Astrok slams his shin into Spong's torso.
Astrok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Astrok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Astrok throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong cracks the inside of Astrok's front leg.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Astrok pushes him off.
Spong slips a jab from Astrok.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astrok.
Astrok throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Astrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astrok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Astrok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab by Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Astrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong wants to slow Astrok down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong throws a sloppy body shot
and Astrok counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Spong slips under a jab from Astrok.#T1#
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Astrok throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spong.
Astrok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Astrok ducks down to avoid it.
Spong cracks the inside of Astrok's front leg.
Astrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spong's head.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astrok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Astrok throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astrok.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Astrok checks it well.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Astrok's ribs.
Spong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Astrok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Astrok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Spong tries to clinch but Astrok moves out of range.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Astrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong lands with a nice body kick.
Astrok punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Astrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Astrok counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Astrok scores with a shot to the body.
Spong works Astrok's body with a nice hook.
Astrok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Astrok saw it coming and moves away.
Astrok looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Astrok tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astrok checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Astrok.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Astrok's head backwards.
Spong defending well as Astrok loads up on a big left hand.
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 Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Astrok tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
Astrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Astrok.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spong misses with a low kick as Astrok jumps back.
Astrok ducks right into an uppercut from Spong.
Astrok throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Astrok misses with the combination.
A shot to the body from Astrok misses
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Astrok takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong tries to move into range but Astrok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spong wants to clinch.
Spong tries to clinch up but Astrok circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Astrok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Spong misses with a right hand
and Astrok counters with a straight right hand.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Astrok slips the punch.
Astrok checks a leg kick nicely.
Astrok misses the jab.
Astrok misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Astrok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Astrok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spong lands a glancing blow to the side of Astrok's head.
Spong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Astrok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Astrok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong moves out of range as Astrok strikes.
A clash of legs there as Astrok blocks the low kick.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Spong does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong misses with a hook to the body
and Astrok counters with a stiff right hand.
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong works Astrok's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Astrok throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Spong lands the left hand.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Astrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Astrok walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong cracks the inside of Astrok's front leg.
Astrok walks into a straight right hand from Spong.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Astrok slips the punch.
Spong scores with the left hand. Astrok knows he should have avoided that one.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astrok.
Spong throws the left hand but Astrok avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Astrok showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Astrok throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Astrok misses the jab.
Astrok misses with a body shot.
A cross from Spong lands.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Astrok.
Astrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong moves out of range of the leg kick from Astrok.
Astrok throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Spong throwing a counter right hand but Astrok manages to avoid it.
Spong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Astrok checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astrok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong moves away from the strike by Astrok.
Astrok throws a big shot that misses.
Spong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astrok.
Astrok misses with a straight left. #T1#
Astrok misses with a body shot.
Astrok slips a jab from Spong.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Astrok slips the punch.
Spong moves out of range as Astrok strikes.
Good leg kick by Spong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astrok. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Astrok checks it.
Spong throws a body punch but Astrok moves out of range. #CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Astrok.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Astrok lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astrok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Astrok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Astrok avoids the damage to the body.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Astrok uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Spong missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astrok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astrok misses with a body punch.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astrok's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Astrok.
Astrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Astrok breaks from the clinch.
Astrok connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spong throws a body kick that misses.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Astrok moves away and avoids it.
Spong is looking to slow Astrok down with leg kicks.
Astrok misses with a looping right.#CL#
Spong clinches up with Astrok and pushes him back against the ropes.
Astrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Elvis Astrok has been cut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astrok blocks it with crossed arms.
Astrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alistair Spong did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Elvis Astrok's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Astrok takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Astrok swings widly with a right hand
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Astrok misses the shot to the body.
Astrok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Astrok.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Astrok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Astrok.
Astrok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Astrok fails to land. #BC2#
Astrok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astrok throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Astrok misses with a body shot
and Spong counters with a nice leg kick.
Spong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Astrok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spong scrambles back to his feet.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astrok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astrok takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Astrok blocks a jab.
Astrok keeps the fight on the outside.
Astrok throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Astrok.
A left lands for Spong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Astrok down.
Astrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Astrok is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong moves out of range as Astrok strikes.
Astrok stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Astrok connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astrok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong slips a straight right by Astrok.#T2#
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Astrok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astrok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Astrok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Astrok tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong lands an overhand right.
Astrok throws a nice inside leg kick.
Astrok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Astrok is out of range and Spong settles back down.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astrok.
Spong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong thuds a left hand into Astrok's body.
Spong wants to clinch but Astrok slips to the side
and Astrok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Astrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elvis Astrok's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Spong staying out of range there.
Elvis Astrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astrok throws a leg kick but Spong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spong throws a low kick but Astrok moves out of range easily.
Spong moves out of range as Astrok strikes.
Spong tries to clinch up but Astrok circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Astrok thows a body kick. Spong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Astrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Good leg kick by Spong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good shot there by Astrok.
Astrok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Astrok misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astrok loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Spong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong tries to clinch up but Astrok circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong scores with a punch to the head.
Astrok defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Astrok doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Astrok.
Astrok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Astrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Astrok.
Astrok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Astrok misses with a low kick.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Spong misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Astrok on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astrok. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astrok works the jab nicely.
Astrok blocks a low kick nicely.
Astrok misses with a double jab.
Spong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Astrok throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong connects with a body shot that sends Astrok's belly button to the back.
Spong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astrok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astrok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Spong pushes Astrok up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astrok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Astrok tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Astrok's efforts to push away.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Astrok or not.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Astrok is blocking nicely.
Spong blocking some punches.
Astrok has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Astrok can turn it around.
Spong wants to stall.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Astrok.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Astrok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Astrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elvis Astrok.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Post fight, Alistair Spong stared into the camera and 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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Event:
Dynasty 6
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Son's sensitive parts.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong thuds his right hand into Son's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Son misses the shot to the body.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Son is looking to slow Spong down with leg kicks.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Son takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Son looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Son throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Son keeps the fight on the outside.
Son feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son moves out of range of the leg kick from Spong.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Son. That did some damage!
Son checks a low kick from Spong.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Spong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spong.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Son was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Son follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spong is looking to clinch but Son is avoiding it.
A jab from Son does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spong is looking to clinch but Son is avoiding it.
Son misses with a straight left.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Son connects with a knee to the head.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Son blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
Son pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Son escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Son swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A leg kick checked by Son.
Son follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Son has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong misses with a hook.
Son takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Son keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Son throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
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 Alistair Spong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Spong misses with a body shot.
Son tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong catches Son with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Son checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Son saw it coming and moves away.
Son counters with a body kick.
Spong works Son's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.#CL#
Spong instigates a clinch.
Son is trying to break free.
Son using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Son looking to stall.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Son throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Son - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Son is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Spong stalls.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Dam Son has been cut.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards. #T2#
Son tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
Spong taking a breather.
Son can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Son misses with a punch to the body.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Son avoids the damage to the body.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Son avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Son's head.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong tries to work over Son's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Spong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Son takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Spong rushes Son and presses him up against the ropes.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Son can do to turn this around?
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Son throws an elbow that misses.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Son with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Son takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Son lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Son tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Dam Son's cut even more.
Son takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Son has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Son blocking some punches.
Son blocks an uppercut.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Son on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Son misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
A right hook to the body lands for Spong.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Son has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Son backwards.
Spong cracks Son with a nice body shot.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Son has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong avoids a wild elbow strike from Son.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Son just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Son has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.#T2#
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Son's face.
Son lands a nice uppercut.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Spong.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Son.
Spong looking to stall.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Son's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Son's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Son breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Son throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong keeps Son at a distance using the push kick.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Son.
Son has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spong.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong lands with a straight right. Son didn't see that one coming.
Son on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Son drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Son, pushing him back against the ropes.
Son looking to stall.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Son blocks with his arms.
Spong lands a right hand.
Son missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Son is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Son tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Son is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Son backwards.
A short left from Spong.
A knee to the head by Spong.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong creates a bit of distance and cracks Son with a big uppercut! Son goes down! The referee pushes Spong away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Son make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Spong takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and 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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Event:
Dynasty 3
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Suri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Suri manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Suri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suri slips under a jab from Spong.
Suri connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Suri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Spong has Suri up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Suri blocks with his arms.
Suri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong has Suri pressed against the ropes, preventing Suri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spong blocks a body shot from Suri.
I was talking to Suri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Suri lands with a left to the head.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
#BC#
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
Suri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Suri lands a two punch combo.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suri throws a leg kick but Spong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Suri sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Suri avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Suri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab. #T2#
Suri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Suri manages to break the clinch.
Spong throws a low kick but Suri avoids it.
Suri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Suri.
Suri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Spong slips under a jab from Suri.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Suri moves away and avoids it.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Spong tries to clinch but Suri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Suri seems unphased.
Suri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong is looking to slow Suri down with leg kicks.
Suri takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Suri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suri loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Spong darts in trying to clinch
and Suri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
Suri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Sher Shah Suri is winning the standup battle so far.
Suri moves out of range as Spong strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Suri misses
and Suri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suri throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
A lazy body kick from Suri
and Spong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spong is looking to slow Suri down with leg kicks.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Spong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
Spong misses with a hook.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Suri.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Suri gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Suri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suri has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suri or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Suri is trying to break the clinch but Spong has him pressed against the ropes. #T2#
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suri takes a shot to the head.
Spong tries a body shot but Suri blocks it.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Suri avoids the damage to the body.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Suri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suri moves out of range of the strikes.
Suri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick from Suri.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Suri misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suri looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Suri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suri.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suri.
Spong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
You can see that Spong has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Suri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spong moves out of range as Suri throws a body kick.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Suri throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suri throws a good cross that connects.
Spong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Spong misses with a double jab
and Suri counters with a thumping low kick.
Suri thows a body kick. Spong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Suri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suri misses with the combination.
Suri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Suri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suri throws a big shot that misses.
Spong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suri throws a leg kick that misses.
Spong misses with a jab to the body
and Suri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong tries to clinch there but Suri circles away.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Spong connects with a body shot that sends Suri's belly button to the back.
Spong is looking to clinch. #T2#
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Suri controls the action.
Spong lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Suri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suri.
Suri moves out of range of the strikes.
Suri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spong avoids the body shot from Suri.
Spong takes one on the button.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suri motions for Spong to come forward. Suri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong closes the distance but Suri moves to the side
and Suri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Suri keeps the fight on the outside.
Suri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suri.
Suri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong tries to counter with a clinch but Suri shakes him off and moves away.
Spong is looking to clinch but Suri is avoiding it.
Good work by Spong as he checks the leg kick.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Suri slips a jab from Spong.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Nice jab there from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Spong blocks the low kick.
Suri slips a jab from Spong.
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Spong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
#T1#
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong takes a swing at Suri's ribcage but misses.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Suri tried to counter with a leg kick but Spong avoided it.
Suri misses with a straight right.
Spong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suri lands a jab to the head.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suri lands a right hook to the body.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Suri moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Suri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Suri moved out of range nicely.
As Spong backs away, Suri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Suri moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Suri's knee but Suri avoids it well.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong moves away from the strike by Suri.
Nice uppercut there from Suri.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri had his way with Alistair Spong in that round.
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! This is the final round!
#R5#
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suri throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Suri misses.
Good exchange - Suri coming out on top.
Suri wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
Some bone on bone action there as Suri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Suri tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Suri 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.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
Suri lands a lovely overhand right.
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 land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Suri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suri lands a nice looking body kick.
Suri takes one to the side of the head.
Suri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suri cracks a nice hook into Spong's ribs.
Suri avoids the body shot from Spong.
Suri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Suri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suri cracks Spong with a good jab.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suri throws a front kick that sends Spong stumbling back into the ropes.
Suri scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Suri misses.
Suri misses with a two punch combination.
Suri sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Suri avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by Suri. Beautiful body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spong moves out of range as Suri throws a body kick.
Suri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong is looking to clinch but Suri is avoiding it.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
Suri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Shah Suri showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suri has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri is the new heavyweight champion!
Sher Shah Suri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alistair Spong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
FC 155:The Tribute
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.#CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Szczęsny.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Szczęsny wants to break free but Spong has control.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Szczęsny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczęsny's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Szczęsny's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Szczęsny's calf.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Szczęsny. Szczęsny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong works Szczęsny's body with a nice hook.
Spong sizes up Szczęsny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Szczęsny scores with a body shot.
Szczęsny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szczęsny connects with a solid leg kick.
Spong lands with a straight right. Szczęsny didn't see that one coming.
Szczęsny drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Szczęsny misses with a straight right.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Szczęsny.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Szczęsny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spong - the referee stops the clock and Szczęsny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spong. Szczęsny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong avoids the head kick by Szczęsny.
#T2#
Spong tries to clinch up.
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Szczęsny's knee but Szczęsny avoids it well.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
It looks like Spong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Szczęsny doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Szczęsny ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Szczęsny finds it's way through Spong's defenses.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Spong moves out of range as Szczęsny throws a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Spong down.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong cracks the inside of Szczęsny's front leg.
Nice defenses there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a fast counter high kick but Spong manages to duck under it in time.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szczęsny can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szczęsny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Szczęsny tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Szczęsny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczęsny throws out the jab.
Szczęsny pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Szczęsny misses with a hook.
Spong checks the leg kick.#CL#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny is looking to break free of the clinch but Spong has double underhooks.
Szczęsny blocks an uppercut.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny misses with a punch on the inside.
Szczęsny lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Szczęsny on the inside.
Szczęsny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szczęsny looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spong misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szczęsny at a distance.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Szczęsny is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Szczęsny pushes him off.
Szczęsny scores with a body shot.
Szczęsny looks to throw a body kick
and Spong counters with a low kick, right behind Szczęsny 's knee.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczęsny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Spong has managed to clinch.
Szczęsny takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szczęsny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Szczęsny tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Jab by Spong.
Spong misses with a hook. Szczęsny ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Spong misses.
Szczęsny tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczęsny swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Spong throws a wild body kick that Szczęsny sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Szczęsny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Szczęsny.#T1#
Szczęsny takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Donk. Spong catches Szczęsny right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick from Szczęsny misses.
Spong throws a right and a left that Szczęsny avoids nicely.
Szczęsny misses with a body kick.
As Szczęsny tries to get set, Spong tries to push him back and clinch up but Szczęsny manages to avoid the attempt.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szczęsny.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spong tries to clinch there but Szczęsny circles away.
Szczęsny cracks Spong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Szczęsny tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Szczęsny.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Spong.
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 has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Szczęsny.
A big left from Szczęsny misses.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Szczęsny.
Jab, jab by Szczęsny - just one landing.
Spong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Szczęsny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Szczęsny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Szczęsny cracks Spong with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Szczęsny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong slips a jab from Szczęsny.
Spong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Szczęsny throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Spong scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczęsny really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szczęsny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spong.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spong is looking to slow Szczęsny down with leg kicks.
Spong walks into a left hand.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Szczęsny works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Spong lands with a straight right. Szczęsny didn't see that one coming.
Szczęsny tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Szczęsny has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
#BC2#
Szczęsny pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Spong's legs.
Spong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Szczęsny circles away.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick.
Szczęsny missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong blocks a jab.
Szczęsny gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Szczęsny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spong takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Spong backing away here, and Szczęsny unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Szczęsny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spong's head.
Spong lands with a straight right. Szczęsny didn't see that one coming.
Szczęsny is looking to land body kicks.
Szczęsny misses with a straight right.
Szczęsny misses with a looping right.
Spong lands the left hand.#CL#
Spong clinches up with Szczęsny and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Szczęsny's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Krzysztof Szczęsny will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Szczęsny avoids the head kick by Spong.
Szczęsny throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szczęsny moves away.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Spong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Spong misses.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Szczęsny throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Spong's legs.
Spong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Szczęsny in his tracks. #T1#
A low kick from Szczęsny is predictable there
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Spong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Spong thows a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it
and Szczęsny counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Spong misses.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Spong tenderised Szczęsny's leg. Szczęsny is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Szczęsny misses its intended target.
Szczęsny throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Szczęsny takes one to the chin there.
Spong scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Szczęsny is looking to chop away at Spong's legs.
A head kick misses from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong throws the left hand but Szczęsny avoids the punch easily.
Szczęsny looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Szczęsny tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szczęsny lands a right hand.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Szczęsny controls his hands.
Szczęsny blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Szczęsny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Szczęsny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Szczęsny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alistair Spong.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
An intense looking Alistair Spong took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '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'.
Krzysztof Szczęsny was interviewed post fight and said 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Event:
FC 153:Epic Battle!
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukkeli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ukkeli wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spong throws a hook but Ukkeli avoids it easily.
Ukkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ukkeli circles away.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Ukkeli moves away and avoids it.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Ukkeli 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.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ukkeli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Ukkeli scores with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a counter combo.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Ukkeli tries to get set, Spong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ukkeli manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.
Ukkeli managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ukkeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli looking to stall.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
#T2#
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli is trying to stall.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong. #BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Spong instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkeli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Spong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ukkeli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Ukkeli lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Ukkeli defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ukkeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkeli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.#T1#
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a big counter head kick but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukkeli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong swings for the body but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli thows a leg kick but Spong checks it
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong tries to clinch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong throws a chopping leg kick but Ukkeli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
#CL#
Spong instigates a clinch.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
Ukkeli throws an elbow that misses.
Ukkeli lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli lands a damaging elbow.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
Spong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ukkeli tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Ukkeli gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Ukkeli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ukkeli is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong is looking to counter the offense by Ukkeli and move into the clinch.
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong blocks it.#T1#
Jab from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Spong pushes Ukkeli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards. #T2#
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ukkelis head. #ROC#
Ukkeli is rocked!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ukkeli as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Ukkeli avoids the damage to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ukkeli's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Spong lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Ukkeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ukkeli's head backwards.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli wants to clinch.
Spong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli looking to stall.
Ukkeli throws an elbow that misses.
Spong misses with some punches.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong trying to stall but Ukkeli improves his position.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
A short right from Ukkeli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ukkeli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Ukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?#KD#
Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ukkeli with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ukkeli looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ukkeli get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#T2#
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Spong lands the left hand.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids the head kick by Spong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli doesn't manage to clinch there - Spong circles away.
An inside leg kick from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong backing away here, and Ukkeli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ukkeli catches Spong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.#CL#
Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ukkeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong looking to stall.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ukkeli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ukkeli scores with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ukkeli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ukkeli is looking to control Spong's arms but Spong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ukkeli has his back to the ropes.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong avoids the elbow strike from Ukkeli, against the ropes.
Ukkeli has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Ukkeli holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spong blocks it with crossed arms.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Ukkeli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Spong on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli is trying to force a seperation but Spong has the dominant position.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#KD#
Spong has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Ukkeli to the canvas! Can Ukkeli beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; '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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FC: Fight Night
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Columbus works the jab nicely.
Spong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Columbus punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Spong has managed to clinch.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Columbus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
Spong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbus's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A short right from Columbus on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong. #BC2#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Columbus lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Columbus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Spong clinches up with Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes.#T1#
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbus lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Columbus.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Spong has double underhooks.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Columbus takes a shot to the head.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong. #T2#
Spong misses with a knee strike.
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 throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Columbus pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Columbus can turn it around.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards. #BC2#
Columbus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Alistair Spong 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.
#R2#
Columbus throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Columbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Spong misses the jab.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Columbus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong darts in trying to clinch
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Columbus.
Jab from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
As Columbus backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scott Columbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong misses with a low kick as Columbus jumps back.
Columbus misses with a low kick. #T1#
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spong avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Spong has managed to clinch.
Spong stalling the fight.
Columbus pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Columbus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Spong.
Spong working Columbus over with knees to the body.
Columbus is breathing heavily.
Columbus managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A hook to the body from Spong.
#T2#
Spong tries a knee to the head but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong is trying to stall.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Columbus.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
A short uppercut from Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Columbus cracks the inside of Spong's front leg.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Columbus misses with a low kick. #CL#
Spong clinches up with Columbus and pushes him back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Spong lands a good knee to the midsection. Columbus won't want to take too many of those.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Columbus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
A short right from Columbus on the inside.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Columbus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong lands a left hand.
A short left from Spong.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Columbus takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Columbus wants to break the clinch but can't.
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 is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Spong wants to clinch.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spong throws a wild body kick that Columbus sees coming a mile off.
Spong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spong checks a low kick from Columbus.
Spong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Columbus.
A swing and a miss from Columbus.
Columbus takes one to the side of the head.
Columbus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Columbus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Columbus throws a low kick, looking for Spong's leg but Spong calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Columbus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Columbus.
A slow jab from Columbus misses its intended target.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spong cracks Columbus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Columbus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Columbus lands a nice looking body kick.
Columbus slips under a jab.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong wants to clinch.
Columbus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Spong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Columbus walks into a big right hand from Spong and goes down! The referee sends Spong to a neutral corner as Columbus gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Columbus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Columbus avoids it.
Spong avoids the head kick by Columbus.
#T2#
Columbus scores with a punch to the head.
Spong tries to clinch but Columbus is having none of it.
Spong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Columbus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Columbus in a clinch.
Columbus tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Columbus blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Spong takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Columbus.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Columbus.
Good shot there by Spong.
Columbus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick from Spong lands but Columbus takes it in his stride.
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spong scores with a punch to the head.
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Columbus scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Columbus gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong blocking some punches.
#T1#
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Spong.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Columbus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Columbus is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
A fake to the body and Spong gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Columbus! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Columbus falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and 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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Event:
FC 148
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong moves out of range of the leg kick from Suri.#CL#
Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong. #BC2#
Suri breaks from the clinch.
Suri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Suri blocks the body kick.
Suri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suri misses with a kick to the body.
Suri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suri.
Spong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spong.
Spong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Suri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Suri throws a leg kick but Spong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spong thuds his shin into the meat of Suri's side.
Suri moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
Suri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong throws a lazy head kick
and Suri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suri. Suri obviously looking to wear him down.
Spong cracks Suri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big right from Suri misses.
Spong throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
Suri blocks a jab.
Suri lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Suri throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Suri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
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!
Suri scores with a punch to the head.
Suri lands a nice looking body shot.
Suri lands with a nice body punch.
Spong tries to clinch there but Suri circles away.
Suri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Suri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Suri.
Suri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Suri.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suri blocks an uppercut.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Suri wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sher Shah Suri will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suri misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Spong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
Suri can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
#BC2#
Suri breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Suri's head.
Suri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suri has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suri avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Suri.
#BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong slips under a jab.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suri.#T1#
Jab from Suri.#CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Suri back into the ropes.
Suri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suri lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Suri manages to break the clinch.
Suri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suri scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suri has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong looks to clinch
and Suri counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Suri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Suri wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Suri's head but Suri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Suri throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Suri displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suri lands a jab-cross combination.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
Suri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Suri has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suri counters with a nice uppercut.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Spong throws a leg kick
and Suri counters with a leg kick.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suri swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R3#
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Suri circles away.
It seemed like Suri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Suri.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Suri scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Suri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suri lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Suri works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Suri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suri throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
Suri throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suri digs a good hook to Spong's body.
Suri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suri moves out of range of the body kick.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suri cracks the inside of Spong's front leg.
Suri throws a head kick that misses.
Suri keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Suri swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Suri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Spong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suri scoring well with a low kick there.
Suri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Suri thumps Spong with a low kick.
Spong's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick from Suri misses.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Suri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Spong moves into the clinch.
Suri gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Suri on the inside.
Suri tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suri tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Suri misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Spong cracks Suri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suri counters with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Suri there.
Spong takes one to the chin there.
Suri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Suri misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Suri there.
Spong tries to clinch there but Suri circles away.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suri.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Suri as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Spong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong misses the jab.
Oh Spong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Spong seems to have got his legs back now.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Suri replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Spong blocks it well.
Spong wants to clinch
and Suri counters with a body kick that stops Spong in his tracks momentarily.
Spong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suri throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Suri misses with a two punch combination.
Spong wants to clinch
and Suri counters with a nice uppercut.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Suri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spong throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Suri lands a jab to Spong's midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Spong scores with a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suri.
Suri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suri with a nice cross.
Suri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong scores with a hook.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Suri punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Suri scores with a nice body kick.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Suri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Suri - just one landing.
Suri 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Suri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
Suri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Suri connects with a crisp jab.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong tries to clinch up
and Suri counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suri.
Suri misses with a two punch combination.
Suri looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suri feints a counter leg kick.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Suri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong wants to clinch up but Suri keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri thuds his right hand into Spong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suri connects with a looping right hand.
#T1##CL#
Suri gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Suri is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Suri.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Suri.
Suri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Suri lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Suri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suri throws a big shot that misses.
Suri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Spong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suri manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Suri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Suri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
#T2##CL#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Suri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Suri wants to break free but Spong has control.
Suri lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suri. #BC2#
Suri breaks the clinch.
Suri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Suri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suri's corner calls for a 1-2. Suri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suri tried to score with a low kick but Spong checks it.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suri.
Spong walks into a jab.
Spong throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Shah Suri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suri winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Alistair Spong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
FC 145:Revenge!
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Son tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong avoiding damage as Son throws knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Son has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Son is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Son blocking some punches.
Son using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Son.
Son lands a knee to the body.
Son looking to slow down the pace here.
Spong prevents a body shot from Son.
Spong avoids the elbow strike from Son, against the ropes.
Son takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Son backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Son throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son blocking some punches.
#T1#
Spong landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dam Son has been cut.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Son takes a shot to the head.
Son lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Son tries a knee to the head but Spong blocks it.
Son swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Son is breathing heavily.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Son.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Son - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Son's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Son blocks it with crossed arms.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Son seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Son tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Son throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Son has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Son misses with a knee strike.
Son is looking to control Spong's arms but Spong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Son has his back to the ropes.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Son has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Son avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Son ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Son throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Son misses.
Son walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Son throws a body shot but no joy.
Son attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Son misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Son misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Son ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Spong digs a good body shot into Son's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Spong pushes Son up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Son trying to control the position but instead, Spong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Son into the ropes.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Son with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong digs a right hand into Son's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Son's gas tank.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong cracks Son on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong took to the mic in his post fight interview and 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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Event:
FC PPV 2
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Deck takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong moves out of range as Deck throws a body kick.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Deck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spong on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck is looking to counter punch.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Deck's knee but Deck avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Deck. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Deck tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Deck throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Deck misses the target.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deck.
Deck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deck motions for Spong to come forward. Deck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Deck's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Deck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong tries to clinch there but Deck circles away.
#T1#
Deck misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deck lands a body shot.
Deck lands with a cross.
Deck throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Spong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spong lands a right hook to the body.
Deck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Spong takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Deck.
A jab lands there for Deck.
Deck looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range. #CL2#
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Deck misses.
It seemed like Spong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deck takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spong throws a right and a left that Deck avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Deck.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deck throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
Deck takes one on the button.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Deck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deck cracks Spong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Spong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Deck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong walks into a left hand.
Deck jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deck lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Deck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Deck's corner calls for a 1-2. Deck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Deck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deck just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deck misses with a body kick.
Inspectah Deck is winning the standup battle so far.
Deck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Deck misses the jab.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deck.
Spong moves out of range as Deck strikes.
Deck sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Deck avoids it this time.
Deck throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deck ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Deck.
Deck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong throws the left hand but Deck avoids the punch easily.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Deck moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.#T1#
Spong moves away from the strike by Deck.
Spong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Deck.
Deck throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong lands a front kick.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Deck's head but Deck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Deck paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deck cracks Spong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spong lands a jab to the nose.
Deck misses with an uppercut.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
Deck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Deck moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Deck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Deck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deck throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Deck instigates a clinch.
Deck managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Deck managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong blocks a body shot from Deck. #BC#
Deck breaks the clinch.
Deck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Deck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
A jab from Deck misses.
Deck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deck throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong scores with a jab. Deck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spong works Deck's body with a nice hook.
Deck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deck shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deck thumps Spong with a low kick.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong swings for the body but Deck moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Deck scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Deck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong lands a lovely overhand right.
Spong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Deck.
Deck moves out of range of the strikes.
Deck connects with a looping right hand.
Deck moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Deck moves out of range easily.
Deck walks into a jab.
Deck 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.
Deck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Deck lands with a good body shot.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Deck throws a big shot that misses.
Deck misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Spong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deck swings widly with a right hand
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deck loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Deck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Deck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong works over Deck's head and body with a nice combination.
Donk. Deck catches Spong right on the button with a cross.
Deck misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch lands to the side of Spong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deck throws a hook but Spong blocks it.#KD#
Spong ducks into a a hook from Deck and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Deck misses with a wild body shot.
Deck moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpong.
Deck scores with a hook to the body. Spong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Deck is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Deck. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Deck throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Deck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Spong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Deck lands a nice shot to the body.
Deck throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deck cracks a nice hook into Spong's ribs.
Deck throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Deck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deck scores with a big combo that sends Spong crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Spong flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Deck jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Deck!
A very excited looking Inspectah Deck rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Alistair Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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Event:
FC 141:Lievin vs Spong
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Lievin 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.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Lievin .
Lievin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Lievin .
Lievin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Lievin misses the target.
It seemed like Spong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Lievin works the jab nicely.
Lievin throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Lievin .
Spong defending well as Lievin loads up on a big left hand.
Spong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Lievin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lievin just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong takes a swing at Lievin 's ribcage but misses.
Lievin throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lievin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Lievin throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Lievin throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Lievin lands with an uppercut that bounces Spong off the ropes and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Lievin .
Lievin feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down.
Lievin misses with a wild body shot.
Lievin lands with an uppercut that bounces Spong off the ropes and back into range.
Lievin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lievin 's sensitive parts.
Lievin misses with an uppercut
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Spong.
Lievin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spong throws a right and a left that Lievin avoids nicely.
Lievin throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Lievin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spong.
Lievin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lievin lands a jab to Spong's midsection.
Lievin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spong connects with a high kick.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Lievin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Lievin .
Lievin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lievin misses the target.
Spong feints and then cracks Lievin 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lievin down.
Spong misses the jab.
Lievin throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Spong.
A left lands for Lievin .
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Lievin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lievin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lievin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Lievin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lievin throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lievin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong connects with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lievin , right into the meat.
A jab from Spong does it's job there.
Abe Lievin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lievin misses with an uppercut
and Spong counters with an inside leg kick.
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
Lievin looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lievin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Lievin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lievin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Lievin misses.
Lievin throws a hook but Spong blocks it.#T1#
Lievin lands a nice looking body kick.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lievin scores with a nice right hand.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Lievin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lievin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Lievin misses with a right hand
and Spong counters with a low kick, right behind Lievin 's knee.
Lievin misses with a body kick.
Spong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lievin looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Lievin is looking to land body kicks.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong jabs at Lievin 's body.
Lievin 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spong under the eye.
Spong throws a body punch but Lievin moves out of range.
Lievin throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
A nice combination there by Lievin .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lievin misses with a body shot.
Spong feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong misses with a hook. Lievin ducked under it nicely.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lievin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spong - the referee stops the clock and Lievin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spong. Lievin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Lievin misses.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lievin .
Lievin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lievin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Lievin misses.
Spong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Lievin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Lievin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Lievin misses.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lievin throws a leg kick
and Lievin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abe Lievin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Lievin 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Spong.
A nice side step and Spong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lievin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lievin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Lievin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lievin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Lievin 's head but Lievin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong throws a jab when Lievin was well out of range.
Spong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lievin . That did some damage!
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong throws a leg kick but Lievin moved away.
Lievin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
A little feinted left hand from Lievin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lievin lands with a nice combination. Spong backs away looking to recover.
Spong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lievin misses with a kick to the body.
Lievin checks a leg kick.
Lievin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spong moves out of range as Lievin strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Spong fakes the leg kick and cracks Lievin in the body.
Lievin misses with a wild body shot.
Spong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spong slips under a jab.
Lievin avoids the head kick by Spong.
It appears Lievin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lievin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lievin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lievin throws a hook but Spong blocks it.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Lievin defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Spong slips under a jab from Lievin .
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Lievin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong cracks the inside of Lievin 's front leg.
Lievin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lievin misses with a looping right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lievin .
Spong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lievin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lievin misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Spong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lievin misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lievin finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Lievin throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Lievin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Lievin misses its intended target.
Lievin throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong scores with a nice body kick.
Lievin lands an overhand right.
A solid body kick from Lievin .
Lievin misses the shot to the body.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Lievin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Spong - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Abe Lievin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Spong misses with an uppercut. Lievin saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Lievin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong slips under a jab from Lievin .
Spong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lievin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spong.
Lievin blocks the body kick.
Lievin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lievin fails to land with a series of punches.
Lievin looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Lievin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spong throws a hook but Lievin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lievin missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Lievin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lievin misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lievin . #T1#
Lievin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Lievin .
Spong moves out of range of the body kick from Lievin .
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lievin .
Lievin slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lievin counters with a nice body kick.
Lievin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spong lands a lovely overhand right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spong. Lievin shrugs it off though.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lievin at a distance.
A jab from Spong does it's job there.
Lievin throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Lievin .
Lievin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Lievin connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lievin avoids the body shot from Spong.
#T2#
Lievin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lievin scores with a nice right hand.
Lievin takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and Lievin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lievin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Lievin lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Lievin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spong doesn't seem phased though.
Lievin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lievin . Beautiful body shot.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Lievin off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lievin throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lievin works the jab nicely.
Spong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Lievin had his way with Alistair Spong in that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Lievin staying out of range there.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lievin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lievin misses with a low kick as Spong jumps back.
Spong scores with a leg kick.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lievin .
Lievin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lievin .
Lievin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong slips under a jab from Lievin .
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lievin wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Lievin misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.#T1#
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Spong moves out of range as Lievin throws a body kick.
Lievin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lievin loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Lievin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Lievin lands a lovely overhand right.
Lievin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spong.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Lievin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lievin moves away.#T2#
Spong throws a hook but Lievin blocks it.
Lievin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Lievin . That snapped Spong's head back.
Lievin keeps Spong at a distance using the push kick.
Spong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Lievin counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spong throws a hook but Lievin blocks it.
Abe Lievin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lievin .
Lievin lands a lovely overhand right.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong throws a low kick but Lievin moves out of range easily.
Lievin lands a nice shot to the body.
Lievin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Lievin blocks the low kick.
Lievin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abe Lievin .
Well Lievin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Lievin !
Abe Lievin retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Abe Lievin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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EFFA 192
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong motions for Frost to come forward. Spong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong moves out of range as Frost strikes.
Spong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost slips a straight right by Spong.#CL#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Frost blocks a body shot from Spong.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
Frost lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frost as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong trying to stall but Frost improves his position.
Frost misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Spong lands a right hand.
Frost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost lands a damaging elbow.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Frost.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frost seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
#T2#
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Spong pushes Frost back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Frost back against the ropes.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frost.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Our sources have told us that Frost has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Frost throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frost.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong blocks the elbow strike.
Frost blocks a body shot from Spong.
Frost prevents a body shot from Spong.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Frost avoids the damage to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong avoids the elbow strike from Frost, against the ropes.
Spong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Frost avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong landing knees to the body.
A short right from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Spong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Frost at a distance.
Frost throws a hook but Spong blocks it.#CL#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frost looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong pushes Frost back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong misses with some punches.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Spong.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Frost tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost misses with some punches.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Frost.
Spong cracks Frost with a nice body shot.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Frost is blocking nicely.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frost or not.
Spong lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong crunches a lovely knee into Frost's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frost lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.#T2#
A hook to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Spong lands a right hand.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Spong tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Alistair Spong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Frost tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Spong thows a body kick. Frost tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spong catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong jabs Frost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frost shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong lands a jab to the head.
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Frost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong lands a head kick. Frost smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spong misses with a hook.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong works the jab nicely.
Frost tries to clinch but Spong is having none of it.
Spong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Spong misses with a hook to the body
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spong thuds a left hand into Frost's body.
Spong looks to land a body kick but Frost moved away.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Spong.
Frost misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Frost gets a clinch.
Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Spong won't want to take too many of those.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Frost gets a clinch.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Frost.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frost throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Frost crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost pushes off an throws an elbow but Spong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frost's elbow.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
Frost prevents a body shot from Spong.
Good body shot from Frost.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Frost.
Spong avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong pushes Frost back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Frost swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Frost as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
Frost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
A short right from Frost on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Still in the clinch, Frost scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Frost.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Frost.
Frost lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Frost clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Frost will feel that in the morning.
Spong takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost misses with an uppercut
and Spong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spong throws a leg kick
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
That kick from Frost tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Frost here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alistair Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frost.#T1#
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong lands a jab.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Frost checks a leg kick.
Spong misses with a leg kick.
Frost moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
Spong throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong with a nice cross.
A big right from Spong misses.
Frost throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target. #T2#
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost checks a leg kick nicely.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws a low kick but Frost avoids it.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
A jab from Frost does it's job there.
Frost misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Frost takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong throws a good cross that connects.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick from Frost.
Spong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Frost on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frost closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Spong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.#T4#
Frost darts in trying to clinch
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost moves to clinch but Spong breaks away
and Spong counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost moves in looking to clinch but Spong pushes him off.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Spong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Frost's calf.
Spong throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
A big left from Frost misses.
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 Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Frost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Spong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
A jab from Frost finds it's way through Spong's defenses.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong misses with a kick to the body
and Frost makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spong really felt that one!#CL#
Frost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong blocks a body shot from Frost.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Frost back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Spong does no damage.
Spong takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Frost blocks a leg kick.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frost throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Spong connects with a right hand. Frost shakes it off.
Frost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frost takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
A right-left combo lands from Spong.
Frost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong sizes up Frost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deacon Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
That kick from Spong tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frost takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Frost moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frost.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spong misses with a leg kick
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Spong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frost doesn't seem phased though.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Frost should have avoided that one.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Frost down.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong lands a head kick!
Frost avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong throws a right and a left that Frost avoids nicely.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Frost.#T4##CL#
Frost has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Spong gets through Frost's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Frost 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?
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frost.
Spong blocks a body shot from Frost.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost prevents a body shot from Spong.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alistair Spong.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong is the new heavyweight champion!
Deacon Frost was interviewed post fight and said 'Stay classy!'.
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Event:
EFFA 191
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Maciver lands with a hook. Spong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maciver has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spong is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Maciver has closed the distance and engaged Spong in a clinch.
Maciver looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Maciver prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maciver backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Our sources have told us that Spong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Maciver looks winded!
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands a right hand.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but Spong blocks it.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Spong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Maciver backwards.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maciver avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macivers head.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Maciver blocks with his arms.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maciver.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maciver backwards.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Maciver's ribcage. Maciver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee calls for Spong to work.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Maciver ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maciver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maciver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maciver swings widly with a right hand
and Spong counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Spong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maciver throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong misses with a hook.#CL#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Maciver in a clinch.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Donal Maciver has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maciver.
Spong tries to work over Maciver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maciver.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
#BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maciver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Maciver moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong connects with a body shot.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Maciver misses.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong scores with a head kick. Maciver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spong misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maciver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maciver throws a poor cross that misses
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maciver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spong. That's going to slow Maciver down.
Maciver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spong. Spong obviously looking to wear him down.
Spong throws a leg kick but Maciver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maciver misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong cracks Maciver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maciver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maciver's head.
Spong slips under a jab.
Spong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maciver misses with a straight right.
Spong tests Maciver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong scores with a leg kick.
Maciver wants to clinch up but Spong keeps it at a distance.
Spong tries to counter by clinching up but Maciver breaks away and moves out of range.
Spong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A good leg kick by Spong.
Spong slips under a jab.
Maciver moves out of range as Spong strikes.
A leg kick checked by Maciver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Maciver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Maciver.
Maciver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Donal Maciver's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maciver's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maciver duly obliges.
Maciver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Maciver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maciver tries to clinch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maciver can do to turn this around?
Spong defending well as Maciver loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Maciver misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maciver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Maciver.
Maciver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spong takes a swing at Maciver's ribcage but misses.
Maciver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maciver is breathing heavily.
Jab by Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spong.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maciver.
Maciver misses the body punch
and Maciver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maciver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
A slow jab from Maciver misses its intended target.
Maciver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maciver! But no joy.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Spong delivers a nice body kick.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong scores with a knee to the head.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Maciver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Maciver's ribcage. Maciver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maciver or not.
Spong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Maciver takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Donal Maciver's cut even more.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Maciver is rocked!
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maciver or not.
Maciver looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Spong clinches.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Maciver is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maciver seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong is leaning against Maciver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Spong lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Maciver's ribs.
Spong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
You can see that Maciver has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Maciver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Maciver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maciver thinking.
Maciver misses with an uppercut.
Maciver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maciver.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maciver might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Maciver loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maciver throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Maciver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maciver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maciver scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Maciver takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maciver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maciver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maciver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong tried to counter with a leg kick but Maciver avoided it.
Maciver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Maciver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Maciver misses the jab.
Maciver throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong is looking to counter the offense by Maciver and move into the clinch.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maciver on the side of the head.
Spong cracks Maciver with an open hand slap.
Nice straight punches there by Maciver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maciver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donal Maciver's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maciver's head.
Spong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maciver is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Maciver does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maciver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the body from Maciver misses
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Maciver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maciver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Spong walks into a jab.
Maciver tries to clinch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maciver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Maciver seems unphased.
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maciver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Maciver on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Spong digs a good hook to Maciver's body.
Spong throws a leg kick but Maciver moved away.
Maciver blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spong.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maciver.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maciver.
Maciver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Spong.
Maciver misses with a body punch
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Maciver ducks right into an uppercut from Spong.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Spong has Maciver up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good body shot from Maciver.
A short right from Maciver on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maciver.
Maciver can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Maciver tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong defending well as Maciver loads up on a big left hand.
Spong darts in trying to clinch
and Maciver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Maciver throws out a powerful jab.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maciver looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
As Maciver backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maciver's corner calls for a 1-2. Maciver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maciver misses with a body shot.
Maciver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maciver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maciver's sensitive parts.
Spong throws a body punch but Maciver moves out of range.
Maciver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maciver throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Maciver misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Maciver moves into the clinch.
Maciver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Maciver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
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 working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maciver trying to land knees to the body.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Donal Maciver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maciver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maciver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spong blocks it with crossed arms.
Maciver throws a head punch that misses.
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Maciver working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maciver scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Spong works over Maciver's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
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Event:
EFFA 188
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ukkeli misses with a body shot.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Ukkeli lands a high kick!
Ukkeli connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Ukkeli.
Spong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ukkeli looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Ukkeli avoids the head kick by Spong.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Spong's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ukkeli with a nice cross.
Spong scores with a push kick.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ukkeli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a looping left.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Ukkeli follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Spong checks the leg kick.#CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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 connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli looks winded!
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Ukkeli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Ukkeli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spong avoids a wild elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
#BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Ukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Ukkeli lands a nice shot that snaps Spong's head back.
Spong connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ukkeli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ukkeli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spong. Spong obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkeli scores with a decent looking hook.
Ukkeli throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukkeli, pushing him back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
A short left from Spong.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
Ukkeli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong landing knees to the body.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ukkelis head.
Spong lands a body shot.
Ukkeli blocks a body shot from Spong. #T4#
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ukkeli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ukkeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Spong.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ukkeli lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong working Ukkeli over with knees to the body.
Ukkeli takes a knee to the side of the body.
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.
Spong working Ukkeli over with knees 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 Maximus Ukkeli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
Crunch! Spong slams his shin into Ukkeli's torso.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Spong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ukkeli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ukkeli.#KD#
Spong staggers Ukkeli with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Ukkeli looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range. #CL#
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Ukkeli.
Ukkeli missing with knees to the body.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli wants to stall.
Ukkeli avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ukkeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ukkeli.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spong as Ukkeli tries to tie him up.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Spong dodges an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
#BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
Ukkeli misses with a straight left.
Spong scores with a jab.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong lands a nice looking body kick.
Spong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Spong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong looks to land a left hand but Ukkeli moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Ukkeli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ukkeli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukkeli misses with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli is looking to chop away at Spong's legs.
Spong lands a head shot.
Spong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick
and Spong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Spong tenderised Ukkeli's leg. Ukkeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ukkeli tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkeli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong catches Ukkeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ukkeli throws a body shot but no joy.
Ukkeli misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Spong.
Sloppy strikes from Ukkeli. Those never looked like landing.
Ukkeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Ukkeli throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Spong lands a head kick. Ukkeli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spong scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Spong clinches up with Ukkeli and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ukkeli. #BC2#
Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
#T4#
Ukkeli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong swings for the body but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ukkeli throws out the jab.
Spong throws a low kick but Ukkeli avoids it.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli takes one to the chin there.
Ukkeli tries to clinch there but Spong circles away.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Ukkeli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ukkeli wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ukkeli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Ukkeli blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong scores with the left hand. Ukkeli knows he should have avoided that one.
Ukkeli looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong defending well as Ukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Ukkeli misses with a looping right.
Spong lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ukkeli. Ukkeli obviously looking to wear him down.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ukkeli keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Ukkeli misses with a hook.
Ukkeli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spong tests Ukkeli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Ukkeli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ukkeli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong scores with a nice strike.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Ukkeli is out of range.
A head kick from Spong lands but Ukkeli takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spong can pounce on him.
Ukkeli blocks a low kick nicely.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ukkeli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Ukkeli moves to clinch but Spong breaks away
and Spong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ukkeli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Ukkeli missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong defending well as Ukkeli loads up on a big left hand.
Ukkeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Ukkeli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Ukkeli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch
and Ukkeli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Spong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ukkeli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Ukkeli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Ukkeli's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ukkeli.
#CL#
Spong instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong scores a nice knee to the body.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong lands a nice knee to the body.
Spong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong is trying to maintain a safe position but Ukkeli gets an underhook and turns Spong into the ropes.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards. #BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong is looking to slow Ukkeli down with leg kicks.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
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EFFA 187
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Cirkovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Cirkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Cirkovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Cirkovic lunges at Spong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spong's hand.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic motions for Spong to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Spong's ribs.
A jab from Cirkovic misses.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cirkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Spong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.#CL2#
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Cirkovic is blocking nicely.
Our sources have told us that Cirkovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cirkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong tries to clinch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cirkovic momentarily.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong misses with the combination.
Cirkovic is looking to wear down Spong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Cirkovic throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Cirkovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Cirkovic misses with a two punch combination.
Spong tries to clinch but Cirkovic is having none of it.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Cirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
As Spong backs away, Cirkovic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Spong down.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well. #CL#
Cirkovic clinches up against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Cirkovic.
#BC#
Cirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Spong throws a right hand that Cirkovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Cirkovic also avoids with ease.
A big left from Spong misses. #T4#
Cirkovic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Spong avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic 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!
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong wants to counter with a clinch but Cirkovic pushes him away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cirkovic as he connects with a hook.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Cirkovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cirkovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cirkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cirkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Cirkovic slips a jab from Spong.
Cirkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cirkovic staying out of range there.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spong throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Cirkovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spong, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cirkovic working Spong over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
Cirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Spong is breathing heavily.
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!
Cirkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Cirkovic scores with a hook to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
A short uppercut from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cirkovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Spong circles away.
Spong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spong throws a low kick but Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cirkovic clinches with his opponent.
Cirkovic works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Cirkovic - that landed with a thud.
Spong takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cirkovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head. #T2#
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Cirkovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Cirkovic.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Cirkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cirkovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cirkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cirkovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Cirkovic lands an elbow that stopped Spong in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cirkovic here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Spong avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
Cirkovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands with a right to the head.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Cirkovic tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cirkovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cirkovic wants to stall.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Cirkovic. #BC#
Cirkovic breaks from the clinch.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Cirkovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cirkovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Cirkovic.
#T4#
Cirkovic just leaning against Spong, taking a breather.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cirkovic gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cirkovic throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Cirkovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands with a nice body punch.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
As Cirkovic backs off Spong throws a huge counter combo but Cirkovic manages to avoid it all.
Cirkovic is looking to slow Spong down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Spong lands with a good body shot.
Cirkovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cirkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cirkovic misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a good low kick that Cirkovic was not able to check.
Spong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong thows a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it #CL#
and Cirkovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Spong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cirkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Cirkovic crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
Cirkovic effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic lands a damaging elbow.
Cirkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic keeps Spong at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.
Cirkovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cirkovic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Spong avoids it.
Cirkovic lands with an overhand left.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirkovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
Cirkovic lands with a straight right. Spong didn't see that one coming.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cirkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cirkovic missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head but Cirkovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong throws out a counter right but Cirkovic avoids it with no problem.
Cirkovic scores with a hook.
Cirkovic wants to clinch but Spong slips to the side
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cirkovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Cirkovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Cirkovic throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jab by Spong.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cirkovic looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Cirkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cirkovic 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 to work over Cirkovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cirkovic blocking some punches.
#T4#
Spong lands a right hand.
Cirkovic trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cirkovic obliges.
Spong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cirkovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong blocks a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Spong tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cirkovic keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
Alistair Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, got caught napping'.
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Event:
EFFA 184
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong checks the leg kick.
Spong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suri misses with a head kick.
A big left from Spong misses.
Suri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Spong instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suri.
Spong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suri ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Suri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Suri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Suri is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Suri connects with a body shot.
Spong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spong duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
Spong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suri can pounce on him.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Suri looks to land a combination. Spong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Suri is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suri throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong misses with a left hand
and Suri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suri connects with a jab.
Suri slips under a jab.
Suri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong moves away from the strike by Suri.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
Suri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Suri is looking to score with low kicks.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Suri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Suri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Suri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suri lands with an uppercut that bounces Spong off the ropes and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Suri.
Spong thows a body kick. Suri tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Suri motions for Spong to come forward. Suri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Suri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Suri moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Suri slips under a jab from Spong.
Suri appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Suri is just out of range.
Suri is looking to counter with head kicks.
Spong throws the kick towards the body but Suri avoids it.
Spong wants to clinch.
Suri blocks a leg kick.
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Suri.
The crowd cheers as Spong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suri doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Suri.
Suri takes one on the button.
Suri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body kick from Suri.#KD2#
Spong clips Suri with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Suri a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Spong misses. #T4#
Spong blocks a leg kick.
Suri takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Suri misses with a straight left.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
Spong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spong misses with a hook. Suri ducked under it nicely.
Suri throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Spong counters by moving into the clinch.
Spong works on Suri's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong trying to stall but Suri improves his position.
Suri working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suri drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suri.
Spong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Alistair Spong should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Suri wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Suri tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alistair Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spong throws a jab when Suri was well out of range.
Suri with a nice cross.
Suri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Suri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Suri.
Suri moves out of range as Spong throws a body kick.
Suri moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Suri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Suri is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Suri is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Spong looks to throw the jab but Suri is out of range.
Spong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Suri.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong throws a jab when Suri was well out of range.
Spong lunges at Suri with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suri's hand.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Suri lands.
Suri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spong jabs Suri right on the nose. Suri blinks but takes it well.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri misses with a low kick.
Suri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Suri misses. #T2#
Spong looks to throw a body kick
enabling Suri to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong tries to clinch up.
Suri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Suri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suri looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Spong checks a low kick from Suri.
Suri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
Spong needs to keep his hands up - Suri had a free shot at his head there.
Spong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suri on the side of the head.
A combination from Spong does no damage. #KD2#
Spong staggers Suri with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Suri looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Suri scores with a push kick.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Spong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suri thumps Spong with a low kick.
Suri tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Suri avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Spong. That snapped Suri's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suri, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Spong gets a clinch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Suri's ribcage. Suri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Suri. #BC#
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suri throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spong slips under a jab from Suri.
Suri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suri slips under a jab.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Suri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suri misses with a jab to the body
and Spong counters with a monster head kick that knocks Suri out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alistair Spong!
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Event:
EFFA 176
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Bill avoids the head kick by Spong.
Bill throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Spong counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bill throws a big shot that misses.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Bill's shoulder, as Bill tries to avoid the shot.
Spong lands a glancing blow to the side of Bill's head.
Spong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bill is out of range and Spong settles back down. #CL2#
Spong clinches.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong tries a body shot but Bill blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong gets through Bill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Bill breaks from the clinch.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Bill counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Bill throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Spong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Bill misses with a looping left.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bill counters with a leg kick.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Bill throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Bill.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Bill has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spong.
A low kick from Bill misses
and Spong counters with a right hand to the body.
Bill takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bill scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Bill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bill.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2##BC#
Bill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bill misses with a low kick as Spong jumps back.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Bill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Bill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bill slips a jab from Spong.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Bill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bill counters with a one-two to the body.
A left lands for Spong.
Bill works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD#
Bill catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Spong stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Spong walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#
Spong is rocked!
Spong misses with a double jab.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bills jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bill moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Bill scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Spong beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Bill finish him?#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bill misses the target.
Spong seems to have recovered his senses.
A leg kick checked by Spong.#KD#
Bill cracks Spong with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Spong get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Spong looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#CUT#
That has opened up Alistair Spong's cut even more.
Spong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bill counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shitty Bill!
Shitty Bill took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Alistair Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, got caught napping'.
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Event:
EFFA 174
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Red's shoulder, as Red tries to avoid the shot.
Red lands with a right hand. #CL#
Spong drives through and clinches with Red against the ropes.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Red avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Red lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Red avoids the damage to the body.
Red is trying to force a seperation but Spong has the dominant position.
Red misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Red takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Red counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong cracks Red with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
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 throws a right hand that misses
and Red cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Red has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Red throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Red coming out on top.#T1#
Red moves out of range of the body kick.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Red steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Red misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Red showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
A head kick misses from Red.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Spong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Red clinches up against the ropes.
Spong avoiding damage as Red throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Red.
A short right from Spong.
Spong gets through Red's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Red is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Red creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Red misses with an elbow over the top.
Red is trying to force a seperation but Spong has the dominant position.#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch.
Jab by Red.
Spong feints a jab promting Red to slip. Spong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Red slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spong wants to clinch up but Red keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Red closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the ropes.#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red is looking to clinch.
Red pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Red ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Red sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Red throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Spong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Red takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Red's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Red.
Red showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Spong avoids the body shot from Red.
Red has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Red sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Red is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Red avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Red has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red lands an elbow inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red avoids it.#T4#
Red blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Red takes a knee to the side of the body.
Red looks winded!
Spong is leaning against Red and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Red takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short left from Spong.
Spong working Red over with knees to the body.#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Red moves in looking to clinch but Spong pushes him off.#CL#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Spong.
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 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.
#R2#
Spong throws a series of punches but Red moves out of range.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spong tries to clinch but Red is having none of it.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Red fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Red lands with a shot to the body.
Red throws a lazy body kick
enabling Spong to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Red moved out of range nicely.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Red scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Spong rushes Red and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Red doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Red avoids the damage to the body.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Red avoids the damage to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Spong avoids a wild elbow strike from Red.
Red scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Red obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Red doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Red lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Red scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Red manages to break the clinch.
Red chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Red. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong with a jab.
Red fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Red misses with a body kick. #T2#
Spong misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong avoids the head kick by Red.
Manchester Red is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Red is looking to clinch.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Red cracks Spong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Red throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Red connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spong scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Red gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Red misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Red's head but Red sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Red clinches.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Red is controlling the position.
Red blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong blocks a body shot from Red. #T3#
Red misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Red breaks from the clinch.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Red ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Red finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spong throws a one two combo.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Red.
Spong tries to clinch there but Red circles away.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Red was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Spong does it's job there.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Red looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spong looks to land a combination but Red avoids it well. #T4#
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!
Red goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Red.
Still in the clinch, Red scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Red's head.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red lands an elbow that stopped Spong in his tracks for a moment.
Spong is working Red over against the ropes.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong lands with a right hand.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Red.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Red should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Red throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Red takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD#
Spong lands a front kick to the face, that drops Red to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#ROC#
Red is rocked!
Red fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong slips a straight right by Red.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Spong darts in and clinches Red up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Red tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Red back against the ropes.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Red lands a body punch in the clinch.
Red tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Red with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Red misses with a knee to the head.
Red takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Red avoids it.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Red can do to turn this around?#T1##BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick from Red.
As Red backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Red throws a low kick, looking for Spong's leg but Spong calmly moves out of range.
Red pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Red swats away the attempt to clinch by Spong.
Red throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
Red tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Spong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Red unleashes a big counter combination but Spong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manchester Red has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Red sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Red ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Red uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Red misses with a hook to the body
and Spong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Red looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spong takes one to the side of the head.
Red is looking to clinch but Spong is avoiding it.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Red.
Spong misses with a hook to the body
and Red counters with a one-two to the body.
Red tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Red misses with an uppercut.
Red moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Red fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Red connects with a solid leg kick.
Red takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Red lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Red rushes Spong and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Spong.
Spong cracks Red with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Red. #T4#
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong moves in looking to clinch but Red pushes him off.
Red on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Red looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Spong clinches up with Red and pushes him back against the ropes.
Red misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Red.
Red trying to land knees to the body.
Spong lands a body punch. #BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Red misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Red moved out of range.
Red on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
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Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spong looks to land a body kick but Frost moved away.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good exchange - Frost coming out on top.#CUT#
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong is looking for the big counter here.
Frost takes one to the side of the head.
Frost blocks a jab.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Spong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Frost on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Frost moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Frost moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Nice elbow from Frost.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Frost.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
Frost takes a knee to the side of the body.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frost or not.
Frost is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Frost closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Frost throws a hook but Spong blocks it.#T2#
Frost looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong connects with the punch.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Frost throws a big counter combination but Spong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Frost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
Frost misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frost seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Frost 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 lands a knee to the body.
#T3#
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Frost.
Frost creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short left from Frost.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong lands a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Frost.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Frost back against the ropes.
Frost misses with some punches.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Spong pushes Frost up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Frost misses with a hook.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Frost wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Frost blocks it well.
Spong tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Spong throws a series of punches but Frost moves out of range.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frost lands with a nice body punch.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Frost swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Alistair Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Spong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Spong rushes Frost and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Deacon Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Frost lands an uppercut.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Spong in his tracks for a moment.
Frost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost presses Spong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spong's defenses.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A hook to the body from Frost.
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Frost using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Frost digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frost.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost lands a nice uppercut.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Frost misses with a body punch.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frost has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Frost works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Frost crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Frost here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Frost lands a left hand.
Frost landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Spong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands an uppercut.#T3#
Frost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frost lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frost pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Frost lands a nice elbow.
Frost is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Frost.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Frost tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frost tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frost lands an elbow inside that Spong shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Spong in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Alistair Spong's cut even more.
Frost digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Frost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Frost.
Frost unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Spong prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spong avoids it.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Frost tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frost.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Frost back against the ropes.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Spong throws a body kick that misses
and Frost counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Spong tries to clinch there but Frost circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frost.
Spong takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Frost tried to score with a low kick but Spong checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Spong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spong's knee momentarily.#T1#
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Frost clinches with his opponent.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Frost lands an elbow just above Spong 's eye.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Frost is working Spong over against the ropes.
Frost working Spong over with knees to the body.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spong's defenses.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike.
Frost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
Frost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Frost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Frost lands a shoulder strike.
Knees to the body from Frost.
Frost lands a nice elbow.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frost working Spong over with knees to the body.
Frost lands a left hand.
#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Frost.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Frost blocks an uppercut.
Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Frost scores with a hook to the body.
Frost working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Frost lands an elbow just above Spong 's eye.
Frost lands an uppercut.
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frost landing knees to the body.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Spong in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Alistair Spong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Frost cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost landing knees to the body.
Frost crunches a lovely knee into Spong's ribcage.
Frost lands with a left to the head.
Frost lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Frost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Frost.
Spong takes an elbow to the temple.
Frost lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Frost misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Frost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong prevents a body shot from Frost.
Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Frost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Frost 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deacon Frost!
Deacon Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Alistair Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, got caught napping'.
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Event:
EFFA 168
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Khanom Tom is looking to clinch.
Khanom Tom just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpong.
Khanom Tom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Khanom Tom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanom Tom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Khanom Tom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Khanom Tom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khanom Tom counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Spong.
Spong is looking to slow Khanom Tom down with leg kicks.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong throws a good cross that connects.
Khanom Tom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong misses with a hook. Khanom Tom ducked under it nicely.
Spong staying out of range there.
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!
Khanom Tom moves in looking to clinch but Spong pushes him off.
Khanom Tom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khanom Tom slips a jab from Spong.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong. #CL#
Khanom Tom gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Khanom Tom letting Spong take a breather here.
Our sources have told us that Spong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Khanom Tom swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanom Tom lands a shot to the body.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Spong.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Khanom Tom looks winded!
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Nai Khanom Tom has been cut.
Spong works on Khanom Tom's body with a couple of short punches.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khanom Tom wants to get back to striking at distance but Spong won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong is working Khanom Tom over against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanom Tom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2##KD#
Spong creates a bit of space and cracks Khanom Tom with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Khanom Tom is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khanom Tom, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Spong!
Spong delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Khanom Tom walks into a big right hand from Spong and goes down! The referee sends Spong to a neutral corner as Khanom Tom gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#ROC#
Khanom Tom is rocked!
Spong knocks out Khanom Tom with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Spong before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Spong picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
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Event:
EFFA 165: HW Knockout Final
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
McDonald tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong lands with a nice body kick.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Spong keeps it at a distance.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.#CL2#
McDonald moves into the clinch.
Spong has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Spong has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the ropes.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Spong avoiding damage as McDonald throws knees to the body.
McDonald landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong missing with knees to the body.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from McDonald.
Spong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong keeps McDonald at a distance using the push kick.
Spong throws a body kick that misses.
Spong lands with a nice combination. McDonald backs away looking to recover.
McDonald lands a head shot.
Spong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong connects with a jab.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
As McDonald tries to get set, Spong tries to push him back and clinch up but McDonald manages to avoid the attempt.
McDonald's coach down at Vicious Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McDonald's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Spong has managed to clinch.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Spong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike. #T2##BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonald's calf.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Spong slips a jab from McDonald.
Spong's corner calls for a 1-2. Spong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
McDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDonald looks winded!
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!#T3#
McDonald backs away from a small jab... but Spong lunges forward with a huge superman punch! McDonald crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Spong with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alistair Spong!
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Event:
EFFA 161: Green vs Siko
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Barksdale misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Barksdale.
Barksdale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong lands with a straight right. Barksdale didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Barksdale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Spong throws a hook but Barksdale avoids it easily.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Barksdale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
That kick from Spong tenderised Barksdale's leg. Barksdale is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Spong slips a straight right by Barksdale.
Barksdale is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Barksdale with an uppercut!
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Spong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Barksdale.
Spong feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Barksdale throws a jab but it's blocked by Spong.
Barksdale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aaron's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spong.
Barksdale checks a low kick from Spong.
A little feinted left hand from Barksdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Spong feints and then cracks Barksdale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barksdale down.
Barksdale takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
Barksdale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barksdale throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
That kick from Spong tenderised Barksdale's leg. Barksdale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barksdale takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Barksdale throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Barksdale looks for the body kick but Spong saw that one coming.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Barksdale saw it coming and moves away.
Spong keeps Barksdale at a distance using the push kick.
Spong throws a hook but Barksdale blocks it.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spong.
A bone on bone clash there as Barksdale blocks the leg kick.
Barksdale throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Barksdale lands the left hand.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barksdale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barksdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Spong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Spong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barksdale.
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
#KD2#
Spong lands a head kick that bluckles Barksdale and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Spong no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Spong misses with a body kick. #T4#
Spong is looking to land body kicks.
Barksdale on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spong. Spong obviously looking to wear him down.
Barksdale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale scoring well with a low kick there.
Barksdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale misses with a jab to the body
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Barksdale is rocked!
Spong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barksdale had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spong thows a body kick. Barksdale tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oh Barksdale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Spong engages and cracks Barksdale with a massive lead left hook - Barksdale tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Spong is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alistair Spong!
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