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Event:
Peak - Big Hitters
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong slaps away a takedown attempt from Lucas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Spong misses.
Lucas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spong thuds a left hand into Lucas's body.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lucas.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Spong circles away easily
and Spong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Lucas looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucas.
Lucas misses with a takedown
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.#T1#
Spong looks to land a right hand but Lucas moved out of range.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Spong clinches up against the cage.
Spong lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Spong moves into the clinch.
Lucas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a body shot.
Lucas can't get the takedown.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong blocks the elbow strike.
#BC#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Spong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lucas sprawling to the canvas! Lucas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spong finish him?!
#ROC#
Lucas is rocked!
Spong throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lucas clean off his feet! He's out cold! Spong stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Spong!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Spong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Peak - Round one
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Spong slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong avoids the body shot from Page.
Spong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decent striking displayed by Page there.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Page was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spong.
A leg kick checked by Spong.#TD#
Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Spong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Page keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Our sources have told us that Page has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Page has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Page breaks the clinch.
Spong misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Danny Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Page on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Page fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spong on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Page 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.
Page on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Page misses with a straight right.
Spong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Page misses with a straight right.
Page connects with a jab.
Page 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 misses with a left hand
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Page misses
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Spong circles away and we're back to standing.
Page avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Page steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Page tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spong manages to circle out of the way.
Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page lands with an overhand left.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Page.
Page slips a jab from Spong.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Spong blocks a jab.
Page misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page stalks Spong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spong's face. Spong staggers backwards, shaken.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range. #T3#
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Spong clinches. #BC2#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Spong gets a clinch.
Page has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Spong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong lands with a right to the head.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Page lands the left hand.
Page throws a nice looking combination but Spong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Page walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Page scores with a one two! Spong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Page under the eye.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Page. Page circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Page misses with a left hand
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Spong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Spong throws a right hand that Page ducks under and follows up with a left that Page also avoids with ease.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Page.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Danny Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spong avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Spong closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Page lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Page checks a low kick from Spong.
Page wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Page throws a big counter combination but Spong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Page shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Page showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong is looking to escape.#T1#
Page seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spong can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Page prevents Spong from standing back up.
#SUB#
Page seems to be working for a kimura but Spong defends the submission attempt.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Page thows a huge punch but Spong dodges it nicely.
Spong looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Page is nestled in close to Spong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ES2#
Spong has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
Page tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Page uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Page to counter with a crisp jab.
Page throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Page throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Spong misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Page misses.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Page takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Page.
Page throws a leg kick but Spong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Good work by Page as he checks the leg kick.
Spong just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPage.
Page misses with a kick to the body
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.#T4#
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Page.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Page finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Page staying out of range there.
Page paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spong drops his hands momentarily and Page takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spong moves out of range as Page strikes.
Page slips under a jab.
Page lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Page.#TD#
Page feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Spong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Page walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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 Danny Page will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Page.
Page scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Page shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spong napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Spong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Danny Page is winning the standup battle so far.
Page throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong scores with a punch to the head.
Page swinging wildly here.
Page throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spong misses with a leg kick
and Page counters with a two punch combo.
Spong lands with a right hand.
Page throws a head kick that Spong semi-blocks.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Page throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Page lands with a straight right. Spong didn't see that one coming.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Page checks it.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Page connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Page is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spong.
Page jabs at Spong's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Page misses. #T2#
Page throws a head kick that misses.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Page lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Page connects with the punch.
Page will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spong misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Spong wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Spong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Page misses with a looping right.
Spong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Page tries to counter by clinching up but Spong breaks away and moves out of range.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Spong counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Page.
Page scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Page throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Page displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Spong takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Nice jab there from Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Spong takes the fight into the clinch.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Page wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Page moves away from the strike by Spong.
As Spong backs away, Page returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Page throws a series of strikes that have Spong backpedaling.
Page's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Page duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong scores with a jab to the head.
Spong avoids the body shot from Page.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Danny Page.
I think Page 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Page!
An out of breath Danny Page thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Tyrone Spong had this to say: 'This loss will only make me train harder and come back stronger. I promise I'll be back better then ever!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Jowars on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Spong instigates a clinch.
Jowars 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. Jowars gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jowars fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spong stuffs the takedown attempt from Jowars. Jowars gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemfsford Jowars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jowars fails with the takedown
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.
Jowars throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Jowars takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jowars 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 a jab to the nose.
Jowars rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jowars throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jowars thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jowars looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong sizes up Jowars with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jowars tries to clinch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong throws out a counter right but Jowars avoids it with no problem.
Spong lands a jab to the nose.
Jowars throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Spong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jowars's calf.
Spong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spong 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.
Jowars walks into a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Hemfsford Jowars has been cut.
Jowars shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jowars tries to clinch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jowars looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jowars walks into a straight right hand from Spong.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Jowars is rocked!
Jowars changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spong tries to avoid it but Jowars manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spong to the ground. Spong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jowars moves in looking to clinch but Spong pushes him off.
Jowars closes the distance and clinches up with Spong, looking for a takedown. Jowars pushes Spong against the cage but Spong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jowars tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
Jowars shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
Spong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jowars had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Jowars on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Jowars back into the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jowars fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Jowars walks into a left hand. #CL#
Jowars forces Spong back against the cage and clinches.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong cracks Jowars with an open hand slap.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jowars's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jowars misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong is leaning against Jowars and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Spong. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
Jowars tries to pull guard but Spong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spong cracks Jowars with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Jowars throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Spong.
Jowars has Spong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jowars takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong connects with the punch.
Spong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jowars closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jowars 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.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hemfsford Jowars's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jowars dives in and grabs Spong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spong pushes down on Jowars's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Spong lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Spong pushes Jowars up against the cage in a clinch.
Spong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jowars.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
Jowars is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Jowars looks for a takedown but Spong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hemfsford Jowars. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jowars fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1#
Spong throws a combination. Jowars tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Jowars is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jowars tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jowars seems to have got his legs back now.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spong cracks Jowars with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jowars falls to his knees and Spong doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Spong!
A relieved looking Tyrone Spong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whitfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Whitfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Whitfield tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whitfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whitfield slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whitfield's head.#CUT#
It looks like Kevin Whitfield has been cut.
Spong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spong takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Whitfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitfield throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Whitfield throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Whitfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Spong misses.
Whitfield shoots and misses
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Whitfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong takes one on the button.
Spong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spong defends it well.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Whitfield scores with a nice body kick.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Whitfield throws a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Whitfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A left lands for Spong.
Spong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitfield can pounce on him.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Whitfield lands.#ROC2#
Spong is rocked!
Whitfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.#T2#
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Whitfield is just out of range.
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Whitfield misses with a wild body shot.
Whitfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Whitfield ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Whitfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whitfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Whitfield with a hook.#T3#
Spong lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
A jab from Spong misses.
Whitfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong counters with a series of strikes. Whitfield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whitfield dives in and grabs Spong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spong pushes down on Whitfield's head and hops out.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Whitfield.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whitfield misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
Whitfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whitfield lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws an off balance right hand
enabling Whitfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Whitfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Whitfield.
Whitfield avoids the body shot from Spong.
A big left from Spong misses.
Whitfield scores with a jab to the head.
Whitfield throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whitfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Whitfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Whitfield throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Whitfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spong sprawling to the canvas! Spong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Whitfield finish him?!
Oh Spong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitfield slips a straight right by Spong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spong defends it well.
BOOM! Whitfield lands a beautiful left hook that drops Spong. Spong tries to recover but Whitfield is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Spong lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Whitfield!
An out of breath Kevin Whitfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tyrone Spong was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss will only make me train harder and come back stronger. I promise I'll be back better then ever!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong scores with a hook to the body. Hardcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardcastle looks winded!#KD#
Spong lands a big uppercut and Hardcastle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hardcastle looks OK. Spong waves Hardcastle back to his feet!#ROC#
Hardcastle is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Duke Hardcastle has been cut.
Spong plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Hardcastle to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Hardcastle just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrone Spong!
Tyrone Spong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 109:Mangrove vs Yaj 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong lands the left hand.
Spong cracks Nemkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nemkov scores with a jab.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Nemkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spong did well to prevent Nemkov getting side control.
Spong looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Nemkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spong tries to get out of the position.
Spong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nemkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nemkov trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nemkov is looking to take a break and control but Spong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nemkov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemkov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES#
Spong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nemkov moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nemkov throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong stuns Nemkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
Nemkov swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Nemkov throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Nemkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spong scores with a body shot.
#KD#
Spong cracks Nemkov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nemkov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spong finish him?
#ROC#
Nemkov is rocked!
Nemkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nemkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Spong engages and cracks Nemkov with a massive lead left hook - Nemkov tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Spong is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Spong!
Tyrone Spong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 103:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Wiremu moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Wiremu 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.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses
and Wiremu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiremu.#CL2#
Wiremu clinches up against the cage.
Spong works on Wiremu's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Wiremu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
Wiremu keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Wiremu.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Wiremu's head.
Wiremu lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong misses with a hook.
Wiremu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spong under the eye.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiremu is just out of range.
A jab from Wiremu misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong wants to clinch up but Wiremu keeps it at a distance.
Wiremu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wiremu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wiremu scores with a punch to the head.
Wiremu blocks a jab.
Wiremu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wiremu's calf.
Wiremu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Spong lands with an uppercut that bounces Wiremu off the cage and back into range.
Wiremu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Wiremu scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wiremu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wiremu slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Wiremu saw that one coming.#T2#
Wiremu looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiremu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiremu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Spong.
Spong works Wiremu's body with a nice hook.
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wiremu connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Wiremu loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Spong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiremu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiremu scores with a body shot.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Spong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Spong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wiremu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wiremu moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Wiremu throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Wiremu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiremu was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Wiremu walks into a jab.
Wiremu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Wiremu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wiremu blocks a jab.
Wiremu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong keeps the fight on the outside.
Spong misses with a low kick.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Spong throws a hook but Wiremu avoids it easily.
Wiremu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wiremu ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiremu.
Wiremu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wiremu. That's going to slow Spong down.
Wiremu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Wiremu moves into range and clinches up with Spong.
Wiremu scores with a hook to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiremu tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wiremu avoids the body shot from Spong.
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 Tyrone Spong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Wiremu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Spong misses.
A little jabbing left from Wiremu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Wiremu moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiremu.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu lands an uppercut.
Wiremu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wiremu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Wiremu avoids the body shot from Spong.
Wiremu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiremu was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wiremu has time to react.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Wiremu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Wiremu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spong.
Spong slips under a jab from Wiremu.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong throws a jab when Wiremu was well out of range.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiremu was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Wiremu throws a lazy body kick
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong scores with a hook.#T2##CL2#
Wiremu moves into the clinch.
Wiremu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wiremu takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiremu moves away.
Spong throws a hook but Wiremu blocks it.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wiremu.
Wiremu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Spong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong swings for the body but Wiremu moves out of range.
#T3#
Wiremu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Wiremu misses.
Wiremu ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Wiremu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Wiremu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Jab from Spong.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Wiremu slips the punch.
Wiremu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiremu.
Spong throws a body punch but Wiremu moves out of range. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Wiremu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiremu struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
#T4#
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
Wiremu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu lands a shoulder strike.
Spong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wiremu has him pressed against the cage.
Wiremu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiremu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong tries to clinch but Wiremu is having none of it.
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wiremu misses with a looping left.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wiremu at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wiremu.
Spong lands a nice hook to Wiremu's body. Wiremu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu slips under a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Spong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wiremu - the referee stops the clock and Spong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wiremu. Spong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong throwing a counter right hand but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
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 Tyrone Spong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Wiremu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spong blocks a leg kick.
Wiremu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Spong.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spong.
Wiremu lands with a straight right. Spong didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiremu lands a head kick!
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1##CL#
Spong has managed to clinch.
Wiremu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Spong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Spong prevents a body shot from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands a right hand.
A short right from Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong lands a nice hook to Wiremu's body. Wiremu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Wiremu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wiremu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiremu.
Wiremu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spong backs up against the cage.
Wiremu 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!
Spong lands with a kick to the temple. Wiremu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiremu.
Aloysius Wiremu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spong throws a body punch but Wiremu moves out of range.
Spong blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Spong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spong throws a body punch but Wiremu moves out of range.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Wiremu raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Wiremu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spong throws a body punch but Wiremu moves out of range.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spong keeps the fight on the outside.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiremu is just out of range.
Spong misses the jab.
Spong moves out of range as Wiremu strikes.
Spong lands a jab to Wiremu's midsection.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Spong lands a right hook to the body.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Spong scores with a leg kick.
Wiremu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Wiremu is rocked!
Wiremu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wiremu is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Wiremu looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spong tests Wiremu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong pounces like a tiger and cracks Wiremu with a vicious hook! Wiremu is down but not out! Spong follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyrone Spong!
Our winner, Tyrone Spong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 96
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Spong misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Spong lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong connects with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Aaron Scott has been cut.
Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Spong wants to land a leg kick but Scott is out of range.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Spong misses.
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!
Scott misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong thumps Scott with a low kick.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Spong scores with a jab to the body.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spong as he jumps to the side.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott walks into a stiff left hand from Spong.#TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong tries to escape but Scott is in control.
Spong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Spong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Scott throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Spong is defending well.
Scott in side control, throwing shots but Spong defends.
Spong tries to escape but Scott is in control.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott tries to advance to mount but Spong denies him.
Scott looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spong is avoiding damage well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Scott prevents Spong from escaping the position.#T3#
Spong wants to get back to his feet but Scott is dominant here and he's now got Spong's back!
Scott lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #SUB2#
Scott is looking for a choke. Spong gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Spong manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SU#
Spong stands up from Scott's guard - Spong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Spong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott blocks a jab.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Scott with the counter takedown but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Spong moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Scott throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
Spong tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
Spong wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.
Scott advances position into side control!
Scott prevents Spong from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Scott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Spong.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Spong sprawls well.
Scott connects with a solid leg kick.
Spong punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spong wants it to stay on the feet.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott staying out of range there.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
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 right uppercut that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Scott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spong up against the cage.
Spong pushes Scott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Spong on the inside. #BC2#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott connects with the punch.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Scott misses.
Spong looks to land a combination but Scott avoids it well.
Spong misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
Spong throws a low kick, looking for Scott's leg but Scott calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Spong throws the left hand but Scott avoids the punch easily.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Scott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spong's waist but Spong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scott off to one side.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Scott.
Spong throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Scott as he checks the leg kick.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong checks a leg kick.
A jab from Spong misses.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one. #CUT#
That has opened up Aaron Scott's cut even more.
Spong misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Scott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
Spong misses the jab.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scott.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott with the counter takedown but Spong avoids it easily.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Scott's head back.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott misses with an uppercut.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily. #T4#
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Spong, which made it look bad.
Scott lands with a cross.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scott scores with a jab.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spong's guard.#ES#
Spong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Scott'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scott changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Spong lands but Scott takes it in his stride.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Spong clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spong works Scott's body with a nice hook.
Spong is looking to slow Scott down with leg kicks.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong slips under a jab from Scott.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Scott.
Nice cross by Spong.
Spong misses the jab.
Spong throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Scott tries a quick counter leg kick but Spong is wise to it.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.#CUT#
The cut above Aaron Scott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spong punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Spong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spong cracks Scott with a good jab.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scott cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong slips a straight right by Scott.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spong defends it well.#TD2#
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Scott wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott works over Spong with some ground and pound from guard.
Spong wants to stand and escape but Scott is having none of it.
Aaron Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott works over Spong with some ground and pound from guard.
Spong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Spong is retaining full guard.
Spong wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position.
Scott wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
Scott postures up in Spong's guard and throws a big left but Spong blocks it. #T4##ES#
Spong has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Scott is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Aaron Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Scott slips under a jab from Spong.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Spong throws a hook but Scott blocks it.
Scott moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Scott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott misses with a left hand
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
Our winner, Tyrone Spong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 86
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Spong. #CUT#
It looks like Brian Grimes has been cut.
Grimes connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Grimes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Grimes moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Grimes controls the action.
A short left from Grimes.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Grimes misses the target.
Grimes ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Nice uppercut there from Grimes.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong takes a swing at Grimes's ribcage but misses.
Grimes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimes.
Spong moves away from the strike by Grimes.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimes.
A jab from Spong misses.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong throws a body punch but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimes is just out of range.
A jab from Spong finds it's way through Grimes's defenses.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Grimes misses with an uppercut.
Grimes avoids the body shot from Spong.
Grimes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grimes checks it well.
Grimes lands with a straight right. Spong didn't see that one coming.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Spong moves out of range as Grimes strikes.
Grimes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Jab by Grimes.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grimes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Grimes lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong lands a jab to the head.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spong connects with the punch.
Spong tries to clinch but Grimes is having none of it.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Grimes moves away and avoids it.
Grimes throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Spong lands.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimes moves away.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Grimes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong misses with a double jab.
A jab from Grimes misses.
Grimes scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Grimes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#
Spong is rocked!#T3#
Grimes misses with an uppercut
and Spong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Spong.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Grimes with a nice cross.
Oh Spong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grimes misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Grimes lands a big right hand that sends Spong crashing to the mat! Grimes stays standing though and waves Spong back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grimes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Grimes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grimes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spong seems to have got his legs back now.
Brian Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong swings for the body but Grimes moves out of range.
Grimes misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Grimes 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.#KD2#
Grimes lands a big uppercut and Spong crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Spong looks OK. Grimes waves Spong back to his feet!
Spong walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Grimes! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Grimes!
After the fight, Brian Grimes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Tyrone Spong spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will only make me train harder and come back stronger. I promise I'll be back better then ever!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 73
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong misses with a left hand
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venables throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong jabs at Venables's body.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venables.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot.
Venables walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Venables bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Venables throws an off balance right hand
and Venables takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Venables misses with a straight right.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Venables.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Venables misses the target.
Spong jabs Venables right on the nose. Venables blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Venables.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
Spong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Spong moves out of range as Venables strikes.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Venables walks into a jab.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong blocks a head kick by Venables.
As Venables backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong jabs Venables to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Venables blocks a jab.
Venables takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Venables takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong lands an uppercut.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Spong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Venables has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Venables lunges at Spong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spong's hand.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Venables lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong jabs Venables right on the nose. Venables blinks but takes it well.
Venables gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big left from Venables misses.
Spong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Venables throws a lazy head kick
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Venables throws a leg kick but Spong checks it.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong cracks Venables with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Venables defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Venables lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong lands a jab to Venables's midsection.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Spong. That snapped Venables's head back.
Spong throws the left hand but Venables avoids the punch easily.
Venables defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Venables displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venables.
Venables tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4#
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Venables uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Venables uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Venables flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Venables fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Venables counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Venables connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Spong misses.
Venables throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks the body kick.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Venables.
Spong connects with a right hand. Venables shakes it off.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Venables drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venables looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong blocks a leg kick.
Venables showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Venables seems unphased.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Venables's shoulder, as Venables tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong misses with an uppercut. Venables saw that one coming.
Spong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Spong lands a nice hook to Venables's body. Venables takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Venables lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong wants to slow Venables down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Spong misses.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Venables's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong clobbers Venables with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venables takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Despite the aggression on Venables's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spong misses with a wild combination.
Venables looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venables throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Spong lands a body shot.
Venables is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Spong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Spong stuns Venables with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venables under the eye.#T3#
Spong punishes Venables's body with a nice straight punch.
Venables throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Venables takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Venables slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong lands with a right hand. #CL#
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
Venables has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Venables tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong swings widly with a right hand
and Venables counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Venables moves away and avoids it.
Spong cracks a nice hook into Venables's ribs.#T4#
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Venables is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spong tries to score with a low kick but Venables moves his leg out of the way.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venables can do to turn this around?
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venables throws out the jab.
Spong lands an overhand right.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Venables.
A nice side step and Venables releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spong tries to land a front kick but Venables steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venables moves away.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Venables looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Venables takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venables.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables avoids the body shot from Spong.
Venables now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Venables doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and Venables makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Spong.
Venables connects with a right hand. Spong shakes it off.
Venables walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong lunges at Venables with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venables's hand.
Venables attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Venables throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Venables only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Venables walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Venables on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Venables is just out of range.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venables wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Venables counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Venables moves away and avoids it.
Venables uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Venables misses with a low kick.
Spong scores with a jab to the body.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Venables sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Venables tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Venables looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Venables misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venables throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
Venables takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Venables misses with the body kick
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong catches Venables with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spong with a jab.
Venables takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Venables looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong lands with an uppercut that bounces Venables off the cage and back into range.
Joseph Venables has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Venables wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Venables checks a low kick from Spong.
Venables fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Venables wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Venables looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venables. Venables obviously looking to wear him down.
Venables shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Venables works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Venables throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Venables takes one to the side of the head.
Venables takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
#T4#
Spong punishes Venables's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Venables feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Jab from Venables.#CL#
Venables tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong working hard to break the clinch.
Venables has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Venables misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Venables tried to score with a low kick but Spong checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
Tyrone Spong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 57:Shlemenko vs Odori
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick by Wiremu misses
and Spong counters with a nice body shot.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiremu.
#CL2#
Wiremu closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the cage.
Wiremu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiremu.
We've been informed that Wiremu 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.
Spong is working Wiremu over against the cage.
Spong misses with the head strike.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong blocking some punches.
Wiremu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Wiremu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Wiremu blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiremu.
Spong blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong tries to break free but Wiremu pushes him back against the cage.
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Wiremu controls his hands.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spong throws a wild body kick that Wiremu sees coming a mile off.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Wiremu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wiremu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Wiremu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiremu ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Wiremu misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wiremu.
Wiremu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spong!
Spong is looking to wear down Wiremu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong misses with a body shot.
Spong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wiremu.
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Wiremu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiremu blocks a body shot from Spong.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong pushes Wiremu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spong prevents a body shot from Wiremu.
Spong tries to circle away but Wiremu has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Wiremu controls the action.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Wiremu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong. #T3#
Spong tries to work over Wiremu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
A short right from Wiremu.
Wiremu tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Wiremu back against the cage.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Spong rushes Wiremu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiremu.
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.
Wiremu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spong misses with a jab to the body
and Wiremu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spong's knee momentarily.
Wiremu tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiremu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.#T4#
Wiremu lands with an uppercut that bounces Spong off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Wiremu saw it coming and moves away.
Wiremu moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong throws a combination that misses
and Wiremu counters with an inside leg kick.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Wiremu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wiremu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wiremu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiremu tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wiremu has time to react.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wiremu staying out of range there.
Wiremu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiremu.
Wiremu lands with a shot to the body.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWiremu.
Spong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiremu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wiremu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wiremu's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Wiremu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Wiremu ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Wiremu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wiremu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Wiremu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wiremu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiremu can do to turn this around?
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong lands a nice hook to Wiremu's body. Wiremu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wiremu slips under a jab from Spong.
Wiremu ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
A shot to the liver by Wiremu. Beautiful body shot.
A clash of legs there as Spong blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Wiremu instigates a clinch.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Wiremu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wiremu working aggressively here.
#T2#
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Wiremu scores with a shoulder strike.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiremu lands a body shot.
Wiremu pushes Spong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wiremu lands a shoulder strike.
Wiremu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Wiremu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiremu digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wiremu tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiremu cracks a nice hook into Spong's ribs.#T3#
Wiremu misses with a wild combination.
Spong throws a jab when Wiremu was well out of range.
Wiremu slips under a jab from Spong.
Wiremu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong cracks Wiremu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wiremu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong lands with a right hand.
Wiremu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spong avoids the body shot from Wiremu.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiremu can pounce on him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wiremu 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 chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiremu can pounce on him.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Wiremu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spong avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu keeps the fight on the outside.
Wiremu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wiremu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiremu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong scores with a spinning back kick!
Wiremu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Wiremu misses.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Wiremu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Wiremu is out of range.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wiremu throws a big counter head kick but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Wiremu slips a straight right by Spong.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wiremu has time to react.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong lands the left hand.
Wiremu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aloysius Wiremu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Spong finds it's way through Wiremu's defenses.
Wiremu throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily. #CL#
Spong clinches up with Wiremu and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiremu blocks a body shot from Spong.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiremu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wiremu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wiremu prevents Spong from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Wiremu fails to land.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Wiremu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiremu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Wiremu's corner calls for a 1-2. Wiremu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wiremu lands a jab to the head.
Wiremu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wiremu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Wiremu misses with a body kick.
Wiremu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spong's head.
Spong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wiremu counters with a head kick. That will keep Spong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wiremu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Wiremu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong thumps Wiremu with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Wiremu is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wiremu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Wiremu.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Wiremu's shoulder, as Wiremu tries to avoid the shot.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wiremu moves away.
Wiremu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Aloysius Wiremu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiremu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Wiremu clinches up with Spong and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiremu.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Wiremu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Wiremu ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
Wiremu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wiremu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
#CL2#
Wiremu has Spong up against the cage in a clinch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Wiremu's ribcage. Wiremu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiremu backwards.
Spong lands a body shot. #BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong misses the jab.
Wiremu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiremu.
Wiremu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
A head kick by Wiremu misses
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spong cracks Wiremu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spong scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiremu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wiremu doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Wiremu tenderised Spong's leg. Spong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Wiremu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wiremu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Wiremu rushes Spong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wiremu lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong misses with the head strike.
A short left from Spong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiremu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
A victorious Tyrone Spong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu tries to land a leg kick but Spong saw it coming and moves away.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
Spong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tszyu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tszyu 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.
Nice straight punches there by Tszyu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tszyu.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
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!
Tszyu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Spong takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Spong.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Tszyu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Spong coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Tszyu lands a head shot.
Spong is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Tszyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong digs a right hand into Tszyu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tszyu's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Tszyu avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage. #BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tszyu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu slips a jab from Spong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Spong thuds his right hand into Tszyu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Spong misses.
Spong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Spong coming out on top.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tszyu 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 tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spong throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Spong's body.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the body
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Spong lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tszyu.
Spong throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Tszyu's head back.
Tyrone Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch but Tszyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Tszyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tszyu misses with a double jab.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong slips under a jab.#CL#
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong pushes Tszyu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Tszyu back against the cage.
Tszyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Tszyu working aggressively here.
Spong blocking some punches.
#BC#
Spong breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Tszyu.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Spong.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Tszyu saw it coming and moves away.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Tszyu throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong throws a series of punches but Tszyu moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spong, right into the meat.
#T4#
Spong jabs at Tszyu's body.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tszyu.
Spong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTszyu.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong thows a leg kick but Tszyu checks it
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tszyu on the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tszyu backs up against the cage.
Spong misses with a hook to the body
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that second round.
That's time! Spong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tszyu lands with an overhand left.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.
Spong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tszyu is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Tszyu as he checks the leg kick.
Tszyu punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tszyu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu connects with the punch.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tszyus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.#T1#
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
A quick step to the side and Spong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Tszyu back into the cage.
Spong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards. #BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spong at a distance.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong tries to work over Tszyu's front leg with a kick but Tszyu checks it.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tszyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu cracks Spong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Spong.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Spong scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Spong slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Spong had a free shot at his head there.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
A shot to the body from Spong misses
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tszyu can do to turn this around?
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.#T3#
Tszyu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the body
and Spong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Spong defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tszyu.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Nice jab there from Spong.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Spong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Spong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Spong had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Tszyu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Spong.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spong cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu misses with a hook.
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 Tyrone 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draiman. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Draiman misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Draiman thinking.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Spong misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Draiman back into the cage.#BC2#
Draiman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team & KT in the buildup to the fight.
Draiman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Draiman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draiman scores with a jab to the body.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong defending well as Draiman loads up on a big left hand.
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Draiman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draiman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Draiman.#T1#
Spong tries to work over Draiman's front leg with a kick but Draiman checks it.
Draiman misses the shot to the body.
Draiman throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Draiman's head but Draiman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draiman circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Draiman connects with the punch.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Draiman counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draiman! But no joy.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Draiman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Draiman lands with a nice body punch.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Draiman.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Draiman to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Spong misses with a hook
and Draiman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draiman misses with an uppercut.
Spong wants to land a leg kick but Draiman is out of range.
Spong throws a leg kick
and Draiman counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Draiman misses.
Draiman missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong moves away from the strike by Draiman.
Spong throws a chopping leg kick but Draiman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Draiman.
Draiman misses with a looping right.
Draiman slips a jab from Spong.
Draiman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong throws a body punch but Draiman moves out of range.
Draiman throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Draiman walks into a jab.
Draiman walks into a stiff left hand from Spong.#T3##CL#
Spong closes the distance and pushes Draiman back into the cage.
Spong working aggressively here.
Draiman has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Draiman struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Draiman presses Spong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draiman backwards.
A shot in the inside from Spong. #BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draiman blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Draiman.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Draiman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Draiman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Draiman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Draiman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
Spong slips under a jab.
Draiman walks into 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!
Draiman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Draiman checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draiman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Draiman moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draiman's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Spong.
Draiman throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong needs to keep his hands up - Draiman had a free shot at his head there.
Spong slips a jab from Draiman.
Spong throws the kick towards the body but Draiman avoids it.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draiman.
Spong throws a quick counter head kick but Draiman was just out of range.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draiman connects with a looping right hand.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draiman moves away.
Spong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Draiman's hands.
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 Tyrone Spong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Spong throws the left hand but Draiman avoids the punch easily.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Draiman saw it coming and moves away.
Draiman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Draiman.
Draiman blocks a jab.
Draiman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Draiman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spong avoids the body shot from Draiman.
Draiman throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Draiman. Beautiful body shot.
Draiman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draiman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Spong lands a jab to Draiman's midsection.
Spong misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draiman! But no joy.
Draiman lands with an uppercut that bounces Spong off the cage and back into range.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draiman.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draiman. #T1#
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Myles Draiman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Draiman.
Donk. Spong catches Draiman right on the button with a cross.
Spong throws a right and a left that Draiman avoids nicely.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spong throws the left hand but Draiman avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Draiman throws a shot to the body.
Draiman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Draiman takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draiman manages to avoid it.
Spong staying out of range there.
Spong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Draiman feints and then cracks Spong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spong down. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draiman.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Draiman blocks a head kick by Spong.
Draiman throws a shot to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Draiman 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.
Draiman throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draiman moves away.
Draiman throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Draiman.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Spong defending well as Draiman loads up on a big left hand.
Draiman with a hook.
Draiman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong throws a leg kick but Draiman moved away.
Spong backing away here, and Draiman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spong tries to clinch but Draiman moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Draiman misses the target.
Draiman just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Draiman checks it.#T3#
Draiman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draiman moves away.
Spong tries to work over Draiman's front leg with a kick but Draiman checks it.
Draiman looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Draiman lands a lovely overhand right.
Draiman missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Draiman's sensitive parts.
Draiman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Draiman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draiman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draiman misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Draiman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spong with a jab.#T4#
Draiman connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Draiman swings and misses with a hook 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 takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Draiman moved out of range.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Draiman slips the punch.
Donk. Spong catches Draiman right on the button with a cross.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spong is looking to chop away at Draiman's legs.
Draiman throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Draiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Myles Draiman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draiman.
As Draiman backs away, Spong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Draiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draiman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draiman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draiman checks a low kick from Spong.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draiman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Draiman throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Draiman misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Draiman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Draiman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Draiman slips a jab from Spong.#T1#
Draiman misses with an uppercut.
Spong wants to slow Draiman down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Spong.
A jab from Spong does it's job there.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Draiman blocks a head kick by Spong.
Draiman scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong jabs at Draiman's body.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Draiman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Draiman clobbers Spong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Draiman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draiman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Draiman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draiman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Draiman throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Draiman circles away.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draiman sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draiman tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Spong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Draiman misses the shot to the body.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draiman.
Spong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Draiman staying out of range there.
Draiman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Spong tries to land a leg kick but Draiman saw it coming and moves away.
Spong backing away here, and Draiman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Draiman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draiman swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Spong takes one on the button.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Draiman flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Draiman digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draiman.
Draiman lands a two punch combo.
Draiman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Draiman throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draiman ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong works Draiman's body with a nice hook.
Spong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Draiman checks a leg kick nicely.
Draiman throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Draiman moves out of range easily.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Draiman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Draiman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spong. Spong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch combination from Draiman misses.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Draiman.
Draiman throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong throws a leg kick but Draiman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Spong moves forwards but Draiman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Draiman missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong walks into a stiff left hand from Draiman.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Draiman moved out of range.
Draiman throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Draiman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draiman moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draiman looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Draiman moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Draiman moves out of range easily.
Spong avoids the body shot from Draiman.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Draiman counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Myles Draiman.
I think Draiman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong is looking to slow Klimov down with leg kicks.
Klimov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Klimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've been informed that Spong 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.
Spong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
#KD#
and Klimov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Spong to the canvas! #ROC#
Spong is rocked!
Klimov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spong is still in real trouble! Can Klimov finish him?
Spong seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Klimov controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES2#
Spong scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spong throws a lazy head kick
enabling Klimov to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klimov counters with a right hand to the body.
Klimov tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong throws a head kick that misses
and Klimov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Klimov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klimov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Spong misses with a low kick.#T2#
Spong takes a swing at Klimov's ribcage but misses.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Klimov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klimov cracks Spong with a good jab.
Klimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klimov lands a nice hook to Spong's body. Spong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klimov scores with a body shot.
Klimov misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Klimov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klimov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Klimov lands with a shot to the body.
Klimov connects with a nice looking jab.
Spong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
A bone on bone clash there as Klimov blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Klimov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spong, pushing him back against the cage.
Spong misses with some punches.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Klimov is controlling the position.
Klimov lands a right hand.
Klimov takes a shot to the head.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong lands a shot to the body.
Spong blocking some punches.
Klimov misses with a body punch.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Klimov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Klimov lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Klimov digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Klimov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Klimov.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Klimov pushes Spong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Klimov.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Spong.
A frustrated look appears on Spong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Klimov counter with a right hand. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Klimov and Spong goes tumbling to the canvas! Klimov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Spong is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Klimov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Spong crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Spong's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vova Klimov!
Vova Klimov retains his middleweight title!
Vova Klimov 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.
In defeat, Tyrone Spong stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will only make me train harder and come back stronger. I promise I'll be back better then ever!'.
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Event:
HFC 34:Nemkov vs Spong
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
Spong 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 throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oleg Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Spong. That snapped Nemkov's head back.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Spong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nemkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nemkov throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nemkov moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Nemkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Spong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nemkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nemkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut.
Spong connects with a body shot that sends Nemkov's belly button to the back.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Nemkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Spong misses. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Nemkov.
Spong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spong swings for the body but Nemkov moves out of range.
#TD#
Nemkov gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Nemkov stalls from top position.#ES2#
Spong explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nemkov misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Nemkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spong's guard.
Spong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nemkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Spong pushes Nemkov off and gets back to his feet.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Spong throws a body punch but Nemkov moves out of range.
Nemkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Nemkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spong.
Nemkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Nemkov throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
Spong cracks Nemkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nemkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Spong to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemkov throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Nemkov takes one to the chin there.
Nemkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong looks to land a combination but Nemkov avoids it well.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Spong to counter with a crisp jab.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Nemkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nemkov tries to bum rush Spong with a series of wild strikes but Spong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nemkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Nemkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemkov looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Nemkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Spong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Nemkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Spong sneaks out the side door and pushes Nemkov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Spong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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 body shot.
#TD#
Nemkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nemkov is in Spong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong wants to stand up but Nemkov is controlling him. #T4#
Spong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nemkov stops Spong from standing up.
Spong keeping full guard, as Nemkov tries to pass.
Spong wants to stand but Nemkov is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nemkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spong tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with a hook. Nemkov ducked under it nicely.
Spong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nemkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nemkov. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Nemkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Spong tries to sprawl out of it but Nemkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Nemkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Spong.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nemkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Spong sprawls well. He's pushed Nemkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nemkov with a hook.
Nemkov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Nemkov swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nemkov at a distance.
Nemkov works over Spong's head and body with a nice combination.
Spong scores with a jab.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Nemkov.
Nemkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Nemkov scores with a takedown into Spong's guard.#ES2#
Spong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nemkov looks for a takedown but Spong sprawls well.
Spong throws out a counter right but Nemkov avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong tries to bum rush Nemkov with a series of wild strikes but Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyrone Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Spong. #T2#
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Nemkov.
Nemkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nemkov throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Nemkov takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nemkov. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Spong as Nemkov shoots in.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nemkov doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Nemkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spong is trying to stand up here but Nemkov is controlling him well. #T3##ES2#
Spong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nemkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong is trying to push Nemkov away but Nemkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nemkov's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Spong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nemkov.
Nemkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spong pinned against the cage. Spong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Nemkov lands a body shot.
Spong lands a body shot.
Nemkov drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD#
Nemkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 get back to his feet.#SUB#
Nemkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nemkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nemkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nemkov misses with a wild combination.
Nemkov is looking to wear down Spong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nemkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nemkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nemkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Nemkov moved out of range.
Spong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nemkov back to the cage. Spong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemkov throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nemkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov walks into a jab.
Nemkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong cracks Nemkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Nemkov wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Nemkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nemkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong with a hook.
Spong slaps away a takedown attempt from Nemkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nemkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spong as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nemkov drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong misses the jab.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oleg Nemkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Nemkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nemkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nemkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spong scores with a hook to the body. Nemkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nemkov wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Nemkov with an uppercut!#TD#
Nemkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Spong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spong wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Spong's face as Nemkov controls the position.
Spong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nemkov is controlling him well.
Tyrone Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nemkov landing strikes.
Nemkov working the head with strikes.
Nemkov prevents Spong from escaping the position.
Nemkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Nemkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Nemkov prevents Spong from escaping the position.
Spong taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Nemkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Spong is defending well.
Spong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nemkov is controlling him well.
Spong prevents Nemkov from moving into mount.
Spong is pushing Nemkov's head away, looking to escape. Nemkov manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Nemkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Spong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Kriel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel is looking to counter the offense by Spong and move into the clinch.
Kriel staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel is looking to land body kicks.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spong but Spong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spong 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 digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kriel walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong scores with a jab.
Kriel thows a leg kick but Spong checks it
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Kriel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong cracks Kriel with an open hand slap.
Oh Kriel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Spong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kriel is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kriel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong connects with a body shot.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kriel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kriel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kriel has time to react.
Spong drops Kriel with a naaaaasty hook - Kriel is in real trouble here! Spong dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Spong!
A victorious Tyrone Spong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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