Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Spong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Misahawa is out of range.
It seemed like Misahawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Misahawa slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook
and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Spong.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Misahawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong slips a straight right by Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Misahawa tries to counter with a clinch but Spong shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Misahawa ducks down to avoid it.
Misahawa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.#T1#
Misahawa throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong misses with a body shot
and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misahawa misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Misahawa in a clinch.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Misahawa is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Misahawa.
Misahawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misahawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misahawa lands a nice uppercut.
Misahawa tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Misahawa tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Misahawa back against the cage. #T2#
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Misahawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misahawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Misahawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misahawa prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Spong throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Spong lands a big uppercut and Misahawa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Misahawa looks OK. Spong waves Misahawa back to his feet!#ROC#Misahawa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Keiki Misahawa has been cut.
Spong closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Misahawa out cold! Misahawa corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Spong!
In his post fight interview, Jerome Spong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: HC KT 16
Date: Sep 02, 2024

#R1#
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vij fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
A big right from Spong misses.
Vij lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Vij counters with a leg kick.
Vij showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vij.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vij.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vij was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Good leg kick by Spong. #T1#
Vij uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.#CL#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Vij has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong wants to get back to striking at distance but Vij won't allow it.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong blocks a body shot from Vij.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Spong breaks from the clinch.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Vij on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong misses with a hook
and Vij counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Vij takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice cross by Vij.
Spong throws a hook but Vij blocks it.
Spong throws a leg kick but Vij sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Vij counters with a straight right hand.
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Vij swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vij takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vij uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Vij fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spong just manages to avoid it.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerome Spong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vij tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Vij counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong lands a jab to Vij's midsection.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Spong throws a hook but Vij blocks it.
Vij is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spong.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vij takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice cross by Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Vij counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Spong gets tackled into the ropes by Vij. Vij maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action. #T1##BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong moves out of range as Vij throws a body kick. #CL#
Vij clinches with his opponent.
Vij misses with the head strike.
Vij tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij is working Spong over against the ropes.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vij seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vij is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not. #T2#
Vij taking a breather.
Vij swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
It looks like Vij has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Spong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vij counters with a two punch combo.
Spong throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vij dodges the punch combination from Spong.
Spong misses with a left hand #KD#
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut that drops Spong onto his backside! Spong bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Spong misses with a few strikes there.
Vij throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
Spong misses with a left hand
and Vij counters with a huge right that knocks Spong out cold! Vij is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Our winner, Alexander Vij, 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.

Event: HC KT 15
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Congo thuds his right hand into Spong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Congo misses with a right hand
and Spong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Spong throws a head kick that half lands.
Congo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Congo at a distance. #T1#
Congo looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Congo.
Spong clobbers Congo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong tries to move into range but Congo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Congo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Congo's head back.
Spong thuds a left hand into Congo's body.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab. #CL#
Congo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Congo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Congo is rocked!#T2#
Spong looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
Congo looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Congo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Spong.
It looked like Congo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Congo takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo. #KD#
Congo drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Spong onto his butt! Spong pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Congo connects with a quick right hand that sends Spong tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
Roberto Congo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024

#R1#
Congo throws a big shot that misses.
Congo throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spong delivers a nice body kick.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Congo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spong - the referee stops the clock and Congo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spong. Congo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Congo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Congo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Congo staying out of range there.
Congo cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Congo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Congo loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Congo moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Congo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Congo. #T1#
Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
Spong lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Congo clinches up with Spong and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong slips under a jab.
A big left from Spong misses.
Congo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Congo dodges the punch combination from Spong.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Congo walks into a stiff left hand from Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses.
Congo throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Spong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Congo avoids the head kick by Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
Congo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Congo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Spong is trying to break free.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Spong looks low and kicks high, catching Congo right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Congo.
Congo scores with a one two! Spong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Spong looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Congo misses with an uppercut
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Congo moves out of range easily.
Spong takes one to the chin there.
Congo blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong avoids the head kick by Congo.
Congo looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Congo's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Congo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong motions for Congo to come forward. Spong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Congo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.#T4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Congo missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Congo slips under a jab.
A combination from Spong does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Spong looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well. #CL#
Congo closes the distance and clinches.
Spong tries to circle away but Congo has him pinned against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Jerome Spong should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Congo tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Congo connects with the punch.
Jab from Congo.#KD2#
Spong lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Congo goes down! The ref sends Spong to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Congo is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#ROC2#Congo is rocked!
Congo blocks a jab.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Congo throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Jerome Spong's cut even more.
Congo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Congo connects with a quick right hand that sends Spong tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Roberto Congo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HC KT 12
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Jab, jab by Spong - just one landing.
Hudak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hudak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spong manages to circle out of the way.
Spong tries to move into range but Hudak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong misses with a looping right.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hudak misses the target.
Hudak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hudak scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook.
Spong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hudak to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Hudak misses.
Spong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Spong.
Spong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hudak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hudak walks into a straight right hand from Spong.#ROC2#Hudak is rocked!#T1##CL#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Hudak has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Hudak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong connects with a right hand. Hudak shakes it off.
Oh Hudak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hudak crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jerome Spong!
A very excited looking Jerome Spong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HC KT 11
Date: Jun 20, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Steve misses.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spong at a distance.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
Steve looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good work by Steve as he checks the leg kick.
Spong staying out of range there.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Spong misses.
Steve went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong avoids the body shot from Steve.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve throws a leg kick but Spong moved away.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spong scores with a hook.
Spong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Spong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steve blocks a leg kick.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong misses with a looping left.#T2#
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Steve. Spong shrugs it off though.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steve - that will leave a mark!
Steve is looking to wear down Spong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spong misses with a hook
and Steve counters with a nice body shot.
Steve works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Spong looks to land a body kick but Steve moved away.
Steve throws a low kick, looking for Spong's leg but Spong calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Spong looks to move away, Steve throws a big counter combo but Spong just gets out of the way.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve thumps Spong with a low kick.
Steve takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stephen Steve will probably get the nod.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steve takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Stephen Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steve cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Steve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spong.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Spong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Steve lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Spong catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Steve stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Steve walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong avoids the body shot from Steve.
Spong sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC2#Steve is rocked!
Spong ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Steve out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Spong!
A less than humble Jerome Spong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HC KT 10
Date: May 31, 2024

#R1#
Rocksteady avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rocksteady missing with a left hand there. Spong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rocksteady throws a good cross that connects.
Spong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong scores with a head kick. Rocksteady tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rocksteady throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocksteady.
Spong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocksteady on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spong moves away from the strike by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady throws a sloppy body shot
and Spong counters with a good, hard body kick but Rocksteady shrugs it off.
Rocksteady moves forwards but Spong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksteady takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong clobbers Rocksteady with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocksteady.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Rocksteady gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocksteady has Spong pressed against the ropes, preventing Spong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rocksteady struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands. #T1#
Rocksteady lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rocksteady slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rocksteady.
Rocksteady misses with a right hand
and Spong counters with a left to the body.
Rocksteady slips under a jab from Spong.
As Spong tries to get set, Rocksteady tries to push him back and clinch up but Spong manages to avoid the attempt.
Rocksteady misses with a hook.
Rocksteady ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Rocksteady misses with a looping right.
A jab from Spong misses.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Rocksteady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong connects with the punch.
Spong 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.
Rocksteady scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Rocksteady's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Rocksteady throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Rocksteady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocksteady misses with a hook.
Spong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocksteady circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocksteady takes one to the side of the head.
Rocksteady blocks a jab.
Spong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rocksteady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong staying out of range there.
Rocksteady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong thuds a left hand into Rocksteady's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rocksteady bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocksteady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocksteady.
Spong throws out a counter right but Rocksteady avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Spong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Spong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Rocksteady throws an off balance right hand
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.
Spong cracks Rocksteady with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spong blocks a jab.
A big left from Rocksteady misses.
James Rocksteady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocksteady sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rocksteady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.#ROC2#Rocksteady is rocked!
Rocksteady misses with an uppercut
and Spong counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Rocksteady off his feet! Rocksteady crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Rocksteady isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Spong screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jerome Spong!
A very excited looking Jerome Spong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Spong.
Tragedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Spong is wise to it.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong slips a jab from Tragedy.
Tragedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tragedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong swinging wildly here.
Tragedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tragedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tragedy blocks a jab.
Donk. Spong catches Tragedy right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Spong tenderised Tragedy's leg. Tragedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tragedy misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Spong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Tragedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Tragedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tragedy can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Tragedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Tragedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spong is out of range and Tragedy settles back down.
Tragedy moves in looking to clinch but Spong pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tragedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range. #CL2#
Tragedy instigates a clinch.
Tragedy tries a body shot but Spong blocks it. #T2##BC#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Spong cracks Tragedy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tragedy.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Tragedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Tragedy is controlling the position.
Tragedy misses with some punches.
Tragedy tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Tragedy back against the cage.
Tragedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Tragedy is looking to clinch.
Tragedy throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Spong connects with a body shot that sends Tragedy's belly button to the back.
Tragedy avoids the head kick by Spong.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Spong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Spong throws the left hand but Tragedy avoids the punch easily.
Tragedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tragedy slips under a jab.
Tragedy loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Tragedy throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Tragedy lands a big head kick that sends Spong tumbling to the mat! Tragedy takes a step backwards and waves Spong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Spong is rocked!
Spong looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tragedy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Spong. Tragedy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
After winning the bout, Trage Tragedy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 139: Gambini v Pope
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Spong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by Wallace.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wallace.
The fighters circling - Wallace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace tries to clinch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Spong misses the jab.
Wallace avoids the head kick by Spong.
Wallace was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
A big left from Spong misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpong.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
A combination from Spong does no damage.
Spong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wallace.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spong is able to avoid easily.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Wallace finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Wallace thumps Spong with a low kick.
Spong lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Spong throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Spong in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Wallace is controlling him.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage. #BC#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.
Spong scores with a jab.
Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spong rather than just go for the knockout.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Wallace slips a straight right by Spong.
Wallace throws a combination. Spong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallace defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Wallace misses with the combination. #CL2#
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
A short body shot lands from Wallace as the two fighters clinch.
Wallace has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Spong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wallace can turn it around.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Spong tries to circle away but Wallace has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Spong misses with a kick to the body.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wallace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wallace 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 keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
Wallace scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spong in his tracks.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Spong misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a good low kick that Spong was not able to check.
Wallace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong dips to his left and cracks Wallace with an uppercut!
Wallace slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wallace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Wallace is rocked!#T1#
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a huge left! Wallace is in big trouble! He's backing up but Spong isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wallace from any more damage. A dominating finish by Spong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Spong!
Jerome Spong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 61:Yamasaki vs Standifer
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Kuzmitch misses with an uppercut.
Spong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Spong.
Kuzmitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Kuzmitch connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Kuzmitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kuzmitch moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Kuzmitch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmitch scores with a nice head shot.
Kuzmitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.#T1#
Spong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kuzmitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spong.
Kuzmitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Spong misses with a hook. Kuzmitch ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Kuzmitch counters with a straight right hand.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
Spong works the jab nicely.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Spong misses. #T2#
Kuzmitch moves out of range of the body kick from Spong.
Kuzmitch throws a right hand that misses
and Spong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuzmitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Kuzmitch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzmitch looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Kuzmitch moves out of range as Spong strikes.
A swing and a miss from Kuzmitch.
Kuzmitch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuzmitch misses with a straight right.
Kuzmitch scores with a jab to the head.
Spong with the inside leg kick.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuzmitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Spong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuzmitch throws a good cross that connects.
Kuzmitch blocks a head kick by Spong. #T3#
Kuzmitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuzmitch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong slips under a jab.
Kuzmitch digs a good hook to Spong's body.
Spong lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Spong.
A swing and a miss from Kuzmitch.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Kuzmitch slips the punch.
Kuzmitch slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuzmitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuzmitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuzmitch misses with a looping left.#T4#
Kuzmitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong connects with a jab.
Kuzmitch avoids the head kick by Spong.
A head kick by Spong misses
and Kuzmitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzmitch throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Kuzmitch misses with a body shot.
Kuzmitch avoids a kick to the body.
Kuzmitch misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Kuzmitch ducks down to avoid it.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuzmitch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuzmitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong takes a swing at Kuzmitch's ribcage but misses.
Kuzmitch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Spong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Spong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuzmitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuzmitch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzmitch.
Spong throws the left hand but Kuzmitch avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kuzmitch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuzmitch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Kuzmitch misses.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Kuzmitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kuzmitch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Kuzmitch.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kuzmitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuzmitch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Spong tries to bum rush Kuzmitch with a series of wild strikes but Kuzmitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Kuzmitch has knocked Spong down with a huge combo! Kuzmitch steps away and waves a wobbly Spong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Spong is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Kuzmitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuzmitch finish him?
Spong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kuzmitch circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Spong to the canvas! Spong doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kuzmitch keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Kuzmitch!
An out of breath Petr Kuzmitch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Carter tries to clinch there but Spong circles away.
Spong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Carter forces Spong back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Barry Carter has been cut.
Spong keeps the fight on the outside.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Carter is rocked!
Spong closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Carter out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Spong!
A very excited looking Jerome Spong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC Fight Night 10
Date: Jun 16, 2023

#R1#
Spong lands with an uppercut that bounces Gable off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.#KD#
Spong lands a big right hand that sends Gable crashing to the mat! Spong stays standing though and waves Gable back to his feet!#ROC#Gable is rocked!
Spong closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gable out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Spong!
Jerome Spong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 47:Raynard vs Spong
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raynard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spong manages to circle out of the way.
Raynard moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raynard's head backwards.#CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Spong throws a series of punches but Raynard avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Spong.
A left and a right from Spong both land. Nice combination.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Raynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raynard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spong.
Spong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spong.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Raynard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Raynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raynard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
A head kick by Spong misses #CL#
and Raynard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Raynard.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Raynard is controlling the position.
I was talking to Raynard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Raynard has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Spong tries to circle away but Raynard has him pinned against the cage.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Spong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raynard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Raynard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Raynard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raynard jumps guard but Spong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Raynard works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Spong won't allow it.
Raynard misses with a punch to the body.
Raynard fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raynard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong tries to circle away but Raynard has him pinned against the cage.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spong smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Raynard misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spong.
Spong is looking to slow Raynard down with leg kicks. #T2#
Spong misses with an uppercut. Raynard saw that one coming.
Spong connects with a nice looking jab.
Spong 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.
A punch combination from Spong misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Raynard moves out of range easily.
Spong throws a hook but Raynard avoids it easily.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Raynard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spong manages to circle out of the way.
Spong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raynard under the eye.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Raynard counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong misses with a looping left.
It looked like Raynard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raynard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Spong tries to get set, Raynard tries to push him back and clinch up but Spong manages to avoid the attempt.
Spong throws a right hand that Raynard ducks under and follows up with a left that Raynard also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Raynard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Raynard's head but Raynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raynard is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spong throws a hook but Raynard avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Raynard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Spong lands.
Raynard drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Raynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raynard.
Raynard tries to counter by clinching up but Spong breaks away and moves out of range.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Raynard.
Spong jabs Raynard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Raynard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raynard.
Raynard is looking to counter punch.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Raynard finish him?
Spong throws a hook to the side of Raynard's head but Raynard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raynard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Spong misses with a right hand
and Raynard counters with a huge left! Spong is in big trouble! He's backing up but Raynard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Spong from any more damage. A dominating finish by Raynard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlon Raynard!
Marlon Raynard retains his welterweight title!
After the big win, Marlon Raynard made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 44:Mogh vs Akutagawa
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruglov.
Spong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Viktor Kruglov has been cut.
Nice shot by Kruglov.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Spong throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.#T1#
Kruglov walks into a straight right hand from Spong.
Kruglov lands an overhand right.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov misses with a hook
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body
and Spong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruglov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Kruglov is looking to clinch but Spong is avoiding it.
Spong drops his hands momentarily and Kruglov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Kruglov misses
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong works the jab nicely.#KD#
Spong lands a big right hand that sends Kruglov crashing to the mat! Spong stays standing though and waves Kruglov back to his feet!
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Spong slips under a jab.
Spong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kruglov avoids it.#KD#
Spong lands a big right hand that sends Kruglov crashing to the mat! Spong stays standing though and waves Kruglov back to his feet!#ROC#Kruglov is rocked!
Spong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Kruglov.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD#
Spong cracks Kruglov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kruglov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spong finish him?
Kruglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
A little feinted left hand from Spong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruglov connects with the punch.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses
and Spong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
And Kruglov responds with a good body kick, but Spong manages to step out the way in time.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong tried to score with a low kick but Kruglov checks it.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a left hand #KD#
and Spong counters with a nice right hand that sends Kruglov toppling to the canvas! Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spong finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kruglov head around and knocks him out cold! Spong hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Spong!
Jerome Spong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Pete closes the distance and clinches.
Pete creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Spong breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Pete clinches with his opponent.
Spong is trying to break free.
Pete throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Pete.
Spong is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Spong gets tackled into the cage by Pete. Pete maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spong lands an uppercut.
Pete throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Pete has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pete closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spong working hard to break the clinch.
Pete's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pete's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pete backwards. #BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pete darts in trying to clinch
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Pete.
Pete wants to clinch.
Pete wants to clinch but Spong slips to the side#KD#
and Spong counters with a nice right hand that sends Pete toppling to the canvas! Pete scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spong finish him?!#ROC#Pete is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pete closes the distance but Spong moves to the side
and Spong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pete is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?#T2#
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Spong engages and cracks Pete with a massive lead left hook - Pete tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Spong is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Spong!
A very excited looking Jerome Spong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: HFC 72 - Queiroz vs Nourempi
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Lopez misses.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Spong.
Spong slips under a jab.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Lopez tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong slips a jab from Lopez.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
A big left from Lopez misses.
Spong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lopez slips a straight right by Spong.
Jerome Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Lopez.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Spong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Spong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Lopez 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 slips a jab and a cross from Lopez.
Lopez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Lopez misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a good low kick that Lopez was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!#T2#
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spong knocks Lopez out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Spong!
A less than humble Jerome Spong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFC 68 - De Rossi vs Babula
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Masamba darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Masamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Masamba cracks Spong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Spong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masamba finish him? #ROC#Spong is rocked!
Masamba ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Spong out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!

Event: HFC 60: Sudden Death
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Spong stuffs the takedown.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
King misses the body punch
and Spong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spong slips under a jab.
It looked like Spong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Spong counter with a right hand.
Arthur King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
King takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Spong is looking to counter with head kicks.
King misses with an uppercut.
Spong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Spong counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from King.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Spong counters with a crisp right hand that drops King! Spong lets King back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Spong counters with a crisp right hand that drops King! Spong lets King back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#King is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from King misses
and Spong counters with a big left hand that crumples King! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Spong!
After winning the bout, Jerome Spong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 51: Hunt vs Benandonner
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong slips a jab from Cango.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Cango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong moves out of range as Cango strikes.
Cango ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cango throws a head kick that misses.
Cango throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Cango's head but Cango sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
Cango throws a body shot but no joy.
Cango slips under a jab from Spong.
Cango throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Cango misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cango misses the jab.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cango.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cango.
It seemed like Cango was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cango tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Good leg kick by Cango.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at The Italian Job that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cango. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cango takes one to the side of the head.
Cango scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Cango misses its intended target.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong jabs at Cango's body.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cango misses with an uppercut.
Cango connects with a jab.
Spong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cango finds it's way round the side to connect with Spong's head.
Cango works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cango throws a body kick that misses.
Spong moves away from the strike by Cango.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cango moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Spong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cango sprawling to the canvas! Cango 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#Cango is rocked!
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cango is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong misses with a looping left.
Cango seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Cango throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
Cango lands a head shot.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Spong drops Cango with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cango looks back up at him and smiles so Spong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Spong swings for the body but Cango moves out of range.
Cango lands a nice hook to Spong's body. Spong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cango misses with a straight right.
Spong throws a series of punches but Cango moves out of range.
Cango throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Cango lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cango smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Cango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cango.
Cango uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Jab from Cango.
Nice body punch from Cango.
Cango lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased. #T3#
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cango counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cango.
Decent striking displayed by Cango there.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Cango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spong.
Cango looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Cango counter with a right hand.
Cango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.
Cango blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Cango misses with a lunging right hand
and Cango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cango misses with a hook.
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!
Cango throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spong on the side of the head.
Cango lands a jab to the head.
Cango misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong walks into a straight right hand from Cango.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Cango's shoulder, as Cango tries to avoid the shot.
Cango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Cango there.
Spong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cango. Cango obviously looking to wear him down.
Cango with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Cango's shoulder, as Cango tries to avoid the shot.
Spong misses with a hook.
Spong blocks a jab.
Donk. Cango catches Spong right on the button with a cross.
Cango tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong takes one on the button.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong avoids the body shot from Cango.
It looked like Spong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cango throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Spong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A nice leg kick from Cango, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cango throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong moves out of range as Cango strikes.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong walks into a jab.
Spong scores with the left hand. Cango knows he should have avoided that one.
Spong misses with a two punch combination.
Cango misses with a looping right.
Cango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cango will feel that in the morning.
Cango swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cango drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cango throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.#KD#
Spong sends Cango crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Spong is motioning to the referee to let Cango up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jack Cango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cango is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Spong Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Cango is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jerome Spong!
A relieved looking Jerome 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.

Event: HFC 44: Ounnagn vs Hunt
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Lopez misses.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Lopez tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spong as he jumps to the side.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Spong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez throws a hook but Spong avoids it easily.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Lefty Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lopez lands a head shot.
Lopez throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lopez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Spong blocks the body kick.
Lopez throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Lopez misses with a hook. Spong ducked under it nicely.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopez slips a jab from Spong.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lefty Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Spong circles away and keeps his distance.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spong moves out of range as Lopez throws a body kick.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lopez drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Spong swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lopez's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Spong!
Our winner, Jerome 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Nice cross by Velderman.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.#CL#
Velderman darts in and clinches Spong up against the cage.
Velderman scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Velderman.
Velderman lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Velderman.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Velderman controls the action.
Velderman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Velderman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman 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.
Velderman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Velderman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Velderman finish him?
Velderman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velderman tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Velderman lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velderman cracks Spong with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Spong falls to his knees and Velderman 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 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Velderman!
Ron Velderman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: 385K Testie I
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Canada closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Canada has hold of one of Fark's legs. Fark is fighting the takedown attempt but Canada gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Canada throws a big right hand that misses.
Fark controlling Canada's posture.
Canada throws an elbow that misses. Fark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Canada's guard. Nice move by Fark!#REVR#
Canada is looking to stand up but Fark isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canada keeping full guard, as Fark tries to pass.
Fark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Canada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Canada escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fark avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fark looking to sit in guard and control but Canada gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Canada showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Fark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Canada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Canada wants to get back to full guard but Fark has passed into side control.
Canada prevents Fark from moving into mount.

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 Test Fark.
I think Fark 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 10:10
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Test Fark!
A relieved looking Test Fark 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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