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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 636 p4p, 1057 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 77 p4p, 121 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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14 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
IsMore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spong at a distance.
IsMore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spong wants to control but IsMore is keeping him busy.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong wants to work for an arm triangle but IsMore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
IsMore wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong is nestled in close to IsMore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
IsMore is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
IsMore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
IsMore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for IsMore.
IsMore looking for a guillotine here but Spong defends easily.
IsMore has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as IsMore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spong wants to pass the guard but IsMore is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spong is in close to IsMore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but IsMore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
IsMore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spong wants to control from the top but IsMore keeps moving.
IsMore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
IsMore wants to sweep here but Spong controlling him for the moment.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
IsMore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spong defends well.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as IsMore holds on and takes a little breather.
IsMore has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.
Spong postures up in IsMore's guard and throws a big left but IsMore blocks it.
IsMore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
IsMore trying to control the position here.
IsMore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong landing with the ground and pound.
Spong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spong landing with the ground and pound.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong with a nice head shot there.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spong throws an elbow that misses. IsMore uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spong's guard. Nice move by IsMore!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong working for submissions but it's allowed IsMore to get to half guard.
Spong gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
That's time! IsMore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from IsMore.
Spong with the counter takedown but IsMore avoids it easily.
Spong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spong trying to control from half guard but IsMore is working away.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong lands strikes from half guard.
Spong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
IsMore manages to get to full guard.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a strike but IsMore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong managing to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore cracks Spong with a solid left hand.
IsMore postures up.
Spong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because IsMore has passed into half guard!
IsMore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spong's head.
Spong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but IsMore pulls his head out easily.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spong is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spong looking for a guillotine here but IsMore defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IsMore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
IsMore connects with a couple of short punches.
Spong is trying to keep IsMore in close.
Spong looking to hit a scissor sweep but IsMore is one step ahead there.
Spong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. IsMore is aware though and is defending well.
Spong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but IsMore puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore prevents Spong from improving his position.
IsMore slips a nice elbow through Spong's hands, connecting with Spong's forehead.
IsMore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
IsMore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spong is not content to let IsMore control the position.
Spong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore slows the pace down in half guard.
Spong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of IsMore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take IsMore's back!
IsMore tries to escape but Spong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Can IsMore hold on?! Spong is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Spong is persistently looking for the submission but IsMore is defending it well.
IsMore wants to control his opponent's hands but Spong gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong connects with a big shot to the side of IsMore's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spong clobbers IsMore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
IsMore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. IsMore tries to avoid it but Spong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag IsMore to the ground. IsMore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by IsMore.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. IsMore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from IsMore misses its intended target.
IsMore slips a straight right by Spong.
A big right from IsMore misses.
IsMore on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts IsMore as he jumps to the side.
IsMore throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
IsMore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts IsMore as he jumps to the side.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
IsMore misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but IsMore shows good takedown defense.
Spong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IsMore avoids it really well and circles away.
IsMore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spong is looking for a kimura but IsMore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spong to get the leverage.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for IsMore!
IsMore can't escape the position.
Spong avoids the attempt from IsMore to control.
Spong landing punches.
IsMore tries to hold on but Spong pushes him away.
Spong raining down shots from the mount!
IsMore is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsMore wants to hold on but Spong pushes him away.
Oh IsMore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
IsMore sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
IsMore seems to have got his legs back now.
Spong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but IsMore sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
IsMore won't allow Spong to pass to mount.
Spong working over IsMore with some ground and pound. IsMore looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
IsMore works his way to full guard. Good work.
IsMore looking for a guillotine here but Spong defends easily.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
Spong with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but IsMore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spong has IsMore in his guard.
IsMore stays in close to Spong's body and controls the position.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
IsMore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spong is trying to control the position but IsMore postures up.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IsMore defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Spong!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Spong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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RATING
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