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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 461 p4p, 591 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 64 p4p, 79 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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42 - 16 - 0 |
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232
16 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 42 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Spong avoids it well and moves away.
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
IsMore tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
IsMore is controlling Spong's trapped leg to prevent Spong from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spong scores with a couple of nice shots.
IsMore wants to get back to full guard.
Spong winds up and cracks IsMore with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a head shot. IsMore uses the momentum to regain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as IsMore holds on and takes a little breather.
IsMore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
IsMore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore working for a triangle but Spong defends it easily.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
IsMore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spong passes IsMore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
IsMore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spong.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing IsMore to regain full guard.
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
IsMore wants to sweep but no luck.
IsMore seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
IsMore trying to keep a closed guard but Spong is proving a slippery customer.
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Spong wants to pass the guard but IsMore is keeping the position.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IsMore has managed to get both his arms back between Spong's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong looking for a sweep. Not yet Spong, not yet.
IsMore keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spong's head.
Spong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IsMore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
IsMore trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsMore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
IsMore wants to pass the guard but Spong is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong misses with a straight right.
IsMore attempts a counter takedown but Spong avoids it well and moves away.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. IsMore should have avoided that one.
Spong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spong looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
Spong scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from IsMore as Spong shoots in.
Spong lands with a straight right. IsMore didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. IsMore sprawls well initially but Spong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
IsMore is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong looks to land a strike but IsMore avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IsMore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spong wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
Spong wants to control the position but IsMore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Spong trying to hold on to IsMore's head to control him but IsMore postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but IsMore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spong looking to control.
IsMore sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IsMore defends well.
Spong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
IsMore is working Spong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Spong is trying to control the position but IsMore postures up.
IsMore wants to control from the top but Spong keeps moving.
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 scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
IsMore chips away with some ground and pound.
IsMore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
IsMore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
IsMore postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IsMore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
IsMore trying to control but Spong is working from the bottom.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spong with a hook.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
IsMore changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spong shoots in but no luck this time.
Spong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. IsMore manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
IsMore working a defensive guard but Spong passes into half guard.
Spong throws a strike but IsMore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong with a nice head shot there.
IsMore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spong won't allow IsMore to sweep him here.
Spong looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but IsMore is retaining full guard.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spong has gone for a leg lock! IsMore slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spong's guard.
IsMore trying to control the position from guard on top but Spong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IsMore's guard.
More IsMore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Spong is now in half guard.
Spong with the ground and pound but IsMore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and IsMore dives on top into guard.
Spong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
IsMore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
IsMore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
IsMore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as IsMore accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
IsMore with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore controls from within his opponent's guard.
IsMore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. IsMore is aware though and is defending well.
IsMore postures up.
Spong looking to control but IsMore passes into half guard.
Spong wants to control but IsMore is keeping busy.
IsMore winds up and cracks Spong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
IsMore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
IsMore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spong keeps working.
Spong is looking to control IsMore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spong avoid being mounted?
IsMore keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
IsMore working Spong over with strikes.
Spong is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spong is trying to maintain the position but IsMore is very close to passing his half guard.
IsMore tries to pass to full mount but Spong defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniel Spong.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Spong!
A relieved looking Daniel Spong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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RATING
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