PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Dustfinger (ranked 197 p4p, 561 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 27 p4p, 69 weight class). Dustfinger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Dustfinger
vs
Spong

201 cm
25
268
16 - 2 - 0

179 cm
32
232
17 - 12 - 0

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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 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong misses the jab.
Dustfinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Dustfinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Nice sprawl there from Dustfinger as Spong shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Dustfinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong misses with a straight right.

Spong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dustfinger to the ground. Spong is now in Dustfinger's guard.
Dustfinger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Dustfinger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.
Spong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Dustfinger has wrist control.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Dustfinger is looking to stand up but Spong isn't so interested in that idea.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dustfinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spong won't allow Dustfinger to get back to his feet.
Spong postures up and lands a big shot to Dustfinger's brow.
Spong postures up in Dustfinger's guard and throws a big left but Dustfinger blocks it.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dustfinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dustfinger wants to get back to his feet but Spong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spong advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Spong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dustfinger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dustfinger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Spong lands some shots froms side control.
Spong trying to control the position but Dustfinger is working away.
Dustfinger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dustfinger prevents Spong from improving position.
Spong working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dustfinger, who protects the arm well.
Spong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dustfinger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Spong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ground and pound from Spong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dustfinger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dustfinger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Dustfinger.
Nice defenses there by Spong.
Dustfinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dustfinger takes one to the chin there.
Dustfinger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dustfinger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spong.
Dustfinger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dustfinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Dustfinger throws an overhand right that lands on Spong's shoulder, as Spong tries to avoid the shot.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dustfinger swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Dustfinger takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dustfinger misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dustfinger misses with a looping left.
Henry Dustfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spong lands a jab to Dustfinger's midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dustfinger throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Dustfinger lands with an overhand left.
Dustfinger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dustfinger wants it to stay on the feet.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
Henry Dustfinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.

Spong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dustfinger has hold of Spong's hands but Spong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dustfinger kicks Spong off and gets back to his feet.
Dustfinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spong doesn't seem bothered though.

Spong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dustfinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Spong distracts Dustfinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dustfinger keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spong wants to control from the top but Dustfinger keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong looking to pass the guard.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spong throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong won't allow Dustfinger to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dustfinger tries to kick Spong off but Spong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dustfinger taking some punishment here, with Spong in his half guard.
Dustfinger wants to get back to his feet.
Dustfinger trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Spong is looking for a kimura here.
Dustfinger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dustfinger misses the shot to the body.
Dustfinger stuffs the takedown.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Spong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dustfinger is trying to stand.
Dustfinger taking some punishment here, with Spong in his half guard.
Dustfinger is trying to stand.
Spong passes to full mount!
The referee warns Dustfinger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dustfinger's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Spong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spong lands with some strikes.
Spong with good strikes from the mount here!
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong lands with some strikes.

Dustfinger is rocked!
Spong lands a big shot to the head and Dustfinger winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). 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.
The defeated Henry Dustfinger had this to say: 'Awww Hell!'.