PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 123 p4p, 256 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 15 p4p, 32 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Washington
vs
Spong

200 cm
34
260
27 - 17 - 2

179 cm
32
232
18 - 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 27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Spong slips a jab from Washington.
Washington moves away from the strike by Spong.
Washington slips a straight right by Spong.
Washington slips under a jab from Spong.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Spong misses.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Spong slips under a jab from Washington.
Washington scores with a jab to the head.
Spong tries for a takedown but Washington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Washington misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington, as that shot connected.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Washington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Washington misses with a head kick.
And Spong tries to counter it with a takedown but Washington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Washington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Spong.

Spong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Washington's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spong wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong preventing the sweep.
Spong landing some decent shots from guard.
Spong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Washington's head.
Spong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington pulls Spong in close to his closed guard and prevents Spong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington pulls Spong in close to prevent any damage.
Washington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington keeping full guard, as Spong tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.

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 drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Washington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spong has Washington in his guard.

Spong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.

Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington working a defensive guard here.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Washington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Daniel Spong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Spong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Imperial Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong has a takedown stuffed.
Spong scores with a jab. Washington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Washington gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Imperial Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
No luck for Spong with that takedown attempt.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Washington misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong misses with a right hand
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Imperial Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Spong avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
As Spong backs away, Washington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Washington tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
And Spong tries to counter it with a takedown but Washington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Washington's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Spong lands.
Washington takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Washington. That snapped Spong's head back.
Spong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
As Spong backs away, Washington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spong at a distance.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington cracks Spong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Washington's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Spong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Washington's guard.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Washington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spong looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spong looking for a triangle here. Washington is fighting it but it looks tight! Spong pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Washington is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Spong!
An out of breath Daniel Spong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.