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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Amyot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrell Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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200 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicolas Amyot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrell Spong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Amyot.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amyot sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Amyot avoids it this time.
Amyot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Amyot misses.
Nicolas Amyot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amyot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amyot throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Spong lands a right hook to the body.
Amyot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amyot wants it to stay on the feet.
Amyot keeps the fight on the outside.
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amyot.
Amyot throws a right hand that Spong ducks under and follows up with a left that Spong also avoids with ease.
Amyot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
We've been told by Amyot's head coaches at Canadian Dragon MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nicolas Amyot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Spong.
Spong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Amyot pinned against the cage. Amyot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amyot looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amyot sprawls well. Amyot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
Amyot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Amyot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amyot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spong counters with a nice leg kick.
Amyot is breathing heavily.
Amyot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amyot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amyot is fending him off so far but Spong persists. Nope, Amyot circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Amyot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spong has Amyot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amyot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Amyot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Amyot tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the cage.
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Amyot as Spong shoots in.
Spong darts in and clinches Amyot up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong prevents Amyot from breaking the clinch.
Amyot wants to break free but Spong has control.
Spong manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Amyot misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spong is defended easily by Amyot.
Amyot misses with a double jab
and Spong counters with a two punch combo.
Amyot throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Amyot backs off Spong throws a huge counter combo but Amyot manages to avoid it all.
Amyot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amyot misses with a double jab.
Spong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Amyot misses.
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Amyot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Spong dives in and grabs Amyot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amyot pushes down on Spong's head and hops out.
Spong shoots for a takedown but Amyot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amyot moves out of range of the body kick.
Spong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amyot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Amyot misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Amyot misses.
Amyot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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 misses with a takedown attempt - Amyot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Amyot fails to land with a series of punches.
Amyot misses with a double jab.
Amyot misses with a double jab.
Amyot tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Amyot is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amyot swinging wildly here.
Spong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Amyot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spong stalks Amyot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Amyot's face. Amyot staggers backwards, shaken.
Nicolas Amyot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amyot throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Amyot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spong.
Amyot stuffs the takedown attempt from Spong. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
Amyot throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Spong throws a counter combo.
Amyot misses with a two punch combination.
Amyot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amyot swivels and escapes.
It looked like Amyot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nicolas Amyot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Spong.
Amyot misses with a series of wild punches.
Spong has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Amyot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amyot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spong counters with a one-two to the body.
Spong moves into range and clinches up with Amyot.
Amyot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Amyot misses.
Spong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amyot defends it nicely.
Nicolas Amyot is winning the standup battle so far.
Amyot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spong.
Amyot tries to bum rush Spong with a series of wild strikes but Spong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Amyot dodges an elbow strike from Spong.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Amyot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amyot is trying to push Spong away but Spong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong is looking to control Amyot's arms but Amyot gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spong has his back to the cage.
Spong jumps guard but Amyot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Amyot avoids the damage to the body.
Amyot is pressed up against the cage. Spong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amyot down to the mat. Amyot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Amyot throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spong counters with a left to the body.
Nicolas Amyot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amyot misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amyot.
Spong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amyot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amyot looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt - Amyot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spong dodges the punch combination from Amyot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amyot misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Spong rushes Amyot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Amyot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Amyot breaks from the clinch.
Amyot misses with a series of wild punches.
Spong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spong wants to clinch up but Amyot keeps it at a distance.
Amyot throws a combination that misses
and Spong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spong clinches up against the cage.
Spong prevents Amyot from breaking the clinch.
Amyot is trying to break the clinch but Spong has him pressed against the cage.
Spong keeps control of Amyot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spong has Amyot pressed against the cage, preventing Amyot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spong pulls guard.
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!
Amyot is looking to stand up but Spong won't let him.
Spong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amyot is controlling him.
Amyot wanted to stand there but Spong had control of the position.
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.
Amyot tries to stand but Spong is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicolas Amyot will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Spong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amyot sprawls well. Amyot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
Amyot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Amyot swinging wildly here.
Spong instigates a clinch.
Amyot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Amyot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong dives in and grabs Amyot's left leg, looking for a takedown. Amyot pushes down on Spong's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Amyot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Amyot.
Amyot throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amyot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nicolas Amyot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Spong.
Spong dives in for a single leg takedown but Amyot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Amyot.
Amyot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amyot throws a nice looking combination but Spong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amyot misses with a series of wild punches.
Spong clinches up against the cage.
Spong wants a takedown.
Spong is working for takedown but Amyot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Spong tries for a takedown but Amyot manages to get underhooks.
Spong wants to break free but Amyot has control.
Amyot tries to break free but Spong pushes him back against the cage.
Spong prevents Amyot from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amyot manages to break the clinch.
Spong shoots for a takedown but Amyot saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Amyot misses.
Amyot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Amyot wants to break free but Spong has control.
Amyot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amyot leaves Spong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amyot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Amyot misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amyot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amyot wants it to stay on the feet.
Amyot throws a big counter combination but Spong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Amyot throws a nice looking combination but Spong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amyot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amyot looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Amyot has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Amyot stuffs the takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Amyot. Those never looked like landing.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spong shoots in but no luck this time.
Amyot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amyot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amyot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong shoots in but no luck this time.
Amyot swinging wildly here.
Amyot looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Spong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amyot defends well and Spong ends up having to push Amyot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amyot stuffs the takedown.
Amyot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Amyot.
Amyot throws a combination that misses
and Spong counters with a nice body kick.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrell Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Amyot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Amyot throws a nice looking combination but Spong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Amyot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Amyot, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Amyot!
Nicolas Amyot took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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