PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximus Ukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong's entrance music is 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . A fine choice. On his way into the ring it seems that Alistair Spong has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alistair Spong seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Spong
vs
Ukkeli

195 cm
30
260 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

212 cm
33
288 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill
Voodoo Nutrition

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Ukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ukkeli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ukkeli wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spong throws a hook but Ukkeli avoids it easily.
Ukkeli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ukkeli circles away.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Ukkeli moves away and avoids it.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Ukkeli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Ukkeli throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a leg kick that misses.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ukkeli.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli scores with a kick to the body.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a counter combo.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Ukkeli tries to get set, Spong tries to push him back and clinch up but Ukkeli manages to avoid the attempt.

Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.
Ukkeli managing to block the knees to the body from Spong.
Spong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ukkeli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ukkeli looking to stall.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong leaning against his opponent.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli is trying to stall.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a knee strike.
Spong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.

Ukkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ukkeli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Spong instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ukkeli tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkeli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Spong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Ukkeli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ukkeli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Ukkeli lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Ukkeli defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ukkeli was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ukkeli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Ukkeli throws a big counter head kick but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Ukkeli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ukkeli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong swings for the body but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spong.
Ukkeli thows a leg kick but Spong checks it
and Spong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong tries to clinch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Spong throws a chopping leg kick but Ukkeli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.

Spong instigates a clinch.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Spong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks with his arms.
Ukkeli throws an elbow that misses.
Ukkeli lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.

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 pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli lands a damaging elbow.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ukkeli blocks it with crossed arms.
Spong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ukkeli avoiding damage as Spong throws knees to the body.
Spong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ukkeli tries to stall but Spong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ukkeli gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.

Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Ukkeli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ukkeli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ukkeli is looking to score with low kicks.

Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.

Ukkeli breaks the clinch.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong is looking to counter the offense by Ukkeli and move into the clinch.
Spong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Ukkeli throws a hook but Spong blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ukkeli momentarily.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.

Spong pushes Ukkeli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Spong lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
Spong trying to land knees to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spong misses with a body punch.
Spong misses with a knee to the head.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spong.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ukkelis head.

Ukkeli is rocked!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ukkeli as Spong tries to tie him up.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Ukkeli avoids the damage to the body.
Spong working aggressively here.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ukkeli's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Spong.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Spong lands with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
Ukkeli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ukkeli's head backwards.
Spong doesn't manage to clinch there - Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli wants to clinch.
Spong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli looking to stall.
Ukkeli throws an elbow that misses.
Spong misses with some punches.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong connects with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Spong trying to stall but Ukkeli improves his position.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Spong.
A short right from Ukkeli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Spong gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ukkeli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Ukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?

Spong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ukkeli with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ukkeli looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ukkeli get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong connects with a crisp jab.
Spong lands the left hand.
Spong slips a jab from Ukkeli.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ukkeli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids the head kick by Spong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli doesn't manage to clinch there - Spong circles away.
An inside leg kick from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Ukkeli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ukkeli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ukkeli moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong backing away here, and Ukkeli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ukkeli catches Spong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.

Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ukkeli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong looking to stall.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ukkeli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ukkeli scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
Spong lands with a short shot to the head.
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ukkeli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Spong.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ukkeli just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spong's brow.
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ukkeli is looking to control Spong's arms but Spong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ukkeli has his back to the ropes.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong avoids the elbow strike from Ukkeli, against the ropes.
Ukkeli has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Ukkeli holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ukkeli throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spong blocks it with crossed arms.
Ukkeli blocks an uppercut.
Spong working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spong trying to control the position but instead, Ukkeli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spong into the ropes.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spong.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Spong on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli is trying to force a seperation but Spong has the dominant position.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Spong has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Ukkeli to the canvas! Can Ukkeli beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Spong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alistair Spong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:43
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.