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Event:
8L 81 - Underweight Burns
Date: Jun 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Spong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buchanan tries to move into range but Spong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Buchanan closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the cage.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
Spong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Buchanan.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong has a couple of punches blocked by Buchanan.
Spong can't break the clinch.
Buchanan scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow. #BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Spong throws an overhand right that lands on Buchanan's shoulder, as Buchanan tries to avoid the shot.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buchanan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Spong digs a right hand into Buchanan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buchanan's gas tank.
Spong blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Buchanan on the side of the head.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
Buchanan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spong to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body kick from Spong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan moves out of range as Spong strikes.#CL#
Buchanan instigates a clinch.
Buchanan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buchanan.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Buchanan digs a right hand into Spong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spong's gas tank.
Spong working hard to break the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buchanan misses with a punch to the body.
Spong is trying to stall.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buchanan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Spong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buchanan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buchanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ross Buchanan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Buchanan closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the cage.
Buchanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ross Buchanan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Buchanan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buchanan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan lands an uppercut.#T1#
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spong blocking some punches.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spong trying to stall but Buchanan improves his position.
Buchanan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Spong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Buchanan lands a body shot.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Buchanan digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buchanan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Buchanan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spong is looking to break free of the clinch but Buchanan has double underhooks.
Buchanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong prevents a body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan lands with a right to the head.
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Buchanan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Spong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Buchanan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Buchanan closes the distance and pushes Spong back into the cage.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan lands with a light punch inside.
Buchanan works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Buchanan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Buchanan.
Buchanan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spong is looking to control Buchanan's arms but Buchanan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spong has his back to the cage.
Buchanan scores with a shot to the side of Spong's head.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buchanan.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Buchanan improves position.
Buchanan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Buchanan misses with a body punch.
Buchanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Spong taking a breather.
Buchanan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards. #T1#
Spong blocks an uppercut.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Buchanan has Spong pressed against the cage, preventing Spong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Spong blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Buchanan lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Buchanan prevents Spong from breaking the clinch.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Buchanan improves position.
Ross Buchanan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Buchanan fails to land.
Buchanan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buchanan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2##BC2#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Buchanan blocks a jab.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Buchanan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buchanan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spong misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Buchanan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan is controlling him.
Spong tries to circle away but Buchanan has him pinned against the cage.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Spong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Buchanan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Buchanan.
Buchanan pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duncan Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buchanan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Buchanan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buchanan, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Ross Buchanan!
Ross Buchanan wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ross Buchanan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
8L 78 - Slevin
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Wysocki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong moves out of range as Wysocki strikes.
Spong is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Wysocki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wysocki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wysocki scores with a hook to the body.
Wysocki lands a nice shot to the body.
Wysocki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wysocki pushes Spong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wysocki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spongs head.
Spong is trying to break the clinch but Wysocki is controlling him.
Wysocki lands a body shot.
Wysocki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wysocki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wysocki's coach down at Gunner's School of Combat was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wysocki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wysocki. #T1#
Wysocki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spong is trying to force a seperation but Wysocki has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Wysocki.
Nice body punch from Wysocki.
Wysocki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wysocki.
Wysocki lands an uppercut.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spong taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Spong - that landed with a thud.
Wysocki lands a nice shot to the body.
Spong is looking to break free of the clinch but Wysocki has double underhooks.
Wysocki presses Spong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spong can't break the clinch.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Wysocki.
Spong wants to stall.
Wysocki cracks Spong with a nice body shot.
Wysocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Wysocki manages to break the clinch.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Wysocki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Wysocki does it's job there.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wysocki was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Wysocki throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Wysocki scores with a decent looking hook.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Wysocki counters with a right hand to the body.
Wysocki throws a nice head kick!
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Wysocki clinches up against the ropes.
Wysocki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Wysocki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wysocki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wysocki throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Spong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Wysocki.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wysocki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spong avoids the head kick by Wysocki.
An attempted straight right counter from Spong misses the target.
Wysocki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick from Spong lands but Wysocki takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Jason Wysocki has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Wysocki.
Duncan Spong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spong tries a head kick but it misses.
Wysocki feints a counter leg kick.
Wysocki throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Wysocki with a nice calf kick.
Wysocki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wysocki throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.#KD#
Spong scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Wysocki to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Spong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wysocki.#T1#
A combination from Spong does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Wysocki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Wysocki misses.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spong with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wysocki. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Wysocki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wysocki digs a right hand underneath Spong's ribcage. Spong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wysocki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wysocki prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong is trying to force a seperation but Wysocki has the dominant position.
Wysocki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jason Wysocki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Wysocki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Wysocki lands a shot to the body.
Spong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wysocki has him pressed against the ropes.
Wysocki gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wysocki pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Wysocki.
A short right from Wysocki on the inside.
Wysocki has Spong pressed against the ropes, preventing Spong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wysocki slows down the pace here.
Spong tries to break free but Wysocki pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wysocki slowing the pace effectively.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Wysocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Wysocki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Wysocki darts in and clinches Spong up against the ropes.
Wysocki blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wysocki.
Wysocki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Wysocki's head.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Wysocki is controlling the position.
Wysocki lands a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wysocki lands with a right to the head.
Spong wants to get back to striking at distance but Wysocki won't allow it.
Spong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wysocki lands with a right to the head.
Wysocki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Wysocki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wysocki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Spong scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spong misses with an elbow over the top.
A hook to the body from Wysocki.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
Wysocki gets through Spong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wysocki lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Wysocki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wysocki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spong throws out a leg kick but Wysocki moves out of range and Spong only half commits.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Spong misses its target.
Wysocki scores with a nice strike.
Duncan Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wysocki throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Wysocki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Wysocki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jason Wysocki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
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.
Wysocki just leaning against Spong, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A right hand to the body from Wysocki.
#BC#
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wysocki ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wysocki. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wysocki works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Wysocki connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Wysocki moves out of range of the strikes.
Wysocki lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Wysocki forces Spong back against the ropes and clinches.
Wysocki works on Spong's body with a couple of short punches.
Duncan Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Wysocki uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Wysocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wysocki 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jason Wysocki!
Jason Wysocki wins by unanimous decision!
Jason Wysocki gave a mention to ALPHA Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
VKT 11: Benzo Vs HighTower
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevens, as that shot connected.
Stevens lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Spong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Some wild striking there from Spong.
Spong shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Spong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stevens lands a glancing blow to the side of Spong's head.
Spong has his takedown stuffed
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Benji Stevens has been cut.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Stevens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong walks into a left hand.
Stevens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong throws a big shot that misses.
Spong throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spong throws a counter combo.
Stevens scores with a jab. Spong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Duncan Spong has been cut.
A jab from Stevens misses.
Stevens attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong lands the left hand.
Stevens throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Stevens's head coaches at Hardman MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benji Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Stevens misses with a straight left.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong blocks a jab.
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens blocks a low kick nicely.
Stevens misses with a leg kick
and Spong counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Stevens is rocked!#T2#
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Stevens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevens can pounce on him.
Stevens scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
Stevens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A left lands for Stevens.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stevens is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spong.
Stevens lands with a nice body punch.
Stevens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Spong throws a leg kick but Stevens checks it.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
As Stevens backs off Spong throws a huge counter combo but Stevens manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Stevens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevens throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Spong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
Benji Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Spong.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spong.
Stevens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spong checks a low kick from Stevens.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spong throws a lazy head kick
and Stevens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens digs a good body shot into Spong's ribs.
Stevens tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
Stevens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Spong gets tackled into the ropes by Stevens. Stevens maintains the clinch.
Stevens lands a hook that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Spong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.
Stevens pushes Spong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stevens scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevens lands a body punch.
Stevens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Stevens.
A right hand to the body from Stevens.
Stevens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stevens scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stevens.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#BC#
Stevens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens scores with the left hand. Spong knows he should have avoided that one.
Stevens misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Stevens dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Spong misses with a double jab
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Spong misses.
Stevens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stevens takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stevens cracks Spong with a good jab.
Spong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Stevens clinches with his opponent.
Spong is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevens has double underhooks.
Stevens lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Stevens.
Stevens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spong can do to turn this around?
Stevens slips under a jab from Spong.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stevens.
Stevens appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Stevens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong misses with a hook.
Stevens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stevens lands a really nice looking cross but Spong seems unphased.
Stevens lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spong will feel that in the morning.
Spong slips under a jab.
Stevens lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong throws out a loose jab but Stevens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Stevens lands with a hook. Spong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Spong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spong is breathing heavily.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevens.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Spong avoids it well.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Stevens cracks Spong with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Spong is rocked!
Spong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spong shoots in and drives through. Stevens sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Stevens fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spong just manages to avoid it.
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens throws the kick towards the body but Spong avoids it.
Stevens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stevens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A cross from Stevens lands.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
A jab from Spong misses.
Spong seems to have recovered his senses.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Stevens slips the punch.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Duncan Spong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens lands a two punch combo.
Stevens ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Stevens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Stevens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spong momentarily.
Stevens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benji Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
A slow jab from Stevens misses its intended target.
Spong misses with a body kick.
Spong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stevens. That one must have hurt.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Spong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stevens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stevens.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Stevens was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stevens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong misses with a two punch combination.
Spong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spong moves out of range of the leg kick from Stevens.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spong.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevens as he connects with a hook.
Stevens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spong.
Good shot there by Stevens.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Stevens dominated that second round.
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.#R3#
Spong staying out of range there.
A jab from Spong misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stevens.
Spong fails to land the takedown.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Benji Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Stevens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens throws a looping overhand right but Spong ducks down to avoid it.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevens throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Spong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Spong.#CL#
Stevens has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Stevens.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Stevens lands a shot to the body.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Stevens.
Spong is trying to push Stevens away but Stevens has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Stevens breaks from the clinch.
Spong fails with the takedown
and Stevens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong ducks right into an uppercut from Stevens.
Stevens lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Spong goes down and covers up as Stevens starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Stevens!
Benji Stevens retains his featherweight title!
Benji Stevens decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
VKT: 10 Benzo Vs.Faulk
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Duncan Spong has been cut.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spong slips a straight right by Jack .
Spong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spong throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Cracklin Jack has been cut.
Spong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spong slips under a jab from Jack .
Spong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cracklin Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spong!
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack .
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Spong moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Jack ! Spong continues to tee off on Jack , landing with a left and a right! Spong connects with a right hand that leaves Jack sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan Spong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Rossi shoots in and bounces Spong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rossi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rossi passes into half guard.
Spong is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Spong is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rossi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rossi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rossi controlling the pace.
Rossi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spong!
Rossi controlling from mount.
Rossi landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Rossi working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Spong turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rossi off and cradles Spong's limp body as Rossi celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Alberto Rossi!
A very excited looking Alberto Rossi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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