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Tyrone Spong

Nickname -- Birthdate 09/03/85
Height / Weight 6'2" - 210 lbs. Place of Birth Suriname

Tyrone Spong is a Dutch kickboxer. After making an impressive run through lighter weight classes, in 2008 Spong made the move to heavyweight and began competing in K-1. A Muay Thai style fighter, Spong is trained by Ernesto Hoost, and is the first It's Showtime 95kg champion. He is a 2010 K-1 Grand Prix Final 8 participant.

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Alistair Overeem: 'I will be back in nine months to get that UFC heavyweight belt'

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2012 5:00 PM EDT

UFC Heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem discusses his suspension by the NSAC and declares that he will be back to get the UFC heavyweight title in nine months.

BJJ Phenom Braulio Estima On His Heavily Anticipated MMA Debut

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on Apr 9, 2012 3:30 PM EDT

Crooklyn interviews Brazilian jiu jitsu ace, Braulio Estima about MMA debut and making the Blackzilians camp his permanent training home.

K-1 Grand Prix To Return In 2012 According To It's Showtime

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Mar 6, 2012 2:00 PM EST

It's Showtime announces a new deal with K-1 that includes the return of the K-1 Grand Prix in 2012. And this time, it might actually come true.

Kickboxing Update: Aerts Vs. Spong, Cro Cop Vs. Sefo, Schilt And More

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Feb 20, 2012 1:00 PM EST

Kickboxing news from around the world including new cards from It's Showtime, United Glory, and the return of Mirko Cro Cop.

Alistair Overeem Signs With ASM, Will Train With Rashad Evans And The Blackzilians

by Matthew Roth from Bloody Elbow on Feb 14, 2012 4:00 PM EST

Alistair Overeem has decided to train with Rashad Evans and Tyrone Spong as a member of the Blackzilians. Find out what Overeem had to say about his decision.

Latest UFC/MMA news and notes from around the web for the week of January 29, 2012

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 3, 2012 7:00 AM EST

Latest UFC/MMA news and notes from around the web for the week of January 29, 2012

Badr Hari Wins Kickboxing Retirement Fight, Will Move to Boxing

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Jan 28, 2012 4:52 PM EST

It's Showtime Live Discussion Thread: Badr Hari Vs. Gokhan Saki

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Jan 28, 2012 11:26 AM EST

Join us today to discuss It's Showtime's 2012 debut, as Badr Hari fights Gokhan Saki in Hari's retirement fight.

2011 Kickboxing Year in Review: A Year of Transition or a Year of Decline?

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Jan 5, 2012 9:00 AM EST

Our 2011 Year in Review looks at the year in kickboxing, from the possible death of K-1 to a look ahead to 2012.

Crowned King: Interview with former Strikeforce 205 pound champ Muhammed Lawal

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 4, 2012 8:00 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger and Matt Bishop speak with former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion King Mo Lawal about training with Lyoto Machida in Brazil, utilizing his own stand-up against Larkin and revealed some of the best pranks he's pulled on the MMA world.

2011 The Year in MMA: The Death of the K-1 Grand Prix

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Dec 25, 2011 11:00 AM EST

Our 2011 Year in MMA series looks at the big stories and how we will remember 2011. Today, a look at the death of K-1 and the absence of the 2011 K-1 World Grand Prix.

Kickboxing News and Results: November 2011

by Cory Braiterman from Head Kick Legend on Nov 24, 2011 11:44 AM EST

Kickboxing News and Results: November 2011

Kickboxing News and Results: November 2011

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Nov 24, 2011 11:00 AM EST

We recap the latest news, results, and fight announcements from the international kickboxing scene.

UFC 139 Results Recap for Facebook 'Prelims' in San Jose

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Nov 19, 2011 8:34 PM EST

Check out a complete detailed recap of the Facebook broadcasted portion of the UFC 139 preliminary card.

Bring the Pain: MMAmania interview exclusive with UFC 139's Miguel Torres

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Nov 19, 2011 12:30 AM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with former WEC bantamweight champion Miguel Torres about bringing back his aggressive style, changing up his priorities in the cage and how exactly he'd like his fight to finish against Nick Pace on Saturday night.

Report: K-1 Grand Prix 2011 Cancelled

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Oct 16, 2011 4:00 PM EDT

Reports are out that the 2011 K-1 Grand Prix is officially over. We break down all the news.

MMA Nation Round-Up: Who Wins Silva Vs. Sonnen II?

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Nation on Oct 11, 2011 7:01 AM EDT

MMA Nation Round-Up provides you with daily coverage of the latest in news, multimedia, and analysis throughout the world of combat sports. Today we continue to bathe in the fuzzy aftermath of UFC 136, and start to look ahead at Frankie Edgar's next potential challenger, Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez.

Tyrone Spong: Looking Toward MMA, K-1 Appearance in Question

by Brent Ducharme from Head Kick Legend on Oct 11, 2011 12:49 AM EDT

This interview with Tyrone Spong addresses his future plans as they relate to kickboxing and MMA, and the state of things in the kickboxing world more generally.

Tyrone Spong Talks Moving to MMA, May Not Participate in K-1 Grand Prix

by Fraser Coffeen from Bloody Elbow on Oct 10, 2011 4:01 PM EDT

Tyrone Spong says he may be coming to MMA, and puts the K-1 Grand Prix 2011 into doubt.

Tyrone Spong Talks Kickboxing, Has Eyes Set On MMA Debut

by Matthew Roth from MMA Nation on Oct 10, 2011 1:06 PM EDT

Tyrone Spong explains that he hasn't yet been paid for last year's K-1 Grand Prix, his thoughts on his final kickboxing fight with Melvin Manhoef, the potential that Badr Hari and Gokhan Saki have in boxing, and when he will make his MMA debut.

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