02-05-2025
Karate Combat 54 results: Champ-champ Sam Alvey KOs Tyrone Spong, calls out Eddie Hall
Karate Combat 54 results: Champ-champ Sam Alvey KOs Tyrone Spong, calls out Eddie Hall Sam Alvey retained his Karate Combat heavyweight championship by scoring an upset finish of the always-dangerous Tyrone Spong.
SAM ALVEY KNOCKS OUT TYRONE SPONG FOR THE KARATE COMBAT HEAVYWEIGHT BELT 🏆 #KC54 — UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 2, 2025
UFC veteran Sam Alvey is living his best life under the Karate Combat banner as a double champion, and he continues to rack up big wins.
In the main event of Karate Combat 54 in Dubai, Alvey put his heavyweight championship on the line against dangerous knockout artist Tyrone Spong. Despite entering as a champion, Alvey was a massive underdog at the betting window, but the odds didn't matter. Alvey landed a brutal combination to knock out Spong in the second round.
To start the fight, Spong took control of the center of the pit right away, putting pressure on Alvey. Both offered a few range-finders early on, but neither put much power into their offerings as they settled in. Alvey would rip a couple of quick punching combinations before Spong responded with a hard punch to the body, soon followed by a kick to the midsection. The opening round was a feel-out process.
Early in the second round, Alvey was poked in the eye accidentally, which caused a pause in the action. After Alvey assured officials was good to continue, he started letting his hands go and connected with a beautiful right hand, followed by a left that sent Spong crashing to the mat. Alvey landed one more follow-up punch, and referee Marc Goddard called a stop to the fight.
During his post-fight interview, Alvey called out massive strongman competitor turned MMA fighter, Eddie Hall, who recently defeated Mariusz Pudzianowski at KSW 105 in just 30 seconds.
"I am going to kick your ass, respectfully," Alvey said. "You're incredible. I've seen what you're doing. I want a piece."
Alvey currently holds the Karate Combat light heavyweight and heavyweight titles. Since exiting the UFC in 2022 after a nine-fight winless streak, Alvey has experienced a career resurgence in karate competition. He improves to 4-0 with one no contest, and aims to actively defend his titles.
