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Time of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
MMA fans shocked after Sam Alvey's knock out win at Karate Combat 54 - 'I can't believe this'
After a disappointing run in the UFC, heavyweight fighter Sam Alvey has racked up impressive wins under the banner of Karate Combat . Under KC, the fighter has secured wins against athletes like Adam Rosa, Ross Levine, Antonio Arroyo and now Tyrone Spong at Karate Combat 54 . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On May 2, 2025, the fighter secured a knockout win against Spong, thereby retaining the heavyweight belt. Under KC, Alvey currently owns both the light heavyweight and heavyweight championship belts. Sam Alvey retains his heavyweight championship belt after a straight right-hand knockout of Tyrone Spong in the second round Ever since the departure from UFC, Sam Alvey has shown a different side of himself inside the fighting ring. The 10-13 record of the fighter during his stay in the UFC had raised a serious series of questions on the fighter's future in a combat career. However, he proved the critics wrong with a strong comeback and, to everyone's surprise, went on to capture two titles in the promotion of Karate Combat. Alvey's bout against Tyrone Spong was the third successful title defense for the fighter. While both fighters took time to settle in during the first round of the combat, it was the second round when Alvey dominated Spong with a left hook first. Spong felt the impact of the hook and was taking a while to shake it off when Alvey approached the fighter with another straight right hand, knocking Spong out. This was one of the most unexpected and shocking outcomes in the history of combat sports . The fans were left stunned and reacted to the massive finish in a rather overwhelming manner. One of the fans wrote, 'That's wild. You just never know in combat sports' Another one wrote, 'I am in utter shock. I can't believe this, SMILIN SAM. How did Spong look before? Is he washed or did he look good?' 'Karate Combat is the best thing to happen Sam Alvey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Clearly the dude had skills to be in the UFC and now is maximizing what he does well.' Also read: Alvey's win is one of the least expected wins in recent times, despite winning the heavyweight title and defending it twice before winning against Tyrone Spong. Seems like the fighter is rewriting the records of his past in the UFC by setting new ones under the banner of Karate Combat.
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
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.
