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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dario Joyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dario Joyce has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dario Joyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joyce misses with a head kick.
Joyce works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spencer is defended easily by Joyce.
Joyce misses with a low kick.
Spencer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Spencer lands in his opponent's guard.
Spencer slips nicely into half guard.
Joyce avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
Joyce has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joyce wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spencer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spencer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Joyce's half guard.
Spencer looks winded!
Joyce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spencer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joyce throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Spencer.
Joyce is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spencer tries for a takedown but Joyce circles away easily
and Joyce counters with a nice leg kick.
Spencer tries to sprawl but Joyce drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Spencer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spencer tries to roll over but Joyce keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joyce scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer working a defensive guard here.
Joyce gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer fails with the takedown
and Joyce counters with a leg kick.
Dario Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spencer.
Joyce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Spencer dominated that round.
That's time! Joyce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt - Joyce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spencer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Joyce was covering up waiting for the punch and Spencer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Joyce is adopting a defensive guard.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joyce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce is trying to keep Spencer in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joyce stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dario Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spencer.
Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joyce scores with a leg kick.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joyce is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Joyce circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer has Joyce up against the cage in a clinch.
Joyce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks.
Spencer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joyce.
Joyce stalling in the clinch but Spencer improves position.
Joyce tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spencer is pressed up against the cage. Joyce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spencer down to the mat. Spencer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jason Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joyce doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spencer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyce trying to control from the bottom.
Joyce tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spencer trying to control the pace.
Joyce really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joyce throws a strike from the bottom but Spencer passes into side control!
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joyce keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joyce avoids it really well and circles away.
Joyce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joyce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to avoid it but Joyce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spencer to the ground. Spencer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spencer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joyce sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spencer somewhat.
Dario Joyce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Spencer.
Joyce closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spencer did well to prevent Joyce getting side control.
Joyce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce wants to stand up but Spencer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Joyce sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Joyce is thwarting Spencer's attempts to control the position.
Spencer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Joyce jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spencer keeps working.
Joyce stands up and beckons Spencer to his feet.
Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joyce avoids it really well and circles away.
Joyce misses with a takedown attempt - Spencer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spencer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joyce counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Joyce defends well and Spencer ends up having to push Joyce into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joyce has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spencer uses from the top position.
Spencer trying to control but Joyce is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spencer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joyce is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spencer, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Joyce postures up.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Joyce trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spencer's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Spencer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Joyce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dario Joyce showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spencer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Spencer!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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