PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sam Spencer (ranked 7075 p4p, 142 weight class) and Stacintheiceman Clark (ranked 4598 p4p, 108 weight class). Stacintheiceman Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spencer
vs
Clark

172 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Big heart

Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stacintheiceman Clark!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Clark is looking for the big counter here.
Spencer connects with the punch.
Spencer tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark is looking for the big counter here.
Sam Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Spencer misses.
A jab from Spencer misses.
Clark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spencer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spencer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer tries to land a front kick but Clark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Spencer backs off Clark throws a huge counter combo but Spencer manages to avoid it all.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Clark's body. Clark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spencer connects with a crisp jab.
Spencer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spencer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Spencer. Those never looked like landing.
Spencer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Spencer lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Spencer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Clark throws a counter combo.
Spencer works over Clark's head and body with a nice combination.
That kick from Spencer tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spencer stuns Clark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Spencer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Clark throws a series of punches but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spencer scoring well with a low kick there.
Spencer connects with a body shot.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
As Spencer backs off Clark throws a huge counter combo but Spencer manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spencer delivers a nice body kick.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Clark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Spencer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Spencer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spencer misses the jab.
Clark is looking for the big counter here.
Spencer throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spencer.
Spencer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Clark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Spencer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sam Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a series of strikes. Spencer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spencer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark throws a counter combo.
Spencer throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Spencer. Beautiful body shot.
Clark misses with a kick to the body.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Stacintheiceman Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Spencer sizes up Clark with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer cracks Clark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Spencer is looking to slow Clark down with leg kicks.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sam Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer.
Spencer throws a good cross that connects.
Spencer throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.

Clark darts in and clinches Spencer up against the ropes.
Spencer is trying to push Clark away but Clark has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer's efforts to push away.
Clark keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to break free but Clark pushes him back against the ropes.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Clark.
Spencer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spencer wants to break free but Clark has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Spencer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spencer throws out the jab.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Spencer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spencer.
Spencer tests Clark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Clark is looking for the big counter here.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Spencer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spencer throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
A slapping leg kick lands for Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Despite the aggression on Clark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer is looking to chop away at Clark's legs.
Clark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
Clark moves away from the strike by Spencer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Clark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clark throws out a counter right but Spencer avoids it with no problem.
Spencer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sam Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab lands there for Spencer.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer throws a hook but Clark blocks it.
Spencer scores with a nice right hand.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer throws a wild body kick that Clark sees coming a mile off.
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
Spencer with a jab.
Spencer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clark's head.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Clark manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer scores with a decent looking hook.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Clark avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clark slips under a jab from Spencer.
As Spencer backs off Clark throws a huge counter combo but Spencer manages to avoid it all.
Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spencer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer keeps Clark at a distance using the push kick.
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Spencer backs off Clark throws a huge counter combo but Spencer manages to avoid it all.
Spencer tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer.
Spencer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Clark.
Clark avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spencer, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Spencer!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Spencer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.