Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spencer on his heels. He'll look to pass Spencer's guard now, I'm sure.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Spencer trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Spencer. #CUT#It looks like Ricardo Cruz has been cut.
Spencer lands a jab to Cruz's midsection.#TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Spencer's guard.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Spencer pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
Spencer connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spencer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4#
Cruz dives in for a single leg takedown but Spencer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz tries to move into range but Spencer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily#KD#
and Spencer counters with a nice right hand that sends Cruz toppling to the canvas! Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Spencer finish him?!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Cruz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spencer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily#KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruz! Spencer lets Cruz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Cruz misses with a takedown
and Spencer counters with a big left hand that crumples Cruz! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
A pretty intense looking James Spencer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Hasapis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hasapis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spencer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hasapis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spencer is avoiding damage well.
Hasapis lands a few punches from side control.
Spencer taking a bit of punishment here - Hasapis scoring with strikes.
Hasapis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spencer!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Hasapis looking to ground and pound but Spencer is blocking nicely. #T1#
Spencer can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Spencer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasapis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Hasapis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Spencer because Hasapis loaded up on that one.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasapis tries to control but Spencer wriggling away.
Hasapis content just to control the position here. #T2#
Hasapis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hasapis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spencer?
Hasapis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hasapis with a couple of short strikes.
Hasapis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Hasapis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis controlling from mount. #T3#
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spencer is squirming around, avoiding Hasapis's attempts to control the action.
Hasapis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Spencer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
BOOM! Hasapis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hasapis punching from mount but Spencer doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Hasapis looking to secure an arm triangle but Spencer defends it well.
Hasapis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hasapis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis lands a nice shot to the head.
Hasapis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hasapis wants to clinch.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Hasapis avoids it with no problem.
Hasapis with the inside leg kick.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a big head kick but Hasapis shrugs it off.
Hasapis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasapis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Hasapis tries to clinch but Spencer moves away
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasapis tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hasapis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Hasapis throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Hasapis - just one landing.
Hasapis swings widly with a right hand
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Spencer blocks a jab.#TD#
Hasapis gets the takedown into side control.
Spencer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hasapis.
Spencer wants to control but Hasapis postures up.#T2#
Spencer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard.
Hasapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spencer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spencer's back!
Hasapis misses with punches from the back.
Hasapis throwing strikes and Spencer squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
A nice elbow there by Hasapis.
Hasapis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hasapis. #SUB#
Hasapis has control of Spencer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spencer regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3#
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Hasapis isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hasapis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spencer has worked his arm free - good work by Spencer!
Hasapis throws an elbow but Spencer slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasapis scoring with punches from side control.
Hasapis lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Hasapis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to control Hasapis's posture but Hasapis avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasapis wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Fotos Hasapis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasapis misses with a body shot
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasapis misses with a takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spencer just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hasapis. Beautiful body shot.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasapis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hasapis misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasapis is defended easily by Spencer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hasapis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spencer to the ground. Hasapis is now in Spencer's guard.
Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Hasapis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Hasapis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer is controlling Hasapis's posture.
Hasapis trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Hasapis landing with the ground and pound.
Hasapis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hasapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spencer's head.#SUB#
Hasapis has gone for a leg lock! Spencer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hasapis's guard.#REVB#
Hasapis working a defensive guard but Spencer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hasapis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spencer's best efforts.#SUB#
Hasapis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spencer pulls his head out easily.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Hasapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hasapis is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hasapis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hasapis actively working from the bottom here.
Spencer prevents Hasapis from improving his position.
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Hasapis is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasapis is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasapis avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fotos Hasapis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hasapis, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: C296: Marley vs Lehto II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Donk. Spencer catches Lang right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Spencer down.
Spencer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lang.
Lang scores with a jab. Spencer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lang works Spencer's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Spencer.
A shot to the body from Lang misses
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Lang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Spencer counters with a good, hard body kick but Lang shrugs it off.
Spencer scores with a jab to the head.
Lang connects with a body shot that sends Spencer's belly button to the back.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Lang throws a sloppy body shot
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang digs a good body shot into Spencer's ribs.#CL2#
Lang has managed to clinch.
Lang has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Lang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang thuds his shin into the meat of Spencer's side.#T3#
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Lang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Spencer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lang wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spencer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spencer with a body shot.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Lang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spencers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Lang moves into the clinch.#BC#
Spencer breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a jab to the body
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang misses with a left hand
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang closes the distance but Spencer moves to the side #KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lang! Spencer lets Lang back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Lang is rocked!
Lang wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer counters with a huge right that knocks Lang out cold! Spencer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
James Spencer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: C292: Cheese vs Albatross II
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamura.
No joy there for Nakamura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamura shoots for a takedown but Spencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nakamura checks a low kick from Spencer.
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spencer at a distance.
Nakamura lands an overhand right.
Spencer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Gurizuri Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Nakamura manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakamura has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nakamura pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Spencer defends it well.
Nakamura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spencer rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spencer.
Spencer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nice body punch from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer moves forwards but Nakamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Nakamura misses the body punch
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Nakamura thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakamura.
Nakamura getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Spencer cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spencer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nakamura to stand back up!#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura misses with a combination
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
It looks like Spencer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakamura wants to clinch but Spencer slips to the side
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Spencer.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer throws a hook but Nakamura blocks it.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a good low kick that Nakamura was not able to check.
Danga de danga de dang - Spencer scores with a four punch combination!
Nakamura tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Spencer cracks Nakamura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spencer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nakamura to stand back up!#ROC#Nakamura is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gurizuri Nakamura's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spencer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spencer lands a lovely overhand right.
Nakamura throws a series of punches but Spencer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Spencer misses its target.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters with a solid body kick.
Spencer misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a body punch #KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nakamura! Spencer lets Nakamura back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp right that sends Nakamura to the canvas! Spencer follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
James Spencer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: C282: Marley vs Haggar
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Nemkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Nemkov.
Nemkov scores with a punch to the head.
Nemkov throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemkov looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov misses with a hook. Spencer ducked under it nicely.
Spencer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Spencer connects with a body shot that sends Nemkov's belly button to the back.#T1#
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Nemkov.
A big right from Nemkov misses.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Nemkov misses the target.
Spencer is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Nemkov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Nemkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spencer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nemkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nemkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nemkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nemkov thinking.
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer. #T3#
Spencer throws a front kick aimed at Nemkov's knee but Nemkov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Nemkov misses the target.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nemkov.
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Nemkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spencer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Nemkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Spencer.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemkov throws out the jab. #T4#
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Nemkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer slips a jab from Nemkov.
Nemkov thuds a left hand into Spencer's body.
Nemkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
A good leg kick by Spencer.
Nemkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nemkov scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer blocks a jab.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduradr Nemkov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nemkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Nemkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer scores with a punch to the head.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Nemkov moves away and avoids it.
Spencer throws a wild body kick that Nemkov sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Nemkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Spencer.#T1#
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Spencer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nemkov blocks it well.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a one-two to the body.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Nemkov.
Nemkov walks into a jab.
Spencer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Nemkov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nemkov misses with a looping left.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nemkov is just out of range.
Spencer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spencer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nemkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nemkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
A big right from Spencer misses.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nemkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nemkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Nemkov misses with a looping right.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Nemkov avoids it with no problem.
Nemkov lands a jab.
Nemkov takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nemkov takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spencer throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nemkov misses with a combination
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov leaves his chin hanging out and Spencer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nemkov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
James Spencer got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: C270: Tosen vs Payer IV
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilson takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Wilson lands a high kick!
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Wilson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Wilson throws a low kick but Spencer avoids it.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Spencer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Spencer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Wilson misses with the combination.
Spencer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Spencer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson moves to clinch but Spencer breaks away #KD2#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! Spencer lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Spencer points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Wilson wakes up just in time to hear Spencer thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
James Spencer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Adam misses with a hook.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spencers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer misses with a body shot.
Spencer fakes the leg kick and cracks Adam in the body.
Adam doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Adam throws a leg kick but Spencer moved away.
Spencer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spencer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Spencer swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Adam lands a jab-cross combination.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Adam.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Adam.#T2#
Adam misses with a straight right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adam lands with a right hand.
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Spencer with a jab.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer with the inside leg kick.
Adam with a jab.
Adam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adam throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range. #T3#
Spencer staying out of range there.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adam with a body shot.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer throws out a counter right but Adam avoids it with no problem.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Adam throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Adam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Spencer lands a body shot.
Spencer throws a body punch but Adam moves out of range.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam misses with a double jab.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head.#T4#
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Adam throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spencer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Adam throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adam throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Adam scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Principo Adam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Spencer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adam rather than just go for the knockout.
Spencer cracks Adam with a good jab.
Adam scores with a jab.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adam defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Adam avoids the body shot from Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spencer counters with an outside leg kick.
Adam throws a sloppy body shot
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Adam misses with a body punch
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Adam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spencer misses with a looping right.
Adam avoids a kick to the body.
Adam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spencer swivels and escapes.
Adam throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Spencer moves out of range as Adam strikes.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Adam sizes up Spencer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
A big left from Adam misses.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam misses with a hook to the body
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Adam. #T3#
Spencer lands with a kick to the temple. Adam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
Adam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spencer throws a low kick but Adam moves out of range easily.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adam swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Adam fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Adam. That's going to slow Spencer down.
Adam connects with a jab.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adam throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Spencer slams his shin into Adam's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer. That's going to slow Adam down.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Principo Adam will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adam.
Adam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
Adam looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adam with a body shot.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Adam misses the shot to the body.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adam throws out the jab.
Spencer is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Adam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.#T1#
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Adam fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Spencer.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adam misses with an uppercut.
Adam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adam or perhaps it was just good defense by Spencer, which made it look bad.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Spencer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adam doesn't seem bothered though.
Adam tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adam throws out a loose jab but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Adam attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Adam misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer is looking to slow Adam down with leg kicks.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adam misses the target.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer ducks right into an uppercut from Adam. #T3#
Spencer ducks right into an uppercut from Adam.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spencer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adam.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
A big left from Adam misses.
Adam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Adam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adam misses with a looping left.#T4#
Spencer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Spencer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Adam does it's job there.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Adam drives through with a takedown into Spencer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adam wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Adam tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adam has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C255: Albatross vs Apollo IV
Date: Dec 03, 2023

#R1#
White shoots and misses
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Spencer enables White to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spencer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
White seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
White passes into half guard.
White trying to control from half guard but Spencer is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer trying to control but White postures up.
Spencer is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Spencer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spencer's coaches at Casa Steel have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
White is working for a submission of some sort.
White performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
White is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
White is pressing down on Spencer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spencer is holding on for now.
Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spencer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
White wants to take a breather but Spencer is having none of it. #T3#
White is pressing down on Spencer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spencer is holding on for now.
Spencer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.#SUB2#
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spencer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White wants to pass to mount but Spencer is defending the position. #SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spencer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spencer keeping hold of White's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White works his foot free and advances to mount.
White wants to control but instead Spencer manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but Spencer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
White trying to control from Spencer's half guard. Spencer has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
White is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spencer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spencer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thor White dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Spencer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thor White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Thor White has been cut.#TD2#
White shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
White seems to be working for a kimura but Spencer defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Spencer wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White is controlling the pace.
White is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spencer! #SUB2#
White working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Spencer has given up his back.
White controlling from the back.#T2##SUB2#
White working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spencer is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
White is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spencer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
White wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy.
Spencer wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
White looking to break Spencer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spencer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise White will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3##SUB2#
White is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spencer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - White's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
White patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will White go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #SUB2#
White has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spencer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
A lull in the action here. #T4#
Spencer tries to escape but White has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
White looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Spencer taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thor White!
After winning the bout, Thor White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C250: Albatross vs Apollo III
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spencer slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Nakamura misses with a shot to the body
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Nakamura misses with a hook to the body
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spencer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Spencer throws a counter combo.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Nakamura. Beautiful body shot.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura is looking to wear down Spencer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.#T2#
Spencer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spencer thinks about the counter body kick.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spencer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spencer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Nakamura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spencer at a distance.
Nakamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spencer.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Spencer walks into a straight right hand from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Nakamura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura is looking to clinch.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakamura with a body shot.#T4#
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Spencer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakamura lands with an overhand left.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Nakamura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakamura with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakamura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spencer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakamura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.#T2#
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Nakamura tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakamura.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spencer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer throws out a counter right but Nakamura avoids it with no problem.
Nakamura scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakamura's knee momentarily.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nakamura throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nakamura jabs Spencer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakamura misses the jab.#T4#
Nakamura fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Nakamura misses with a body shot
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Nakamura.
Nakamura slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
And Spencer responds with a good body kick, but Nakamura manages to step out the way in time.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura cracks Spencer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakamura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gurizuri Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer counters with a good low kick that Nakamura was not able to check.
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Nakamura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura misses with a jab to the body
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Nakamura throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Nakamura loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakamura with a body shot.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer slips a jab from Nakamura.
Spencer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakamura takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nakamura with a body shot.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Nakamura - just one landing.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Nakamura misses
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Nakamura misses the body punch
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Nakamura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer counters with a good low kick that Nakamura was not able to check.
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gurizuri Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Nakamura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gurizuri Nakamura.
Well Nakamura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Gracie lands a jab to Spencer's midsection.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Spencer.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Spencer.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Gracie has Spencer up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling the position.
Spencer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spencer prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Spencer. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
A punch combination from Gracie misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Spencer avoids the head kick by Gracie. #CL#
Gracie clinches.
Spencer taking a breather.
Spencer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spencer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer walks into a jab.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Spencer didn't see that one coming.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spencer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice body kick.
Gracie throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Spencer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spencer misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Spencer ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie. #T4#
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spencer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gracie lands a high kick!
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Gracie swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie stalks Spencer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Spencer's face. Spencer staggers backwards, shaken.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holden Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Gracie. #T1#
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spencer is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Spencer thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spencer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spencer defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie throws a head kick but Spencer moves out of range. #T2#
Spencer slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Spencer drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spencer looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Spencer jabs at Gracie's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie lands a jab-cross combination.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Spencer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gracie. #T3#
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Spencer throws a shot to the body.
Spencer throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Spencer.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Spencer unleashes a big counter combination but Gracie bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gracie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T4#
Spencer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spencer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spencer there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie closes the distance but Spencer moves to the side
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spencer cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Gracie misses
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spencer thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Spencer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Gracie tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spencer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spencer lands a jab.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spencer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spencer's head.
Spencer thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie sizes up Spencer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gracie throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie moves to clinch but Spencer breaks away
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Spencer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gracie blocks it well.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A head kick from Gracie lands but Spencer takes it in his stride.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spencer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Spencer throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie. #T4##CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice straight punches there by Spencer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spencer.
Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spencer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Holden Gracie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Gracie!

Event: C234: Hoost vs Haggar II
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Spencer avoids the body shot from Parker.
Spencer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker throws a low kick but Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with an uppercut
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Spencer counters with a nice body kick.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spencer has time to react.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker throws an off balance right hand
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Parker cracks Spencer with an open hand slap.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a straight that turns Parker's legs to rubber! Spencer pushes forward with more strikes and Parker goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
James Spencer took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Jacob Parker had this to say: 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'.

Event: C226: Doomsday vs Marciano
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spencer checks a leg kick.
As Broderick backs away, Spencer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Broderick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Spencer misses with a head kick.
Broderick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Broderick . That snapped Spencer's head back.
Spencer looks to throw a body kick
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broderick throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Broderick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Broderick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer looks to land a right hand but Broderick moved out of range.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Broderick moves to clinch but Spencer breaks away #KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Broderick ! Spencer lets Broderick back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
A head kick from Broderick lands but Spencer takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broderick blocks a head kick by Spencer.
Broderick tries to clinch but Spencer is having none of it. #T2#
Broderick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Broderick cracks a nice hook into Spencer's ribs.
Broderick slips under a jab.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
enabling Broderick to counter with a crisp jab.
Broderick shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Broderick connects with a leg kick.
Jab by Broderick .
Broderick misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Broderick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Broderick looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Broderick misses with a straight left.
Broderick misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Spencer misses its target.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Spencer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Broderick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Broderick counters with a body kick.
Broderick throws a leg kick which misses Spencer's front leg but catches the back leg as Spencer tries to avoid it. #T4#
Spencer misses with an uppercut
and Broderick counters with a straight right hand.
Broderick misses with a wild body shot.
Broderick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Broderick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Broderick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Broderick misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Broderick .
Broderick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broderick misses with a right hand
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Hunter Broderick 's cut even more.
Spencer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Broderick can pounce on him.
Broderick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Broderick .
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Broderick . Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer blocks a jab.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Broderick counters with a thumping low kick.
Broderick throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Spencer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Broderick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Broderick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Spencer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spencer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Spencer misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Broderick rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Broderick looking to throw knees to the head but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Broderick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Broderick misses with some punches.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Broderick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow. #BC#
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Broderick lands with a cross.
Broderick misses with a body punch
and Spencer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Broderick thinking. #T3#
Broderick misses with a jab to the body
and Spencer counters with a nice body kick.
Broderick keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Broderick moves out of range of the body kick from Spencer.
Broderick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spencer connects with a body shot.
A big left from Broderick misses.
Spencer takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Spencer misses with a shot to the body
and Broderick counters with a nice uppercut.
Spencer throws a body kick that misses
and Spencer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broderick throws a body shot but no joy.
Broderick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spencer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Spencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Broderick moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Broderick scores with a leg kick.
Broderick stuns Spencer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Broderick lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick avoids a kick to the body.
Broderick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spencer doesn't seem bothered though.
Broderick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Broderick scores with a jab.
Broderick with the inside leg kick.
Broderick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Broderick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Broderick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Broderick loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Spencer misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Broderick . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Broderick .#T2#
Broderick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Broderick throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Broderick rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Broderick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Broderick blocks a body shot from Spencer.
Broderick missing with knees to the body.
Spencer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Spencer avoiding damage as Broderick throws knees to the body.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Broderick keeps him there for the moment.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Broderick .
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Broderick slowing the pace effectively.
Spencer lands a shot to the body.
Broderick misses with a knee strike.
Broderick takes a shot to the head.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Broderick controls the action.
Broderick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spencer lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Broderick checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Broderick ! But no joy.#T4#
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Broderick .
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Broderick swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a good low kick that Broderick was not able to check.
Broderick misses with a hook
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick lands with a hook. Spencer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer throws a head kick but Broderick moves out of range.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Broderick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broderick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Broderick !
An out of breath Hunter Broderick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C222: Giovanni vs Obama II
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Nakagawa. Those never looked like landing.
Spencer thinks about the counter body kick.
Nakagawa misses with a looping left.
Spencer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nakagawa will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Nakagawa lands the left hand.#CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakagawa tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Nakagawa wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakagawa.
Spencer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Spencer.
Spencer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Spencer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.#T2#
Nakagawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Nakagawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer.
We've been hearing reports that Nakagawa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Nakagawa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakagawa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spencer defending well though.
Spencer is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakagawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakagawa works his way into full mount!
Nakagawa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Nakagawa trying to control but Spencer is having none of it.
Spencer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakagawa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nakagawa tries to control but Spencer wriggling away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spencer taking shots to the head.
Spencer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spencer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakagawa.
Spencer taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakagawa looking to ground and pound but Spencer is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Nakagawa clinches up against the cage.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakagawa's elbow.
Nakagawa lands with a right to the head.
Nakagawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spencer trying to land knees to the body.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Spencer lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakagawa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spencer on the side of the head.
Nakagawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spencer feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Spencer.#CL#
Nakagawa gets a clinch. #T1#
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Nakagawa is controlling him.#BC2#
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Spencer needs to keep his hands up - Nakagawa had a free shot at his head there.
Nakagawa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spencer tries to work over Nakagawa's front leg with a kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa misses with a body shot. #T2#
Nakagawa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Shinnosuke Nakagawa has been cut.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spencer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Spencer misses with a straight right.
Nakagawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
James Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spencer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakagawa. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer with a jab.#CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and clinches.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Nakagawa avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nakagawa throws a poor cross that misses
and Nakagawa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Spencer looking to stall.
Nakagawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nakagawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spencer to keep the fight standing.
Spencer is looking to control Nakagawa's arms but Nakagawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spencer has his back to the cage.
Spencer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nakagawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Spencer. #TD#
Nakagawa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spencer regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer trying to control the position here.
Nakagawa wants to pass the guard but Spencer is keeping the position.
Nakagawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shinnosuke Nakagawa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nakagawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakagawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Nakagawa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spencer's guard. #SUB#
Nakagawa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spencer is controlling Nakagawa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nakagawa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Nakagawa there.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nakagawa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spencer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nakagawa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2##SUB#
Spencer is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Nakagawa has latched onto it... Big trouble! Nakagawa pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Spencer is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Nakagawa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C215: Billabong vs Ji Woo III
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
A nice combination there by Cranio.
Cranio moves out of range as Spencer throws a body kick.
Cranio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cranio. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cranio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Cranio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranio throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cranio.
Cranio misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cranio misses with an uppercut
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranio throws out the jab.
Spencer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Cranio misses the jab.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cranio.
The fighters circling - Cranio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spencer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cranio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cranio misses with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Cranio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cranio looks up at the clock. Bad move! Spencer lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cranio. Spencer pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
James Spencer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: C209: Ji Woo vs Perkele
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Wilson misses with a right hand
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson thuds his shin into the meat of Spencer's side.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Spencer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson throws a wild body kick that Spencer sees coming a mile off.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson cracks Spencer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.#T1#
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
Spencer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spencer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilson can pounce on him.
Spencer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Wilson tries to land a body kick
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson throws a push kick but Spencer slaps the foot to one side.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Wilson throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer thuds his shin into the meat of Wilson's side.
Wilson with a nice calf kick.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body #KD2#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilson! Spencer lets Wilson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Spencer avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.
Wilson walks into a straight right hand from Spencer.#ROC2#Wilson is rocked!
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spencer. That did some damage!
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Wilson misses
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Wilson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Spencer moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Spencer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spencer on the side of the head.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Wilson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wilson lands a leg kick that knocks Spencer off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson catches Spencer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Wilson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Wilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson throws a push kick but Spencer slaps the foot to one side.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spencer.
Spencer slips a straight right by Wilson.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Wilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spencer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spencer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson connects with a leg kick.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Spencer is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spencer doesn't seem phased though.
Crunch! Wilson slams his shin into Spencer's torso.#T2#
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Spencer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spencer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wilson. That one must have hurt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Spencer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wilson has got the better of the exchanges.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spencer checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Wilson misses with a hook
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Spencer's legs.
Wilson with the inside leg kick.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Spencer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spencer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer counters with a leg kick.
Spencer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson throws a leg kick
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts. #T4#
Wilson misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spencer. That did some damage!
Spencer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wilson.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Spencer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spencer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Spencer shrugs it off though.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Spencer checks a low kick from Wilson.
Spencer throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blade Wilson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Wilson tries to work over Spencer's front leg with a kick but Spencer checks it.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer thinks about the counter body kick.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
Spencer moves out of range of the body kick.
Spencer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spencer defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Spencer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Wilson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spencer doesn't seem phased though.
Wilson connects with a crisp jab.
Wilson lands a jab to the nose.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson tries a low kick but Spencer avoids it.
Spencer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Wilson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Spencer Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Wilson is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Spencer!
A pretty intense looking James Spencer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: C205: Bonaparte vs Chukwuma
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Adam throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Adam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Adam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adam advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer taking shots to the head.
Spencer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Adam tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T1#
Adam wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spencer working to try and regain half guard.
Adam looking to control but Spencer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adam throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Spencer because Adam loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adam unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Adam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adam with a couple of short strikes.
Spencer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adam takes Spencer's back.
Adam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adam struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Adam controlling the positon.#SUB#
Adam sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Spencer taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Spencer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spencer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Spencer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie lands with a kick to the temple. Spencer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Spencer's ribs.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
It looked like Spencer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Spencer in a clinch.
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spencer stalls.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Spencer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the cage.#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Gracie.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Spencer walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.#T2#
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spencer slips under a jab.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spencer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Spencer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spencer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Gracie.
As Gracie backs away, Spencer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spencer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spencer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spencer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spencer circles away quickly and effectively.
Spencer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gracie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Spencer counters with a solid body kick.
Gracie looks winded!
Spencer swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Spencer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Gracie thuds his right hand into Spencer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Spencer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL2#
Spencer gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Spencer tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Spencer is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Spencer.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Spencer.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holden Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Gracie clinches.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
Gracie tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Spencer misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
Spencer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Spencer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer is looking to control Gracie's arms but Gracie gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spencer has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer avoids the head kick by Gracie. #CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Spencer is trying to stall.
Spencer lands an uppercut.#BC#
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spencer doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.#T2#
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spencer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Spencer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spencer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Gracie instigates a clinch. #T3#
Spencer lands a left hand.
Spencer pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spencer scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Spencer. #BC#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Spencer counters with an outside leg kick.
Spencer works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spencer throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Spencer thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spencer circles away quickly and effectively.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spencer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spencer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Spencer counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
Spencer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spencer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spencer takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Holden Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Spencer counters with an inside leg kick.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Spencer throws a counter high kick but Gracie was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Gracie rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie presses Spencer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Spencer thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Gracie tries to clinch but Spencer moves away
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spencer slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
It appears Spencer was looking to counter with a kick there.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range. #T2#
Spencer dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Spencer is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Spencer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spencer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spencer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spencer there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Spencer.
Spencer tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spencer.
Spencer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Spencer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer. #BC#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Spencer gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spencer. #BC#
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Spencer throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gracie! Spencer dives in looking to finish! Gracie is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
A pretty intense looking James Spencer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spencer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spencer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Spencer misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes fails with a takedown attempt.
James Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Hughes.#T1#
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer scores with a spinning back kick!
Hughes jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Hughes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spencer counters with a left to the body.
Hughes looks winded!
Spencer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #KD#
Spencer lands a big uppercut and Hughes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hughes looks OK. Spencer waves Hughes back to his feet!#ROC#Hughes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marcus Hughes has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hughes is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Spencer lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Hughes up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Spencer from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Hughes's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
James Spencer took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: C187: Line vs Bonaparte
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Phillips misses the shot to the body.
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Phillips throws a leg kick
and Spencer counters with a thumping low kick.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spencer half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips connects with a crisp jab.
Phillips fails with the takedown.
James Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.#T1#
Phillips connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phillips misses with an uppercut.
It appears Spencer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Phillips misses with a hook
and Spencer counters with a nice body shot.
Phillips cracks Spencer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phillips throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Spencer tenderised Phillips's leg. Phillips is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spencer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big left from Phillips misses. #T2#
A jab from Phillips misses.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Phillips drives through with a takedown into Spencer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips won't allow Spencer to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Phillips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spencer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phillips has Spencer in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phillips is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Spencer pulls Phillips in to control the position.
Phillips trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spencer controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer pulls Phillips in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Phillips scores with a takedown into Spencer's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Phillips dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phillips does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phillips chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Phillips closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer has his hands on Phillips's head, controlling the position.
Phillips trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Phillips trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Phillips is looking to slow Spencer down with leg kicks.
Phillips misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Phillips connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
and Phillips connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Phillips throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phillips scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
James Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips connects with the punch.
Spencer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Spencer lands a big head kick that sends Phillips tumbling to the mat! Spencer takes a step backwards and waves Phillips back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Phillips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spencer ducks right into an uppercut from Phillips.
Phillips digs a good body shot into Spencer's ribs.
Spencer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Phillips motions for Spencer to come forward. Phillips throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spencer leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Spencer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Phillips to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard. #T4#
Spencer looking to control.
Spencer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spencer tries to get out of the position.
Phillips is fighting to break Spencer's control of his arms but Spencer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spencer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phillips on the ground.
Phillips engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Spencer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.#R3#
Phillips scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spencer tries a low kick but Phillips avoids it.
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Phillips bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spencer's head backwards.
Spencer lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spencers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
Spencer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Phillips misses the jab.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Phillips.
Phillips misses with a body shot
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Phillips fails with the takedown
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spencer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phillips shoots and misses
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phillips tries to score a power double leg takedown but Spencer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phillips somewhat.#T2#
Phillips lands a nice shot that snaps Spencer's head back.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick from Spencer.
Phillips thumps Spencer with a low kick.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phillips misses with a hook.
Phillips tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Phillips does it's job there.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Phillips with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spencer misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Phillips.
Spencer throws a hook but Phillips avoids it easily.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Spencer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phillips fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phillips takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spencer. That did some damage!
It looks like Spencer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
Phillips takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
Spencer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips cracks Spencer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spencer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spencer stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spencer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Spencer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phillips lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spencer drops his hands momentarily and Phillips takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phillips tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Spencer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Phillips misses.
Spencer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Phillips.
Well Phillips has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Phillips!
A relieved looking Jack Phillips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C180: Blank vs Line
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Spencer takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Spencer thuds a left hand into Azul's body.
Azul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Azul misses with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a nice body kick.
Azul swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
It looked like Spencer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Azul.
Spencer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Azul moves into the clinch.
Azul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azul takes one to the chin there.
Fiore Azul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Spencer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azul throws a leg kick #KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Azul! Spencer lets Azul back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Fiore Azul has been cut.
Azul swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a body kick that stops Azul in his tracks momentarily.
Azul looks winded!
Azul throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Spencer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Azul! Spencer lets Azul back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Azul is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Azul misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer counters with a huge right that knocks Azul out cold! Spencer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Spencer!
James Spencer took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Dredd blocks a jab.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spencer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spencer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spencer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dredd walks into a straight right hand from Spencer.
Spencer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
Spencer misses with a jab to the body
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Dredd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spencer lands a head shot.
Spencer throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dredd colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Spencer as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dredd is left battered and dazed whilst Spencer and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
James Spencer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Almeida throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Spencer avoids nicely.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
A combination from Almeida does no damage.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almeida bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head.
Spencer blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Spencer cracks Almeida with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Almeida looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spencer finish him? #ROC2#Almeida is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Vitor Almeida has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spencer's hands.
Oh Almeida is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almeida seems to have got his legs back now.
Almeida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Almeida ducks down to avoid it.
Almeida swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
A low kick from Almeida is predictable there
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Almeida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the body from Spencer misses
and Almeida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Almeida.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Almeida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almeida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vitor Almeida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida avoids a kick to the body.
Spencer throws a low kick but Almeida avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer wants to land a leg kick but Almeida is out of range.
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Almeida thinks about countering with a head kick.
Almeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Almeida, as that shot connected.
Almeida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Almeida thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spencer if he has to take too many more of those.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Almeida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Almeida moves out of range of the strikes.
Almeida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Almeida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spencer scrambles back to his feet.
Almeida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spencer back to the cage. Almeida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Almeida.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Almeida moved away.#CL2#
Spencer instigates a clinch. #T4#
Spencer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Almeida blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almeida pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Almeida backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spencer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Almeida's brow. #BC#
Almeida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Spencer misses.
Almeida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spencer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Almeida throws a right hand that Spencer ducks under and follows up with a left that Spencer also avoids with ease.
Almeida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Almeida throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Almeida misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vitor Almeida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Almeida's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Almeida moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Almeida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spencer.
Almeida lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Almeida throws an off balance right hand
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Almeida throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Almeida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Almeida.
Almeida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Spencer darts in and clinches Almeida up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Almeida fails to land.
Almeida wants to break free but Spencer has control.
Spencer keeps control of Almeida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer working aggressively here.
Spencer tries to land knees in the clinch but Almeida avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Almeida takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Almeida.
Almeida dodges an elbow strike from Spencer.
Almeida dodges an elbow strike from Spencer.
A right hook to the body lands for Spencer.
Spencer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spencer tries to throw a body punch but Almeida avoids it by throwing Spencer back against the cage.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Almeida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Almeida misses with a punch on the inside.
Almeida tries to break free but Spencer pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Almeida.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Almeida.
Spencer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spencer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Spencer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Almeida throws a punch but it's blocked by Spencer.
Almeida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spencer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Almeida seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spencer can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Spencer.
Spencer lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Almeida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spencer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Almeida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spencer lands a shot to the body.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almeida's elbow.
Almeida avoids a wild elbow strike from Spencer.
Spencer lands with a light punch inside.
Spencer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spencer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Almeida with a big uppercut! Almeida tries to clinch up but Spencer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Almeida to the mat! Almeida covers up and Spencer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Spencer!

Event: ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Franco misses with a body kick.
Franco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spencer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Franco misses
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Franco throws a good cross that connects.
Franco throws out a powerful jab.
Spencer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spencer is looking to chop away at Franco's legs.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Franco sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spencer takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Spencer moves into the clinch.
A short left from Spencer.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franco's efforts to push away.
Franco is looking to break free of the clinch but Spencer has double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Franco breaks from the clinch.
Spencer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spencer.
A clash of legs there as Franco blocks the low kick.
Spencer connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Spencer does no damage.
Franco misses with a leg kick.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer misses with a combination
and Franco counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Franco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Spencer.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer connects with a crisp jab.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Franco throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer tries to move into range but Franco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spencer connects with a solid leg kick.
Spencer sizes up Franco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spencer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franco. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Franco.
Spencer tests Franco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Franco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Spencer.
Franco lands a lovely overhand right.
Franco walks into a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer. That's going to slow Franco down.
Franco lands a high kick!
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.#T3#
Franco moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer misses the jab.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Franco throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Franco.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Franco moves away and avoids it.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Franco throws a lazy head kick
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Spencer lands a nice hook to Franco's body. Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Franco ducks right into an uppercut from Spencer.
Spencer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Franco takes a step back to recover.
Spencer blocks a leg kick.
Franco throws a poor cross that misses
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spencer lunges at Franco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franco's hand. #T4#
Franco moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Franco tried to score with a low kick but Spencer checks it.
Spencer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Franco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Franco moves out of range as Spencer strikes.
Spencer throws a low kick, looking for Franco's leg but Franco calmly moves out of range.
Spencer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spencer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spencer jabs Franco right on the nose. Franco blinks but takes it well.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franco.
Spencer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Franco throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Franco misses.
Spencer misses with a hook. Franco ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Spencer works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Spencer throws a hook but Franco avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Spencer throws a lazy uppercut
and Franco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Franco looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer connects with the punch.
Spencer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC2#Franco is rocked!
Franco misses with a kick to the body.
Oh Franco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Franco in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Franco.
Franco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Spencer connects with a leg kick. #T1#
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Franco seems to have got his legs back now.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer cracks Franco with an open hand slap.
Spencer throws a push kick but Franco slaps the foot to one side.
Franco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spencer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Franco throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franco stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spencer.
Spencer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franco.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
James Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Franco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Franco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Franco ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer scores with a jab. Franco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franco throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Franco looks to land a body kick but Spencer moved away.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Franco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer connects with a right hand. Franco shakes it off.
Franco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franco throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Spencer throws a head kick but Franco moves out of range.
Franco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Franco.
Spencer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spencer misses with a head kick.
Franco keeps Spencer at a distance using the push kick.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franco.#T3#
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer misses with a leg kick
and Franco counters with a solid body kick.
A big left from Spencer misses.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Franco throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spencer throws a lazy head kick
and Franco counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Franco.
Spencer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Franco.
Franco is looking to slow Spencer down with leg kicks.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franco misses the shot to the body.
Franco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.#T4#
Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
Spencer throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Franco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Franco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spencer.
Franco lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spencer slips under a jab from Franco.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Franco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer misses with a right hand
enabling Franco to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Spencer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franco throws a low kick, looking for Spencer's leg but Spencer calmly moves out of range.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Spencer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Franco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spencer is out of range and Franco settles back down.
Spencer is looking for the big counter here.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Franco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Franco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Franco fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spencer just manages to avoid it.
Spencer connects with a looping right hand.
Franco avoids the body shot from Spencer.
An inside leg kick lands from Franco.
A head kick from Franco lands but Spencer takes it in his stride.
Franco tries to land a front kick but Spencer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Franco.
Franco throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franco. #T1#
Franco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spencer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spencer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Franco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Franco throws a lazy head kick
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab from Franco.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spencer.
Nice uppercut there from Spencer.
Spencer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Franco cracks Spencer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spencer throws a shot from downtown. Franco moves away and avoids it.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer connects with a leg kick.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer defending well as Franco loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Franco. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer lands with a good body shot.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Franco wants to slow Spencer down by chopping away at his legs.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer scores with a leg kick.
Juan David Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Spencer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Franco throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Franco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.#T3#
Spencer stuns Franco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Franco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Franco throws a big counter combination but Spencer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Franco.
Spencer sizes up Franco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spencer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spencer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spencer with a jab.
That kick from Franco tenderised Spencer's leg. Spencer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franco.
Spencer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Franco.
Franco throws a quick counter head kick but Spencer was just out of range.
Spencer with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer connects with the punch.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Spencer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
Spencer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spencer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franco's sensitive parts.
Spencer swings for the body but Franco moves out of range.
Spencer connects with a nice looking jab.
Spencer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Franco.
Spencer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Franco feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Franco misses with a straight right.
Spencer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franco throws a body kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer scores with a leg kick.
Franco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Franco misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Spencer.
Franco misses with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spencer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Spencer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2022

#R1#
Spencer scores with a leg kick.
Mada takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Spencer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mada will feel that in the morning.
Mada is breathing heavily.
Spencer fakes the leg kick and cracks Mada in the body.
Spencer lands a jab to Mada's midsection.#CL2#
Spencer gets a clinch.
A short right from Spencer.
Spencer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spencer.
Spencer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Mada is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Mada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer throws a big uppercut that drops Mada! More strikes from Spencer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mada lies dazed against the cage as Spencer celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
Gajah Mada spoke after the fight, saying 'World please forgive Me'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Thurman throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Thurman lands a nice shot to the body.
Thurman lands with a good body shot.
Spencer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
A swing and a miss from Thurman .
Spencer scores with a decent looking hook.
Thurman looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.
Spencer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thurman .
Thurman catches Spencer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spencer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spencer throws a hook but Thurman blocks it.
Thurman throws a front kick aimed at Spencer's knee but Spencer avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer.
Spencer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thurman misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.#T1#
Thurman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
James Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thurman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spencer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thurman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thurman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Spencer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thurman slips a straight right by Spencer.
Spencer lands a leg kick that knocks Thurman off balance momentarily.
Thurman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Thurman .
Spencer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#Thurman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer lands a jab.
Oh Thurman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thurman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Thurman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spencer drops Thurman with a straight right hand, right on the button! Spencer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!

Event: NRC Fight Night 2
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Spencer scores with a sloppy right hand. Tatsumoto should have avoided that one.
Tatsumoto is looking to slow Spencer down with leg kicks.
Tatsumoto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spencer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tatsumoto's sensitive parts.
Spencer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tatsumoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatsumoto misses with a body kick.
Spencer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatsumoto.
Tatsumoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spencer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spencer lands with a nice combination. Tatsumoto backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsumoto misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tatsumoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatsumoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spencer scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spencer.
Tatsumoto tries to clinch
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatsumoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spencer scores with a nice head shot.
Tatsumoto looks to throw a body kick
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer with a jab.
Spencer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatsumoto thows a leg kick but Spencer checks it
and Spencer counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer with the inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Spencer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer misses with the combination.
Tatsumoto thumps Spencer with a low kick.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tatsumoto has time to react.
Tatsumoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Tatsumoto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spencer counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Tatsumoto is rocked!
Spencer cracks Tatsumoto on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Tatsumoto falls backwards against the cage. Spencer follows up with more strikes that drop Tatsumoto to his knees. Spencer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Tatsumoto! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Spencer.
Kebab throws a push kick but Spencer slaps the foot to one side.
Kebab lands a slapping body shot.
Kebab connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kebab fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Spencer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spencer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kebab throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
Spencer throws a leg kick
and Kebab counters with a body kick.
Spencer misses with a few strikes there.
Kebab was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kebab moves out of range of the body kick from Spencer.
Kebab has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spencer throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer checks the leg kick.
Spencer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kebab throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Kebab misses.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kebab.
Kebab takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Kebab throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Kebab takes one to the side of the head.
Spencer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kebab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kebab is out of range and Spencer settles back down.
A jab from Kebab misses.
Kebab throws a body kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a low kick, right behind Kebab 's knee.
Kebab throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kebab lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spencer scores with a jab to the head.
Kebab chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spencer can pounce on him.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kebab throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kebab is looking to chop away at Spencer's legs.
Spencer throws a leg kick which misses Kebab's front leg but catches the back leg as Kebab tries to avoid it.
Kebab fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spencer checks it well.
Spencer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kebab just manages to avoid it.
Spencer lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Spencer blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Spencer tries to land a leg kick but Kebab saw it coming and moves away.
Kebab throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spencer throws a leg kick which misses Kebab's front leg but catches the back leg as Kebab tries to avoid it.
Spencer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spencer throws a chopping leg kick but Kebab manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spencer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Spencer finds it's way through Kebab's defenses.
Kebab has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spencer finds it's way round the side to connect with Kebab's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spencer. Kebab shrugs it off though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spencer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kebab has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kebab and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spencer thuds a left hand into Kebab's body.
Kebab throws a low kick but Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer is looking to slow Kebab down with leg kicks.
Spencer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kebab throws a leg kick but Spencer moved away.
Spencer pushes Kebab away with a front kick.#T3#
Kebab blocks the body kick. #CL#
Spencer closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spencer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kebab tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kebabs head.
Spencer blocks an uppercut.
Kebab's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spencer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spencer tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it.
Kebab tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Spencer. #T4#
Kebab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kebab's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer is pushing Kebab up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spencer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Spencer lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
Kebab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kebab's efforts to push away.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Kebab controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Spencer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kebab tries to land a front kick but Spencer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kebab tries to clinch up
and Spencer counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Spencer.
Kebab fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spencer checks it well.
James Spencer is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Kebab is predictable there
and Spencer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kebab's knee momentarily.
Spencer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spencer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kebab takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Spencer clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kebab's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kebab letting Spencer take a breather here.
Spencer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Spencer keeps control of Kebab as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spencer lands a shoulder strike.
Kebab is trying to break the clinch but Spencer has him pressed against the cage.
Kebab tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kebab letting Spencer take a breather here.
Spencer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spencer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spencer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spencer tries to work over Kebab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spencer.
Spencer lands a damaging elbow.
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kebabs head.
Kebab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spencer lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Spencer gets through Kebab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spencer lands a right hand.
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kebab backwards. #ROC#Kebab is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Spencer.
James Spencer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kebab is breathing heavily.
Spencer lands a left hand.
Kebab is still on wobbly legs! Can Spencer finish him?
Spencer works on Kebab's body with a couple of short punches.
Kebab seems to have recovered his senses.
Spencer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spencer scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spencer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kebabs head.
Spencer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spencer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer lands a left hand. #T3#
Spencer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kebab's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spencer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spencer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kebabs head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kebab takes a shot to the head.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spencer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Spencer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Spencer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kebab backwards.
Spencer lands a big right hand that drops Kebab! The killer instinct kicks in and Spencer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Spencer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!

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