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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Dyer (ranked 1096 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Robin Spencer (ranked 137 p4p, 138 weight class). Stephen Dyer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer darts in looking for a takedown but Dyer gets double underhooks and turns Spencer into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyer misses the target.
Spencer fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyer misses the target.
Spencer goes for a double leg but Dyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dyer continues to drive forward.
Dyer throws a big counter combination but Spencer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown but Dyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spencer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dyer throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Spencer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spencer with a poor takedown
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dyer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dyer defends well and Spencer ends up having to push Dyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephen Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spencer shoots in but Dyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spencer scores with a takedown into Dyer's guard.
Dyer keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Spencer throws a strike but Dyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Point Blanc inform us that Spencer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Spencer seems keen to control Dyer's posture.
Dyer throws an elbow that misses. Spencer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dyer's guard. Nice move by Spencer!
Spencer has gone for a leg lock! Dyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spencer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Dyer is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dyer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spencer's guard.
Spencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyer manages to get himself to full guard.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spencer trying to control but Dyer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Dyer is keeping the position.
Dyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Dyer keeps moving.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyer looking to control.
Dyer pushes Spencer off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dyer misses with an uppercut.
Spencer feints the counter takedown.
Spencer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dyer swivels and escapes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Spencer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that round.
That's time! Dyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Dyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer misses with a takedown
and Dyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dyer tries to avoid it but Spencer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dyer to the ground. Dyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyer misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dyer counters with a nice body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Dyer. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Dyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spencer.
Dyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robin Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Dyer's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Spencer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dyer manages to get back to half guard.
Spencer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dyer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Dyer is working away.
Dyer pushes Spencer off looking to stand but Spencer dives back in and keeps control.
Spencer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dyer defending well though.
Spencer thows a huge punch but Dyer dodges it nicely.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but Dyer defending well.
Spencer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dyer keeps working.
Spencer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dyer defending well though.
Spencer controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spencer is nestled in close to Dyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer is trying to stand up here but Spencer is controlling him well.
Spencer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
Dyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spencer on the ground.
Dyer tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
Dyer tries to kick Spencer off but Spencer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt - Dyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt - Dyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Spencer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dyer throws a big counter combination but Spencer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dyer throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Dyer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyer clobbers Spencer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spencer goes for a double leg but Dyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dyer continues to drive forward.
It looked like Dyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spencer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Spencer looking to score a takedown here. Dyer is defending well but Spencer drives through and ends up in Dyer's guard.
Dyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyer keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer cracks Dyer with a solid left hand.
Spencer wants to pass the guard but Dyer is keeping the position.
Spencer stops Dyer from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer throwing strikes but missing.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense.
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
and Dyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Dyer missing with a left hand there. Spencer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Stephen Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dyer is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Dyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Dyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into Dyer's guard.
Dyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Dyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Spencer trying to control but Dyer is working from the bottom.
Dyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer wants to stand up but Spencer is controlling him.
Spencer throwing strikes from guard but Dyer blocks nicely.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dyer's head.
Spencer won't allow Dyer to get back to his feet.
Spencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spencer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stephen Dyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer wants to get back to his feet but Spencer is dominant here and he's now got Dyer's back!
Robin Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dyer taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Spencer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Spencer!
Robin Spencer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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