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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julio Romerio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sommer Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop Dogg- Drop It Like It's Hot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Julio Romerio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Romerio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sommer Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Romerio misses.
Romerio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spencer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romerio.
The fighters circling - Romerio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Romerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Spencer has Romerio up against the cage in a clinch.
Romerio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spencer just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romerio tries to score a body lock takedown but Spencer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Romerio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romerio can't get the takedown.
Romerio goes for a takedown attempt but Spencer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Romerio lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Spencer staying out of range there.
Romerio dives in and grabs Spencer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes down on Romerio's head and hops out.
Romerio misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Julio Romerio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spencer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Romerio did well to prevent Spencer getting side control.
Romerio trying to control but Spencer postures up.
Spencer is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romerio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Spencer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romerio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spencer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romerio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spencer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spencer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Romerio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spencer has Romerio in his guard.
Romerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romerio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Romerio wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Romerio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spencer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romerio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romerio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer looks gassed!
Spencer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Romerio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Romerio tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Romerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romerio passes into side control.
Romerio is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spencer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spencer tries to buck Romerio off but Romerio is having none of it.
Romerio tries for a kimura but Spencer is defending well.
Romerio decides to stand back up. Romerio steps back and let's Spencer get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Julio Romerio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romerio shoots and misses
and Spencer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spencer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spencer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Romerio from controlling successfully.
Romerio tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Romerio trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romerio throwing strikes from guard but Spencer blocks nicely.
Romerio advances position into side control!
Spencer is trying to control Romerio's posture but Romerio avoids it.
Spencer is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spencer defending well as Romerio loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romerio misses with a straight right.
Romerio fails with the takedown
and Spencer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Romerio's guard now.
Romerio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer trying to control but Romerio is working from the bottom.
Romerio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spencer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spencer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romerio pulls Spencer in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romerio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Spencer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Romerio is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spencer, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romerio is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Spencer has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Romerio is looking to defend but Spencer has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Romerio! Spencer pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Romerio taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sommer Spencer!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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