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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quiero Taco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer has chosen Sirius as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quiero Taco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taco slaps away a takedown attempt from Spencer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer looking to control but Taco passes into half guard.
Taco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taco has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taco works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer seems a little lost for a moment, as Taco dominates the positioning.
Spencer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taco decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spencer to his feet.
Spencer goes for a double leg but Taco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taco continues to drive forward.
Quiero Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Spencer.
Taco clinches up against the cage.
Taco is working Spencer over against the cage.
Spencer wants to take the fight to the mat but Taco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco is leaning against Spencer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spencer wants a takedown but no success here.
Spencer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spencer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taco prevents the takedown attempt.
Spencer looks winded!
Spencer prevents a body shot from Taco.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Taco.
Spencer has a couple of punches blocked by Taco.
Spencer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taco lands with a right to the head.
Taco tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Taco back against the cage.
Spencer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taco is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spencer's half guard.
Spencer wants to stand back up but Taco manages to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco decides to stand back up.
Taco pushes Spencer up against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taco slowing the pace effectively.
Spencer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taco has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Spencer shoots in and drives through. Taco sprawls well.
Spencer dives in and grabs Taco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taco pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out.
Taco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Taco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spencer defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taco is defended easily by Spencer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taco clinches up with Spencer and pushes him back against the cage.
Taco breaks the clinch.
Spencer clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quiero Taco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spencer defends well and Taco ends up having to push Spencer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spencer or perhaps it was just good defense by Taco, which made it look bad.
Spencer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Taco. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Taco clinches up with Spencer and pushes him back against the cage.
Spencer wants a takedown.
Quiero Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Spencer.
Taco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spencer up against the cage.
Taco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt.
Spencer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Taco.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Spencer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taco as he avoids it easily.
Taco shoots in looking for a takedown but Spencer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spencer with the counter takedown but Taco avoids it easily.
Taco stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Taco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taco dives in and scores a takedown into Spencer's guard.
Taco forces his way into half guard.
Taco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco controlling his opponent.
Taco stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but Taco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spencer sprawls well. Spencer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taco gets slowly back to his feet.
Taco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taco misses with a takedown attempt - Spencer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taco.
Spencer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco moves into the clinch successfully.
Taco stalling against the cage.
Spencer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spencer looking for a takedown.
Spencer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taco has Spencer pressed against the cage.
Taco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Taco struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Taco breaks from the clinch.
Taco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer rushes Taco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taco breaks from the clinch.
Quiero Taco is winning the standup battle so far.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taco is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Taco circles away and we're back to standing.
Taco closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.
Spencer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taco's elbow.
Spencer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Spencer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taco lands a body punch.
Taco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Taco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Quiero Taco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taco lands a body shot.
Taco slowing the pace effectively.
Taco breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quiero Taco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Spencer keeping hold of Taco's head, controlling as best he can.
Taco controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer tries to get to full guard but Taco has control of the leg.
Taco controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taco fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spencer.
Taco stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taco moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Taco, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Taco against the cage but Taco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spencer just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaco.
Quiero Taco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Spencer.
Taco looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
Taco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Spencer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice takedown defense from Taco. No joy for Spencer on that attempt.
Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Taco.
Spencer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taco after a bit of a struggle.
Taco pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taco just leaning against Spencer, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer can't find room to land a body shot as Taco controls the action.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Taco.
Spencer tries to score a body lock takedown but Taco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Quiero Taco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spencer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taco after a bit of a struggle.
Taco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taco pushes Spencer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taco closes the distance and clinches.
Spencer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taco decides to stand back up.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown but Taco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spencer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taco rushes Spencer and presses him up against the cage.
Max Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
Max Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taco gets a takedown into half guard.
Taco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quiero Taco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taco 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quiero Taco!
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