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Event:
EFA 12 Carno vs Krnacova
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Spencer 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.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spencer on the ground.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
It looks like Sam Williams has been cut.
Spencer chips away with some ground and pound.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Spencer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.
Spencer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.#CUT2#
Sam Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1##SU2#
Spencer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get! #TD2#
Spencer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Spencer is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Spencer has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
Jeez, Sam Williams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Williams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Spencer!
A victorious Max Spencer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sam Williams had this to say: 'I hyped the fight and it shouldn't be taken seriously so god bless my opponent'.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Spencer (ranked 20848 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozen Joestar (ranked 4758 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sirius. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Max Spencer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jozen Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Spencer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joestar but Joestar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Joestar darts in and clinches Spencer up against the cage.
Spencer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joestar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Spencer shoots in and drives through. Joestar sprawls well.
Joestar tries to counter with a clinch but Spencer shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joestar moves into the clinch.
Spencer goes for a takedown attempt but Joestar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joestar as he avoids it easily.
Joestar closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.
Joestar pulls guard.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Joestar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spencer (0) vs (2) Joestar
Spencer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Joestar tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer controlling Joestar's posture.
Joestar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer seems keen to control Joestar's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer controls Joestar momentarily but Joestar frees himself.
Spencer pulls Joestar in close to prevent any damage.
Spencer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joestar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joestar is continuing to stall.
Joestar stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joestar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joestar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spencer wants to hit a switch here but Joestar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spencer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Spencer (0) vs (5) Joestar
Joestar controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer wants to control but Joestar is having none of it.
Spencer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joestar controlling from the full mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Joestar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Joestar content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spencer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joestar looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is desperately trying to improve his position but Joestar has a good base and remains in mount.
Joestar pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Joestar controlling from the full mount.
Spencer is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is working hard here to advance position.
Joestar controlling his opponent.
Spencer wants to hold on but Joestar pushes him away.
Joestar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Spencer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spencer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spencer controls Joestar momentarily but Joestar frees himself.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Spencer is trying to keep Joestar in close.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joestar looking to pass the guard.
Joestar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Joestar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joestar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Joestar stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joestar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spencer (0) vs (8) Joestar
Joestar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Spencer is looking for a sweep.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom here.
Spencer is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Spencer gets back to half guard.
Joestar is taking a breather. Spencer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Joestar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spencer (0) vs (11) Joestar
Joestar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Joestar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spencer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joestar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joestar wins on points by 11 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Jozen Joestar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dollar Bill (ranked 25312 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Spencer (ranked 20860 p4p, 0 weight class). Spencer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sirius kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dollar Bill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Max Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spencer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bill defends well and Spencer ends up having to push Bill into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Bill tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dollar Bill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Spencer.
Bill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spencer.
Bill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bill slaps away a takedown attempt from Spencer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spencer manages to circle out of the way.
Bill tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer has a takedown stuffed.
Spencer looks winded!
Spencer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bill circles away.
Bill is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
Spencer shoots in but Bill avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill tries to clinch there but Spencer circles away.
Spencer stuffs the takedown attempt from Bill. Bill gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spencer as he avoids it easily.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bill pinned against the cage. Bill gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bill shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Bill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bill stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bill wants it to stay on the feet.
Bill shoots for a takedown but Spencer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bill shoots in but Spencer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer slaps away a takedown attempt from Bill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spencer somewhat.
Bill stuffs the takedown.
Bill fails with the takedown.
Bill doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bill.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bill avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Bill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spencer.
Bill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spencer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill stuffs the takedown attempt from Spencer. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spencer as he avoids it easily.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spencer shoots for a double leg takedown but Bill sprawls well. He's pushed Spencer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill dives in and grabs Spencer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes down on Bill's head and hops out.
Spencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bill sprawls well. Bill wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill tries to counter by clinching up but Spencer breaks away and moves out of range.
Bill 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 looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bill (0) vs (2) Spencer
Spencer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spencer on the ground.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bill does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bill is looking to improve his position.
Spencer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spencer has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bill defend it? Spencer steps over the head and cranks it - Bill is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Spencer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Spencer!
Max 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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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 133
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Spencer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dempsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey scores with a sloppy right hand. Spencer should have avoided that one. #TD#
Spencer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dempsey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spencer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dempsey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spencer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Spencer working Dempsey over with strikes.
Spencer slips a nice elbow through Dempsey's hands, connecting with Dempsey's forehead.
Spencer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Spencer decides to stand up.
Spencer with a poor takedown
and Dempsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Max Spencer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Spencer has closed the distance and engaged Dempsey in a clinch.
Dempsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
#T1#
Dempsey is trying to force a seperation but Spencer has the dominant position.
Dempsey gets underhooks to prevent Spencer's takedown attempt.
Spencer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dempsey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey is trying to push Spencer away but Spencer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dempsey avoiding damage as Spencer throws knees to the body.
Spencer prevents Dempsey from breaking the clinch.
Dempsey has had enough of the clinch but Spencer keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Dempsey on the inside.
Spencer wants a takedown.
#BC#
Spencer breaks from the clinch.
Dempsey jabs Spencer right on the nose. Spencer blinks but takes it well.
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
and Dempsey counters with a series of strikes. Spencer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spencer or perhaps it was just good defense by Dempsey, which made it look bad.
Spencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dempsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spencer drops his hands momentarily and Dempsey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Max Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Spencer is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey knocks out Spencer with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Dempsey before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Dempsey picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dempsey!
Jack Dempsey made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 128
Date: Jun 25, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
Spencer seems a little lost for a moment, as Taco dominates the positioning.
Spencer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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.
#TD#
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.
#T3##SU#
Taco decides to stand back up. #CL#
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.
#TD#
Taco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4##SU#
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!#CL#
Taco clinches up with Spencer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Taco breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
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!
#R2#
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. #CL#
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.#BC#
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.#CL2#
Spencer moves into range and clinches up with Taco.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Spencer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1##BC#
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.#TD#
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! #T2#
Taco controlling his opponent. #SU#
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.#T3##CL#
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.
#BC#
Taco breaks from the clinch.
Taco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?#T4##CL2#
Spencer rushes Taco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
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.#CL#
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.#BC#
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!
#R3##TD#
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. #T1##REF3#
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.#CL#
Taco moves into the clinch.#T2##BC#
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. #CL2#
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. #T3#
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. #BC#
Taco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Taco closes the distance and clinches.
Spencer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Taco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4##SU#
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.#CL#
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!#BC#
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.#TD#
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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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 124
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Spencer throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Conlon counters with a single leg into guard. Spencer didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Conlon 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 Conlon has Spencer in his guard.#REVR#
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conlon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conlon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Spencer rolls with it to try and escape but Conlon cranks on the arm and Spencer is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Conlon!
Tommy Conlon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Spencer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Spencer's coach down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spencer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spencer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spencer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Spencer 's knee.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spencer tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Max Spencer has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Richard Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Spencer.
Spencer with a poor takedown
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Max Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer looks winded!
Spencer misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Silva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spencer at a distance.
Silva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Spencer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spencer walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Spencer to the canvas! Silva follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Silva!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shmaryahu Bensoussan and Max Spencer. Spencer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sirius. Max Spencer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shmaryahu Bensoussan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spencer is looking to clinch but Bensoussan is avoiding it.
Bensoussan gets a clinch.
Spencer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bensoussan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Spencer can't keep his opponent in guard - Bensoussan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bensoussan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bensoussan stalling.
Spencer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bensoussan pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensoussan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bensoussan (3) vs (0) Spencer
Spencer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bensoussan wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Bensoussan is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Bensoussan (6) vs (0) Spencer
Bensoussan is working for a rear naked choke. Spencer is not defending it well and Bensoussan has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Spencer refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Spencer's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shmaryahu Bensoussan! |
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 67
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Schrohtums avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Spencer gets caught napping as Schrohtums dives in and scores a takedown. Spencer manages to retain guard.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schrohtums is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Schrohtums's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT#
It looks like Max Spencer has been cut.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schrohtums. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schrohtums lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
Spencer is rocked!
Schrohtums gets to his feet and stands over Spencer, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Spencer felt that one! Schrohtums unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Spencer from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poohpoo Schrohtums!
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Event:
Hype Wars 4
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Halme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Halme lands with a slapping head kick.
Halme jabs at Spencer's body.
Spencer has a takedown stuffed.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Halme moved out of range nicely.
Halme scoring well with a low kick there.
Spencer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Spencer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Halme tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Spencer clinches with his opponent.
Halme gets through Spencer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halme scores with a shoulder strike.
Halme lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spencer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Halme presses Spencer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halme.#T1#
Halme lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Halme lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Halme on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Halme.
Halme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halme scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Spencer is rocked!
Halme lands with a left to the head.
Oh Spencer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halme lands an uppercut.
Halme throws a big uppercut that drops Spencer! More strikes from Halme and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Spencer lies dazed against the cage as Halme celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Halme!
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Event:
GBS Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice cross by James.
James scores with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Max Spencer has been cut.
James uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from James does it's job there.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Spencer is rocked!
James cracks Spencer with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Spencer falls to his knees and James doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl James!
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