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Event:
RSE 73:
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spencer showed some decent athleticism there.
Brandt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ground and pound from Spencer. #SUB#
Brandt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Brandt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spencer pulls his head out easily.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Spencer is looking for a kimura here.
Brandt is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spencer trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Brandt is looking to get to half guard.
Spencer landing shots from mount.
Spencer lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Spencer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brandt is looking to escape.
Spencer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Spencer raining down shots from the mount!
Brandt is trying desperately to improve position.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Brandt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spencer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brandt is looking to escape.
Brandt working to try and regain half guard.
Spencer working Brandt over with strikes here.
Spencer avoids the attempt from Brandt to control.
Brandt can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spencer trying to control but Brandt is having none of it.
Spencer breaks from Brandt's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Spencer cracks Brandt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spencer is landing with some decent strikes but Brandt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brandt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brandt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Spencer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Brandt tries to lock up and control but Spencer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spencer lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#Brandt is rocked!
Spencer controlling his opponent.
Oh Brandt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandt wants to control but Spencer is having none of it.
Brandt seems to have got his legs back now.
Brandt is working to get back to half guard.
Spencer tries to control but Brandt wriggling away. #T4#
Brandt can't escape the position.
Spencer scoring with strikes but Brandt is staying in there.
Brandt is looking to improve his position but Spencer 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.
Spencer raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandt can't escape the position.
Spencer landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Brandt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spencer.
Brandt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spencer is landing with some decent strikes but Brandt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Spencer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brandt?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Spencer! Brandt is hurt baaadly! Spencer is firing away with more strikes - Brandt is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Spencer!
A victorious Robin Spencer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Van De Leide throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Van De Leide there.
Van De Leide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Van De Leide gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Van De Leide working a defensive guard here.
Spencer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van De Leide's guard.
Van De Leide regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van De Leide is trying to keep Spencer in close.
Van De Leide keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Van De Leide tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Leide controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself. #T1#
Spencer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van De Leide seems keen to control Spencer's posture.
Van De Leide is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Van De Leide preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spencer stopping the sweep attempt from Van De Leide.
Spencer postures up.
Van De Leide is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spencer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spencer lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spencer won't allow Van De Leide to sweep him here.
Spencer postures up.
Spencer postures up in Van De Leide's guard and throws a big left but Van De Leide blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van De Leide connects with a body shot.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Van De Leide misses with a straight left.
Van De Leide lands a nice shot that snaps Spencer's head back.
Van De Leide leaves Spencer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robin Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van De Leide lands a head shot.
Spencer fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van De Leide pounces like a tiger and cracks Spencer with a vicious hook! Spencer is down but not out! Van De Leide follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE 50: Emperor
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Cifaretto throws a series of punches but Spencer avoids them all with ease.
Cifaretto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cifaretto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cifaretto wants it to stay on the feet.
Cifaretto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cifaretto pinned against the cage. Cifaretto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cifaretto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Cifaretto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ralph Cifaretto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cifaretto pinned against the cage. Cifaretto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cifaretto attempts a counter takedown but Spencer avoids it well and moves away.
Spencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cifaretto lands a two punch combo.
Cifaretto fails to land with a series of punches.
Cifaretto connects with a body shot that sends Spencer's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer takes one on the button.#ROC#Spencer is rocked!#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer.
Spencer is still on wobbly legs! Can Cifaretto finish him?
Cifaretto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cifaretto throws an overhand right that has Spencer reeling! Cifaretto follows up with more punches and Spencer is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph Cifaretto!
A relieved looking Ralph Cifaretto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RSE 39.5: Dawning of Chaos
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Spencer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spencer wants to free his trapped foot but Wang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spencer working Wang over with strikes.
Spencer lands strikes from half guard.
Spencer content to control rather than advance.
Spencer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spencer.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Spencer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Wang trying to hold on to Spencer's head to control him but Spencer postures up.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spencer prevents Wang from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Spencer is trying to work for a kimura but Wang is defending well.
Wang trying to control here.
#T2#
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spencer drops an elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Wang is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Spencer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Spencer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Spencer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wang defends it well.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Spencer is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spencer 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.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Spencer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Spencer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
Wang is refusing to be controlled, as Spencer sits in half guard.
Spencer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wang is trying to maintain the position but Spencer is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Spencer trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Spencer working over Wang with some ground and pound. Wang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but Wang defending well.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spencer is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spencer distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spencer defends well.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Spencer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spencer shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Spencer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wang is fending him off so far but Spencer persists. Nope, Wang circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wang tries to avoid it but Spencer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wang to the ground. Wang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Wang tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer lands strikes from half guard.
Wang taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Spencer is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spencer is thwarting Wang's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Spencer.
Wang is not content to let Spencer control the position.
Spencer trying to control the pace.
Wang gets back to full guard.
Spencer distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer lands a couple of digs.#T2#
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.
Spencer stands and throws Wang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robin Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard.
Wang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Spencer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wang gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Spencer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Spencer's attempts to control the action.
Spencer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wang?
#T3##SUB#
Spencer working for a submission but Wang is keeping him at bay.
Spencer wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Spencer cracks Wang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Spencer landing strikes from the mount and Wang is in trouble!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Spencer! Wang is hurt baaadly! Spencer is firing away with more strikes - Wang is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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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Event:
RSE 26: Night Crowned
Date: Nov 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Spencer fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Spencer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Suchet is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Spencer is looking for a kimura but Suchet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spencer to get the leverage.
Suchet is looking to improve his position.
Suchet taking some punishment here, with Spencer in his half guard.
Suchet wants to improve his position but Spencer is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer working Suchet over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Suchet is working away. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Suchet is looking for a sweep. Spencer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suchet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suchet wants to control but Spencer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suchet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spencer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Suchet's temple.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Spencer seems content to control.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suchet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suchet trying to control here.
Suchet moves into full guard.
#T2#
Suchet is adopting a defensive guard.
Suchet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
Suchet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spencer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suchet is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Suchet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suchet is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Spencer trying to control the position here.
Spencer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Spencer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suchet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Suchet is staying active underneath Spencer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Suchet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suchet gets full guard.#T4#
Spencer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Suchet manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Suchet looking to pass the guard.
Suchet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suchet postures up.
Suchet tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Spencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suchet manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suchet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Suchet shoots in looking for a takedown but Spencer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suchet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suchet.
Suchet doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Spencer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Suchet!
Robin Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Gabriel Suchet.
Suchet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spencer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Spencer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Spencer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suchet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spencer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Suchet tries to bench press Spencer off him but Spencer keeps the position.
Suchet takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spencer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suchet can do to turn this around?
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!
Suchet tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Spencer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Suchet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suchet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spencer in side control lands a decent elbow.
Spencer working the head with strikes.
Check out the look on Spencer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Robin Spencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suchet is looking for a sweep.
Suchet stops Spencer from passing to mount.
Spencer scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Suchet manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spencer is refusing to be controlled, as Suchet sits in half guard.
Spencer is doing well to control the position and prevent Suchet from advancing to side control.
Spencer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suchet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suchet's back!
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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suchet is in bad spot here.
Suchet is keeping busy.
Suchet is trying to break free.
Suchet grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Spencer is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Spencer gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Spencer gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Spencer apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Spencer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spencer wants to advance to full mount but Suchet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Spencer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suchet looking for a sweep. Not yet Suchet, not yet. #SUB2#
Suchet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spencer defends well.
Our spies down at at Rollins Fitness inform us that Suchet has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Suchet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suchet's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suchet is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Suchet stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.#T4#
Suchet looking to sit in guard and control but Spencer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spencer is stalling in the full guard.
Suchet 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.
Suchet is trying to keep Spencer in close.
Spencer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suchet's head.
Suchet is trying to control the position but Spencer postures up.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer 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. 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##TD#
Spencer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Suchet's temple.
Ground and pound from Spencer.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
Suchet 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!
Spencer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Suchet's guard. Nice work there by Spencer.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suchet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suchet controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer cracks Suchet with a solid left hand.#T1#
Spencer connects with a couple of short punches.
Spencer stands up over Suchet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Spencer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spencer won't allow Suchet to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Suchet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spencer connects with a couple of short punches.
Spencer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spencer trying to control but Suchet is working from the bottom. #T2#
Spencer postures up.
#SUB2#
Suchet has his foot on Spencer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spencer works his way back into a safe position though.
Suchet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Suchet keeps moving.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Suchet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suchet controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Spencer distracts Suchet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Spencer trying to control but Suchet is working from the bottom.
Suchet wants to improve his position but instead Spencer has moved into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Spencer is just content to waste time from the top position. Suchet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Suchet is looking for a triangle but Spencer pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suchet keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Suchet controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself. #T4#
Spencer wants to control from the top but Suchet keeps moving.
Spencer postures up.
#SUB2#
Suchet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spencer defends well.
Spencer scoring with some ground and pound.
Suchet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Suchet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Louis Gabriel Suchet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suchet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Suchet working for a triangle but Spencer defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spencer 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Spencer!
A very excited looking Robin Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 10
Date: Oct 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Spencer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pilao avoids it really well and circles away.
Pilao comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Pilao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spencer has his takedown stuffed
enabling Pilao to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilberto Pilao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Pilao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Spencer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pilao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pilao misses with a head kick.
Spencer shoots for a takedown but Pilao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Pilao, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Pilao against the cage but Pilao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Pilao has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Pilao.
Spencer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pilao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pilao cracks Spencer with a good jab.
Pilao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilberto Pilao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whack! Pilao lands a heavy head kick that drops Spencer. The ref tackles Pilao to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Spencer was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Gilberto Pilao!
A victorious Gilberto Pilao thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 8
Date: Sep 20, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Fujiwara forces Spencer back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Fujiwara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujiwara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fujiwara off to one side. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spencer has had enough of the clinch but Fujiwara keeps him there for the moment.
Fujiwara tries to pull guard but Spencer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spencer tries to land knees in the clinch but Fujiwara avoids the damage to the body.
Spencer is trying to push Fujiwara away but Fujiwara has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Fujiwara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Spencer uses from the top position.
Spencer postures up in Fujiwara's guard and throws a big left but Fujiwara blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Fujiwara controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Spencer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving. #T1#
Spencer landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer won't allow Fujiwara to get back to his feet.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Fujiwara 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spencer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Spencer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fujiwara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spencer has managed to get both his arms back between Fujiwara's legs - danger averted.
Fujiwara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spencer controls the pace.#T2#
Spencer lands a couple of elbows.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
Spencer being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer works over Fujiwara with some ground and pound from guard.
Spencer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Spencer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.
Spencer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Spencer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Spencer working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Fujiwara looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
Fujiwara can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spencer prevents Fujiwara from improving his position.
We've been informed that Spencer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Spencer is nestled in close to Fujiwara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Spencer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spencer slows the pace down in half guard.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujiwara wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fujiwara is concentrating on defense, preventing Spencer from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer 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#
Spencer stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Fujiwara tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara wants to get back to full guard.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spencer is working away from the top position though.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer wants to take a breather but Fujiwara is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Spencer.
Spencer wants to advance to full mount but Fujiwara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Fujiwara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spencer trying to control the position here. #T1#
Spencer 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.
Fujiwara being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spencer is trying to keep Fujiwara in close.
Spencer pulls Fujiwara in close to his closed guard and prevents Fujiwara from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Spencer.
Fujiwara tries to stand but Spencer is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Fujiwara with that takedown attempt.
Spencer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up with Fujiwara, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes Fujiwara against the cage but Fujiwara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Fujiwara tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fujiwara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spencer chips away with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara controlling the position.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Spencer tries to pass.
Fujiwara controls Spencer momentarily but Spencer frees himself.
Fujiwara can't keep his opponent in guard - Spencer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Spencer is taking a breather. Fujiwara 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.#SUB2#
Spencer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fujiwara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spencer.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Spencer lands a nice short elbow.
Fujiwara gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spencer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fujiwara has momentary wrist control but Spencer slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fujiwara throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Spencer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fujiwara manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer looking to pass the guard.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Spencer distracts Fujiwara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spencer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fujiwara's head.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer is in close to Fujiwara's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fujiwara trying to control the position.
#T2#
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fujiwara connects with a nice looking jab.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Spencer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Spencer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fujiwara is doing well to control the position and prevent Spencer from advancing to side control.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spencer working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Spencer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujiwara is just riding it out for now. Spencer eventually gives up the hold.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fujiwara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Spencer has control of the leg.
Spencer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spencer is trying to control the action in half guard but Fujiwara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spencer lands with a punch from half guard.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fujiwara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spencer working Fujiwara over with strikes.
Fujiwara has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#Fujiwara is rocked!#T4#
Spencer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Fujiwara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujiwara is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spencer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Spencer prevents Fujiwara from improving his position.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Spencer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spencer is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fujiwara is hurt! He's hurt bad - Spencer fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fujiwara from any more punishment! Congratulations to Spencer! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Spencer!
Robin Spencer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RSE : Just Some Fights 3
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Skull slips the punch.
Skull lands a head kick!
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skull.
Skull falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Spencer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spencer.
Spencer passes Skull's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer lands strikes from half guard.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spencer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Skull is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Spencer there.
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 controlling the action here.#T1#
Spencer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Skull is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Skull's temple.
Spencer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Spencer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spencer connects with a nice short shot to Skull's temple.
Spencer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skull has hold of Spencer's hands but Spencer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skull is trying to escape back to his feet but Spencer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Spencer working away.#T2#
Skull takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skull has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Spencer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Skull down.
Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skull to see if he's OK.
Skull is pushing Spencer's head away, looking to escape. Spencer manages to hold on to the position though.
Spencer lands an elbow.
Spencer is putting a hurting on Skull here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spencer cracks Skull with a big elbow.
Spencer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skull taking a bit of punishment here - Spencer scoring with strikes.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spencer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Skull to see if he's OK.
Spencer scores with punches from side control.
Spencer advances nicely into full mount.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the head.
Skull in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Spencer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Skull's face.
#T3#
Spencer cracks Skull with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Skull is rocked!
Spencer won't let Skull get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Spencer lands a big elbow.
Oh Skull is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skull is breathing heavily.
Spencer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Skull scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Spencer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Spencer stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Spencer!
A very excited looking Robin Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jack Skull spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry!'. |
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Event:
RSE 1: From Ruin We Rise
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Sabel.
And Spencer tries to counter it with a takedown but Sabel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sabel fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabel.
Spencer looks for a takedown but Sabel sprawls well.
Sabel feinted with a counter takedown.
Spencer dives in and grabs Sabel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sabel pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out.
Spencer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sabel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Loke Sabel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
Sabel throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Loke Sabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabel thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sabel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Spencer is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spencer wants to control but Sabel is keeping busy.
Spencer is positioning himself well to prevent Sabel advancing to mount. #T1#
Spencer is not content to let Sabel control the position.
Spencer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spencer pulls Sabel in close to prevent any damage.
Sabel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer is controlling Sabel's posture.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabel is one step ahead there.
Sabel trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sabel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sabel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spencer has Sabel pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Spencer is looking for a triangle but Sabel pushes his legs off easily.
Sabel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer has control of Sabel's left arm, preventing Sabel from doing any damage.
Sabel is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sabel preventing the sweep.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sabel is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spencer pulls Sabel in close to prevent any damage.
Sabel stands up over Spencer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing that Sabel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3#
Spencer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sabel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sabel throwing shots but Spencer is blocking nicely.
Spencer moves into full guard.
Sabel working some strikes from top position.
Sabel scoring with some ground and pound.
Spencer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spencer trying to control the position.
#T4#
Sabel trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Sabel throwing strikes but missing.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Sabel landing some decent shots from guard.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer trying to control the position.
Spencer has control of Sabel's left arm, preventing Sabel from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Sabel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sabel tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spencer throws a hook but Sabel avoids it easily.#TD#
Sabel 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabel.
Sabel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sabel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Sabel from controlling successfully.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Sabel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spencer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer controlling the position.
Loke Sabel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sabel wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel works over Spencer with some ground and pound from guard.
Spencer pulls Sabel in close to prevent any damage.
Spencer wants to sweep but no luck.
Spencer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sabel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Spencer pushes a forearm under Sabel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sabel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Spencer!
Our winner, Robin Spencer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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