25 Facts About Spencer Fisher

Spencer William Fisher was born on May 9,1976 and is a retired American mixed martial artist.

Spencer Fisher played soccer while growing up, and was a fan of professional wrestling.

Spencer Fisher then transitioned to boxing in 1992 and began training for MMA soon after.

Spencer Fisher made his UFC debut at Ultimate Fight Night 2, scoring a second-round submission victory over Thiago Alves.

Spencer Fisher then defeated Aaron Riley at Ultimate Fight Night 3 by TKO due to a doctor stoppage after the first round after Fisher broke Riley's Jaw with strikes.

When Stout's original opponent Kenny Florian sustained an injury in training that left him unable to compete, Spencer Fisher took the fight on very late notice, reportedly having to cut twenty pounds in the final two days leading up to the match.

Spencer Fisher returned at UFC 60 against Matt Wiman and won by knockout in the second round, knocking Wiman out with a flying knee.

Spencer Fisher was able to record another first round TKO at UFC 64 against Dan Lauzon.

Spencer Fisher was scheduled to fight Din Thomas at UFC Fight Night 11, but was forced to withdraw due to a staph infection.

Spencer Fisher fought Frankie Edgar at UFC 78 on November 17,2007.

Spencer Fisher's next fight was scheduled to be against Marcus Aurelio at UFC Fight Night 13, but he was forced to withdraw due to a shoulder injury.

Spencer Fisher defeated Shannon Gugerty by submission due to a triangle choke at UFC 90 in Chicago on October 25,2008.

Spencer Fisher won his fight at UFC 99 via unanimous decision defeating veteran Caol Uno.

Spencer Fisher lost to Joe Stevenson at UFC 104 by submission in the second round.

Spencer Fisher was scheduled to face vicious striker Duane Ludwig on March 21,2010 at UFC LIVE: Vera vs Jones, but Spencer Fisher was forced off the card with an injury.

Spencer Fisher faced Dennis Siver on June 19,2010 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale.

Spencer Fisher's next fight was against UFC newcomer Curt Warburton on October 16,2010 at UFC 120.

Spencer Fisher faced Ross Pearson on February 27,2011 at UFC 127.

Spencer Fisher then faced Thiago Tavares on August 27,2011 at UFC 134.

Spencer Fisher faced Sam Stout for the third time on June 22,2012 at UFC on FX 4.

Spencer Fisher decided against retirement and was expected to face Yves Edwards on July 27,2013 at UFC on Fox 8.

Neurological doctors examining Spencer Fisher identified that he was unable to hop on one foot, and was incapable of tandem walking.

The issues faced by Spencer Fisher in living with his injuries following retirement gained increased attention in January 2021, following the release of an article about Spencer Fisher by the website MMA Fighting.

Spencer Fisher is married to female former mixed martial arts fighter Emily Spencer Fisher.

Spencer Fisher owns and operates Glory Martial Arts Fitness, a gym in Sylva, North Carolina.