Xander Zayas vs. Slawa Spomer: Live round-by-round updates 

Xander Zayas is set to face Slawa Spomer in a highly anticipated junior middleweight clash at the Theater in Madison Square Garden, New York.

The undefeated Puerto Rican standout (20-0, 12 KOs) will look to continue his rise as he takes on Germany’s Spomer (20-0, 11 KOs), a fellow unbeaten contender looking to make a name for himself on the big stage.

Zayas, the WBO’s No. 1-ranked junior middleweight, has been dominant in his professional career. He is renowned for a mix of power, speed, and technical precision. His most recent win over Damian Sosa last September cemented his status as a future title challenger. A victory here would put him in line for a world title shot.

Spomer, ranked No. 9 globally at 154 pounds, has steadily built an impressive resume fighting in Europe. The 32-year-old German fighter brings a solid boxing IQ and a 55% knockout rate in his fights. He has never faced an opponent of Zayas’ caliber but remains confident in his ability to pull off the upset.

The fight is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 14, with undercard action beginning at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on ESPN+. The main card airs at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on ESPN and ESPN+.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Xander Zayas vs. Slawa Spomer clash:

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Round 1

Zayas opens up with a wide stance to dart in and out to land blows. Spomer gets off to a good start with solid jabs. Zayas lands a big left hand after a right-hand feint. Solid uppercut from Zayas. Digging left hook to the body and a right hand from Zayas. He's digging into the body behind Spomer's straight right. Zayas' punches have visibly taken a toll on Spomer already.

Our Score: 10-9 Zayas

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Round 2

Solid jabs from Zayas to open the round. A one-two combination and a straight punch to the breadbasket from Zayas. A beautiful combination from Spomer punctuated by a left hook that catches Zayas' attention. Left uppercut and hook to the body from Zayas. A three-punch combination from Zayas in range. Good upper body movement from Zayas as he evaded Spomer's attacks and lands two solid punches to bag another round.

Our Score: 10-9 Zayas, 20-18 overall

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Round 3

Zayas is landing 34 per cent of his punches now. He's slipping punches, rolling with shots, and landing at will. A cracking right hand from Zayas and good bodywork on the exit. Spomer needs to get inside range to make this a competitive bout. He's investing heavily in the body attacks as he secures another round.

Our Score: 10-9 Zayas, 30-27 overall

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Round 4

Zayas accidentally lands a low blow on Spomer that halts the contest. Strong right hand from Zayas and Spomer returns fire. Zayas doubles down on the four-punch combination with target to the body and straight rights. He's punishing Spomer now with his best work so far. But Spomer fires back with an overhand right that wobbles Zayas. He maintains his composure in what has been an entertaining round.

Our Score: 10-9 Zayas, 40-36 overall

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Round 5

Spomer needs to capitalize on Zayas' forward momentum and find openings to counter. But Zayas remains relentless, firing off sharp combinations and keeping Spomer on the defensive. A stiff jab from Spomer lands clean, but Zayas responds with a crisp left hook to the body. Spomer’s movement is improving, but Zayas’ pressure isn’t letting up. He’s dictating the pace and outworking Spomer in another strong round. Zayas lands another accidental low blow but no point deduction. Spomer comes back with a three-punch combination after the halt. Zayas lands an uppercut and shot to the body to close out the round.

Our Score: 10-9 Zayas, 50-45 overall

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Round 6