Lisa Spangler

Lisa Spangler Verzosa[4] (born October 17, 1995) is a mixed martial artist (MMA) from the United States, competing in the bantamweight division. She last competed for Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta).

Lisa Spangler
Born (1995-10-17) October 17, 1995
Vancouver, Washington, United States[1]
Other namesThe Strangler, Battle Angel
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach68[2] in (173 cm)
Fighting out ofPortland, Oregon, United States
TeamGracie Barra Portland
TrainerRudy Garz - Boxing coach[3]
Years active2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins6
By decision6
Losses2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Spangler started playing football and competing in wrestling and karate when she was young, and transitioned to mixed martial arts at the age of 14 after joining Gladiator MMA gym in Vancouver.[3][1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Spangler started her amateur MMA career since 2015 and fought almost primary under KOTC promotion. She amassed a record of 7-0 prior signed by Invicta.[5]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Spangler made her Invicta debut on May 4, 2018 at Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner against Sarah Kleczka.[3] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

CageSport MMA

Spangler face Kelly Clayton on July 2, 2018 at CageSport 52. She won the fight via majority decision.[5]

Return to Invicta Fighting Championships

Spangler return to Invicta and faced Shanna Young on September 1, 2018, at Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin, replacing Raquel Pa'aluhi.[7] She won the fight via a split decision.[8]

On June 7, 2019, Spangler face Katharina Lehner at Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez II.[9] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Spangler faced Taneisha Tennant for the vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 44: A New Era on August 27, 2021.[11] Spangler lost a lop sided unanimous decision.[12]

Spangler is scheduled to face Serena DeJesus on May 11, 2022 at Invicta FC 47.[13]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
8 matches 6 wins 2 losses
By decision 6 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–2 Taneisha Tennant Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 44: A New Era August 27, 2021 5 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States For the vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Raquel Canuto Decision (split) Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella September 17, 2020 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss 5–1 Julija Stoliarenko Decision (split) Invicta FC Phoenix Series 3 March 6, 2020 5 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States For the vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Kerri Kenneson Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 38: Murato vs. Ducote November 1, 2019 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 4–0 Katharina Lehner Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez II June 7, 2019 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 3–0 Shanna Young Decision (split) Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin September 1, 2018 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 2–0 Kelly Clayton Decision (majority) CageSport 52 July 21, 2018 3 5:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 1–0 Sarah Kleczka Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner May 4, 2018 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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References
  1. "Lisa Spangler – Invicta Fighting Championships". Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  2. "Lisa Spangler ("Battle Angel") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  3. "Invicta FC 29 Features Pacific Northwest Fighters Liz Tracy And Lisa Spangler". Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  4. "Lisa Verzosa ("Battle Angel") | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  5. Sherdog.com. "Lisa". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  6. Anderson, Jay (2018-05-04). "Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner Results and Recap". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  7. "Lisa Spangler steps in for Raquel Pa'aluhi at Invicta FC 31, Miranda Maverick vs. Victoria Leonardo added". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  8. "Invicta FC 31 results: Champ Virna Jandiroba taps Janaisa Morandin". MMA Junkie. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  9. "Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez II, Preview". MMATorch. 2019-06-07. Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  10. "Invicta FC 35: Katharina Lehner unterliegt nach Punkten". www.gnp1.de (in German). Retrieved 2019-08-03.
  11. Newswire. "Invicta FC 44: Emily Ducote faces Danielle Taylor, Lisa Verzosa meets Taneisha Tennant". fightmag.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  12. Anderson, Jay (2021-08-28). "Invicta FC 44: Emily Ducote Stuns with Punch/Head Kick KO, Tennant Claims Bantamweight Belt". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  13. "Emily Ducote vs. Alesha Zappitella strawweight title fight headlines Invicta FC 47 on May 11". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
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