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Sponsor Spencer Waddell

United States
Athlete

Self-Managed

Mixed Martial Arts (Mma) - USA
Local
Reach
High
Response Rate

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About Spencer Waddell — USA mixed Martial Arts (Mma) athlete

Spencer Waddell, known as Simply Samurai, is a high-energy combat-sports creator and performer whose brand blends martial arts, sword culture, stunt work, history, and fantasy entertainment. He’s a strong fit for sponsors seeking an authentic action-sports personality with a niche but highly engaged audience around live events, gaming, and adventurous storytelling.


Why you should sponsor me for your next influencer campaign?

 Spencer "Seto" Waddell better known as Simply Samurai is a champion in every sense of the word. Spencer has six years of historical African martial arts experience and seven years of historical European martial arts. Not only is Spencer knowledgeable in swordsmanship, he is also quite literally history in the making. Spencer is the first African American USA Longsword Champion. Spencer's talents are not limited to combat as he is an actor, historian, model, and internationally accredited stuntman. Working with Spencer allows your brand to not only reach a large audience (he has a social media following of nearly 40,000 people), it allows your brand to be apart of literal history in the making as he trailblazes through tournaments, films, and public events around the world.

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Overview

🎂40
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👨Male
📍SpringfieldILUnited States

Fencing, Weight Lifting

USA

Lincoln Land Community College

United States

Has access to a professional photographer

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Awards

  • Multiple time USA Longsword National Champion

  • 2022 Ambassador to Greece

  • Count & Knight of the Society of Creative Anacronism

  • 2023 international Medieval Combat Federation Representative (USA)

  • 13 x Medalist Armored Combat

References / press

  • https://facebook.com/groups/amcfederation/

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Pre-Packaged Projects

Social Media Deal

1 post & 1 story with the Spencer Waddell promoting your product.

$600
User Generated Price
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Brand Ambassador Deal

Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.

$5,400
User Generated Price
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Appearance Deal

Have Spencer Waddell make a live appearance at your next event

$1,140
User Generated Price
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Frequently asked questions

Brands can sponsor Spencer Waddell on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Spencer Waddell's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.

Spencer Waddell is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.

According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Spencer Waddell starts at $600 for a social media post, $1,140 for a appearance and $5,400 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.

According to OpenSponsorship, Spencer Waddell's audience includes 39K+ Instagram followers, interests including Health & Wellness, Fitness & Performance, Art, Music, Movies, and more, based in Springfield, IL, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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