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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Sampson (ranked 32 p4p, 139 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 4 p4p, 15 weight class). Sampson comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sampson to the ground. Spong is now in Sampson's guard.
Spong passes Sampson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sampson defending well though.
Sampson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sampson reverses the position - he's now on top in Spong's guard.
Spong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sampson is aware though and is defending well.
Sampson won't allow Spong to sweep him here.
Spong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sampson defends it easily.
Spong trying to keep a closed guard but Sampson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sampson manages to get himself to full guard.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sampson holds on and takes a little breather.
Sampson continues to stall.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sampson pulls Spong in close to prevent any damage.
Spong wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Spong passes Sampson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sampson won't allow Spong to pass to mount.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sampson to regain full guard.
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spong lands a couple of elbows.
Sampson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.
Spong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spong misses with a head shot. Sampson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sampson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Sampson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spong trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sampson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sampson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spong has Sampson in his guard.
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sampson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sampson defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Sampson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong connects with a jab.
Spong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but Spong persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.
Spong fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sampson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sampson swivels and escapes.
Sampson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Spong with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Spong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sampson as Spong shoots in.
Spong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spong is trying to work for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sampson is just riding it out for now. Spong eventually gives up the hold.
Spong seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson pushes Spong off and gets back to his feet.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Sampson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson trying to control the position here.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Sampson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Spong being controlled here momentarily.
Spong distracts Sampson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spong pushes down on Sampson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sampson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spong's back!
Sampson has the hooks in. Spong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
It looks like Sampson is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong is trying to maintain the position but Sampson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong misses with a takedown
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spong! Sampson lets Spong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
A big right from Sampson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sampson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Sampson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sampson's waist but Sampson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spong off to one side.
Sampson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sampson slaps away a takedown attempt from Spong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sampson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampson.
Spong swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range.
As Spong backs away, Sampson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a leg kick.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spong! Sampson lets Spong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Sampson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong with a poor takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice body shot.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Spong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spong gets tackled into the cage by Sampson. Sampson maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sampson.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sampson misses with a punch to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spong is rocked!
Sampson scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Spong blocking some punches.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Spong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sampson to keep the fight standing.
Sampson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sampson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Spong to his knees! Sampson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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