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Event:
UFC WNF 2
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Samson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Samson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Samson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Samson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Scorpion throws a one two combo.
Mongali Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Samson has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Samson.
The Scorpion looks winded!#TD#
Samson manages to pull guard.
The Scorpion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samson pulls The Scorpion in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Scorpion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Scorpion preventing the sweep.
Samson pulls The Scorpion in close to prevent any damage.
The Scorpion preventing the sweep. #T1#
Samson controlling the position.
The Scorpion won't allow Samson to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Samson instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Samson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Samson manages to pull guard.
Samson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Scorpion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Samson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Samson postures up in The Scorpion's guard and throws a big left but The Scorpion blocks it.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but The Scorpion blocks nicely.
Samson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Scorpion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongali Samson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The Scorpion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Samson takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Samson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Samson taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Samson.
#TD#
Samson jumps into guard, dragging The Scorpion to the mat.
Samson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Samson not doing much here.
Samson is looking to advance position but The Scorpion won't allow it.
The Scorpion is breathing heavily.#T1#
Well, if Samson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Samson thows a huge punch but The Scorpion dodges it nicely.
Well, if Samson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Samson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. The Scorpion tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Samson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mongali Samson!
During a confident post fight interview, Mongali Samson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Syd The Scorpion spoke after the fight, saying 'Hymie delivers in Pawnee this message to a confused and stunned crowd.."I might be bleeding, But I'm still breathing, You might hate me, But you can't break me..you pussy bitch motherfuckers..Come and get me." Thank you.'.
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Event:
UFC WNF 1
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Samson tries to circle away but Schmidt has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Schmidt turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Schmidt manages to end up in side control.
Samson is looking for a sweep.
Samson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schmidt's best efforts.
Samson trying to control from the bottom.
Samson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Schmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Samson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Samson wants to control but Schmidt is keeping busy.
Samson is staying active underneath Schmidt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schmidt lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt is trying to control. Samson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Schmidt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Samson has hold of Schmidt's hands but Schmidt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schmidt working over Samson with some ground and pound. Samson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Schmidt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Samson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Samson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schmidt scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmidt seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #CUT2#
Mongali Samson's cut is getting worse.
Samson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Samson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Samson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schmidt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Samson trying to hold on to Schmidt's head to control him but Schmidt postures up.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT2#
Mongali Samson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Samson wants to improve his position but Schmidt is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Schmidt there. #CUT2#
Jeez, Mongali Samson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mongali Samson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oskar Schmidt!
Oskar Schmidt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuuppa throws an elbow but misses.
Samson tries to work over Kuuppa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuuppa prevents a body shot from Samson.
Samson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kuuppa.
#TD#
Samson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Samson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kuuppa won't allow Samson to sweep him here.
Samson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Samson working a defensive guard here.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Kuuppa from controlling successfully.
Kuuppa wants to pass the guard but Samson is keeping the position.#T1#
Samson controls Kuuppa momentarily but Kuuppa frees himself. #SUB#
Samson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuuppa defends well.
Kuuppa landing with the ground and pound.
Samson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kuuppa wants to get back to his feet but Samson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Samson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Samson postures up and lands a big shot to Kuuppa's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samson trying to control but Kuuppa is working from the bottom.
Samson content to stall in guard here.
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuuppa has wrist control.
Samson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuuppa is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Samson throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson stands and throws Kuuppa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Samson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Samson trying to control the position but Kuuppa is working away.
We've been informed that Kuuppa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Samson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kuuppa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kuuppa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Samson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kuuppa is looking to reverse the position.
Samson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Samson controlling from side mount.
An elbow from Samson crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Kuuppa's face as Samson controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mongali Samson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Samson looks to land a combination but Kuuppa avoids it well. #CL#
Samson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kuuppa blocks a body shot from Samson.
Samson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuuppa blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuuppa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samson avoids it.
Kuuppa misses with a knee strike.
Kuuppa looking to throw knees to the head but Samson is blocking nicely.
Samson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Samson drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Samson looking for a guillotine here but Kuuppa defends easily.
#SU2#
Kuuppa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Samson, up you get! #T1##CL#
Samson has Kuuppa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuuppa wants to stall.
Samson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Samson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuuppa.
Samson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Kuuppa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Samson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Samson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kuuppa doesn't have the hooks in and Samson manages to turn into his guard.
Kuuppa is trying to keep Samson in close.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Samson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuuppa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Samson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Samson seems to have locked his on tight now - Kuuppa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Samson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mongali Samson!
A very excited looking Mongali Samson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Montreal RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Petrozuli shoots in and gets a takedown into Samson's guard.
Samson trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrozuli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Samson's guard. #SUB#
Petrozuli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrozuli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Samson is trying to control Petrozuli's posture. Petrozuli takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Samson! Petrozuli is rotating here... this could be the end... Samson is out! Petrozuli has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Regis Petrozuli!
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Event:
Montreal RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Naruhiko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samson's guard.
Samson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Naruhiko stays in close to Samson's body and controls the position.
Samson has momentary wrist control but Naruhiko slips an elbow through the middle.
Naruhiko throwing strikes but missing.
Samson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naruhiko is one step ahead there.
Samson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko landing with the ground and pound.
Samson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Samson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Naruhiko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Naruhiko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT#
It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut.
Naruhiko lands strikes from half guard.
Naruhiko tries to pass to full mount but Samson defends it.
Ground and pound from Naruhiko.
Samson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Naruhiko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Naruhiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Samson being controlled here, momentarily.
Naruhiko is working Samson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#
That has opened up Mongali Samson's cut even more.#SUB2#
Samson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Naruhiko defends it easily.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving.
Samson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Naruhiko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#
The cut above Mongali Samson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Naruhiko postures up.
Naruhiko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Samson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Naruhiko is in close to Samson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Naruhiko looking to pass the guard.
Naruhiko scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#
Mongali Samson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mongali Samson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Okino Naruhiko!
A victorious Okino Naruhiko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Montreal RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
O'Phoenix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samson's guard.#SUB2#
Samson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O'Phoenix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O'Phoenix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Samson can't keep his opponent in guard - O'Phoenix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is working for a kimura but Samson is defending it quite comfortably.
O'Phoenix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samson tries to get to full guard but O'Phoenix has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson moves into full guard.
Samson keeping moving, preventing O'Phoenix from controlling successfully. #T1#
O'Phoenix prevents Samson from getting back to his feet.
Samson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O'Phoenix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Samson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O'Phoenix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
O'Phoenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
Samson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O'Phoenix trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O'Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O'Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
O'Phoenix stands and throws Samson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samson struggling a bit here.#T3#
Samson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O'Phoenix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samson prevents O'Phoenix from moving into mount.
Samson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
O'Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
O'Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
O'Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samson is aware though and is defending well.
O'Phoenix looking to control.
O'Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
O'Phoenix controls Samson momentarily but Samson frees himself. #T4##SUB#
O'Phoenix has his foot on Samson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samson works his way back into a safe position though.
Samson wanted to stand there but O'Phoenix had control of the position.
O'Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O'Phoenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O'Phoenix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Samson wants to control from the top but O'Phoenix keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick O'Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mongali Samson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
O'Phoenix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patrick O'Phoenix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samson is in trouble now - O'Phoenix has advanced to mount!
O'Phoenix looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Samson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Samson shrugs it off.
Samson tries to reverse the position but O'Phoenix maintains control.#SUB#
Samson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from O'Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
O'Phoenix is working for a guillotine from mount but Samson frees his head quite easily.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
O'Phoenix wants to finish this one by submission but Samson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from O'Phoenix.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O'Phoenix looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Samson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Samson! #T2##SUB#
O'Phoenix has his foot on Samson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samson works his way back into a safe position though.
O'Phoenix wants to hit a switch here but Samson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for O'Phoenix there!
Samson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
O'Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Samson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Phoenix regains half guard.
O'Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Samson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Samson seems content to control.
Samson works his way into full mount!
Samson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Samson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
O'Phoenix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O'Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Samson has control of the leg.
O'Phoenix is pressing down on Samson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O'Phoenix wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment. #T4#
O'Phoenix is trying to control the position but Samson postures up. #SUB#
O'Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samson is aware though and is defending well.
Samson trying to control but O'Phoenix is working from the bottom.
O'Phoenix looking to control.
Samson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick O'Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mongali Samson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Samson instigates a clinch. #TD#
O'Phoenix pulls Samson into guard.
#SUB#
O'Phoenix is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Samson frees his head nicely. Oh but O'Phoenix has switched to an armbar! Samson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Montreal RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Samson closes the distance and clinches up with Dobson, looking for a takedown. Samson pushes Dobson against the cage but Dobson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dobson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
Mongali Samson's cut is getting worse.
Dobson lands a nice looking body shot.
Samson wants to clinch up but Dobson keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Dobson clinches up against the cage.
Dobson is working Samson over against the cage.
Good body shot from Dobson.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Dobson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dobson lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobson pushes Samson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Dobson.
A short right from Dobson on the inside.
Dobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
Mongali Samson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Samson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Dobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Samson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dobson lands a nice hook to Samson's body. Samson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dobson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dobson lands a lovely overhand right.
Samson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
Jeez, Mongali Samson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Dobson tests Samson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mongali Samson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Michael Dobson!
In his post fight interview, Michael Dobson gave a big smile as he said 'I'm downright famished!'.
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Event:
Montreal RD 3
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Tournament scores with a shot to the body.
Tournament changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tournament looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samson tries to clinch but Tournament is having none of it.
Samson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tournament.
Samson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tournament just misses with a punch to the body.
Samson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tournament leaves Samson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tournament scores with a jab to the body.
Samson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tournament throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Samson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tournament connects with a body shot.
Tournament lands a nice looking body shot.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Tournament throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Samson fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Tournament thuds a left hand into Samson's body.
Tournament connects with a body shot.
Tournament lands a nice looking body shot.
Tournament with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tournament thuds a left hand into Samson's body.
Tournament digs a good body shot into Samson's ribs.
Tournament scores with a body shot.
Tournament is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samson rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Tournament.#CUT2#
It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut.
Tournament with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tournament scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament thuds a left hand into Samson's body.
Nice body punch from Tournament.
Tournament fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tournament scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tournament scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tournament looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Tournament uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tournament throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tournament lands with a cross.
Tournament fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tournament throws a shot to the body.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tournament.
Samson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tournament lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tournament connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samson's hands.
Samson takes one to the side of the head.
Tournament lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samson at a distance.
Samson throws a sloppy head kick and Tournament moves out of range easily.
Tournament tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tournament.
Tournament pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Samson back to the cage. Tournament follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tournament scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Tournament cracks a nice hook into Samson's ribs.
Tournament ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harry Tournament is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tournament takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
Mongali Samson's cut is getting worse.
Tournament is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Samson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tournament rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Tournament misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tournament. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Samson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tournament connects with a body shot that sends Samson's belly button to the back.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the body.
Tournament throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Tournament scores with a four punch combination!
Tournament's corner calls for a 1-2. Tournament obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tournament lands with a nice body punch.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nice body punch from Tournament.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament stuns Samson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tournament scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tournament. That snapped Samson's head back.
Tournament lands with an uppercut that bounces Samson off the cage and back into range.
Samson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tournament swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tournament jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tournament lands a lovely overhand right.
Tournament tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tournament.
Tournament wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Tournament dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mongali Samson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tournament connects with a looping right hand.
Samson tries to clinch but Tournament is having none of it.
Samson moves in looking to clinch but Tournament pushes him off.
Samson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tournament displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samson.
Tournament doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Samson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tournament paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tournament throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
Mongali Samson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Samson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tournament lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tournament lands with a nice body punch.
Harry Tournament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tournament scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Tournament throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the body.
Samson walks into a jab.#CUT2#
Jeez, Mongali Samson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tournament throws a shot to the body.
Samson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tournament has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tournament lands a jab to Samson's midsection.
Samson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tournament scores with a body shot.
Tournament comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tournament throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tournament, as that shot connected.
Tournament scores with a hook to the body. Samson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tournament lands a jab to the nose.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mongali Samson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Tournament!
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Event:
Montreal RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A big right from Khak misses.
Khak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Samson is looking to clinch.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Khak.
And Samson tries to counter it with a takedown but Khak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Khak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Samson tries to counter it with a takedown but Khak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khak throws a jab but it's blocked by Samson.
Samson slips under a jab.#CL#
Khak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Samson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khak stalling in the clinch.
Khak seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Khak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samson's elbow.
Khak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samson is trying to break the clinch but Khak has him pressed against the cage.
Khak misses with some punches.
#T1#
Khak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khak slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khak as Samson tries to tie him up.
Khak misses with the head strike.
Khak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samson looking to stall.
Samson being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Khak to work.
A head punch on the inside from Khak fails to land.
Khak tries to throw a body punch but Samson avoids it by throwing Khak back against the cage.
Samson stalling in the clinch but Khak improves position.
Khak slows down the pace here.
Samson is trying to stall.
Khak prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Come on Khak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khak prevents a body shot from Samson.
Samson tries to stall but Khak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khak stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Serj Khak.
Samson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samson tries to clinch but Khak moves out of range.
Khak scores with a jab. Samson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khak.
#CL#
Khak moves into the clinch.
Khak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khak stalling in the clinch.
Khak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Khak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khak tries a body shot but Samson blocks it.
Khak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khak blocks an uppercut.
Khak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khak misses with a body punch.
Samson prevents a body shot from Khak.
Samson is looking to control Khak's arms but Khak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samson has his back to the cage.
Khak is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Samson is looking to control Khak's arms but Khak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samson has his back to the cage.
Samson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Khak has denied him.
Khak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khak throws a head punch that misses.
Khak lands a hook that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Samson can't find room to land a body shot as Khak controls the action.
Samson wants to break free but Khak has control.
Samson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Serj Khak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongali Samson.
Khak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Khak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samson.
Khak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samson's elbow.
Khak stalling in the clinch but Samson improves position.
Khak prevents a body shot from Samson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khak.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khak as Samson tries to tie him up.
Khak looking to slow down the pace here.
Khak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khak trying to stall but Samson improves his position.
Khak lands with a left to the head.
Khak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samson struggles to land a body shot inside as Khak controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Khak is pushing Samson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khak misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Khak dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Samson slips under a jab.
Samson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Samson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khak misses with a wild body shot.
Samson wants to counter the offense by Khak and move into the clinch position.
Khak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samson staying out of range there.
Khak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Khak misses its intended target. #CL#
Khak has managed to clinch.
Samson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Khak throws a punch but it's blocked by Samson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Samson fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khak as Samson tries to tie him up.
Samson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Khak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Samson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samson.
Samson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Samson is trying to stall.
Samson looking to slow down the pace here.
Khak has a couple of punches blocked by Samson.
Khak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samson up against the cage.
Khak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samson is looking to control Khak's arms but Khak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Samson has his back to the cage.
Khak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Serj Khak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Samson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Khak stalls.
Khak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson blocks an uppercut.
Samson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khak throws a punch but it's blocked by Samson.
Khak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samson can do to turn this around?
Khak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Serj Khak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongali Samson.
Samson blocks a body shot from Khak.
Samson is trying to stall.
Khak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khak lands an uppercut.
Khak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samson is keeping busy.
Khak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samson working aggressively here.
Khak looking to stall.
Khak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Samson up against the cage.#T3#
Khak misses with a body punch.
Khak stalling the fight.
Khak misses with a body punch.
Samson fails to pull guard.
Samson wants to stall.
Khak blocks an uppercut.
Khak misses with the head strike.
Khak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Samson swings wildly with an uppercut but Khak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samson misses with a body punch.
Samson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Khak is looking to control Samson's arms but Samson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khak has his back to the cage. #T4#
Khak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Samson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khak's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Khak fails to land.
Khak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khak is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khak.
A short right from Khak on the inside.
Samson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khak stalling.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khak throws a head punch that misses.
Samson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Samson tries to circle away but Khak has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samson wants to stall.
Khak gets underhooks to prevent Samson's takedown attempt.
Khak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khak misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Khak dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khak keeps the fight on the outside.
Khak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samson. #CL#
Khak clinches up with Samson and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Khak misses with a punch on the inside.
Khak taking a breather.
Samson misses with a body punch.
Khak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khak prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khak struggles to land a body shot inside as Samson controls his hands.
Samson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Khak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Khak smiles and moves away.
Serj Khak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mongali Samson.
Samson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khak.
Khak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Khak.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Khak.#CL#
Khak pushes Samson up against the cage in a clinch.
Samson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khak to keep the fight standing.
Samson is trying to stall.
Khak prevents a body shot from Samson.
Khak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samson wants to get back to striking at distance but Khak won't allow it.
Khak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khak. #CUT#
It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut.#T2#
Khak prevents Samson from breaking the clinch.
Khak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samson.
Khak misses with a punch to the body.
Khak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Khak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samson tries to pull guard but Khak holds him up against the cage and eventually Samson drops back down to his feet.
Khak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samson.
Samson is looking to break free of the clinch but Khak has double underhooks.
Khak is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samson.
Khak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Khak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Khak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samson's elbow.
Khak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samsons head.
Samson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Samson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khak.
Samson tries to land knees in the clinch but Khak avoids the damage to the body.
Samson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khak.
Khak is struggling to control the position.
Khak tries a body shot but Samson blocks it.
#T4#
Khak misses with some punches.
Khak can't find room to land a body shot as Samson controls the action.
Khak misses with some punches.
Khak leaning against his opponent.
Khak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samson tries to score a body lock takedown but Khak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mongali Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khak working aggressively here.
Samson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Khak to keep the fight standing.
Khak tries a body shot but Samson blocks it.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khak just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samson.
Khak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samson's efforts to push away.
Khak stops a takedown attempt from Samson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Samson misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serj Khak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serj Khak!
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Event:
Montreal RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Columbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samson wants to clinch but Columbo slips to the side
letting Columbo counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut.
Columbo looks to land a combination but Samson avoids it well.
Columbo with a nice cross.
Samson keeps the fight on the outside.
Samson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Columbo defends it well.
Samson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samson tries to clinch but Columbo moves away
and Columbo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Columbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Columbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Samson is just out of range.
Columbo scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Columbo falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Samson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Samson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Columbo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mongali Samson!
After winning the bout, Mongali Samson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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