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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Wilson (ranked 6784 p4p, 502 weight class) and Ryan Sampson (ranked 3900 p4p, 367 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Sampson checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson cracks the inside of Sampson's front leg.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Sampson has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson.
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sampson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sampson tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Sampson is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilson is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson controls the position for a moment.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Wilson tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sampson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sampson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Sampson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sampson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson trying to control here.
Sampson wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson pushes Sampson off looking to stand but Sampson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wilson trying to control but Sampson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sampson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sampson is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson looks winded!
Wilson is trying to stand.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rico Wilson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sampson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Wilson takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Sampson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson has Sampson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
Sampson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilson prevents it.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Sampson moves out of range easily.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Sampson checks it
and Sampson counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson throws Sampson to one side and escapes!
Rico Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sampson checks it well.
Sampson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Sampson moves his leg out of the way.
Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wilson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Sampson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sampson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
Wilson drives through and clinches with Sampson against the cage.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson gets tackled into the cage by Wilson. Wilson maintains the clinch.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Wilson stalling in the clinch.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sampson is defended easily by Wilson.
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Sampson in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sampson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Wilson manages to get underhooks.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilson stalling the fight.
Wilson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Wilson stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wilson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Wilson just leaning against Sampson, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rico Wilson.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Rico Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson tries to counter by clinching up but Sampson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Sampson's legs.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to stall.
Sampson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
Sampson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilson after a bit of a struggle.
Rico Wilson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Sampson shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampson can turn it around.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Sampson shoots in.
Sampson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sampson avoids it.
Sampson has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Sampson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Sampson counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sampson's guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson stays in close to Sampson's body and controls the position.
Wilson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Sampson is defending well.
Wilson trying to control from Sampson's half guard. Sampson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sampson is looking to improve his position.
Ryan Sampson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sampson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wilson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wilson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sampson is surviving well by controlling Wilson's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Sampson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Wilson had his way with Ryan Sampson in that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wilson darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
Sampson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Sampson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Wilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Sampson moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
Sampson feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sampson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sampson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sampson with the counter takedown but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rico Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson scores with a head kick.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sampson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson clinches with his opponent.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Rico Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sampson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sampson goes for a takedown attempt but Wilson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilson darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampson.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but Sampson blocks with his arms.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rico Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ryan Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson avoids the body shot from Wilson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:43
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:43
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Wilson!
A very excited looking Rico Wilson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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RATING
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