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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Sampson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sergio Pizzorno!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Sampson tries to keep at a distance but Pizzorno has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Pizzorno wants the takedown. Sampson is fighting it off but Pizzorno persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sampson's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sampson (0) vs (2) Pizzorno
Pizzorno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sampson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pizzorno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sampson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pizzorno is pushing down on Sampson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sampson is fighting to maintain full guard but Pizzorno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sampson is trying to maintain the position but Pizzorno is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Sampson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizzorno content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pizzorno is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Pizzorno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sampson trying to control but Pizzorno postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson tries to roll over but Pizzorno keeps him under control.#T2#
Pizzorno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Sampson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampson tries to get to full guard but Pizzorno has control of the leg.
Pizzorno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pizzorno moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sampson (0) vs (5) Pizzorno
Sampson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Pizzorno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sampson's legs.
My spies in ACME inform me that Pizzorno has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pizzorno taking a breather here.
Pizzorno gets to mount! Sampson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sampson (0) vs (7) Pizzorno
Pizzorno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Sampson can't escape the position.
Sampson is working hard here to advance position.
Sampson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sampson actively working from the bottom here.
Sampson is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Sampson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizzorno pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Pizzorno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sampson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sampson actively working from the bottom here.
Pizzorno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pizzorno is continuing to stall.#T6#
Let's hope that Pizzorno has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pizzorno passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sampson (0) vs (10) Pizzorno
Sampson is not content to let Pizzorno control the position. #T7#
Pizzorno is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sampson manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sampson wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Pizzorno is pressing down on Sampson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sampson is holding on for now.
Sampson is trying to get back to full guard.
Pizzorno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Sampson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizzorno pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Pizzorno trying to pass the guard but Sampson defending well.
Pizzorno slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Sampson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizzorno pulls his head out easily.
Pizzorno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T10##SUB#
Sampson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pizzorno jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sampson (0) vs (13) Pizzorno
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pizzorno tries to advance to mount but can't. #T11#
Sampson is looking for a sweep.
Pizzorno controls the position.
Pizzorno advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sampson (0) vs (15) Pizzorno
Pizzorno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Pizzorno avoids the attempt from Sampson to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson is desperately trying to improve his position but Pizzorno has a good base and remains in mount.
Pizzorno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sampson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sampson is looking for a sweep. Pizzorno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13##SUB#
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
Pizzorno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sampson trying to control here.
Pizzorno wants to pass the guard but Sampson is defending well. #T14#
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sampson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pizzorno passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sampson (0) vs (18) Pizzorno
The referee asks Pizzorno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pizzorno prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sampson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sampson (0) vs (20) Pizzorno
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pizzorno content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pizzorno wins on points by 20 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sergio Pizzorno made sure he mentioned WARHORSE Fightwear , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
OFK 25 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Patill counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Sampson drags the fight down to the ground.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Patill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sampson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patill has managed to get both his arms back between Sampson's legs - danger averted.
Patill stopping the sweep attempt from Sampson.#SUB#
Sampson working for a triangle but Patill defends it easily.
Sampson is controlling Patill's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patill engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Patill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sampson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Patill has managed to get both his arms back between Sampson's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Patill sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Sampson is looking for a triangle but Patill pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
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.
Patill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Patill working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Patill postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Patill is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sampson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patill controls the pace.#SUB#
Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sampson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
It looks like Patill might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Patill sprawls well.
Sampson sets himself, and Patill steps forward looking for the clinch! Sampson avoids it this time.
Sampson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Patill tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sampson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Patill counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sampson!
Patill lands an elbow.
Patill is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sampson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sampson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sampson is looking for a sweep. Patill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Patill stalling. #T4#
Sampson wants to get back to full guard but Patill has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sampson tries to buck Patill off but Patill is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patill is staying tight to Sampson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sampson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patill wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Patill dominated that round.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Patill drives through with a takedown into Sampson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Patill stopping the sweep attempt from Sampson.#SUB#
Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sampson has momentary wrist control but Patill slips an elbow through the middle.
Sampson 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.
Patill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Patill has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Patill passes into half guard.
Patill looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Patill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB#
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sampson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Patill slows the pace down in half guard.
Patill is continuing to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Patill passes to full mount!
Sampson tries to hold on but Patill pushes him away.
Sampson is looking to get to half guard.
Sampson regains half guard.#T3#
Patill is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sampson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Patill jumps into side control!
Sampson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sampson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Patill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patill tries to strike from the bottom.
Patill looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Patill has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patill will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Patill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Patill on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Sampson has managed to clinch.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Patill has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Patill lands a takedown into guard.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Patill controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sampson working for a triangle but Patill defends it easily.
Patill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Patill must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Patill tries to pass. #T1#
Patill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sampson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Patill keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sampson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sampson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampson is looking to work some ground and pound but Patill has wrist control.
Patill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Still in half guard, Patill seems content to control.#SUB#
Sampson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Patill stalling.
Sampson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patill's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patill's back!
Patill is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sampson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sampson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Patill is trying to get back to his feet but Sampson has full control of the position and if anything, Patill has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Patill defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. #T3#
Sampson looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Patill passes into side control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sampson pushes Patill away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Patill gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Patill is working Sampson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Patill moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sampson tries to bench press Patill off him but Patill keeps the position.
Sampson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson trying to remain calm as Patill controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Patill.
I've got Patill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Patill!
Post fight, an emotional John Patill said 'I have tore through every single one of my opponents. GET READY FOR CRUSHER'. |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Grand Finale
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Sampson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sampson trying to control from half guard but Peterson is working away. #SUB#
Sampson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peterson is just riding it out for now. Sampson eventually gives up the hold.
Peterson pushes Sampson off looking to stand but Sampson dives back in and keeps control.
Peterson tries to roll over but Sampson keeps him under control.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Peterson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sampson is looking for a kimura but Peterson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sampson to get the leverage.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Sampson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sampson.
Sampson prevents Peterson from standing back up.
#SUB#
Sampson seems to be working for a kimura but Peterson defends the submission attempt.
Sampson works his way into side control.
Peterson is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Sampson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sampson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Peterson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sampson has hold of Peterson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Peterson seems comfortable defending it but Sampson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Peterson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Peterson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sampson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Sampson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ryan Sampson waved his t-shirt featuring Caveman clothing 's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Empire: X
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barnes feints and then cracks Sampson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sampson down.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Sampson persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampson tries for a takedown but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Steve Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sampson.
Sampson tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Sampson looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Sampson with an uppercut!
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sampson. That did some damage!
Sampson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sampson there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Ryan Sampson has been cut.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Sampson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Barnes counters with a head kick that drops Sampson to the mat! Sampson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Sampson is rocked!#T2#
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Sampson off balance momentarily.
Sampson has a takedown stuffed.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily#KD#
and Barnes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sampson! Barnes lets Sampson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sampson is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Sampson looks winded!
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Sampson.
Sampson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle, before Barnes throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sampson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Barnes lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Steve Barnes!
Steve Barnes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MKFC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Romanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sampson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Romanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sampson is trying to hold Romanov in close to prevent damage but Romanov has managed to pass into half guard.
Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Sampson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanov wants to pass the guard but Sampson is defending well.
Romanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Romanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sampson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Romanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sampson defends it well. #SUB2#
Sampson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Romanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sampson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Romanov wants to take Sampson's back here but Sampson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sampson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Romanov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Romanov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sampson's guard.
Sampson 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.
Romanov lands a couple of elbows.
Romanov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sampson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Romanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sampson controls Romanov momentarily but Romanov frees himself.
Romanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Romanov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Romanov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sampson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Romanov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sampson is looking to clinch but Romanov is avoiding it.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sampson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Sampson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Romanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sampson is in Romanov's guard.
Romanov pulls Sampson in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Romanov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sampson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Romanov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Romanov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Romanov! #REVR##SUB#
Romanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sampson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Romanov but great work by Sampson.#T1#
Romanov is pushing Sampson's head away, looking to escape. Sampson manages to hold on to the position though.
Romanov is looking to regain half guard here but Sampson keeps moving and retains side control.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
Romanov is trying to control Sampson's posture but Sampson avoids it.
I wouldn't like to be where Romanov is right now. #SUB2#
Sampson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
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 trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Romanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sampson trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov is looking for a sweep.
Sampson trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Romanov tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
Romanov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Romanov winds up and cracks Sampson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romanov controlling the action here.#T4##SUB2#
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
Romanov prevents Sampson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romanov wants to stand up but Sampson is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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 Uri Romanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Romanov looking to score a takedown here. Sampson is defending well but Romanov drives through and ends up in Sampson's guard.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Romanov tries to pass.
Romanov pushes down on Sampson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Romanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sampson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romanov pulls his head out easily.
Romanov is looking to advance position but Sampson won't allow it.
Romanov controlling the pace. #T1#
Romanov trying to mount his opponent but Sampson defends it. #SUB#
Romanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Romanov tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Sampson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanov is keen to just control but Sampson is a slippery customer.
Sampson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Romanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sampson trying to control but Romanov postures up.
Uri Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanov is taking a breather. Sampson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sampson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romanov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sampson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Sampson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Romanov controls the pace.#T3#
Romanov forces his way into half guard.
Romanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romanov trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Romanov.
Sampson taking some punishment here, with Romanov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sampson is trying to control but can't.
Romanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Romanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Nice strikes from Romanov there.
Romanov is trying to control. Sampson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sampson is trying to get back to full guard.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Sampson looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romanov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Romanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romanov 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Romanov! |
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Event:
Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
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.
#CL#
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.#BC#
Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson. #CL#
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Sampson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Sampson tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well. #SUB2#
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.#T2##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Sampson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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.
#SUB2#
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.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sampson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
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.
#R2#
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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.
#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Wilson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
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 #TD2#
and Sampson counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Wilson throws Sampson to one side and escapes!
Rico Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
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. #CL#
Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
#T3#
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.#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Sampson moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
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?#T4#
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!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson. #CL#
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.#BC#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
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.
#BC#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sampson is defended easily by Wilson.#CL#
Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Sampson in a clinch.
#T2#
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.
#T3#
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.
#CL#
Wilson clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
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.#BC#
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!
#R4##CL#
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.#BC#
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.#CL#
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.#T1#
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.#BC#
Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson taking a breather.#T2#
Sampson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws a leg kick #TD2#
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. #REVR#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson not doing much here.
#T4#
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. #SUB#
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!
#R5##CL#
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. #T1#
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?#BC#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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.#T3#
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. #CL#
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.
#CL#
Wilson darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
#T4#
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.
#BC#
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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Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Sampson.
Ryan Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Light.
Sampson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Light throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
Sampson moves out of range as Light strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Sampson. Those never looked like landing.
Light throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Light closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sampson circles away.
Sampson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sampson does no damage.
Sampson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Light.
Sampson feints a jab promting Light to slip. Sampson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Light slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Light avoids a punch combination nicely.
Light throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sampson staying out of range there.
Sampson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sampson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Light throws a lazy right hand but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Light throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson misses with a double jab.
Light throws a big shot that misses.
Sampson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sampson.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sampson defending well as Light loads up on a big left hand.
Light takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Light.
Sampson looks to land a combination but Light avoids it well.
Sampson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Light attempts a counter takedown but Sampson avoids it well and moves away.
Sampson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Danga de danga de dang - Sampson scores with a four punch combination!
Sampson misses with a few strikes there.
Light appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Light misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Light looks to land a right hand but Sampson moved out of range.#T3#
Light misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Sampson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Light throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Sampson. Those never looked like landing.
Light misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sampson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sampson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Light is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Light changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sampson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sampson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson looks winded!
Danga de danga de dang - Sampson scores with a four punch combination!
Light has been working on his balance at Bang Bros Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sampson.
Light misses with an uppercut.
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Light.#T4#
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Light.
Light loads up on a big right hand but Sampson slips the punch.
Light closes the distance and clinches up with Sampson, looking for a takedown. Light pushes Sampson against the cage but Sampson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sampson throws a counter combo.
Light is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sampson misses with a few strikes there.
Light changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Light throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Sampson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Light misses.
Light looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
Sampson throws a combination. Light tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Sampson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sampson misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Light shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Light is working for a submission of some sort.
Sampson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light wants to pass the guard but Sampson is defending well.
Sampson is trying to stand back up but Light is controlling him
#T1#
Light is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sampson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#ES2#
Sampson bucks up and throws Light to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD#
Light shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sampson's guard.
Light passes Sampson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Light seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Light seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Light is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sampson defends it well. #T2#
Light stalling away here and it's allowed Sampson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Light prevents Sampson from getting back to his feet.
Light passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Light in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sampson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corsair Light!
Corsair Light retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Corsair Light 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:
Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Sucks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sampson to the ground. Sucks is now in Sampson's guard.
Sampson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Sucks is posturing up here but Sampson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sucks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sucks has to tap! Slick submission there by Sampson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Sampson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Sampson feints and as Two raises his hands in defense, Sampson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sampson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sampson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sampson forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Sampson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Two is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Sampson!
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