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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aljaybar Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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208 cm
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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barrett Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aljaybar Samson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samson's waist but Samson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
Samson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hanson leaves Samson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanson shoots in and drives through. Samson sprawls well.
Samson dodges the punch combination from Hanson.
Samson has a takedown stuffed.
Hanson wants to clinch up but Samson keeps it at a distance.
Hanson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samson shoots for a takedown but Hanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrett Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljaybar Samson.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanson.
Samson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hanson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hanson wants to clinch up but Samson keeps it at a distance.
Samson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hanson.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samson but Samson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanson wants to clinch up but Samson keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is looking to land body kicks.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samson but Samson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Samson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Samson checks a leg kick.
Samson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Samson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hanson successfully pulls guard.
Samson tries to stand but Hanson is controlling from the bottom.
Hanson is looking to stand up but Samson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanson trying to keep a closed guard but Samson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Samson looking to sit in guard and control but Hanson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Samson has a closed guard, preventing Hanson from standing up.
Hanson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Hanson dominated that round.
That's time! Hanson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Samson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hanson avoiding damage as Samson throws knees to the body.
Samson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hanson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Samson fails to pull guard.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson tries to clinch up but Hanson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanson pulls guard effortlessly.
Hanson has control of Samson's left arm, preventing Samson from doing any damage.
Hanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
Hanson is trying to keep Samson in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hanson wants to get back to his feet but Samson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We're going to have a standup here because Barrett Hanson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Samson has a takedown stuffed.
Samson tries to keep at a distance but Hanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to break the clinch but Samson is controlling the position.
Hanson wants a takedown.
Samson keeps control of Hanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Samson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hanson is trying to maintain a safe position but Samson gets an underhook and turns Hanson into the cage.
Hanson jumps guard.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Samson won't allow Hanson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aljaybar Samson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanson.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Samson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanson has managed to clinch.
Hanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barrett Hanson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hanson has Samson up against the cage in a clinch.
Samson wants to stall.
Hanson lands a nice uppercut.
Samson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanson is keeping busy.
Samson has Hanson pressed against the cage, preventing Hanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hanson wants to break free but Samson has control.
Hanson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanson.
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Samson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanson is trying to break free.
Hanson has had enough of the clinch but Samson keeps him there for the moment.
Hanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanson holds on and takes a little breather.
Hanson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Samson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hanson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Samson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Samson has control of an arm but Hanson manages to advance to Samson's back!
Samson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Even with his hooks in, Hanson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Samson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Samson is in bad spot here.
Hanson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Samson trying to control the position but Hanson manages to sink in the hooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Samson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hanson gets his hands free as Samson looks to control.
Hanson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Aljaybar Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrett Hanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samson wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barrett Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hanson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrett Hanson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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