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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Renolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jackson Sampson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jackson Sampson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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193 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Renolds!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renolds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson working a defensive guard here.
Sampson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sampson trying to control the position.
Renolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Renolds controlling him for the moment.
Sampson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson Sampson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Renolds tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Renolds's guard.
Sampson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sampson trying to control but Renolds is working from the bottom.
Renolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sampson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Renolds looks winded!
Renolds is trying to control the position but Sampson postures up.
Sampson trying to control but Renolds is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jackson Sampson.
Sampson shoots in looking for a takedown but Renolds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sampson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Renolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Renolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice takedown defense from Renolds. No joy for Sampson on that attempt.
Renolds clinches.
Renolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Renolds has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renolds decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Renolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson scoring with some ground and pound.
Sampson controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jackson Sampson.
Renolds throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Sampson is looking to land body kicks.
Sampson goes for a double leg but Renolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Renolds continues to drive forward.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Renolds has him pressed against the cage.
Renolds breaks the clinch.
Renolds closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sampson to the mat! Sampson manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson trying to control the position.
Sampson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Renolds!
Sampson prevents Renolds from getting the reversal.
Sampson landing strikes from the mount and Renolds is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Renolds can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sampson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sampson looking to control but Renolds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Sampson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sampson tries to clinch but Renolds is having none of it.
Renolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Sampson. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
Renolds clinches.
Sampson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sampson tries to circle away but Renolds has him pinned against the cage.
Sampson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Renolds breaks from the clinch.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Renolds sprawls well. Renolds wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Renolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sampson sprawls well initially but Renolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Renolds is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renolds wants to control but Sampson is keeping him busy.
Sampson manages to get to full guard.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet.
Sampson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Renolds controlling him for the moment.
Sampson controls Renolds momentarily but Renolds frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Renolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sampson dodges the ground and pound from Renolds.
Sampson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Renolds off and has taken his back!
Sampson tries to get the hooks in deep but Renolds pushed the leg off.
Jackson Sampson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampson is landing with strikes. Renolds can't take much more of this.
Sampson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Renolds.
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!
Sampson tries to keep control of the position but Renolds is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sampson controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson trying to control momentarily.
Sampson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Sampson is not going to allow Renolds to sit and survive in this position.
Sampson working for a choke but Renolds is defending well.
Sampson looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renolds holding both Sampson 's hands and preventing any damage.
What can Renolds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sampson throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Renolds!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sampson controlling the positon.
Renolds prevents Sampson from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Sampson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sampson tries to clinch up but Renolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampson shoots for a takedown but Renolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Renolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Renolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body.
Sampson is looking to break free of the clinch but Renolds has double underhooks.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Renolds.
Sampson stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Sampson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Renolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sampson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Renolds lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renolds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sampson jumps guard but Renolds stands there with Sampson around his waist. Sampson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson jumps guard but Renolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sampson jumps guard but Renolds stands there with Sampson around his waist. Sampson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Renolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Renolds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sampson is not content to let Renolds control the position.
Renolds wants to free his trapped foot but Sampson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to control but Renolds is keeping busy.
Sampson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but Renolds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Renolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Renolds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampson tries to roll over but Renolds keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Renolds.
Renolds throwing strikes but missing.
Renolds looking to sit in guard and control but Sampson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Renolds 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sampson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jackson Sampson just wasn't active enough.
Renolds throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Renolds is in Sampson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Renolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sampson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Sampson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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