Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1#
Samm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samm tries to clinch up.
Rinky Dink avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samm throws a lazy right hand but Rinky Dink sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samm misses with a looping left.
Rinky Dink throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rinky Dink throws a shot from downtown. Samm moves away and avoids it.
Rinky Dink throws a hook but Samm avoids it easily.
Samm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rinky Dink's head backwards.
Samm throws a right hand that Rinky Dink ducks under and follows up with a left that Rinky Dink also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Rinky Dink misses.
Rinky Dink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samm was well out of range. Poor timing from Rinky Dink.
Samm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Rinky Dink does no damage.
Samm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rinky Dink looks to score with a jab to the body but Samm is just out of range.
Samm feints a jab promting Rinky Dink to slip. Samm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rinky Dink slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Samm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Rinky Dink misses its intended target.
Rinky Dink loads up on a big right hand but Samm slips the punch.
Rinky Dink jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Rinky Dink misses its intended target.
Samm ducks under a wild hook from Rinky Dink.#T1#
Samm connects with a crisp jab.
Samm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Samm slips under a jab from Rinky Dink.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rinky Dink lands a nice shot that snaps Samm's head back.
Rinky Dink waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samm.
Rinky Dink throws out a loose jab but Samm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rinky Dink misses the target.
Rinky Dink uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samm.
Rinky Dink swinging wildly here.
Rinky Dink walks into a stiff left hand from Samm.
Samm scores with a hook.
Samm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Rinky Dink - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rinky Dink misses with a hook. Samm ducked under it nicely.
Rinky Dink takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rinky Dink misses with a hook. Samm ducked under it nicely.
Samm throws an overhand right that lands on Rinky Dink's shoulder, as Rinky Dink tries to avoid the shot.
Samm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Rinky Dink looks to land a right hand but Samm moved out of range.
Rinky Dink takes a swing at Samm's ribcage but misses.
Samm is looking to counter punch.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samm 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.
A little jabbing left from Rinky Dink on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rinky Dink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rinky Dink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rinky Dink pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samm is out of range and Rinky Dink settles back down.
A big left from Rinky Dink misses.
A big left from Rinky Dink misses.
Rinky Dink lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Rinky Dink has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Samm jabs Rinky Dink right on the nose. Rinky Dink blinks but takes it well.
Rinky Dink throws a hook but Samm avoids it easily.
Samm ducks under a wild hook from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Samm thuds his right hand into Rinky Dink's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rinky Dink thuds his right hand into Samm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Samm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rinky Dink bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rinky Dink swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
A jab from Rinky Dink misses.
Rinky Dink throws a looping overhand right but Samm ducks down to avoid it.
Rinky Dink thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rinky Dink throws a lazy right hand but Samm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samm is looking to counter punch.
Samm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rinky Dink.
Samm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rinky Dink sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rinky Dink scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samm doesn't seem bothered though.
Rinky Dink takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samm is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Samm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rinky Dink stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samm throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rinky Dink counter with a right hand.
Samm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samm scores with a nice right hand.
Rinky Dink throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samm counters with a three punch combo that has Rinky Dink backing up. Rinky Dink nods at Samm to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Samm is rocked!
Samm scores with a nice right hand.
Oh Samm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rinky Dink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samm seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Rinky Dink connects with a single shot there.
Samm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Samm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rinky Dink circles away quickly and effectively.
Rinky Dink avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rinky Dink misses with a straight right.
Rinky Dink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samm was well out of range. Poor timing from Rinky Dink.
Samm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinky Dink.
Samm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samm closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Samm moves away from the strike by Rinky Dink.
Samm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rinky Dink circles away quickly and effectively.
Samm throws a right hand that Rinky Dink ducks under and follows up with a left that Rinky Dink also avoids with ease.
A clash of legs there as Samm blocks the low kick.
Samm staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Rinky Dink as he connects with a hook.
Rinky Dink lands with a cross.
Samm ducks under a wild hook from Rinky Dink.
Samm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rinky Dink moves away.
Rinky Dink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DJ Rinky Dink will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rinky Dink pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rinky Dink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Rinky Dink misses.
Rinky Dink is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Samm.
Samm misses with a left hand
and Rinky Dink counters with a nice uppercut.
Samm scores with a nice head shot.
Rinky Dink missing with a left hand there. Samm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rinky Dink keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Samm. That snapped Rinky Dink's head back.
Rinky Dink rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DJ Rinky Dink seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rinky Dink throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Rinky Dink, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Rinky Dink.
Samm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Samm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rinky Dink.
Samm staying out of range there.
Lucifer Samm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Samm was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rinky Dink.
Samm moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Samm.
It seemed like Rinky Dink was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Samm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink connects with a single shot there.
Samm throws a jab but it's blocked by Rinky Dink.
Samm throws a jab but it's blocked by Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Samm with a body shot.
A punch combination from Samm misses.
Samm throws a nice looking combination but Rinky Dink bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Samm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samm.
Rinky Dink looks to land a combination but Samm avoids it well.
Rinky Dink throws a jab but it's blocked by Samm.
Samm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rinky Dink throws a lazy right hand but Samm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Samm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick misses from Samm.
Samm missing with a left hand there. Rinky Dink was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rinky Dink looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rinky Dink misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Samm.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rinky Dink bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rinky Dink connects with a body shot.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samm shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samm slips a jab from Rinky Dink.
Samm tests Rinky Dink's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rinky Dink looks to land a left hand but Samm moved out of range nicely.
Samm throws a hook but Rinky Dink avoids it easily.
Rinky Dink throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samm misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Rinky Dink on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rinky Dink has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice jab there from Rinky Dink.
Samm swinging wildly here.
Rinky Dink slips a straight right by Samm.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Rinky Dink ducks down to avoid it.
Samm wants to clinch.
Samm scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Rinky Dink misses with a low kick.
A big right from Rinky Dink misses.
Rinky Dink avoids the head kick by Samm.
A swing and a miss from Rinky Dink.
It looked like Samm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samm swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Samm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rinky Dink is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Samm with a body shot.
Samm throws a lazy uppercut
and Rinky Dink counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samm misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rinky Dink! But no joy.
Rinky Dink throws a solid leg kick but Samm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rinky Dink.
Samm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink throws a leg kick that misses.
Rinky Dink lands with a shot to the body.
Samm misses with a low kick.
Rinky Dink looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rinky Dink throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samm slips under a jab from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Samm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rinky Dink throws out the jab.
Samm throws a jab when Rinky Dink was well out of range.
Samm misses with a straight left.
Rinky Dink avoids a kick to the body. #KD2#
Rinky Dink lands a big right hand that sends Samm crashing to the mat! Rinky Dink stays standing though and waves Samm back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Samm clinches up against the cage.
Rinky Dink blocks a body shot from Samm.
Rinky Dink tries to work over Samm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Rinky Dink scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Rinky Dink breaks the clinch.
Rinky Dink throws a shot to the body.
Samm throws a nice looking combination but Rinky Dink bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samm misses with a hook.
Rinky Dink looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DJ Rinky Dink will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Rinky Dink cracks Samm with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Samm looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rinky Dink finish him?
Samm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rinky Dink.
Rinky Dink swings for the body but Samm moves out of range.
Rinky Dink misses with a straight left.
Samm throws an overhand right that lands on Rinky Dink's shoulder, as Rinky Dink tries to avoid the shot.
Samm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rinky Dink circles away quickly and effectively.
Rinky Dink swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rinky Dink. Samm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samm lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Samm.
Rinky Dink throws a hook but Samm avoids it easily.
Samm throws a lazy uppercut
and Rinky Dink counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rinky Dink lands with a nice body punch.
Samm misses with a two punch combination.
Samm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rinky Dink swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rinky Dink takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Samm misses.
It seemed like Rinky Dink was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samm lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Samm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rinky Dink throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Rinky Dink has cracked Samm with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Rinky Dink lands another huge swinging hook and Samm tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Samm, before Rinky Dink can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DJ Rinky Dink!

Event: UFC-Fright Night 11
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Cusumano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cusumano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samm dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Samm throws a series of punches but Cusumano avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samm tries a head kick but it misses.
Cusumano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samm misses with a looping right.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Samm looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.
Samm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cusumano has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Samm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano thuds a left hand into Samm's body.#CL2#
Samm closes the distance and pushes Cusumano back into the cage.
Cusumano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cusumano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samm trying to land knees to the body. #T1##BC#
Cusumano breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samm's waist but Samm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cusumano off to one side.
Cusumano moves away from the strike by Samm.
Samm misses with a body kick.
Cusumano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samm throws out the jab.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Samm is just out of range.
Lucifer Samm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cusumano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Samm misses its intended target.
Samm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Samm.
Samm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samm misses with a left hand
and Cusumano counters with a stiff right hand.
Samm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samm missing with a left hand there. Cusumano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cusumano throws a solid leg kick but Samm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cusumano.
Samm lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
The fighters circling - Samm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samm throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
Samm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Samm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Samm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cusumano throws a body kick that misses.
Cusumano ducks under a wild hook from Samm.
As Samm looks to move away, Cusumano throws a big counter combo but Samm just gets out of the way.
Samm dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Samm with a nice cross.
Cusumano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Samm checks a low kick from Cusumano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samm. Cusumano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samm lands a jab to the head.
Cusumano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Samm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cusumano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Samm avoids them all with ease.
Cusumano misses with a wild combination.
Samm scores with a decent looking hook.
Cusumano throws a looping overhand right but Samm ducks down to avoid it.
Cusumano throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Cusumano gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Samm is looking for a sweep.
Samm defending against the ground and pound.
Samm controls the position for a moment.
Samm struggling a bit here.#T4#
Samm tries to buck Cusumano off but Cusumano is having none of it.
Samm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cusumano.
Samm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cusumano.
Cusumano laying and praying for a moment but Samm takes advantage and regains half guard.
Cusumano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Samm trying to control but Cusumano postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cusumano lands a nice short elbow.
Cusumano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cusumano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucifer Samm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Cusumano drops Samm with a nice combination! Cusumano dives into Samm's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Samm is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lucifer Samm has been cut.
Samm controlling Cusumano's posture.
Samm is still in real trouble! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano wants to control from the top but Samm keeps moving.
Cusumano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samm seems to have recovered his senses.
Cusumano wants to control from the top but Samm keeps moving.
Samm wants to stand but Cusumano is controlling the position.
Cusumano wants to pass the guard but Samm is keeping the position.
Cusumano with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cusumano distracts Samm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Samm working for a triangle but Cusumano defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cusumano trying to control but Samm is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cusumano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Samm looking for a sweep. Not yet Samm, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cusumano with a nice head shot there.
Cusumano works over Samm with some ground and pound from guard.
Cusumano throws a big elbow that misses.
Samm pulls Cusumano in to control the position.
Samm keeping moving, preventing Cusumano from controlling successfully.
Cusumano chips away with some ground and pound.
Steve Cusumano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Cusumano looking to improve position, pressing down on Samm's thigh with his hand. Samm seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cusumano paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cusumano's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Samm picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucifer Samm!
Lucifer Samm made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Samm defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Samm throws a hook but Banks blocks it.
Banks quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Samm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banks blocks a head kick by Samm.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samm.
Samm misses with the combination.
Banks is looking to counter the offense by Samm and move into the clinch.
Samm throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Banks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samm throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Banks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Samm pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banks avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samm working hard to break the clinch.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samm is keeping busy.
A hook to the body from Samm.
Banks tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks tries to break free but Samm pushes him back against the cage.
Banks creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samm's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samm.
Samm throws an elbow that misses.
Banks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samm finds it's way round the side to connect with Banks's head.
Samm throws a big shot that misses.
Samm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banks in his tracks.
Samm tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banks slips a jab from Samm.
Lucifer Samm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samm misses with a body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samm throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samm missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samm fails to land with a series of punches.
Samm thuds a left hand into Banks's body.
Samm just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
Samm throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks staying out of range there.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Banks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Samm clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks tries to break free but Samm pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Samm scores with a shot to the side of Banks's head.
Samm missing with knees to the body.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samm is defending well for now.
Samm is trying to break free.
Banks looking to throw knees to the head but Samm is blocking nicely.
Samm can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action. #BC2#
Samm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samm defends it nicely.
Samm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Samm moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samm loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.#CL2#
Samm pushes Banks up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Banks landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banks wants to stall.
Banks trying to stall but Samm improves his position.
Banks can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Banks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samm avoids it.
Samm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samm trying to land knees to the body.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samm is defending well for now.
Banks working hard to break the clinch.
Samm managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Samm scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks stalling.
Samm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
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#
Samm thuds a left hand into Banks's body.
A punch lands to the side of Banks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banks. Banks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Samm clobbers Banks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banks misses with a wild combination. #KD2#
Samm drops Banks with a beautiful combination! Banks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Samm is looking for the KO!
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!
A big right from Samm misses.
Samm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samm goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Samm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Samm sends Banks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Samm is motioning to the referee to let Banks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
Samm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samm throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Banks seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samm swivels and escapes.
Samm circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Samm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Samm showed some decent athleticism there.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
Samm winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Samm winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Samm performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Samm is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Banks wants to control but Samm is keeping busy.
Samm not doing much here.
Banks won't allow Samm to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T3#
Samm working over Banks with some ground and pound. Banks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banks is trying to control but can't.
Samm prevents Banks from standing back up.
Samm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Samm is working for a kimura but Banks is defending it quite comfortably.
Samm trying to pass the guard but Banks defending well.
Banks trying to hold on to Samm's head to control him but Samm postures up. #T4##SU2#
Samm stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL2#
Samm closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Samm breaks from the clinch.
Samm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Samm duly obliges.
Samm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Samm throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Banks tried to counter with a leg kick but Samm avoided it.
Samm throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banks tries to clinch but Samm is having none of it.
A slow jab from Samm misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Samm throws a right hand that misses
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks blocks a head kick by Samm.
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Samm.
Sloppy strikes from Samm. Those never looked like landing.
Samm misses with a wild combination.
Samm throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Samm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samm throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks. #T1#
Samm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Samm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samm.
It looked like Banks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Samm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
A left lands for Samm.
Banks checks the leg kick.
Samm throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Samm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Banks slips under a jab.
Samm lands the left hand.
Banks blocks the body kick.
It looked like Banks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Samm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banks doesn't seem phased though.
Banks wants to clinch.
Lucifer Samm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Samm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samm.
Samm blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
Banks tries a body shot but Samm blocks it.
Samm has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Samm prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samm is defending well for now.
Samm managing to block the knees to the body from Banks.
Banks misses with a knee to the head.
Lucifer Samm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Samm stops a takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks working hard to break the clinch.
Banks misses with a punch on the inside.
Samm is pressed up against the cage. Banks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samm down to the mat. Samm avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Samm moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banks. #T4##TD#
Banks manages to pull guard.
Samm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Christopher Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Samm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Lucifer Samm!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Lucifer Samm!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Lucifer Samm!

Lucifer Samm wins by unanimous decision!
Lucifer Samm really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UFC-Fright Night 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Shakur moves away from the strike by Samm.
Samm throws a lazy right hand but Shakur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samm tried to score with a low kick but Shakur checks it.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
A slow jab from Shakur misses its intended target.
No luck for Shakur with that takedown attempt.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Shakur lands with a nice combination. Samm backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Shakur.
Shakur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Samm throws a front kick aimed at Shakur's knee but Shakur avoids it well.
A punch combination from Samm misses.
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!
A bone on bone clash there as Samm blocks the leg kick.
Shakur wants to land a leg kick but Samm is out of range.
Samm tries to bum rush Shakur with a series of wild strikes but Shakur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samm misses with a few strikes there.
Shakur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shakur momentarily. #CL#
Samm darts in and clinches Shakur up against the cage.#T1#
Samm scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samm tries to throw a body punch but Shakur avoids it by throwing Samm back against the cage. #TD2#
Shakur is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Samm can't fight it off and eventually Shakur manages to take the fight to the floor. Samm looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Samm manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shakur fails to land the takedown.
Shakur throws a right hand that Samm ducks under and follows up with a left that Samm also avoids with ease.
Lucifer Samm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samm is looking to land body kicks.
Samm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Shakur.
Samm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shakur ducks under a wild hook from Samm.
Samm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Shakur fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakur shoots in looking for a takedown. Samm tries to sprawl out of it but Shakur keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrus Shakur.
Shakur looks winded!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shakur is defended easily by Samm.
Sloppy strikes from Samm. Those never looked like landing.
Shakur tries to counter with a clinch but Samm shakes him off and moves away.
Shakur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samm throws a hook but Shakur blocks it.
Samm misses with a two punch combination.
Samm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakur.
Some wild striking there from Shakur.
Samm throws a series of punches but Shakur moves out of range.
Shakur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Samm moves into range and clinches up with Shakur.
Samm with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Shakur avoiding damage as Samm throws knees to the body.
Shakur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shakur wants to take the fight to the mat but Samm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Samm tries to land a knee to the head but Shakur blocks with his arms.
Shakur letting Samm take a breather here.
Shakur trying to stall but Samm improves his position.
Samm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shakur is looking to break free of the clinch but Samm has double underhooks. #T4#
Shakur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samm has him pressed against the cage.
Samm lands a right hand. #BC#
Samm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Shakur ducks down to avoid it.
Shakur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shakur scrambles back to his feet.
Samm throws a hook but Shakur blocks it.
Samm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shakur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samm slaps away a takedown attempt from Shakur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Samm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Shakur is rocked!
Samm weaves into range and cracks Shakur right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Shakur goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Samm is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucifer Samm!
Lucifer Samm very nearly forgot to thank //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SP ICON: Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Intiaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samm throws out the jab.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samm misses with a hook
and Intiaani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Intiaani misses the shot to the body.
Samm throws a combination that misses
and Intiaani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Intiaani. That snapped Samm's head back.
Samm throws a hook but Intiaani blocks it.
Samm misses with an uppercut
and Intiaani counters with a nice uppercut.
Intiaani lands a nice looking body shot.
Samm misses with a hook
and Intiaani counters with a nice leg kick.
Intiaani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samm.
Samm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intiaani cracks Samm with an open hand slap.
Samm walks into a jab.
Samm throws an off balance right hand
enabling Intiaani to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Samm is rocked!
Intiaani looks to throw the jab but Samm is out of range.
Samm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samm throws a right hand that misses
and Intiaani counters with a nice leg kick.
Samm looks to throw the jab but Intiaani is out of range. #T1#
Intiaani jabs at Samm's body.
Samm misses with a few strikes there.
Samm loads up on a big right hand but Intiaani slips the punch.
Intiaani connects with a single shot there.
Samm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Intiaani can pounce on him.
Samm misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Samm misses its intended target.
Samm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Samm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Intiaani finds it's way through Samm's defenses. #CL#
Intiaani rushes Samm and presses him up against the cage.
Intiaani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Intiaani misses with a punch to the body.
Intiaani avoiding damage as Samm throws knees to the body.
Intiaani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samm backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intiaani blocking some punches.
Intiaani lands a shoulder strike.
Intiaani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samm is still on wobbly legs! Can Intiaani finish him?#T2#
Intiaani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Intiaani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Intiaani lands a left hand.
Intiaani has Samm pressed against the cage, preventing Samm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Intiaani lands a nice shot to the body.
Intiaani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samm backwards.
Intiaani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samm seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Intiaani.
Intiaani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Intiaani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samm backwards.
Intiaani lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samm throws a punch but it's blocked by Intiaani. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Intiaani.
Intiaani blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Intiaani.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intiaani.
A hook to the body from Intiaani.
Samm looks winded!
Intiaani pushes Samm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intiaani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samm backwards. #KD#
Intiaani drops Samm onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Samm is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Intiaani.
Intiaani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samms head.
Intiaani lands a right hand.
Samm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Intiaani lands a big right hand that drops Samm! The killer instinct kicks in and Intiaani finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Intiaani!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinku Intiaani!
Vinku Intiaani was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Vanna moves away from the strike by Samm.
A little jabbing left from Vanna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samm is breathing heavily.
Vanna moves in looking to clinch but Samm pushes him off.
Vanna fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Samm was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samm as he avoids it easily.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samm as he avoids it easily.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Vanna.#CL2#
Vanna rushes Samm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vanna taking a breather.
Vanna dodges an elbow strike from Samm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Vanna drags the fight down to the ground. #T1##SUB2#
Vanna is looking to cinch up a triangle. Samm throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Vanna's body to avoid the submission. Vanna has instead reached around Samm's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Vanna arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcin Vanna!
Marcin Vanna took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SP ICON: GRUDGE Match
Date: May 31, 2017

#R1#
Samm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madwell.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samm's coach down at Chute Coxe was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Samm's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Madwell dodges the punch combination from Samm.
Madwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut lands for Madwell. That snapped Samm's head back.
Madwell lands a jab to Samm's midsection.
Madwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samm on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Madwell clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Madwell.
Samm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Madwell tries a knee to the head but Samm blocks it.
Madwell keeps control of Samm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Madwell presses Samm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Madwell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Madwell lands a left hand.
Madwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Madwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Madwell ducks down to avoid it.
Madwell misses with a kick to the body.
Samm throws a fast counter high kick but Madwell manages to duck under it in time.
Samm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Madwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samm misses with a hook. Madwell ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Madwell clinches.
Madwell is stalling here.
Samm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madwell. #T2#
Madwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Madwell.
Samm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Madwell missing with knees to the body.
Madwell tries a body shot but Samm blocks it.
Madwell lands with a short shot to the head.
Madwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Lucifer Samm has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samm letting Madwell take a breather here.
Samm managing to block the knees to the body from Madwell.
Madwell is leaning against Samm and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Madwell tries to land knees in the clinch but Samm avoids the damage to the body.
Madwell keeps control of Samm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Samm misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Samm is trying to break the clinch but Madwell is controlling him.#BC2#
Samm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madwell digs a good hook to Samm's body.
Madwell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Samm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Madwell.
Madwell lands a right hook to the body.
Samm misses with a hook. Madwell ducked under it nicely.
Samm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madwell tries to clinch up but Samm circles away and keeps his distance.
Samm throws a series of punches but Madwell moves out of range.
Madwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madwell scores with a sloppy right hand. Samm should have avoided that one.
Madwell swinging wildly here. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madwell is looking to clinch.
Samm throws a lazy right hand but Madwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samm just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMadwell.
Samm throws a right hand that misses
and Madwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samm misses with a head kick.
Samm throws a series of punches but Madwell moves out of range.
Samm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samm darts in trying to clinch
enabling Madwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Samm throws a lazy uppercut
and Samm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samm misses with a left hand
enabling Madwell to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Madwell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Samm's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Samm misses with a wild combination.
Madwell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Samm misses the jab.
It looked like Madwell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Samm needs to keep his hands up - Madwell had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Madwell misses.
Samm is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Madwell throws a series of punches but Samm avoids them all with ease.
Samm moves out of range of the body kick.
Samm throws a series of punches but Madwell avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madwell takes a swing at Samm's ribcage but misses.
Madwell swings for the body but Samm moves out of range.
Madwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samm can do to turn this around?
Samm shoots and misses
and Madwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Madwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Madwell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##BC#
Madwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samm misses with a combination
and Madwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Max Madwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samm throws a right hand that misses
and Madwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samm throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Madwell counters with a left to the body.
Madwell staying out of range there.
Madwell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Madwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Samm throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Madwell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Madwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samm can't find room to land a body shot as Madwell controls the action.
Madwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samm.
Good body shot from Madwell. #BC#
Madwell breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Madwell clinches.
Madwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samm is defending well for now.
Samm wants to get back to striking at distance but Madwell won't allow it.
Madwell blocks the elbow strike.
Madwell lands an elbow inside that Samm shrugs off.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Madwell.
Samm tries to land knees in the clinch but Madwell avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Madwell as the two fighters clinch.
Madwell stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Madwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madwell avoids the head kick by Samm.
Madwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samm misses with an uppercut
and Madwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Madwell moves away from the strike by Samm.
Madwell thuds his right hand into Samm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Madwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Madwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Madwell.
Madwell takes one on the button.
Madwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
Samm misses with a double jab
and Madwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samm misses with a straight left.
Samm walks into a straight right hand from Madwell.
Samm throws a jab when Madwell was well out of range.
Madwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Samm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samm might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Madwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madwell jabs at Samm's body.
Max Madwell is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Madwell throws a right and a left that Samm avoids nicely.
Samm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Madwell.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samm wants to clinch
and Madwell counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Samm misses the target.
Madwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Madwell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Madwell does no damage.
Samm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Madwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Madwell cracks Samm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Madwell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Samm's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Madwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samm doesn't seem bothered though.
Madwell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Madwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samm lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Samm. #CL2#
Madwell gets tackled into the cage by Samm. Samm maintains the clinch.
Madwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Madwell.#ROC#
Samm is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Madwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samm is still on wobbly legs! Can Madwell finish him?#KD#
Madwell floors Samm with a big punch on the inside! Samm is trying to recover but Madwell dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Samm is not content to let Madwell control the position. #T1#
Samm tries to bench press Madwell off him but Madwell keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Madwell is looking to take a break and control but Samm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samm seems to have recovered his senses.
Samm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Madwell cracks Samm with a big elbow.
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.
Madwell wants to stand but Samm is controlling his arm.
Lucifer Samm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Madwell is looking to take a break and control but Samm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madwell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Samm to see if he's OK.
Madwell is looking to take a break and control but Samm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madwell taking a break here but Samm is having none of it and regains half guard.
Madwell slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Madwell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Madwell lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madwell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Madwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Madwell'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.
Samm is staying active underneath Madwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madwell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Samm. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samm looks to land a combination but Madwell avoids it well.
Madwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Samm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samm throws a wild body kick that Madwell sees coming a mile off.
Samm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madwell.
Samm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madwell moves in looking to clinch but Samm pushes him off.
Madwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Madwell.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Madwell ducks down to avoid it.
Samm throws an off balance right hand
and Madwell counters with a left and a right that stings Samm.
Samm misses with a body punch
and Madwell counters with a nice body shot.
Max Madwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samm throws a predictable looking body shot
and Madwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Madwell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Madwell 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Madwell!

Event: SP ICON: Que Sera
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Samm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Samm's head.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samm has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nice defenses there by Samm.
Nice uppercut lands for Robson. That snapped Samm's head back. #ROC2#
Samm is rocked!
Samm is looking to clinch.
Robson digs a good body shot into Samm's ribs.
Samm needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Samm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Robson moves out of range as Samm strikes.
Samm seems to have got his legs back now.
Robson slips a jab and a cross from Samm.
A jab from Samm finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Robson throws a body punch but Samm moves out of range. #T1#
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Samm.
Samm throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Samm takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Samm throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Robson blocks a jab.
Samm throws a sloppy body shot
and Robson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Robson.
A lazy body kick from Samm
and Robson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samm misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Robson.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Samm misses. #T2#
Robson connects with a single shot there.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
Samm needs to keep his hands up - Robson had a free shot at his head there.
Robson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samm.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Samm misses the target.
Samm darts in trying to clinch
letting Robson counter with a right hand.
Samm looks to clinch
and Robson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
BOOM! Robson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Samm. Samm tries to recover but Robson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Samm lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Robson!
After winning the bout, Kyle Robson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PINNACLE 2017
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Vanna slips under a jab from Samm.
Vanna tries to clinch there but Samm circles away.
Samm's corner calls for a 1-2. Samm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vanna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samm pinned against the cage. Samm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vanna tries to clinch up but Samm circles away and keeps his distance.
Vanna moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vanna closes the distance and clinches up with Samm, looking for a takedown. Vanna pushes Samm against the cage but Samm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Vanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanna misses with a wild combination.
Samm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vanna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samm tries to avoid it but Vanna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samm to the ground. Samm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Samm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samm fails to land with a series of punches.
Samm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Samm scores with a decent looking hook.
Vanna shoots in for a takedown but Samm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Samm jabs Vanna right on the nose. Vanna blinks but takes it well.
Samm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vanna tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Samm manages to circle out of the way.
Samm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vanna shoots for a takedown but Samm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Samm rushes Vanna and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Samm breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Samm.
Samm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samm connects with a single shot there.
Samm misses with a hook. Vanna ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samm lands with a good body shot.
Samm lands the left hand.
Samm throws a jab when Vanna was well out of range.#T2#
Vanna darts in trying to clinch
letting Samm counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Samm looking to score a takedown here. Vanna is defending well but Samm drives through and ends up in Vanna's guard.
Samm stands up over Vanna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Samm throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vanna is keeping the position for now.
Samm trying to move into half guard but instead Vanna has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Vanna is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vanna tries to stand but Samm is controlling from the bottom.
Vanna is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Vanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Samm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vanna prevents Samm from getting back to his feet.
Vanna passes Samm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Samm lands with a few short shots to the body.
Samm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vanna stops Samm from getting back to his feet.
Vanna is trying to control. Samm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samm tries to roll over but Vanna keeps him under control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vanna wants to take a breather but Samm is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Samm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vanna eats them both and turns towards Samm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanna has a takedown stuffed.
Vanna has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vanna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samm circles away.
A swing and a miss from Samm.
Vanna attempts a counter takedown but Samm avoids it well and moves away.
Vanna throws a nice looking combination but Samm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vanna displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samm throws out the jab.
Samm throws a series of strikes that have Vanna backpedaling. #ROC2#
Vanna is rocked!
Vanna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Samm moves into the clinch.
Samm lands a nice shot to the body.
Samm trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samm missing with knees to the body.
Samm lands a body punch.
Vanna looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Samm.
A nice left hand lands by Samm.
Oh Vanna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Samm stops a takedown attempt from Vanna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcin Vanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vanna seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanna blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Samm breaks from the clinch.
Samm misses with a body kick.
Samm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marcin Vanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samm misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Samm.
Vanna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Samm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left lands for Samm.
Vanna fails with the takedown.
Samm throws a nice looking combination but Vanna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samm lands with a right that hurts Vanna. Vanna looks to clinch but Samm throws a short knee that drops Vanna. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lucifer Samm!

Event: SP ICON: New faces
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Samm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trotter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Samm connects with a looping right hand.
Trotter blocks a jab.
Trotter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Trotter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trotter working over Samm with some ground and pound. Samm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trotter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trotter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Samm taking some punishment here, with Trotter in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter prevents Samm from standing back up.
Samm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trotter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Trotter winds up and cracks Samm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trotter lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Samm is rocked!
Samm is trying to get back to full guard.
Samm is trying to control but Trotter passes into side control! #T1#
Trotter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Trotter cracks Samm with a big elbow.
Samm is still in real trouble! Can Trotter finish him?
Samm on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trotter trying to control the action but Samm is working from the bottom.
Samm defending against the ground and pound.
Trotter working the head with strikes.
Trotter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Trotter is chipping away with strikes. #T2#
Trotter cracks Samm with a big elbow.
Samm tries to buck Trotter off but Trotter is having none of it.
Trotter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Samm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samm seems to have recovered his senses.
Trotter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Trotter cracks Samm with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Samm is working to avoid the ground and pound but Trotter connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trotter lands a strong strike to the head of Samm. That's dazed him! Trotter looking to finish here. Samm is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Trotter lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Trotter!

Event: ROTR FINALS
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Samm throws a head kick but Gutierrez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Samm.
As Gutierrez looks to move away, Samm throws a big counter combo but Gutierrez just gets out of the way.
Gutierrez throws a body punch but Samm moves out of range.
A slow jab from Samm misses its intended target.
Samm scores with a nice head shot.
Gutierrez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Samm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gutierrez can't find room to land a body shot as Samm controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Samm.
Gutierrez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samm is keeping busy.
Samm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gutierrezs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez lands an uppercut.
Gutierrez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Samm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samm throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Gutierrez slips a jab and a cross from Samm.
Gutierrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samm.#T1#
Gutierrez jabs Samm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Samm does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Samm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
A leg kick checked by Samm.
Gutierrez blocks a leg kick.
Samm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samm lands with a cross.
Gutierrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gutierrez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Gutierrez ducks down to avoid it.
Gutierrez misses with an uppercut. Samm saw that one coming.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samm.
Samm lands with an uppercut that bounces Gutierrez off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gutierrez. Samm does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Samm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gutierrez misses with an uppercut
and Samm counters with a nice uppercut.
Samm looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Samm misses. #T2#
Samm lands a high kick!
Samm throws a body shot but no joy.
Samm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Samm keeps the fight on the outside.
Gutierrez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
Samm misses the jab.
Samm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samm. Gutierrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Samm.
A big right from Samm misses.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Samm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samm dodges the punch combination from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez blocks a jab.
Samm wants to clinch.#T3#
Gutierrez works the jab nicely.
Samm looks to land a right hand but Gutierrez moved out of range.
Samm throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Gutierrez. Beautiful body shot.
Gutierrez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Samm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Gutierrez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samm fails to land with a series of punches.
Gutierrez wants to clinch.
Samm scores with the left hand. Gutierrez knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Gutierrez throws a big shot that misses.
Gutierrez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samm finds it's way round the side to connect with Gutierrez's head.
Gutierrez needs to keep his hands up - Samm had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutierrez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gutierrez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samm.
Samm fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Samm misses.
Samm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Samm tries to bum rush Gutierrez with a series of wild strikes but Gutierrez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gutierrez slips a straight right by Samm.#CL#
Samm clinches.
Gutierrez landing knees to the body. #BC#
Samm breaks the clinch.
Samm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutierrez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gutierrez swats away the attempt to clinch by Samm.
Gutierrez throws a series of punches but Samm moves out of range.
Gutierrez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samm.
Samm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gutierrez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gutierrez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samm checks it well.
Samm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gutierrez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm misses with an uppercut.
Lucifer Samm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samm cracks Gutierrez with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Samm misses.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Samm lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Samm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutierrez's half guard.
Samm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutierrez can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB#
Samm maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gutierrez could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Samm has cracked it and Gutierrez is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Samm!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucifer Samm!

Event: ROTR Semi Finals - 205lbs
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Samm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samm.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samm.
No joy there for Samm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Samm sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Samm slips the punch.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samm.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Samm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samm checks a leg kick.
Johnson wants to slow Samm down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Samm avoids it.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samm circles away quickly and effectively.
Samm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Samm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samm is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samm missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samm misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samm jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Johnson does no damage. #T1#
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Samm misses the target.
Samm leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Samm throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Samm misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Samm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Samm checks it.
Samm misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Samm ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Samm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
A big right from Samm misses.
George Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samm looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samm was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
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!#CL#
Samm clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Samm missing with knees to the body.
Samm lands a left hand. #T2#
Samm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Samm.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Samm has the dominant position.
Samm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like George Johnson has been cut.
A knee to the head by Samm.
Samm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Samm working Johnson over with knees to the body.#T3#
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samm smiles and moves away.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
Samm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Samm.
Samm misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Samm duly obliges.
Samm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Samm darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.#BC#
Samm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samm.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samm manages to avoid it.
Samm throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samm looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Samm jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samm lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Samm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Samm coming out on top.
Samm dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
A jab from Samm finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Lucifer Samm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Samm moves out of range.
Samm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Samm lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Samm.
Samm lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a body punch but Samm moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Samm throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson misses the jab.
Samm cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samm moves away.
Samm throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Samm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Samm scores with a punch to the head.
Samm throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Samm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Samm.
Samm connects with the punch.
Samm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is looking to chop away at Samm's legs.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Samm moved out of range.
Samm throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Samm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Samm is out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Samm ducks down to avoid it.
Lucifer Samm is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
No joy there for Samm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samm throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Samm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a hook but Samm avoids it easily.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samm.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Samm blocks a jab.#CL#
Samm closes the distance and clinches.
Samm misses with a punch to the body.
Samm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.#BC#
Samm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samm misses with a wild combination.
Johnson wants to slow Samm down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson misses with a looping right.#T2#
Samm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samm slips under a jab.
Samm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Samm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Samm controls the position.
Samm continues to stall.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Samm stalls from top position.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Samm decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Samm is just out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Samm saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samm.#TD#
Johnson gets caught napping as Samm dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson 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#
Samm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samm tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Samm wants to get back to full guard.
Samm is working hard here to advance position.
Samm is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.
Samm is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Samm is having none of it.
Samm is trying is best to control the position here.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Samm actively working from the bottom here.
Samm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson prevents Samm from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Johnson's cut.
That's time! Samm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samm ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Samm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Samm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Samm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Samm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Samm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Samm.
Samm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
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!
Samm dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Samm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Samm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson wants to slow Samm down by chopping away at his legs.
Samm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Johnson tests Samm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Samm tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson tries to bum rush Samm with a series of wild strikes but Samm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Samm moved away.
Samm throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Samm moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a hook but Samm avoids it easily.
Samm is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Samm gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Samm throws an elbow but misses.
Samm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Samm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Lucifer Samm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Samm has the dominant position.
Samm lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Samm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samm throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Samm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Samm avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Samm checks it.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Samm gets a clinch. #T3#
Samm putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Samm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Samm throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Samm.
George Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samm's corner calls for a 1-2. Samm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Samm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Samm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Samm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
Samm misses with a low kick.
Johnson punishes Samm's body with a nice straight punch.
Samm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samm misses with the combination.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samm moves away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Samm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Samm. Samm maintains the clinch.
Samm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Samm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Samm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samm 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucifer Samm!

Event: SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 170 rd 1
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Samm scores with a nice strike.
Fett's coach down at Elite Strikers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fett's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett throws a hook to the side of Samm's head but Samm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fett.
Fett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samm's head backwards.#ROC2#
Samm is rocked!
Fett moves in looking to clinch but Samm pushes him off.
Oh Samm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samm throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Samm seems to have got his legs back now.
Samm throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett throws out a counter right but Samm avoids it with no problem.
Fett cracks the inside of Samm's front leg.
Samm tries to clinch up.
Fett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fett lands a head kick. Samm smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fett tries a low kick but Samm avoids it.
Samm seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fett feints a counter leg kick.
Samm lunges at Fett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fett's hand. #CL2#
Fett instigates a clinch. #T1#
Samm wants to stall. #BC2#
Fett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Samm wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fett checks a leg kick.
Samm works the jab nicely.
Fett punishes Samm's body with a nice straight punch.
Samm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fett shapes to counter with a head kick.
Samm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fett.
Samm misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Fett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Samm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Samm misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Fett throws a body shot but no joy.
Samm swinging wildly here.
A big left from Samm misses.
A punch combination from Samm misses.
Fett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samm's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fett sizes up Samm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samm misses with a wild combination.
Fett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Samm takes a step back to recover.
Samm with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fett to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Samm tries to keep at a distance but Fett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Fett - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Fett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samm up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett.
Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as Samm controls his hands.
Fett scores with a hook to the body.
Samm is breathing heavily.
Fett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Fett.
Fett has Samm pressed against the cage.
Fett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samm backwards.
Fett lands a body punch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Fett.
Samm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fett slows down the pace here.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fett.
A shot in the inside from Fett.
Fett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samms head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samm tries to throw a body punch but Fett avoids it by throwing Samm back against the cage.
Fett digs a right hand underneath Samm's ribcage. Samm let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Fett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Samm will feel that in the morning.
Fett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samm drops his hands momentarily. Fett doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Samm staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Samm doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Settakian Fett!

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Build Up
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
Samm misses with a left hand #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Samm didn't expect that. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Samm manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Samm is controlling him.
Samm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernandez's efforts to push away.
Samm has Fernandez pressed against the cage, preventing Fernandez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Samm trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Fernandez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samm trying to land knees to the body.
Fernandez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Samm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Samm misses with a hook.
Fernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Samm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Samm manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Samm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Fernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Samm's guard.#ES2#
Samm pushes Fernandez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samm lands a really nice looking cross but Fernandez seems unphased.
Fernandez slips a jab from Samm.
Fernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Samm sprawls and moves away.
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Samm.
Samm throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Samm misses with a straight left.
Samm has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Samm throws a looping overhand right but Fernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Samm misses with a combination #TD#
so Fernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Samm pushes Fernandez off and gets back to his feet.
Samm misses with a hook #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Samm has his feet on Fernandez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samm scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Monty Fernandez has been cut.
Samm misses with a hook.
Fernandez attempts a counter takedown but Samm avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Samm connects with the punch.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Samm.
Fernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Samm sprawls and moves away.
Samm misses with the combination.
Fernandez slips a straight right by Samm.
Samm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Samm throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Samm misses.
Fernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Samm sprawls and moves away.
Fernandez slips a straight right by Samm.
Fernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Lucifer Samm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Samm does no damage. #T4#
Samm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Samm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samm throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Fernandez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Samm's guard.
Samm trying to keep a closed guard but Fernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Fernandez won't allow Samm to sweep him here. #ES2#
Samm has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Fernandez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Samm misses its intended target.
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Samm is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Samm darts in and clinches Fernandez up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monty Fernandez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Samm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lucifer Samm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samm throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Samm does no damage.
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Samm is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Samm misses #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Samm won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Samm throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Samm is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samm throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Samm! #ES2#
Samm sneaks out the side door and pushes Fernandez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Samm misses with an uppercut.
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Samm is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernandez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samm.
Samm misses with a straight right. #T1#
Samm throws a leg kick #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fernandez. #ES2#
Samm uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samm. Fernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lucifer Samm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samm throws a hook but Fernandez blocks it.
Fernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Samm sprawls and moves away.
Samm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Samm goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Samm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Samm is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Fernandez slips under a jab.
Fernandez attempts a counter takedown but Samm avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Samm sprawls and moves away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samm is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samm.
Fernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Samm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Samm is quick to defend against it.
Samm throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Samm!
Samm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samm is trying to get back to his feet.
Samm wants to control but Fernandez postures up.
Samm tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Fernandez working away.#ES2#
Samm throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Samm misses with a right hand #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Samm pushes Fernandez off and scrambles back to his feet.
Samm misses with a hook.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Samm misses.
Samm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Samm.#T4#
Samm throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Samm! #ES2#
Samm throws Fernandez to one side and escapes!
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Samm.
Samm throws a body kick that misses.
Samm tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Fernandez attempts a counter takedown but Samm avoids it well and moves away.
Samm lands with a good body shot.
Samm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Fernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Samm scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samm looks to land a left hand but Fernandez moved out of range nicely.
Fernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Monty Fernandez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samm.
Fernandez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Samm throws the left hand but Fernandez avoids the punch easily.
Fernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Samm throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fernandez. #ES2#
Samm is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fernandez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fernandez tries to break the clinch but Samm is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez wants to break free but Samm has control.
Samm misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Samm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Samm throws a front kick aimed at Fernandez's knee but Fernandez avoids it well.
Fernandez attempts a counter takedown but Samm avoids it well and moves away.
Samm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez slips under a jab.
Samm throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Samm! #ES2#
Samm throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Samm throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a shoot takedown. Samm fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Samm has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fernandez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Samm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Samm misses.
Lucifer Samm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Samm is looking to land body kicks.
Fernandez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Samm sprawls and moves away.
Samm misses with a few strikes there.
Fernandez blocks a head kick by Samm.
Samm misses with an uppercut. Fernandez saw that one coming.
Samm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernandez.
Samm looks to land a right hand but Fernandez moved out of range.
Fernandez tries to counter with a takedown but Samm is quick to defend against it.
Fernandez moves out of range as Samm strikes.
A jab from Samm misses.
Fernandez attempts a counter takedown but Samm avoids it well and moves away.
Samm misses with a low kick as Fernandez jumps back.
Fernandez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Samm misses with a double jab #TD#
so Fernandez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Samm uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T3#
Fernandez dodges the punch combination from Samm.
Samm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samm throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Fernandez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Samm has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Fernandez is on him like a limpet, forcing Samm back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez is trying to break the clinch but Samm has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Samm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernandez.
Fernandez wants to break free but Samm has control.
Monty Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samm blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Samm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucifer Samm!

Event: SP ICON 2.0: Reinvention
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Samm fails to land with a series of punches.
Samm takes one to the chin there.
Markberg misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Markberg.
Markberg misses the shot to the body.
Samm appears to be looking for a big counter.
Markberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samm is fending him off so far but Markberg persists. Nope, Samm circles away and we're back to standing.
Samm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Markberg misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Samm misses with the combination.
Samm stuffs the takedown attempt from Markberg. Markberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Samm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markberg.
Samm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samm throws a nice looking combination but Markberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Samm blocks the leg kick.
Samm throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samm misses the shot to the body.
Markberg slips a jab from Samm.
Samm throws a wild body kick that Markberg sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Markberg fails with the takedown.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Markberg.
Samm throws a right hand that misses
and Markberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samm throws a series of strikes that have Markberg backpedaling.
Samm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samm throws a counter high kick but Markberg was just alert enough to avoid it.
Samm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Markberg misses with a low kick.
Markberg walks into a stiff left hand from Samm.
Samm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samm manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Samm is predictable there #CL2#
and Markberg counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Markberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Markberg.
Samm stops a takedown attempt from Markberg.
Markberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Samm pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Markberg breaks the clinch. #T2#
Samm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Samm is rocked!
Samm misses with a looping left.
Samm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samm rather than just go for the knockout.
Markberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Samm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samm missing with a left hand there. Markberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markberg defending well as Samm loads up on a big left hand.
Markberg feints a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Markberg.
A slow jab from Samm misses its intended target.
Markberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Samm is wise to it.
Markberg misses with a low kick.
Lucifer Samm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samm finds it's way round the side to connect with Markberg's head. #TD#
Samm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Samm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Samm is breathing heavily.
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Samm tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
Samm cracks Markberg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Markberg wants to control but Samm postures up.
Markberg tries to bench press Samm off him but Samm keeps the position.
Samm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markberg keeps working. #SUB#
Samm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Markberg told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markberg takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Markberg dodges the ground and pound from Samm.#T4#
Sloppy strikes there by Samm.
Markberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samm scores with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Samm trying to control the action but Markberg is working from the bottom.
Samm sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markberg is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB#
Samm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Samm trying to control the position but Markberg is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Samm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markberg checks it well.
Markberg blocks a head kick by Samm.
Samm shoots in and drives through. Markberg sprawls well.
Markberg ducks under a wild hook from Samm.
Markberg only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Markberg moves away from the strike by Samm.
A jab from Samm misses.
Markberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samm.#KD2#
Markberg lands a big uppercut and Samm crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Samm looks OK. Markberg waves Samm back to his feet!
Oh Samm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
It looks like Lucifer Samm has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Samm defends well and Markberg ends up having to push Samm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Markberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samm checks it well.
Samm seems to have got his legs back now.
Markberg throws a chopping leg kick but Samm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samm missing with a left hand there. Markberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markberg tries to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Markberg lands a big right hand that sends Samm crashing to the mat! Markberg stays standing though and waves Samm back to his feet!
Markberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markberg shoots in and drives through. Samm sprawls well.
Samm tries to clinch there but Markberg circles away. #T1#
Markberg looks to land a left hand but Samm moved out of range nicely.
Samm checks a low kick from Markberg.
Markberg blocks a head kick by Samm.
Samm throws a hook but Markberg avoids it easily.
Markberg misses with a leg kick.
Markberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Samm.
Markberg tries to land a leg kick but Samm saw it coming and moves away.
Samm misses with a straight right.
Markberg counters with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Samm, which made it look bad.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Markberg.
Samm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markberg.
An attempted straight right counter from Samm misses the target.
Samm throws a right and a left that Markberg avoids nicely.
Samm slips a straight right by Markberg.
Samm misses with a straight right.
Samm throws a head kick that misses.
Samm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samm wants to clinch.#T2#
Samm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markberg.
Markberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samm.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Markberg has Samm up against the cage in a clinch.
Markberg missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Markberg breaks from the clinch.
Markberg swings for the body but Samm moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Markberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Markberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Markberg avoiding damage as Samm throws knees to the body.
Markberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samm.
Markberg avoiding damage.
Markberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samm backwards. #T3#
A hook to the body from Markberg.
Markberg lands an uppercut.
Samm jumps guard but Markberg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Markberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samm is defending well for now.
Markberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samms head.
Markberg stalls.
Samm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Markberg is defending well.
Samm dodges an elbow strike from Markberg.
Markberg trying to land knees to the body.
Samm has a couple of punches blocked by Markberg.
Markberg throws an elbow that misses.
Markberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samm backwards.
Markberg wants a takedown but no success here. #T4#
Markberg is working Samm over against the cage.
Markberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Markberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samm is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Markberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Markberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Markberg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Samm clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Samm covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB2#
Markberg is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Markberg is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samm covering up well under a series of strikes from Markberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Markberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lucifer Samm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Samm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samm stuffs the takedown attempt from Markberg. Markberg gets slowly back to his feet. #KD2#
Markberg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samm sprawling to the canvas! Samm rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Markberg finish him?!
Markberg blocks the body kick.
Markberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samm throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Markberg moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samm throws an elbow that misses.
Markberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#KD2#
Markberg drops Samm onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Samm is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Markberg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Samm to his knees! Markberg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Markberg!
Wally Markberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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