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Event:
IFC 42
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Sampson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shadow moves away.
Shadow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sampson.
Shadow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampson.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shadow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sampson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sampson, as that shot connected.
Shadow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sampson under the eye.
Good exchange - Shadow coming out on top.#CL#
Shadow moves into the clinch successfully.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Shadow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Shadow fails to land.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
#T1#
Shadow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Shadow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shadow misses with a punch to the body.
Shadow has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
Sampson blocks a body shot from Shadow.
Shadow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shadow swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shadow stalling.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Shadow lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shadow.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shadow.
A shot in the inside from Shadow.
Shadow misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shadow misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Shadow lands a left hand.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Sampson.
Shadow throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Shadow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shadow lands a nice uppercut.
Shadow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shadow just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Shadow.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Shadow won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Shadow misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shadow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Shadow manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Shadow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Shadow.
Shadow misses with a head kick.
Shadow is looking to slow Sampson down with leg kicks.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
Shadow scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson looks to land a combination. Shadow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Soul Shadow has been cut.#CL#
Shadow closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shadow lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Shadow breaks the clinch.
Sampson looks to land a combination but Shadow avoids it well.
Shadow slips a jab from Sampson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soul Shadow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Shadow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Sampson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shadow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sampson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sampson scores with a body shot.
Sampson misses with a hook. Shadow ducked under it nicely.
Shadow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
Sampson misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Sampson sends Shadow down but not out. Sampson dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Shadow is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sampson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Shadow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shadow is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sweat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sampson trying to control the position but Shadow is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shadow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sampson's best efforts.
Shadow seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Sampson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shadow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sampson.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Shadow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.
Shadow is working hard here to advance position.
Sampson slows the pace down in half guard.
Shadow wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shadow is refusing to be controlled, as Sampson sits in half guard. #SUB#
Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow is trying to control but can't.
Sampson is pressing down on Shadow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shadow is holding on for now.
Sampson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sampson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Shadow just trying to survive but Sampson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3#
Shadow wants to escape the position.
Sampson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Shadow preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sampson.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Sampson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Shadow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sampson's guard. Nice work there by Shadow.
#T4#
Shadow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Shadow controlling him for the moment.
Shadow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shadow is stalling in the full guard.
Shadow looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson is pulling down on Shadow's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soul Shadow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Sampson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shadow counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Shadow slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shadow. That's going to slow Sampson down.
Shadow cracks Sampson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Shadow clinches with his opponent.
Shadow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shadow lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shadow tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Shadow back against the cage.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shadow to keep the fight standing.
Shadow lands a shoulder strike.
Shadow is pushing Sampson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Shadow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shadow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shadow lands a body punch.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shadow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Shadow.
Shadow lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Shadow.
#T2#
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow has him pressed against the cage.
Shadow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shadow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shadow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but Shadow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Soul Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Sampson.
Shadow lands a right hand.
Shadow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Shadow.
Shadow cracks Sampson with a nice body shot.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shadow scores with a shoulder strike. #T3##TD2#
Sampson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Shadow drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sampson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shadow has Sampson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Shadow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sampson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sampson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shadow is looking for a triangle but Sampson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Shadow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sampson won't allow Shadow to sweep him here. #T4#
Sampson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shadow is not content to let Sampson control the position. #SUB2#
Sampson tries for a kimura but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sampson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Shadow tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soul Shadow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shadow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soul Shadow!
Our winner, Soul Shadow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC XXXIX
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Sampson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sampson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#
It looks like Bruce Mafaking has been cut.
Sampson swinging wildly here.
Sampson cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.
Mafaking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampson misses with a looping right.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Mafaking is out of range.
A shot to the body from Sampson misses #TD#
and Mafaking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sampson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mafaking in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mafaking working away.#SUB#
Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sampson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sampson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mafaking in side control, throwing shots but Sampson defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mafaking trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mafaking looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sampson is avoiding damage well.
Mafaking is staying tight to Sampson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sampson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mafaking wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mafaking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mafaking working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mafaking postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sampson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sampson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sampson is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
An elbow from Mafaking crashes against the mat.
Sampson is trying to control Mafaking's posture but Mafaking avoids it.
Sampson stops Mafaking from passing to mount. #SUB#
Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Sampson is trying to control Mafaking's posture but Mafaking avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mafaking tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sampson is trying to improve his position.
Mafaking throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mafaking wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working.
Mafaking throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sampson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mafaking trying to mount his opponent but Sampson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Mafaking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sampson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mafaking feinted with a counter takedown.
Sampson feints a jab promting Mafaking to slip. Sampson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mafaking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sampson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sampson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sampson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mafakings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Mafaking closes the distance and clinches.
Mafaking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Mafaking gets control of Sampson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mafaking will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking looking for a sweep. Not yet Mafaking, not yet.
Sampson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mafaking's guard. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sampson pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Sampson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mafaking doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sampson.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Mafaking is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sampson works his way into side control.
Mafaking is looking for a sweep.
Sampson wants to control but Mafaking is keeping him busy.
Mafaking is trying to get back to half guard.
Mafaking regains half guard.
Mafaking is staying active underneath Sampson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Mafaking gets back to full guard.
Sampson pushing down on Mafaking's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sampson is keen to just control but Mafaking is a slippery customer.
Mafaking is looking to improve his position.
Sampson is stalling here. Mafaking is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sampson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mafaking has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sampson stops Mafaking from passing to mount. #SUB#
Mafaking is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sampson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mafaking tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mafaking has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Mafaking in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Mafaking goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sampson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mafaking's guard! Nice work there by Sampson!
Mafaking looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sampson advances position into side control!
Sampson wants to control but Mafaking is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mafaking tries to improve position but can't.
Mafaking manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mafaking looking for submissions off his back.
Mafaking tries to roll over but Sampson keeps him under control.
Sampson is trying to control. Mafaking wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mafaking actively working from the bottom here.
Sampson tries to pass to full mount but Mafaking defends it.
Sampson wants to take a breather but Mafaking is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Mafaking's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sampson throws a good cross that connects.
Mafaking gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampson cracks a nice hook into Mafaking's ribs.
Sampson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mafaking doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampson throws a body punch but Mafaking moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mafaking misses the target.
Sampson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mafaking walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mafaking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sampson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Mafaking counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sampson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sampson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Sampson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mafaking looking to pass the guard.
Sampson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mafaking advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB#
Mafaking is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mafaking in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sampson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mafaking!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brooksbank was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
Sampson thuds his right hand into Brooksbank's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sampson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sampson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brooksbank fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sampson pounces like a tiger and cracks Brooksbank with a vicious hook! Brooksbank is down but not out! Sampson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brock Sampson!
Brock Sampson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
IFC XXXIV
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Sampson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pack 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.
Sampson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sampson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pack under the eye.#CUT#
It looks like Stewart Pack has been cut.
Sampson scores with the left hand. Pack knows he should have avoided that one.
Sampson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pack.#CL2#
Pack moves into the clinch.
Sampson 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.
Pack swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pack has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Pack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pack tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Pack back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Pack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pack just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sampson's brow.
Pack struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampson controls his hands.
#T1#
Pack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pack fails to land.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pack cracks Sampson with a nice body shot.
Pack misses with the head strike.
Pack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pack tries to work over Sampson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Pack fails to land.
Pack misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Pack.
#T2#
Pack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pack to keep the fight standing.
Sampson avoids a wild elbow strike from Pack.
Pack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pack working aggressively here.
Pack lands an uppercut.
Pack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pack pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson working hard to break the clinch.
Pack throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Pack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Pack holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pack works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Pack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson takes an elbow to the temple.
Pack swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pack misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Pack.
Pack misses with a punch on the inside.
Pack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pack gets through Sampson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Pack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pack.
Pack misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pack.
Pack throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Pack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pack throws a head punch that misses.
Pack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pack pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
Pack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewart Pack dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stewart Pack's cut.
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##CL2#
Pack closes the distance and pushes Sampson back into the cage.
Sampson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pack.
Stewart Pack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pack working aggressively here.
Pack lands a shoulder strike.
Pack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pack has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Pack throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Sampson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1##TD#
Sampson pulls guard successfully.
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.
Pack wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Pack trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sampson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pack won't allow Sampson to sweep him here.
Pack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sampson wants to improve his position but instead Pack has moved into half guard.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sampson is not content to let Pack control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pack lands a nice short elbow.
Pack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sampson defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pack connects with a nice short shot to Sampson's temple.
Pack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sampson defending well though. #T3#
Sampson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sampson is pressing down on Pack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pack stands up over Sampson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pack is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Pack from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sampson scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Pack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sampson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sampson digs a right hand into Pack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pack's gas tank.
Pack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Pack scores with a hook to the body.
Pack lands with a short shot to the head.
Pack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewart Pack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stewart Pack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sampson just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Pack closes the distance and pushes Sampson back into the cage.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pack has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Pack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Pack working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pack misses with the head strike.
Pack working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sampson.
Pack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Pack.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Pack fails to land.
Pack working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pack. #CUT2#
It looks like Brock Sampson has been cut.
Pack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pack struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampson controls his hands.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pack working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Pack.
Pack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards. #ROC2#
Sampson is rocked!
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Pack.
Oh Sampson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
Sampson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Pack.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Pack swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pack throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pack.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pack.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pack scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Pack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pack misses with an elbow over the top.
Pack working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Pack fails to land.
Pack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampson or not.
Pack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pack misses with an elbow strike.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pack swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pack. #T4#
Pack tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Pack back against the cage.
Sampson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pack to keep the fight standing.
Pack lands a nice uppercut.
Pack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pack lands with a left to the head.
Pack throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Pack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pack lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pack struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampson controls his hands.
Brock Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson tries to pull guard but Pack forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewart Pack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewart Pack!
After the fight, Stewart Pack was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
IFC New Year Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Magnunsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sampson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magnunsen smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Magnunsen clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
Magnunsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sampson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampson or not.
Magnunsen tries to work over Sampson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampson or not.
Sampson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magnunsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sampson looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnunsen lands a shot to the body.
Magnunsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magnunsen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magnunsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magnunsen lands a body punch. #T1#
Magnunsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.
Magnunsen lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Magnunsen.
Magnunsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnunsen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magnunsen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sampson to his knees! Magnunsen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thor Magnunsen!
Thor Magnunsen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
IFC XXVIII
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee Roth connects with a right hand. Sampson shakes it off.
Sampson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee Roth.
Nice cross by Lee Roth.#TD#
Lee Roth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sampson to the ground. Lee Roth is now in Sampson's guard.
Sampson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Lee Roth from controlling successfully.
Lee Roth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee Roth stands and throws Sampson's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Lee Roth tries to advance to mount but Sampson denies him.
Lee Roth moves into full mount!
Lee Roth is looking to work his way around to Sampson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee Roth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sampson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee Roth looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Lee Roth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sampson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2#
Lee Roth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sampson tries to hold on but Lee Roth postures up.
Lee Roth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sampson to take his back!
Lee Roth just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee Roth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sampson wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee Roth gets his hands free.
Sampson wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lee Roth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Lee Roth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sampson trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Sampson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sampson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Lee Roth working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sampson tries to escape but Lee Roth has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee Roth controlling from the back.
Lee Roth thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lee Roth is looking to control Sampson but Sampson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lee Roth doesn't have the hooks in and Sampson manages to turn into his guard.
Sampson trying to control but Lee Roth is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee Roth keeping full guard, as Sampson tries to pass. #SUB#
Lee Roth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sampson uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee Roth gets back to half guard.
Sampson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Lee Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sampson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lee Roth scores with a nice right hand.
Lee Roth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee Roth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampson with the counter takedown but Lee Roth avoids it easily.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Lee Roth is out of range. #TD#
Lee Roth shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sampson's guard.
Lee Roth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sampson is refusing to be controlled, as Lee Roth sits in half guard.
Lee Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
Lee Roth is thwarting Sampson's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Lee Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sampson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee Roth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolfgang Lee Roth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee Roth is trying to work for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Lee Roth prevents Sampson from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee Roth stalling.
Lee Roth trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Lee Roth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sampson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sampson manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Lee Roth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee Roth looking to sit in guard and control but Sampson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lee Roth wants to sweep here but Sampson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lee Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sampson defends it easily.
Sampson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee Roth is keeping the position for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Lee Roth working for a triangle but Sampson defends it easily.
Sampson trying to control but Lee Roth is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee Roth keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee Roth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson trying to control but Lee Roth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sampson drops back looking for a leg! Lee Roth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee Roth manages to kick Sampson off! Sampson jumps back into Lee Roth's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Lee Roth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee Roth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Lee Roth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee Roth.
Lee Roth is fighting to break Sampson's control of his arms but Sampson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee Roth trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee Roth wants to pass the guard but Sampson is keeping the position.
Sampson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee Roth forces his way into half guard.
Sampson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sampson wants to control but Lee Roth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee Roth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sampson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Lee Roth is looking for a kimura here.
Lee Roth passes the guard and advances to mount! #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.
Lee Roth wants to control the pace but Sampson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sampson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lee Roth's lack of action.
Sampson wants to improve his position but Lee Roth is controlling well.
Wolfgang Lee Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee Roth controlling the action here.
Sampson is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Lee Roth is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee Roth is just content to waste time from the top position. Sampson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lee Roth stays in close to Sampson's body and controls the position.
Sampson trying to keep a closed guard but Lee Roth is proving a slippery customer.
Lee Roth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
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.
Sampson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee Roth backs up against the cage.
Lee Roth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
A slow jab from Lee Roth misses its intended target.
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Lee Roth moved out of range nicely.
Lee Roth throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Sampson drops Lee Roth with a left and a right! Oh, Lee Roth is hurt - Sampson dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Lee Roth is rocked!#SUB2#
Sampson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lee Roth is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Sampson!
Brock Sampson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
IFC XXVI (New Blood Final)
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Sampson.
Sampson throws a combination. Head tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sampson cracks Head with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Head is rocked!
Sampson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Head out cold! Head is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brock Sampson!
After the fight, Brock Sampson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
IFC XXIII
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Yonic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sampson tests Yonic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sampson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yonic at a distance.
Sampson swinging wildly here.
Sampson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sampson scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Sampson tries to sprawl but Yonic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yonic trying to pass the guard but Sampson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Sampson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yonic.
Sampson wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.
Yonic trying to mount his opponent but Sampson defends it.
Yonic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sampson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yonic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Yonic tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sampson throws a body punch but Yonic moves out of range.
Brock Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Sampson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yonic is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Yonic won't allow Sampson to sweep him here.
Yonic passes into half guard.
Sampson wants to control but Yonic is keeping busy.
Yonic trying to control the pace.
Yonic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sampson is in trouble now - Yonic has advanced to mount!
Yonic dominating with strikes here.
Yonic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sampson working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yonic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yonic fails to advance to Sampson's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sampson works the jab nicely.
Sampson lands with a cross.
Yonic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Yonic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yonic tries to advance to mount but Sampson instead regains half guard.
Yonic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sampson is looking to control Yonic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sampson avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Sampson tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yonic is trying to work for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Yonic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sampson sees it coming and defends easily.
Yonic passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Yonic is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sampson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Yonic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sampson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sampson stands and throws Yonic's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Sampson wants to control but Yonic is keeping him busy.
Yonic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Red House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Yonic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yonic tries to get out of the position.
Yonic gets back to half guard.
Sampson is trying to control. Yonic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sampson wants to pass the guard but Yonic is defending well.
Sampson wants to take a breather but Yonic is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sampson wants to advance to full mount but Yonic doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Sampson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sampson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sampson trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Yonic is looking to sweep but instead, Sampson has passed into half guard.
Boss Yonic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yonic is controlling Sampson's trapped leg to prevent Sampson from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic is staying active underneath Sampson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brock Sampson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sampson lands a slapping body shot.
Sampson throws a shot to the body.
Sampson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Sampson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sampson catches Yonic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sampson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yonic doesn't seem bothered though.
Yonic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sampson.
Sampson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Sampson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Yonic sprawling to the canvas. Sampson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Yonic hang on? #ROC2#
Yonic is rocked!
Yonic is staying active underneath Sampson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oh Yonic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yonic seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Sampson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Sampson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Sampson tries to pass to full mount but Yonic defends it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sampson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yonic is just riding it out for now. Sampson eventually gives up the hold.
Yonic is trying to control but can't.
Sampson is just content to waste time from the top position. Yonic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yonic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Yonic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sampson won't allow Yonic to pass to mount.
Sampson is trying to control but can't.
Sampson gets full guard.
Yonic looking to pass the guard.
Sampson can't keep his opponent in guard - Yonic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yonic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Yonic is just content to waste time from the top position. Sampson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Sampson trying to keep a closed guard but Yonic is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Sampson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sampson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Sampson!
After the fight, Brock Sampson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Boss Yonic stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh rats.'.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 6
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Bell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sampson sprawls well initially but Bell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sampson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Sampson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bell.
Sampson gets back to full guard.
Bell throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bell's guard. Nice move by Sampson!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sampson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard. #T1#
Sampson pushing down on Bell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sampson is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell is looking to improve his position.
Bell keeping hold of Sampson's head, controlling as best he can.
Bell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bell thows a huge punch but Sampson dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Bell throwing shots but Sampson is blocking nicely.
Sampson has hold of Bell's hands but Bell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Bell is trying to work for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Bell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sampson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bell with the ground and pound but Sampson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sampson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Bell connects with a couple of short punches.
Bell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Bell throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Bell drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sampson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bell has Sampson in his guard.#REVB#
Bell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sampson is one step ahead there.
Sampson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
Sampson trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Sampson seems to be working for a kimura but Bell defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bell is defending against the submission attempts here by Sampson.
Bell regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sampson trying to move into half guard but instead Bell has managed to sweep!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Bell 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#
Sampson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sampson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sampson lands a nice hook to Bell's body. Bell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bell missing with a left hand there. Sampson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Sampson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bell pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Bell gets a clinch.
Bell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Bell ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampson won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bell'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.#T1#
Sampson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bell's guard.
Bell is looking to get back to full guard here but Sampson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sampson's best efforts.
Sampson is pressing down on Bell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bell is holding on for now.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bell keeps working.
Sampson passes to full mount! #T2#
Sampson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bell has given up his back. Will we see Sampson going for some submissions?
Sampson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bell rolls, trying to escape but Sampson keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Sampson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bell for a finish.
Bell is really stuck here.
#T3#
Bell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sampson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Sampson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bell wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Sampson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bell is not content to let Sampson control the position.
Bell is looking for a sweep. Sampson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sampson is looking to pass Bell's guard but actually Bell recovers to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sampson stalks Bell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bell's face. Bell staggers backwards, shaken.
Sampson scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Sampson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sampson's head.
Bell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell chips away with some ground and pound.
Bell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Bell gets to his feet and stands over Sampson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sampson felt that one! Bell unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sampson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Bell!
Greg Bell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
IFC Mid Week 5
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sampson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
Sampson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Bee.
Bee throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bee eats them both and turns towards Sampson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sampson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sampson 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!
Bee missing with a left hand there. Sampson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Sampson misses.
Sampson throws a right hand that Bee ducks under and follows up with a left that Bee also avoids with ease.
Bee looks to throw the jab but Sampson is out of range.
Bee looks to land a right hand but Sampson moved out of range.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
The fighters circling - Bee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sampson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sampson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sampson swinging wildly here.
Bee avoids the body shot from Sampson.
Bee throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sampson misses the shot to the body.
Sampson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bee counters with a one-two to the body.
Bee throws a right hand that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sampson's head.
Sampson misses with a straight left.
Sampson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bee throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Sampson.
#T2#
Sampson misses the shot to the body.
Bee swinging wildly here.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bee 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.
Sampson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Sampson. Those never looked like landing.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
Sampson tries to counter by clinching up but Bee breaks away and moves out of range.
Sampson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sampson moves out of range as Bee strikes.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
Bee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bee defending well as Sampson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Bee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sampson doesn't seem phased though.
Bee looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
letting Bee counter with a right hand.
Sampson defending well as Bee loads up on a big left hand.
Bee throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Bee throws a shot from downtown. Sampson moves away and avoids it.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Bee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sampson.
Sampson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Sampson slips under a jab from Bee.#T4#
Bee throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bee throws a jab when Sampson was well out of range.
Bee looks to land a right hand but Sampson moved out of range.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee lands with an uppercut that bounces Sampson off the cage and back into range.
Bee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sampson slips under a jab from Bee.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee lands a glancing blow to the side of Sampson's head.
Sampson misses with a wild combination.
Sampson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sampson lands a body shot.
Bee looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee misses with a two punch combination.
Sampson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sampson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
A swing and a miss from Bee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Bee will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Sampson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bee sprawling to the canvas. Sampson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bee hang on? #ROC#
Bee is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#SUB#
Sampson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bee is still in real trouble! Can Sampson finish him?
Bee is staying active underneath Sampson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sampson is trying to work for a kimura but Bee is defending well.
Sampson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Sampson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sampson avoids the attempt from Bee to control.
Sampson prevents Bee from getting the reversal.#T1#
Bee is trying to escape the mount but Sampson keeps good control and instead manages to take Bee's back.
Will Sampson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Sampson working for a choke but Bee is defending well.
Sampson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bee can do to turn this around?
Bee trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Sampson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bee for a finish.
Bee tries to roll but Sampson sticks to his back.
Sampson gets his hands free as Bee looks to control. #SUB#
Sampson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sampson gets his hands free as Bee looks to control. #T2#
Bee tries to break free.
Will Sampson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Sampson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bee is doing well to defend. Sampson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bee is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brock Sampson!
Brock Sampson 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.
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Event:
IFC XV
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belfort.
Belfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampson is just out of range.
Sampson throws a series of strikes that have Belfort backpedaling.
Belfort avoids the body shot from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Sampson throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort jabs Sampson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sampson misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Belfort misses with a kick to the body.
Sampson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belfort looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sampson misses with a double jab.
Belfort throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sampson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sampson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sampson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sampson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belfort looks winded!
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Belfort misses with a two punch combination.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belfort moves away.
Belfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Belforts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sampson misses the shot to the body.
Belfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson jabs at Belfort's body.
Sampson throws a series of punches but Belfort moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Sampson. Those never looked like landing.
Sampson drops Belfort with a big left hand! Belfort is injured, injured bad! Sampson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Sampson!
In his post fight interview, Brock Sampson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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