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Event:
Some 20: Jones - Lancaster
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Busk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Busk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samson manages to avoid it.#CL#
Busk takes the fight into the clinch.
Busk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Busk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Samson decides to pull guard.
Samson has Busk pulled in close to control his posture.
Busk wants to get up but he can't break Samson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #ES2#
Samson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Busk presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Samson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Samson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Busk wants to stand and escape but instead Samson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Busk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Samson tries to break the clinch but Busk is controlling the position.
Busk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Busk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Busk.
Busk prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Busk.
Samson wants to break free but Busk has control.
Busk digs a right hand underneath Samson's ribcage. Samson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samson looks winded!
Busk presses Samson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Busk scores with a shoulder strike.
Busk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samson or not.
Busk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Busk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Busk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Busk lands a nice shot to the body.
Samson takes a shot to the head.
Busk lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Busk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Busk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Busk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Busk lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Busk scores with a hook to the body.
Busk pushes Samson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Busk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Busk lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Busk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Busk.
Busk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
A short uppercut from Busk.
Busk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Busk.
Busk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Busk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Busk.
A short right from Busk on the inside.
Busk scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Samson is rocked!
Busk dips a shoulder and cracks Samson with a mighty uppercut! Samson falls back against the cage and Busk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Samson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Busk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran Busk!
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Event:
Some 18: Jackson - Gonya
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Frank looks to land a combination but Samson avoids it well.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samson throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samson tries to counter with a clinch but Frank shakes him off and moves away.
Samson throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samson swats away the attempt to clinch by Frank.
Samson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Samson scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson misses with a kick to the body.
Frank appears to be looking for a big counter.
Samson misses with a jab to the body
and Frank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Frank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samson.
Samson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Samson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samson throws a big shot that misses.
Frank went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samson shoots for a takedown but Frank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frank is looking to clinch but Samson is avoiding it.
Samson keeps the fight on the outside.
Samson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jim Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Samson. #T2#
Samson throws a head kick that misses
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
Samson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch but Samson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nick Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Samson.
Frank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Samson misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Samson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Frank's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Samson postures up.
Samson lands a couple of elbows.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Frank is trying to control the position but Samson postures up.
Samson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment.
Samson is working Frank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frank looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frank is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Samson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Samson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Samson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Samson wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Samson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Samson stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Frank has momentary wrist control but Samson slips an elbow through the middle.
Samson landing with the ground and pound.
Samson with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Samson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frank is trying to keep Samson in close.
Samson works over Frank with some ground and pound from guard.
Samson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Samson connects with a couple of short punches.
Samson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Samson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Samson scoring with punches and elbows.
Frank taking a bit of punishment here - Samson scoring with strikes. #ROC2#
Frank is rocked!#T6#
Samson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frank some visible discomfort.
Oh Frank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can see the frustration on Frank's face as Samson controls the position.
Samson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Frank some visible discomfort.
Samson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Samson scoring with punches and elbows.
Samson is staying tight to Frank's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Samson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Frank is trying to escape and Samson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Frank is forced to tap! Nice work there by Samson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Samson!
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Event:
Some 16: Dawoud - Kaiba
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Kenneth is looking to clinch but Samson is avoiding it.
Samson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Samson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Kenneth uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kenneth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenneth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenneth fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kenneth has closed the distance and engaged Samson in a clinch.
#TD2#
Kenneth pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Samson passes Kenneth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Samson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenneth keeps working.
Samson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenneth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samson.
Samson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenneth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenneth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samson.
Kenneth has hold of Samson's hands but Samson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kenneth regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Samson.
Samson distracts Kenneth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Kenneth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES2#
Kenneth has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Samson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Kenneth pulls Samson into guard.
Kenneth managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kenneth wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment.
Kenneth pulls Samson in to control the position. #T3#
Samson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenneth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Samson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Samson looking to sit in guard and control but Kenneth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kenneth tries to free his leg and advance position but Samson is retaining full guard.
Samson pulls Kenneth in close to prevent any damage.
Kenneth controlling from the top position. #T4#
Samson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kenneth has passed into side control.
Kenneth sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Samson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kenneth tries to move to mount but Samson blocks the move with his legs.
Samson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kenneth is controlling him well.
Samson being controlled for a moment.
Samson is trying to improve his position.#T5##SU2#
Kenneth stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kenneth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samson but Samson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jim Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Kenneth.
Samson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kenneth. Kenneth gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Kenneth with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Samson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Samson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T6#
Samson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenneth shoots in looking for a takedown. Samson tries to sprawl out of it but Kenneth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenneth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samson pinned against the cage. Samson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Kenneth looks to move away, Samson throws a big counter combo but Kenneth just gets out of the way.
Kenneth has his takedown stuffed
and Samson counters with a series of strikes. Kenneth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samson misses with a series of wild punches.
Samson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Allen Kenneth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T7#
Kenneth fails with the takedown.
Kenneth looks winded!#CL2#
Kenneth has closed the distance and engaged Samson in a clinch.
#BC#
Samson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Samson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samson pushes Kenneth away with a front kick.
No joy there for Kenneth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Kenneth tries to get set, Samson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kenneth manages to avoid the attempt.
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenneth manages to avoid it.
Kenneth tries for a takedown but Samson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Samson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenneth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kenneth counters with a left to the body. #T8#
Samson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Kenneth shoots in looking for a takedown but Samson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenneth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Samson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kenneth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kenneth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samson pinned against the cage. Samson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenneth.
Kenneth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kenneth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Samson duly obliges. #T9#
Samson feints and then cracks Kenneth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenneth down.
Kenneth cracks Samson with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Kenneth has Samson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenneth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Samson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Samson scores with a four punch combination!
Samson throws a head kick that misses.
Kenneth shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenneth avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Samson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R2#
Kenneth shoots in looking for a takedown. Samson tries to sprawl out of it but Kenneth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kenneth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Samson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samson tries to clinch there but Kenneth circles away.
Kenneth shoots in for a double leg but Samson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jim Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Kenneth.
Kenneth tries for a takedown but Samson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenneth tries for a takedown but Samson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Samson.
Kenneth stalks Samson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Samson's face. Samson staggers backwards, shaken.
Samson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenneth can do to turn this around?
Samson throws a series of punches but Kenneth avoids them all with ease.
Kenneth is breathing heavily.#CL#
Samson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Samson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kenneth won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Samson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenneth shoots in looking for a takedown. Samson tries to sprawl out of it but Kenneth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Samson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenneth shoots for a takedown but Samson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samson throws a shot to the body.
Jim Samson is winning the standup battle so far.
Samson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Samson.
Samson feints and then cracks Kenneth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenneth down. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Samson does no damage.
Kenneth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kenneth misses with a takedown attempt - Samson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Samson clobbers Kenneth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Samson lands a jab to the nose.
Kenneth fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Kenneth with that takedown attempt.
Samson misses the shot to the body.
Kenneth staying out of range there.#T3#
Kenneth shoots in for a double leg but Samson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jim Samson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenneth shoots in and drives through. Samson sprawls well.
Kenneth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samson lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Samson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Samson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Samson throws a head kick that misses.
Samson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenneth or perhaps it was just good defense by Samson, which made it look bad.
Kenneth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samson swivels and escapes.
Samson stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Samson moves into range and clinches up with Kenneth.#TD#
Samson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kenneth regains guard immediately.
Kenneth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Samson postures up in Kenneth's guard and throws a big left but Kenneth blocks it.
Kenneth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samson. #T5#
Samson throws an elbow that misses. Kenneth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Samson's guard. Nice move by Kenneth!#REVB#
Samson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenneth looking to pass the guard.
Allen Kenneth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenneth advances position into side control!
Samson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Kenneth remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kenneth working the body and head with strikes.
Samson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kenneth's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kenneth is keen to just control but Samson is a slippery customer.#T7#
Samson wants to improve his position but Kenneth is controlling well.
Kenneth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kenneth is trying to control. Samson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kenneth is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Samson is looking to escape.
Kenneth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Samson is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenneth shoots in and drives through. Samson sprawls well.
Kenneth has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kenneth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samson as he jumps to the side. #T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Samson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Samson has closed the distance and engaged Kenneth in a clinch.
Samson tries a body shot but Kenneth blocks it.
Kenneth jumps guard but Samson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenneth tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Samson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kenneth uses from the top position.
Samson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenneth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
Kenneth wants to stand but Samson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T9#
Samson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kenneth controls the pace.
Samson is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Samson keeping full guard, as Kenneth tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Samson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samson 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jim Samson!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Jim Samson!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Jim Samson!
Jim Samson wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Samson cracks Hurley with an open hand slap.
Samson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hurley.#CUT2#
It looks like Quinton Hurley has been cut.#TD2#
Samson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hurley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samson throwing strikes but missing.
Samson scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samson won't allow Hurley to sweep him here.
Hurley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Samson throws a strike but Hurley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Samson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hurley dives into side control.
#SU#
Hurley decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Samson throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Hurley counters with a takedown into side control.
Hurley working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Samson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Hurley swings around for an armbar but Samson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hurley's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Samson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurley is retaining full guard.
Hurley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samson throws a strike but Hurley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Samson working a defensive guard but Hurley passes into half guard.
#T2##ES2#
Samson kicks off Hurley and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Samson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurley. That did some damage!
Samson with a nice cross.
Hurley throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Samson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hurley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samson pushes Hurley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Samson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Samson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Samson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hurley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samson.
Hurley is pulling down on Samson's head. It's preventing any offense from Samson, at least for the moment.
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Samson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hurley really is a fat lump.
Hurley with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Hurley throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
Samson looking for a sweep. Not yet Samson, not yet.
Hurley working some strikes from top position.
Hurley cracks Samson with a solid left hand.
Hurley trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurley is working Samson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Samson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Hurley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Samson rushes Hurley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Samson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hurley can't fight it off and eventually Samson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hurley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hurley really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Hurley has momentary wrist control but Samson slips an elbow through the middle.
Samson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hurley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Samson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hurley is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Samson pulls guard effortlessly.
Hurley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Samson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurley slips a nice elbow through Samson's hands, connecting with Samson's forehead.#T1#
Samson wants to control but Hurley is keeping busy.
Hurley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hurley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hurley slips a nice elbow through Samson's hands, connecting with Samson's forehead.
Samson keeping hold of Hurley's head, controlling as best he can.
Samson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Hurley there.
Hurley drops an elbow to the side of Samson's head. #SU#
Hurley decides to stand up.
Hurley checks a leg kick.
Hurley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samson. Hurley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hurley moves out of range of the leg kick from Samson.#T3#
Hurley misses with a body shot.
Samson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hurley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
Samson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Samson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Samson forces Hurley back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Hurley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hurley manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Samson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Samson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hurley!
Samson is breathing heavily.#T4#
Hurley can't do much from the bottom here.
Samson working the body and head with strikes.
Hurley dodges the ground and pound from Samson.
Samson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hurley is looking for a sweep.
Samson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hurley can't do much from the bottom here.
Samson wants to control but Hurley is keeping him busy.
Hurley holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Samson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Hurley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Samson misses with a head kick.
Samson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samson throws a sloppy head kick
and Hurley counters with a series of strikes. Samson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samson connects with a high kick.
Samson misses with a double jab.
Samson punishes Hurley's body with a nice straight punch.
Quinton Hurley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Samson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hurley!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hurley is trying to control Samson's posture but Samson avoids it.
Samson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Samson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hurley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Hurley decides to stand up.
Hurley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Samson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hurley did well to prevent Samson getting side control.
Hurley controlling the position for now.
Hurley gets back to full guard.
Hurley has control of Samson's left arm, preventing Samson from doing any damage. #T2#
Samson throws an elbow that misses. Hurley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Samson's guard. Nice move by Hurley!#REVR#
Hurley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Samson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hurley throws a big right hand that misses.
Hurley scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hurley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Samson has a closed guard, preventing Hurley from standing up.
Hurley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samson's head.
Hurley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurley preventing the sweep.
Hurley tries to stand but Samson is controlling from the bottom.
Hurley looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hurley postures up in Samson's guard and throws a big left but Samson blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Samson missing with a left hand there. Hurley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurley throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Samson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hurley's guard.
Hurley pulls Samson in close to prevent any damage.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Samson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Samson!
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