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Event:
Highland 94
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Epolito lands with a straight right. Sam didn't see that one coming.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Epolito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito lands with a straight right. Sam didn't see that one coming.
Epolito shoots in looking for a takedown but Sam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Epolito's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Epolito punishes Sam's body with a nice straight punch.
Sam scores with a leg kick.
Sam jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epolito goes for a double leg but Sam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sam continues to drive forward.
Epolito lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam tries to break free but Epolito pushes him back against the cage.
Sam is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Epolito has Sam pressed against the cage, preventing Sam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epolito swings for the body but Sam moves out of range.
#T1#
Sam motions for Epolito to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
Epolito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Epolito slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam is looking to score with low kicks.
Sam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito moved away.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam throws a right hand that Epolito ducks under and follows up with a left that Epolito also avoids with ease.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Epolito moves into range and clinches up with Sam.
Sam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Epolito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sam's efforts to push away.
Sam wants to break free but Epolito has control.
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Epolito.
Sam is looking to break free of the clinch but Epolito has double underhooks.
I was talking to Epolito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Epolito keeps control of Sam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Epolito effectively controlling the action here.
Epolito throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sam working hard to break the clinch.
Epolito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Epolito to work.
#BC#
Epolito manages to break the clinch.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Sam tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Epolito cracks Sam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Epolito blocks the low kick.
Sam scores with a head kick. Epolito tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Epolito clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Epolito pushes Sam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Epolito throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily.
Sam wants to land a leg kick but Epolito is out of range.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sam misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Epolito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epolito drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sam sprawls and moves away.
Epolito checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito tried to counter with a leg kick but Sam avoided it.
Epolito checks a low kick from Sam.
Sam tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by Epolito.
Epolito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Epolito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sam, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Epolito lands an elbow inside that Sam shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Sahara Sam has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Epolito.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and moves out of range.
Epolito closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sam circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epolito checks the leg kick.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Epolito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sam backs up against the cage.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Sam with the counter takedown but Epolito avoids it easily.
Sam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Epolito checks a low kick from Sam.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Sam tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Sam avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sahara Sam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam lands a leg kick that knocks Epolito off balance momentarily.
Epolito jabs at Sam's body.
Epolito jabs Sam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sam takes one to the side of the head.
Epolito moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Epolito seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sam tried to score with a low kick but Epolito checks it.
Sam walks into a stiff left hand from Epolito.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sam throws a low kick but Epolito moves out of range easily.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Epolito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Sam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito lands with a cross.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Sam.
#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Epolito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Sam seems unphased.
#CL#
Epolito moves into the clinch successfully.
Sam is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sam is trying to force a seperation but Epolito has the dominant position.
Epolito lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards. #ROC#Sam is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Epolito.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Epolito finish him?
Epolito tries for a takedown but Sam manages to get underhooks.
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.
Sam tries to circle away but Epolito has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam thows a leg kick but Epolito checks it #CL#
and Epolito counters by clinching up.
Epolito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Epolito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sam's brow.
Epolito scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Epolito keeps him there for the moment.
Epolito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Epolito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epolito lands a nice shot to the body.
Anthony Epolito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Epolito.
Epolito tries for a takedown but Sam manages to get underhooks.
Epolito tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam tries to break the clinch but Epolito is controlling the position.
Epolito is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC#
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Sam takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD#
Epolito throws a left that rocks Sam and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Epolito dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sam regain composure!
Sam is not content to let Epolito control the position. #SUB#
Epolito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Epolito lands an elbow.
Sam is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Epolito tries for a kimura but Sam is defending well. #T3#
Epolito trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Sam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Epolito is controlling him well.
Sam dodges the ground and pound from Epolito.
Epolito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Epolito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Epolito scoring with punches from side control.
Epolito trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Epolito lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Sam wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Epolito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sam has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Epolito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Epolito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Epolito is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Epolito is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Epolito in side control, throwing shots but Sam defends.
Sam wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Epolito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Epolito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sahara Sam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A left lands for Epolito.
Sam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Sam slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Epolito. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sahara Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Sam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sam tries to work over Epolito's front leg with a kick but Epolito checks it.
Epolito throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito throws a lazy right hand but Sam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Epolito is able to avoid easily.
Sam tries to score with a low kick but Epolito moves his leg out of the way.
Sam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Epolito checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Epolito clinches. #T1##BC2#
Sam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epolito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sam.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito avoids the head kick by Sam.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Sam throws a solid leg kick but Epolito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sam.
Epolito lands a slapping body shot.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Sam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Epolito connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sam scrambles back to his feet.
Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Epolito checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Epolito shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sam sprawls well. Sam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Epolito gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Sam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epolito checks it well.
Sam scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Epolito throws out a powerful jab.
Sam moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Sam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sam wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Epolito. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sam momentarily.
Sam attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito attempts a counter takedown but Sam avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito checks a low kick from Sam.
Sam misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Sam's head back.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sam throws out a leg kick but Epolito moves out of range and Sam only half commits.
Epolito seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sam lands a nice shot that snaps Epolito's head back.
Sam throws a leg kick but Epolito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito checks the leg kick.
Epolito swinging wildly here.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epolito throws a front kick aimed at Sam's knee but Sam avoids it well. #T4##CL#
Epolito moves into range and clinches up with Sam.
Epolito lands a left hand.
Sam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sam prevents a body shot from Epolito.
Epolito tries to stall but Sam uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Epolito keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sam's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Sam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Epolito prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.
Epolito lands with a light punch inside.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito has Sam pressed against the cage, preventing Sam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Epolito pushes Sam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Epolito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Epolito moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good work by Epolito as he checks the leg kick.
Sam throws a chopping leg kick but Epolito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sahara Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam misses with a series of wild punches.
Epolito thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epolito has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Epolito thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 83
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Sam misses #TD2#
and Rinda counters with a single leg into guard. Sam didn't expect that.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Sam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sam manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Sam's guard. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Rinda won't allow Sam to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Rinda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam wants to stand and escape but Rinda is having none of it. #T1##SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Sam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sam manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Sam's guard.
Rinda stops Sam from standing up.
Rinda trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam wants to stand up but Rinda is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rinda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rinda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sam is looking to stand up but Rinda isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rinda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rinda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sam is keeping the position for now.
Sam wants to stand but Rinda is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Rinda drops back looking for a leg! Sam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sam manages to kick Rinda off! Rinda jumps back into Sam's guard. #SUB2#
Rinda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rinda wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
Rinda pushes down on Sam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sam wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Rinda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sam is just riding it out for now. Rinda eventually gives up the hold.
Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rinda on the ground.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rinda trying to pass the guard but Sam defending well. #SUB2#
Rinda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sam sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rinda is looking for a kimura here.
Sam is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Rinda has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Sam defend it? Rinda steps over the head and cranks it - Sam is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rinda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda! |
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Event:
Highland 71
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Sam throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Sam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diego 's head.
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sam. That's going to slow Diego down.
Sam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diego tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
Sam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diego has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Acme Island Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Diego throws a right and a left that Sam avoids nicely.
Sam avoids the body shot from Diego .
Diego throws a right and a left that Sam avoids nicely.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego swings for the body but Sam moves out of range.
#CL#
Diego closes the distance and pushes Sam back into the cage.#BC2#
Sam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego wants to clinch.
Sam lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Sam.
#T1#
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diego defends it well.
That kick from Sam tenderised Diego 's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diego won't be happy with that.
Diego bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sam attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sam thuds a left hand into Diego 's body.
Diego tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Sam has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Sahara Sam has been cut.
Diego throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diego is looking to clinch.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sam dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Diego lands a jab to Sam's midsection.#CL#
Diego fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sam, pushing him back against the cage.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Sam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego misses with a looping right.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam lands a leg kick that knocks Diego off balance momentarily.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego avoids the head kick by Sam.
Diego throws a big counter combination but Sam scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diego rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
Diego drops Sam with a left and a right! Oh, Sam is hurt - Diego dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#Sam is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam is trying to get back to his feet.
Sam is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Diego wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diego has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Diego is looking to wear down Sam with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego . Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sam thumps Diego with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Juan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sahara Sam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Sam tenderised Diego 's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego throws a body shot but no joy.
Diego is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diego tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
Sahara Sam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego . That did some damage!
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Diego was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sam.
Good leg kick by Diego .
Sam is looking to chop away at Diego 's legs.
As Sam looks to move away, Diego throws a big counter combo but Sam just gets out of the way.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego wants to clinch up but Sam keeps it at a distance.
Diego blocks a head kick by Sam.
Good leg kick by Sam.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sam.
Diego looks to land a combination but Sam avoids it well.
Diego tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Sam misses with a wild combination.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diego tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Diego misses.
Diego throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Juan Diego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diego is out of range.
Sam cracks Diego with a right hand to the side of the head.
That kick from Sam tenderised Diego 's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sam. Sam obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sam.
Sam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Sam moves out of range of the strikes.
Sam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diego on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Diego .
Sam with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily.
Sam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sam on the side of the head.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
Diego throws a nice looking combination but Sam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Sam with the counter takedown but Diego avoids it easily.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Diego tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam is looking to score with low kicks.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diego tries to bum rush Sam with a series of wild strikes but Sam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sam can pounce on him.
That kick from Sam tenderised Diego 's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick lands for Sam.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sam thumps Diego with a low kick.
Sam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diego checks it well.
Diego chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sam can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Sam. #KD#
Diego lands a left and a right that sends Sam crashing to the canvas! Diego dives into mount looking to finish!
Sam is still in real trouble! Can Diego finish him?
Sam wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Diego raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego looking to control but Sam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diego is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Diego is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sam can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sam is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Diego looking to control but Sam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sam is trying to stand.
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.#ES2#
Sam bucks up and throws Diego to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sam dodges the punch combination from Diego .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sahara Sam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sahara Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Diego on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sam. Sam obviously looking to wear him down.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Sam scores with a shot to the body.
Diego moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sam.
Diego sizes up Sam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
That kick from Sam tenderised Diego 's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Diego drops his shoulder and cracks Sam with a huge uppercut! Sam goes down! Can Diego finish him?
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!#ES2#
Sam is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Sam breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Sam lands with an overhand left.
Diego swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Diego , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego . That did some damage!
Sam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diego throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diego . Diego circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Sam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A low kick lands for Sam.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
Diego pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diego . That did some damage!
Diego avoids the head kick by Sam.
It looked like Diego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sam.#T2#
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sam on the side of the head.
Sam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diego .
A good leg kick by Sam.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good exchange - Sam coming out on top.
Sam shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Diego eats them both and turns towards Sam to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Sam lands a two punch combo.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sam with a nice calf kick.
Sam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Sam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diego paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Sam does no damage.
Nice body punch from Diego .
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego .
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range.
Sam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diego swinging wildly here.
Diego avoids the head kick by Sam.
#T4#
Sam scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sam.
Diego tries to clinch up.
Sam lands a really nice looking cross but Diego seems unphased.
Diego blocks a head kick by Sam.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sam.
An inside leg kick lands from Sam.
Sam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego .
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego .
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sam circles away quickly and effectively.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sam.
A low kick lands for Sam.
Sam connects with a jab.
Sam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sam lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sahara Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sam 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sahara Sam!
Post fight, Sahara Sam took to the microphone: 'For the Pyramids!'. |
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Highland 61
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam is looking to score with low kicks.
Cut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sam finds it's way round the side to connect with Cut's head.
Cut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sam throws a head kick but Cut moves out of range.
As Sam looks to move away, Cut throws a big counter combo but Sam just gets out of the way.
Cut doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
Sam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sam connects with the punch.#CL#
Cut takes the fight into the clinch.
Sam can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cut prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Sam manages to break the clinch.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cut. Those never looked like landing.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cut moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Cut tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cut is able to avoid easily.
And Cut counters with a quick kick to the body but Sam blocks it.
Cut fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cut is out of range.
Sam tries a low kick but Cut avoids it.#T2#
Sam thows a leg kick but Cut checks it #TD#
and Cut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sam wants to get back to his feet but Cut is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Sam pushes Cut off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Cut.
Cut tries to counter with a takedown but Sam is quick to defend against it.
Sam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cut under the eye.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a nice looking combination but Cut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cut is looking to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch.
Sam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cut at a distance.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cut checks a low kick from Sam.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam throws a leg kick which misses Cut's front leg but catches the back leg as Cut tries to avoid it.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut checks it.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Cut misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SU2#
Sam postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cut to stand up.
Sam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cut back to the cage. Sam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Cut misses.
Sam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sam as he jumps to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sam.
#T4#
Cut fails with the takedown.
Cut is breathing heavily.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Sam does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cut thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cut misses with a body shot.
Sam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cut circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Sam.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cut circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cut looks to land a body kick but Sam moved away.
Sam feints the counter takedown.
Sam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cut's hands.
Dabi Cut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but Sam shows good takedown defense.
Cut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sam. Sam obviously looking to wear him down.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sam sprawls and moves away.
Sam lands with a nice combination. Cut backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Cut moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch but Sam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cut checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sam.
Sam has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Cut avoids the head kick by Sam.
Cut is looking to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch.
Cut tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Cut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Sam both land. Nice combination.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Cut checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T2#
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Sam throws a leg kick
and Cut counters with a solid body kick. #TD#
Cut shoots in and bounces Sam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sam wants to stand and escape but Cut is having none of it.
Sahara Sam has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sam is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cut presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam throws a front kick aimed at Cut's knee but Cut avoids it well.
Cut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sam can pounce on him.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam connects with a leg kick.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cut is able to avoid easily.
Sam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cut somewhat.
Sam motions for Cut to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Sam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cut checks a leg kick nicely.
Cut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sam sprawls and moves away.
Sahara Sam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Cut as he checks the leg kick.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sam feints and then cracks Cut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cut down.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cut. That did some damage!
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sam. #TD#
Cut shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sam manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cut keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Sam.
A leg kick checked by Cut.
Cut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick lands for Sam.
Sam lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cut is out of range and Sam settles back down.
Cut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam lands with a nice combination. Cut backs away looking to recover.
Sam misses with a head kick.
Cut checks a leg kick nicely.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cut.
Sam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Cut takes one to the chin there.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cut jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cut or perhaps it was just good defense by Sam, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sam tries to bum rush Cut with a series of wild strikes but Cut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sam misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Cut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sam throws a low kick but Cut moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Cut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Cut tries a head kick but it misses.
Cut blocks a leg kick.
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sam sprawls well. Sam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cut gets slowly back to his feet.
Cut checks a low kick from Sam.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sam, as that shot connected.
Sam throws a good cross that connects.
Cut shoots in but no luck this time.
Cut wants to clinch.#T4#
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cut needs to keep his hands up - Sam had a free shot at his head there.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a solid leg kick but Cut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sam.
Sam throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cut is out of range.
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sahara Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sam 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sahara Sam!
Sahara Sam made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'For the Pyramids!'.
Dabi Cut spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'. |
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Event:
Highland 52
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Azevedo Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tried to counter with a leg kick but Sam avoided it.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sam misses with a double jab
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Sam motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza wants to slow Sam down by chopping away at his legs.
Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Sam moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sam. That's going to slow Azevedo Souza down.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Sam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Sam manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sam misses with a double jab.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sam.
Sam misses with the combination.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azevedo Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick.
Sam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Sam moved out of range.
Sam walks into a straight right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Sam defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Sam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range. #T2#
Azevedo Souza misses with a low kick as Sam jumps back.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Azevedo Souza blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza throws a low kick but Sam avoids it.
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick from Sam.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sam scores with a shot to the body.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azevedo Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Sam saw that one coming.
Sam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.#T3#
Sam ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Sam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Sam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam with the counter takedown but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Sam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Sam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range and Sam settles back down.
Good work by Azevedo Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Sam is quick to defend against it.
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Sam.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sam manages to avoid it.
Sam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A low kick lands for Sam.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Sam.
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sam swinging wildly here.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Sam misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Sam blocks it.
Sam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azevedo Souza defends it well.
Azevedo Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
A low kick from Sam misses
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azevedo Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azevedo Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam blocks a jab.
Sam lands with a nice combination. Azevedo Souza backs away looking to recover.
Sam throws out a leg kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and Sam only half commits.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azevedo Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Sahara Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick and Azevedo Souza moves out of range easily.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sam lands a jab-cross combination.
A low kick from Sam is predictable there
and Azevedo Souza counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick from Sam.
Sam throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.#T2#
Sam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Azevedo Souza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily.
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam throws a chopping leg kick but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sam blocks a low kick nicely.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Sahara Sam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Sam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Sam throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
Sam scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
Sam wants to land a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sam avoids it.
Sam just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Azevedo Souza blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice head shot.
Sam slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Sam throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azevedo Souza is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Sam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Sam.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sam throws a leg kick that misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sam.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab when Sam was well out of range.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sam manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
Sam wants to slow Azevedo Souza down by chopping away at his legs.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azevedo Souza is able to avoid easily.
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sam.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Sam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo Souza backs up against the cage.
Sam scores with a leg kick.
Sam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Sam is predictable there
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sam.
Sam throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sam looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well. #T2#
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sam defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Sam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sam.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sam's back!
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch to the head. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sam for a finish.
Sam is trying to stand back up.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Azevedo Souza has his arm under Sam's chin here. Game over son! Azevedo Souza squeezes tightly and Sam is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza gave a mention to Reedok in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Sam misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Sam.
Loens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Sam.
Loens checks a leg kick.
Loens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sam avoids it really well and circles away.
Sam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sahara Sam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Loens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sam. That's going to slow Loens down.
Loens shoots for a takedown but Sam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Loens looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sam pushes Loens off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Loens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sam pinned against the cage. Sam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam with a nice calf kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sam!
A good leg kick by Sam.
Loens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Loens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sam misses with a leg kick
and Loens counters with a series of strikes. Sam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sam stuffs the takedown.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Sam throws a low kick, looking for Loens's leg but Loens calmly moves out of range.
Loens with the counter takedown but Sam avoids it easily.
Loens checks a low kick from Sam.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loens is able to avoid easily.
Sam connects with a leg kick.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Loens is able to avoid easily.
Sam throws a head kick but Loens moves out of range.
Sam throws a leg kick but Loens moved away.
Good work by Loens as he checks the leg kick.
Loens blocks a head kick by Sam.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loens is out of range and Sam settles back down.
Sam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Loens misses with a takedown attempt - Sam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loens checks a leg kick.
Loens misses with a takedown attempt - Sam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick
and Loens counters with a one-two to the body.
Loens shoots in looking for a takedown but Sam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sam throws a low kick but Loens avoids it.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Loens. That did some damage!
Sam throws a chopping leg kick but Loens manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loens fails with a takedown attempt.
Loens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Loens blocks the low kick.#T4#
Sam slaps away a takedown attempt from Loens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Sam backs off Loens throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
Sam connects with a jab.
Sam fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loens checks it well.
Loens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sam defends it nicely.
Loens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam throws a front kick aimed at Loens's knee but Loens avoids it well.
As Sam backs off Loens throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
Loens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sam.
A clash of legs there as Loens blocks the low kick.
Sam throws a low kick but Loens avoids it.
Sam wants to slow Loens down by chopping away at his legs.
Sam misses with a head kick.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Sam catches Loens right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Sam as Loens shoots in.
Sam tries to score with a low kick but Loens moves his leg out of the way.
Loens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sahara Sam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudy Loens.
Sam throws a leg kick but Loens checks it.
Sahara Sam is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loens.
A bone on bone clash there as Loens blocks the leg kick.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loens takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Sam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sahara Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sam tries to land a leg kick but Loens saw it coming and moves away.
Loens is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Loens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sam's waist but Sam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loens off to one side.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Loens fails with a takedown attempt.
Sam scores with a sloppy right hand. Loens should have avoided that one.
Sam lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sam.#ROC#Loens is rocked!
Loens loses concentration momentarily and Sam pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Loens crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Sam finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sahara Sam!
Sahara Sam took some time post fight to say the following; 'For the Pyramids!'.
Rudy Loens was interviewed post fight and said 'Despite my loss against an opponent who was tonight better as me a big thanks to the Highland organisation for having the chance fighting here tonight.Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me.Thanks again and i'll be back !'. |
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Event:
Highland 30
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner slips under a jab from Sam.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been told by Sam's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sam tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Sam takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sam misses with a series of wild punches.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Turner has Sam up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Turner jumps into guard, dragging Sam to the mat.
#SU#
Sam decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sam throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sam tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sam to the ground. Sam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sahara Sam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BH Turner.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Sam settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Sam blocks the low kick.
Sam misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam is trying to stand back up but Turner is controlling him
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Sam wants to stand back up but Turner manages to pass into side control.
Sam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sam tries to get out of the position.
Turner prevents Sam from escaping the position.
Turner working the body and head with strikes.
Sam is trying to buck Turner off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam bucks up and tries to throw Turner off but instead Turner has got his back!
Sam is trying to stand back up.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sam is trapped and Turner is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.
Sam is trying to stand back up. #T3##SUB2#
Turner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Sam won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Turner off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BH Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, BH Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Highland 17
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Sam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sam moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Sam staying out of range there.
Sam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sam throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Sam connects with a single shot there.
Sam throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sam misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson digs a good hook to Sam's body.
Sam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin 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!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Sam keeps it at a distance.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Sam saw that one coming.
A combination from Sam does no damage. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Sam prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson digs a right hand into Sam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sam's gas tank.
Johnson tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sam tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Sam avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sam's elbow.
Sam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Sam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sam tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Sam prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Sam is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Sam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sam can't break the clinch.
Sam avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sam tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Sam prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Sam tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sam's elbow.
Sam is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Sam is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Sam tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Sam breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Johnson with a nice cross.
Sam misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sam with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Sam misses with a few strikes there.
Sam throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sam misses with a few strikes there.
Sam throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Sam swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Sam misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Sam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
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!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sam.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Sam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sam.
Sam throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
Sam avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sam backs up against the cage.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Sam moved out of range nicely.
Sam feints the counter takedown.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sam moves away.
Ron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Sam throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Sam moved away.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Sam throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Johnson 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#
Sam throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson cracks Sam with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson thumps Sam with a low kick.#CL#
Johnson pushes Sam up against the cage in a clinch.
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson is leaning against Sam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sam can't break the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is working Sam over against the cage.#T1#
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is leaning against Sam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Sam is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Sam 's eye.
Ron Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Sam in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sam prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sam is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sam's elbow.
Johnson prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Sam manages to break the clinch.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Sam moved away.
Sam takes one on the button.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Sam misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Johnson misses. #CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Sam working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sam is trying to break free.
Johnson pushes Sam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Sam avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson has Sam pressed against the cage, preventing Sam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Sam in his tracks for a moment.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sam's defenses.
Sam blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A frustrated look appears on Sam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson slips a jab from Sam.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sam throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Sam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Sam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Sam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sam.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks. #T1#
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sam.
Sam is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
#T2#
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sam's elbow.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Sam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sam is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sam blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Sam working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Sam prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Ron Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Sam is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson gets through Sam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A short right from Johnson.
Sam wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
Sam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Johnson tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
#T4#
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Sam wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sam prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson digs a right hand into Sam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sam's gas tank.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson has Sam pressed against the cage, preventing Sam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Sam blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Sahara Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sam tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Sam back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Johnson!
Ron Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 8
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Bailly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sam throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bailly's head.
Sam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bailly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bailly tries to clinch there but Sam circles away.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
Sam tries to bum rush Bailly with a series of wild strikes but Bailly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailly is looking to clinch but Sam is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
Bailly moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam feints the counter takedown.
Sam scores with a jab.
Bailly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sam defends well and Bailly ends up having to push Sam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sam manages to break the clinch.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick and Bailly moves out of range easily.
Bailly wants to clinch.
Sam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
No joy there for Bailly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sam looks to land a combination. Bailly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bailly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailly shoots in for a takedown but Sam shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thierry Bailly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam works over Bailly's head and body with a nice combination.
Sam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bailly drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Bailly is working for takedown but Sam is calmly controlling the position for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Sam breaks from the clinch.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sam with the counter takedown but Bailly avoids it easily.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick and Bailly moves out of range easily.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Sam misses. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bailly checks a leg kick.
Bailly shoots in looking for a takedown but Sam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bailly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailly circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailly closes the distance and clinches up with Sam, looking for a takedown. Bailly pushes Sam against the cage but Sam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sam misses with a head kick.
Sam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bailly.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailly misses with a head kick.
Sam feints the counter takedown.
Sam feints and then cracks Bailly's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailly down.
Sam scores with a body shot.
Bailly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bailly tries to clinch there but Sam circles away.
Sam with a nice calf kick.
Bailly shoots for a double leg takedown but Sam sprawls well. He's pushed Bailly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bailly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Sam misses with a low kick as Bailly jumps back.
Bailly avoids the head kick by Sam.
Sam swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailly.
Bailly doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
Sam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bailly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Sam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailly wants to clinch up but Sam keeps it at a distance.
Sam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailly circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailly connects with a solid leg kick.
Sam scores with a body shot.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailly dodges the punch combination from Sam.
Sam is working the combinations to good effect here.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bailly or perhaps it was just good defense by Sam, which made it look bad.
Sam throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sam tries to bum rush Bailly with a series of wild strikes but Bailly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailly fails with the takedown.
Bailly tries to clinch there but Sam circles away.
Bailly looks for a takedown but Sam sprawls well.
Sam connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bailly shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sam but Sam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bailly slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
Thierry Bailly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailly.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailly circles away quickly and effectively.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bailly is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bailly tries to close the distance and clinch but Sam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sam leaves Bailly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thierry Bailly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam looks to land a combination but Bailly avoids it well.
Bailly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam scores with a jab. Bailly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bailly wants to clinch up but Sam keeps it at a distance.
A nice combination there by Sam.
#T1#
Sam works Bailly's body with a nice hook.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sam with the counter takedown but Bailly avoids it easily.
Bailly doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
Bailly tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bailly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sam.
Bailly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sam swinging wildly here.
Sam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sam throws a right hand that Bailly ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailly also avoids with ease.
Bailly is looking to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch.
Bailly slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
#T2#
Bailly shoots in and drives through. Sam sprawls well.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bailly is looking to clinch but Sam is avoiding it.
Sahara Sam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Bailly clinches up with Sam and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam throws a right and a left that Bailly avoids nicely.
Sam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bailly backs up against the cage.
Sam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Bailly tries to clinch there but Sam circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bailly or perhaps it was just good defense by Sam, which made it look bad.
Bailly fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sam with the counter takedown but Bailly avoids it easily.
A low kick from Sam is predictable there #TD#
and Bailly counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Sam has his feet on Bailly's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Bailly clinches up with Sam and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sam breaks the clinch.
Sam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bailly on the side of the head.
Sam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailly.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailly circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailly tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Sam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bailly blocks a head kick by Sam.
Sam misses with a wild combination.
Bailly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sam feints the counter takedown.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailly dives in for a single leg takedown but Sam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sam.
Bailly lands a head kick. Sam smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bailly lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bailly misses with a series of wild punches.
Sam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
Sam looks to land a combination. Bailly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bailly back to the cage. Sam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bailly fails to land the takedown.
Sam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bailly defends it well.
Sam stuffs the takedown attempt from Bailly. Bailly gets slowly back to his feet.
Sam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bailly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailly misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailly tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
Bailly swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bailly. That did some damage!
Sam misses with a few strikes there.
Sam takes a swing at Bailly's ribcage but misses.
Bailly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sam.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sam works Bailly's body with a nice hook.
Sam throws a right hand that Bailly ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailly also avoids with ease.
Bailly is looking for a counter combo.
Sam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bailly backs up against the cage.
Bailly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sam connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Bailly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bailly moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Bailly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sam throws a low kick but Bailly avoids it.
Bailly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bailly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bailly shoots for a takedown but Sam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thierry Bailly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailly.#T3#
Bailly checks a leg kick.
Bailly thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bailly just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bailly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Sam.
Sam misses with a wild combination.
Bailly tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick and Bailly moves out of range easily.
Bailly wants to clinch up but Sam keeps it at a distance.
Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Bailly tries to clinch there but Sam circles away.
Bailly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sam as he jumps to the side.
Sam misses with a wild combination.
Bailly tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam feints the counter takedown.
Bailly shoots in looking for a takedown. Sam tries to sprawl out of it but Bailly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Sam lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bailly lands a high kick!
Thierry Bailly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bailly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bailly takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sahara Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sam 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sahara Sam!
Sahara Sam took some time post fight to say the following; 'For the Pyramids!'.
The defeated Thierry Bailly had this to say: 'Despite my loss against an opponent who was tonight better as me a big thanks to my sponsor Savage Fightwear Island and the Highland organisation for having the chance fighting here tonight.Also a big thanks on the great fans and public supporting me.Thanks again and a rematch w'll be great !!!'. |
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Event:
Highland 1
Date: Feb 22, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Sam does no damage.
Sam scores with a three punch combo!
Sam misses with a wild combination.
Rinda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rinda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rinda is looking to clinch.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Rinda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sam!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinda happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rinda trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Rinda slows the pace down. #T1#
Sam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rinda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working. #SUB#
Rinda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rinda is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Rinda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sam is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rinda yanks on the arm and Sam is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rinda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anwar Rinda! |
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