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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 490 p4p, 330 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 61 p4p, 46 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haggar throws a hook but Samsonov blocks it.
Haggar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haggar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Haggar. Beautiful body shot.
Haggar gets the takedown into side control.
Haggar is looking to take a break and control but Samsonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haggar scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haggar working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Samsonov sneaks back into half guard.
Samsonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Samsonov's temple.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Samsonov dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov is looking to control Haggar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Samsonov avoid being mounted?
Samsonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggar with the ground and pound but Samsonov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Samsonov keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Samsonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samsonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Samsonov is pulling down on Haggar's head. It's preventing any offense from Haggar, at least for the moment.
Samsonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Samsonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Samsonov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Haggar coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
Haggar misses with a jab to the body
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haggar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Samsonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Samsonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Haggar cracks Samsonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haggar fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haggar.
Samsonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samsonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samsonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samsonov dips to his left and cracks Haggar with an uppercut!
Samsonov throws an overhand right that lands on Haggar's shoulder, as Haggar tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar throws a big shot that misses.
Haggar misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samsonov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haggar cracks a nice hook into Samsonov's ribs.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haggar shoots for a takedown but Samsonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Haggar.
Mike Haggar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haggar cracks Samsonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samsonov. Haggar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samsonov defends it well.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Samsonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haggar lands a body shot.
Samsonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar lands a body shot.
Haggar throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
Samsonov thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haggar. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haggar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar scores with a body shot.
Haggar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samsonov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivan Samsonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samsonov staying out of range there.
Samsonov throws a jab when Haggar was well out of range.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samsonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Haggar.
Donk. Haggar catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from Haggar.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haggar throws an off balance right hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Haggar is out of range.
Haggar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haggar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haggar looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
Haggar cracks Samsonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haggar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samsonov throws out the jab.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Samsonov takes one on the button.
Samsonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Haggar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Samsonov misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a left to the body.
Samsonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haggar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samsonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haggar moves out of range as Samsonov strikes.
Samsonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haggar.
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haggar.
Haggar misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Samsonov defending well as Haggar loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Haggar there.
Haggar missing with a left hand there. Samsonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samsonov throws a counter high kick but Haggar was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haggar misses with a hook
and Haggar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Haggar misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samsonov doesn't seem bothered though.
Samsonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haggar throws a jab but it's blocked by Samsonov.
A telegraphed right hand from Haggar misses the target.
Samsonov throws a hook to the side of Haggar's head but Haggar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samsonov defends it well.
Haggar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samsonov.
Haggar feints the counter takedown.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samsonov throws a hook to the side of Haggar's head but Haggar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haggar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haggar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haggar misses the body punch
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haggar lands a nice hook to Samsonov's body. Samsonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haggar misses with a left hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Haggar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haggar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haggar throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Haggar.
Haggar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haggar. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samsonov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Samsonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haggar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samsonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Haggar.
An attempted straight right counter from Samsonov misses the target.
Haggar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haggar punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Haggar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samsonov swinging wildly here.
Samsonov misses with a straight left.
Haggar throws a series of punches but Samsonov moves out of range.
Haggar looks to land a right hand but Samsonov moved out of range.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haggar tries for a takedown but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haggar with a poor takedown
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haggar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Haggar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haggar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a left to the body.
Haggar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haggar lands a nice looking body shot.
Haggar misses the body punch
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Haggar scores with a body shot.
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samsonov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haggar throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Haggar moved out of range nicely.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haggar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Haggar moved out of range nicely.
Haggar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haggar avoids the head kick by Samsonov.
Samsonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Haggar misses.
Samsonov is looking to counter punch.
Haggar throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Samsonov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Haggar lands with a cross.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samsonov misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samsonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haggar looks to land a right hand but Samsonov moved out of range.
Ivan Samsonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haggar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haggar lands a nice looking body shot.
Haggar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haggar throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samsonov is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Haggar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haggar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Haggar!
Ivan Samsonov was interviewed post fight and said 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'.
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