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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Christ (ranked 5201 p4p, 6427 weight class) and Sandor Samson (ranked 553 p4p, 610 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 cm 18 265 1 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm 19 260 1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Excellent MT KO power |
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BJJ White Belt Dangerous knees Granite chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Christ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandor Samson! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Samson moves out of range of the strikes. Samson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ. Samson wants to counter with a clinch but Christ pushes him away. Christ scores with a jab to the body. Christ fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samson on the side of the head. Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Samson. Samson tries to counter by closing the distance. Samson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ. Samson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christ. Samson slips under a jab from Christ. Jay Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Christ swings for the body but Samson moves out of range.
Samson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Christ throws a hook but Samson avoids it easily. Christ definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Christ misses the shot to the body. Samson wants to counter with a clinch but Christ pushes him away. Nice uppercut there from Christ.
It looks like Sandor Samson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Samson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab. Samson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christ. Christ drops Samson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Samson looks back up at him and smiles so Christ waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Christ drops Samson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Samson looks back up at him and smiles so Christ waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Samson is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Samson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christ. Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samson.
Samson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christ. Christ misses with a wild combination.
Samson wants to counter with a clinch but Christ pushes him away. Christ lands a big right hand that sends Samson crashing to the mat! Christ stays standing though and waves Samson back to his feet! Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Samson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christ.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Christ misses with a right hand and Samson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Samson. Christ working aggressively here.
Samson is leaning against Christ and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Christ is trying to break the clinch but Samson has him pressed against the cage. Christ breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samson slips a jab from Christ. Samson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Samson ducks under a wild hook from Christ. Christ throws a nice looking combination but Samson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Samson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christ. Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Christ misses the shot to the body. Samson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christ. Christ throws a nice looking combination but Samson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Christ throws out a loose jab but Samson uses good head movement to avoid it. A big right from Christ misses. Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samson. Samson tries to counter with a clinch but Christ shakes him off and moves away. Samson ducks under a wild hook from Christ. Samson wants to counter the offense by Christ and move into the clinch position. Christ looks to throw the jab but Samson is out of range. Samson tries to counter with a clinch but Christ shakes him off and moves away. Christ scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That has opened up Sandor Samson's cut even more. Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Samson tries to counter with a clinch but Christ shakes him off and moves away. Christ throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target. Christ throws a body shot but no joy. Christ displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Christ drops Samson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Samson looks back up at him and smiles so Christ waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Samson is still on wobbly legs! Can Christ finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Christ cracks Samson with a left hook right on the temple and Samson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Christ lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Samson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Christ!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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