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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Makarov (ranked 3544 p4p, 4223 weight class) and Sampson Free (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampson Free has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sampson Free!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Free counters with a stiff right hand.
Makarov has his takedown stuffed
and Free counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Free paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Free on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarov is looking to clinch.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
and Free cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Free stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Free wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Free on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Free counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Free pinned against the cage. Free gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Free appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivan Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Free sprawls well. Free wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Free! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Free sprawls well. Free wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makarov gets slowly back to his feet.
Makarov fails with the takedown.
Makarov fails to land the takedown.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov dives in and grabs Free's left leg, looking for a takedown. Free pushes down on Makarov's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Makarov shoots in but Free avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Free but Free pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov shoots for a takedown but Free saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makarov is breathing heavily.
Makarov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Free lands an uppercut.
Free gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makarov.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makarov has Free pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Free manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Free works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Free lands with a right to the head.
Free presses Makarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Free is leaning against Makarov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Free.
Free lands a left hand.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makarov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Free after a bit of a struggle.
Free lands with a right to the head.
Free lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Free is working Makarov over against the cage.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Free.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Free.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Free scores with a nice short uppercut.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free manages to get underhooks.
Free lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Free lands a right hand.
Free presses Makarov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Free.
Free lands a hook that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Free.
Free lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free lands a right hand.
Free lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free lands with a left to the head.
Free lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makarov goes for a takedown attempt but Free pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov has a takedown stuffed.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov darts in trying to clinch
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ivan Makarov has been cut.
Makarov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Free as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Free dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Makarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Free makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Free swivels and escapes.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Free counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Free avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Makarov with that takedown attempt.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Free as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Free! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Free swivels and escapes.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makarov.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Free counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Free appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Free defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makarov.
Makarov misses with a takedown
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Free leaves Makarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makarov tries to clinch but Free moves out of range.
It seemed like Free was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Free circles away.
Makarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makarov is defended easily by Free.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov dives in and grabs Free's left leg, looking for a takedown. Free pushes down on Makarov's head and hops out.
Free looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No luck for Makarov with that takedown attempt.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson Free seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but Free shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makarov fails with the takedown
and Makarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Free stuffs the takedown.
Free looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makarov tries to clinch up but Free circles away and keeps his distance.
Free let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Free stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Free misses.
Makarov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Free manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
and Free cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Free tries to avoid it but Makarov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Free to the ground. Free escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Free connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson Free is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Free slaps away a takedown attempt from Makarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Free, which made it look bad.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov shoots for a takedown but Free saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makarov looks for a takedown but Free sprawls well.
Free swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Free did well to prevent Makarov getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makarov wants to control but Free is keeping him busy.
Makarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Free's head.
Makarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Free defending well though.
Free is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Free trying to control from the bottom.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Free is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov slips a nice elbow through Free's hands, connecting with Free's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Free showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Makarov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Makarov goes for a double leg but Free avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Free continues to drive forward.
Makarov has Free pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Free manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free lands with a left to the head.
Free gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makarov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Makarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Free is defending well.
Sampson Free seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Free works on Makarov's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Free.
Still in the clinch, Free scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Free pushes Makarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Free as the two fighters clinch.
Free lands with a short shot to the head.
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 shot in the inside from Free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Free.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
Free lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Free.
A right handed body shot lands from Free.
Free lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makarov or not.
A nice left hand lands by Free.
Free lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Free working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Free pushes Makarov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
Makarov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Free gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makarov takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Free prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Free.
Free lands a left hand.
Free is working Makarov over against the cage.
Free lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Free lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Free.
Free prevents a takedown attempt there.
Free lands a nice uppercut.
Free lands a hook that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free lands a body shot in the clinch.
Free lands a shot to the body.
Free scores with a shot to the side of Makarov's head.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Free lands a body shot.
Free lands a shoulder strike.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Free.
Free lands a body punch in the clinch.
Free lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Free.
Free lands a nice shot to the body.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Free lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarov backwards.
Free makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Free is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Free.
Free lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Free lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Free creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Free gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Free.
Free lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson Free is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Free working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Free prevents a takedown attempt there.
Free stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makarov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Free fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makarov tries for a takedown but Free circles away easily
enabling Free to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivan Makarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Free keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makarov.
Makarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Free circles away.
Free throws out a counter right but Makarov avoids it with no problem.
Makarov tries to clinch there but Free circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch but Free swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Free looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Free swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivan Makarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarov looks to throw the jab but Free is out of range.
Free now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Free comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Free 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Free!
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