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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fortunado Sampaio (ranked 347 p4p, 248 weight class) and Kollaa River (ranked 60 p4p, 38 weight class). Sampaio comes into the arena with Corre Riba Corre Baixo blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class 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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fortunado Sampaio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Kollaa River!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River closes the distance and clinches up with Sampaio, looking for a takedown. River pushes Sampaio against the cage but Sampaio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampaio moves away.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Sampaio moves out of range easily.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
Sampaio avoids the body shot from River.
A little feinted left hand from Sampaio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sampaio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sampaio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River throws an off balance right hand
letting Sampaio counter with a right hand.
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!
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sampaio's waist but Sampaio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampaio moves away.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River avoids the body shot from Sampaio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Sampaio's head back.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Sampaio off balance momentarily.
Sampaio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sampaio tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sampaio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampaio.
Sampaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sampaio looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River misses with a jab to the body
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sampaio takes one to the side of the head.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
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!
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from River misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampaio.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River with a jab.
River lands a jab to Sampaio's midsection.
River misses with a straight left.
It looked like Sampaio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River walks into a straight right hand from Sampaio.
River throws a shot from downtown. Sampaio moves away and avoids it.
Sampaio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Sampaio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sampaio throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River feints a counter leg kick.
River lands with a good body shot.
River misses with an uppercut
and Sampaio counters with a right hand to the body.
River tries for a takedown but Sampaio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fortunado Sampaio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kollaa River.
Sampaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River jabs at Sampaio's body.
Sampaio slips a straight right by River.
Sampaio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sampaio slips under a jab.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Sampaio counters with a nice uppercut.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sampaio was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Sampaio misses with a straight left.
Sampaio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kollaa River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Sampaio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River digs a good body shot into Sampaio's ribs.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampaio.
River misses with a takedown
and Sampaio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from River
enabling Sampaio to counter with a crisp jab.
Sampaio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Sampaio sprawls well. He's pushed River's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sampaio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River tests Sampaio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
River swings for the body but Sampaio moves out of range.
Sampaio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sampaio throws a hook but River blocks it.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sampaio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampaio avoids a kick to the body.
Sampaio just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Sampaio misses.
River misses with a jab to the body
and Sampaio counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kollaa River will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
We've been told by Sampaio's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
River scores with a punch to the head.
River shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sampaio wriggles free and stands up.
River uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sampaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kollaa River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampaio.
River missing with a left hand there. Sampaio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from River misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sampaio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sampaio. That did some damage!
River jabs Sampaio right on the nose. Sampaio blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Sampaio does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampaio.
River doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
River with a hook.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sampaio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
River throws a jab when Sampaio was well out of range.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sampaio looks to land a left hand but River moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
Sampaio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River misses with an uppercut
enabling Sampaio to counter with a crisp jab.
River works Sampaio's body with a nice hook.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Sampaio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River shoots in and drives through. Sampaio sprawls well.
River misses with a body punch
enabling Sampaio to counter with a crisp jab.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River scores with a leg kick.
Sampaio defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River blocks a jab.
River cracks a nice hook into Sampaio's ribs.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sampaio rather than just go for the knockout.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
River connects with a body shot.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampaio connects with a leg kick.
River misses with an uppercut
and Sampaio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Sampaio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by River.
Sampaio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick there by River.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Sampaio missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sampaio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sampaio loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Sampaio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sampaio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping River at a distance.
Sampaio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sampaio was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River looks to throw the jab but Sampaio is out of range.
River lands a body shot.
River shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. River showed some decent athleticism there.
Sampaio kicks River off and gets back to his feet.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
River misses with a looping right.
Sampaio thumps River with a low kick.
Sampaio stuns River with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Sampaio.
River throws a hook but Sampaio avoids it easily.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampaio connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sampaio'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!
River misses with a hook
and Sampaio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Kollaa River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
River slips under a jab from Sampaio.
River defending well as Sampaio loads up on a big left hand.
River digs a good body shot into Sampaio's ribs.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River feints and then cracks Sampaio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sampaio down.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
River misses with a body kick.
River scores with a hook to the body. Sampaio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River throws a hook but Sampaio avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampaio slips under a jab.
Sampaio fires out a quick counter leg kick but River just manages to avoid it.
Sampaio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampaio moves away.
River misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampaio doesn't seem bothered though.
River tests Sampaio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampaio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
Sampaio throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sampaio blocks a head kick by River.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sampaio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sampaio slips under a jab from River.
Sampaio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Sampaio does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sampaio misses the target.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sampaio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sampaio takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River looks to land a right hand but Sampaio moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampaio misses its target.
River looking to score a takedown here. Sampaio is defending well but River drives through and ends up in Sampaio's guard.
Fortunado Sampaio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampaio managing to control the position.
Sampaio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sampaio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
River is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sampaio is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sampaio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sampaio tries to get out of the position.
River is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Sampaio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sampaio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt River.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sampaio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River.
Sampaio defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Sampaio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sampaios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sampaio slips a jab from River.
Sampaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sampaio counters with a leg kick.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampaio manages to avoid it.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Sampaio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
River thumps Sampaio with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
Sampaio misses with a head kick.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sampaio.
River lands with a shot to the body.
Sampaio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
River has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sampaio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Sampaio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sampaio ducks right into an uppercut from River.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kollaa River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kollaa River!
Kollaa River made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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