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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Sampson (ranked 30 p4p, 100 weight class) and Last Nightmare (ranked 3 p4p, 17 weight class). Sampson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista . Douglas Sampson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Last Nightmare's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Last Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nightmare in his tracks.
Sampson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nightmare swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nightmare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Last Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightmare throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nightmare throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Nightmare.
Nightmare throws a jab when Sampson was well out of range.
Sampson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nightmare throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson looks to land a combination but Nightmare avoids it well.
Sampson throws a body punch but Nightmare moves out of range.
Nightmare misses with a straight right.
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nightmare.
Sampson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nightmare just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.
Nightmare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare connects with a right hand. Sampson shakes it off.
Nightmare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sampson.
Nightmare swings widly with a right hand
and Nightmare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nightmare throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
It appears Sampson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nightmare jabs Sampson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nightmare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nightmare throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nightmare misses with a hook to the body
and Sampson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nightmare thinking.
Nightmare fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Nightmare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sampson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nightmare lands a slapping body shot.
Nightmare moves out of range as Sampson strikes.
A nice side step and Nightmare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nightmare is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sampson rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Nightmare moved out of range nicely.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sampson throwing a counter right hand but Nightmare manages to avoid it.
Nightmare scores with a body shot.
Nightmare misses with a body shot.
Nightmare throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Sampson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sampson.
Nightmare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson thows a leg kick but Nightmare checks it
and Nightmare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Last Nightmare dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
letting Nightmare counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sampson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nightmare throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nightmare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nightmare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson.
Sampson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson lands a big uppercut and Nightmare crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nightmare looks OK. Sampson waves Nightmare back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nightmare missing with a left hand there. Sampson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson swings for the body but Nightmare moves out of range.
Nightmare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nightmare misses with a body punch
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nightmare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sampson swings for the body but Nightmare moves out of range.
Sampson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Sampson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sampson drops his hands momentarily and Nightmare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare misses with a straight left.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nightmare.
Sampson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sampson defending well as Nightmare loads up on a big left hand.
Nightmare slips under a jab from Sampson.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Nightmare moved out of range.
A left and a right from Nightmare both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Nightmare counters with a nice uppercut.
Nightmare takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Nightmare misses with a body shot.
Nightmare just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Nightmare scores with a hook to the body. Sampson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
As Sampson backs off Nightmare throws a huge counter combo but Sampson manages to avoid it all.
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson slips under a jab from Nightmare.
It looked like Sampson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Nightmare scores with a nice head shot.
Nightmare scores with a punch to the head.
Nightmare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Last Nightmare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nightmare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nightmare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Last Nightmare 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.
Nightmare misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Nightmare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Sampson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Sampson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nightmare avoids the body shot from Sampson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nightmare! But no joy.
Sampson scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Sampson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nightmare swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sampson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nightmare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nightmare throws a shot from downtown. Sampson moves away and avoids it.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Nightmare avoided it.
Nightmare takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Nightmare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sampson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare drops his hands momentarily and Sampson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nightmare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Nightmare misses the shot to the body.
Sampson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nightmare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Nightmare is avoiding it.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Sampson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nightmare loads up on a big right hand but Sampson slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Nightmare. Beautiful body shot.
Nightmare avoids the body shot from Sampson.
Nightmare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nightmare lands a jab to Sampson's midsection.
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nightmare counters with a straight right hand.
Nightmare checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nightmare scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nightmare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sampson eats them both and turns towards Nightmare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Sampson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Last Nightmare really 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.
Sampson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sampson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nightmare finds it's way round the side to connect with Sampson's head.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sampson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sampson has time to react.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Nightmare moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmare misses the body punch
and Sampson counters with a straight right hand.
Nightmare throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nightmare thuds a left hand into Sampson's body.
Sampson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sampson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Nightmare.
Nightmare misses with a hook
and Nightmare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nightmare misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Nightmare is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Nightmare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sampson takes one to the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a straight right.
Sampson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nightmare takes a step back to recover.
Sampson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Nightmare.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nightmare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nightmare misses with a jab to the body
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nightmare works over Sampson's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nightmare. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Sampson counters with a quick kick to the body but Nightmare blocks it.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Nightmare misses with a hook to the body
and Sampson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nightmare is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nightmare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sampson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nightmare falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sampson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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