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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chupa Cobre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chupa Cobre!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson misses with a hook. Cobre ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Samson as Cobre shoots in.
Cobre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cobre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samson scores with a punch to the head.
Samson scores with a punch to the head.
Samson connects with a nice looking jab.
Samson dodges the punch combination from Cobre.
Cobre slips a straight right by Samson.
Cobre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samson throws out the jab.
Cobre clinches.
Cobre is trying to break free.
Samson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobre has closed the distance and engaged Samson in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cobre is trying to break the clinch but Samson has him pressed against the cage.
Samson jumps into guard, dragging Cobre to the mat.
Cobre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cobre trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobre content to stall in guard here.
Cobre preventing the sweep.
Samson looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cobre stops Samson from standing up.
Samson tries to strike from the bottom.
Samson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cobre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samson striking off his back but it's not causing Cobre any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Samson. No joy for Cobre on that attempt.
Samson lands a jab to the nose.
Samson misses with an uppercut.
Cobre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samson throws out the jab.
Samson lands an overhand right.
Cobre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cobre somewhat.
Willy Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chupa Cobre.
Cobre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cobre trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobre won't allow Samson to sweep him here.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Cobre from controlling successfully.
Samson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobre wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving.
Samson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobre is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samson misses with an uppercut.
Willy Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson misses with a looping right.
Cobre drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Samson wants to stand but Cobre is controlling the position.
Cobre postures up.
Samson is looking for a triangle but Cobre pushes his legs off easily.
Cobre lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Samson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samson throws a lazy right hand but Cobre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Samson misses the target.
Cobre blocks a jab.
Samson scores with a jab to the head.
Samson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cobre moves into the clinch.
Samson drags the fight down to the ground.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Cobre from controlling successfully.
Samson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cobre passes into side control.
Samson is letting Cobre control him for a moment.
Cobre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobre working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cobre decides to stand back up. Cobre steps back and let's Samson get back to his feet.
Cobre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samson throws a hook to the side of Cobre's head but Cobre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobre slips a jab from Samson.
A punch lands to the side of Cobre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samson misses with a hook.
Samson throws a right and a left that Cobre avoids nicely.
Cobre dives in and grabs Samson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samson pushes down on Cobre's head and hops out.
Willy Samson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobre fails with a takedown attempt.
Cobre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samson throws the left hand but Cobre avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samson cracks Cobre with an open hand slap.
Cobre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samson is fending him off so far but Cobre persists. Nope, Samson circles away and we're back to standing.
Willy Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chupa Cobre.
Cobre is breathing heavily.
Samson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cobre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Samson is looking for a triangle here but Cobre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Samson is pushing Cobre's head away, looking to escape. Cobre manages to hold on to the position though.
Samson sneaks back into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Samson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Samson is looking to get to half guard.
Cobre tries to control but Samson wriggling away.
Samson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cobre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samson working to try and regain half guard.
Samson is working hard here to advance position.
Cobre is landing with some decent strikes but Samson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cobre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Samson is working to get back to half guard.
Samson tries to lock up and control but Cobre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samson is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chupa Cobre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Samson scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Samson misses the target.
Samson looks to throw the jab but Cobre is out of range.
Cobre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samson avoids it really well and circles away.
Cobre slips under a jab.
Samson ducks under a wild hook from Cobre.
Samson cracks Cobre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cobre tries to clinch but Samson is having none of it.
Cobre shoots in but no luck this time.
Samson throws a lazy right hand but Cobre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobre.
Nice defenses there by Cobre.
Samson misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samson.
Samson digs a good hook to Cobre's body.
Samson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobre is just out of range.
Cobre tries to clinch up.
A jab from Samson finds it's way through Cobre's defenses.
Samson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cobre is rocked!
Samson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samson circles away.
Willy Samson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chupa Cobre.
Cobre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cobre slips a jab and a cross from Samson.
The fighters circling - Samson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samson loads up on a big right hand but Cobre slips the punch.
Samson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Samson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobre dives in and grabs Samson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samson pushes down on Cobre's head and hops out.
Cobre slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Samson.
Samson throws a right and a left that Cobre avoids nicely.
Chupa Cobre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobre ducks under a wild hook from Samson.
Cobre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Samson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cobre throws a combination that misses
and Samson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobre is still on wobbly legs! Can Samson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cobre off his feet! Cobre tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willy Samson!
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hype
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