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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Srszen Krakonosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Sampson (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Srszen Krakonosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson leaves Krakonosh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sampson throws a wild body kick that Krakonosh sees coming a mile off.
Krakonosh is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
A combination from Sampson does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sampson.
It looks like Srszen Krakonosh has been cut.
Krakonosh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sampson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Sampson scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Krakonosh is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Krakonosh tries to clinch there but Sampson circles away.
Sampson throws a looping overhand right but Krakonosh ducks down to avoid it.
Krakonosh shoots in and drives through. Sampson sprawls well.
Sampson throws a right and a left that Krakonosh avoids nicely.
Krakonosh has managed to clinch.
Krakonosh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sampson uses from the top position.
Sampson wants to stand but Krakonosh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Krakonosh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sampson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sampson stands up from Krakonosh's guard - Sampson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakonosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sampson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sampson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sampson tries to keep at a distance but Krakonosh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sampson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Krakonosh is breathing heavily.
Sampson is stalling here.
Krakonosh working hard to break the clinch.
Sampson pushes Krakonosh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sampson is looking to chop away at Krakonosh's legs.
Sampson takes a swing at Krakonosh's ribcage but misses.
Krakonosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sampson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krakonosh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krakonosh could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Krakonosh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krakonosh tries to clinch but Sampson moves out of range.
Kai Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Sampson misses.
Sampson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krakonosh.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Srszen Krakonosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Sampson.
Sampson connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krakonosh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krakonosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sampson lands with a cross.
Sampson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krakonosh.
Krakonosh misses with the combination.
Kai Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Sampson.
Sampson clinches up against the cage.
Sampson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sampson swats away the attempt to clinch by Krakonosh.
Sampson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krakonosh.
Sampson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sampson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krakonosh is trying to force a seperation but Sampson has the dominant position.
Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krakonosh clinches.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Krakonosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krakonosh is defending well for now.
Krakonosh lands a nice uppercut.
Sampson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krakonosh's efforts to push away.
Krakonosh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampson.
A bit of stalling here from Sampson.
Krakonosh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sampson's efforts to push away.
Krakonosh manages to pull guard.
Sampson won't allow Krakonosh to sweep him here.
Krakonosh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sampson is now in half guard.
Sampson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krakonosh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sampson there.
Krakonosh gets full guard.
Sampson stands up over Krakonosh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krakonosh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krakonosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sampson stands up and waves to Krakonosh to follow him.
Sampson pushes Krakonosh up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krakonosh pulls guard effortlessly.
Sampson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krakonosh wants to stand and escape but Sampson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Srszen Krakonosh's cut.
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 throws a body punch but Krakonosh moves out of range.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Krakonosh is out of range.
Krakonosh throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sampson slaps away a takedown attempt from Krakonosh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sampson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai Sampson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampson fails to land with a series of punches.
Krakonosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sampson.
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakonosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
Krakonosh misses with a head kick.
Krakonosh tries to clinch but Sampson moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson throws a one two combo.
Krakonosh tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakonosh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sampson in his tracks.
Sampson lands a two punch combo.
Sampson throws a one two combo.
Sampson takes a swing at Krakonosh's ribcage but misses.
Krakonosh wants to clinch up but Sampson keeps it at a distance.
Sampson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krakonosh darts in trying to clinch
and Sampson counters with a right hand to the body.
Krakonosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sampson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Srszen Krakonosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krakonosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
Sampson throws a series of punches but Krakonosh avoids them all with ease.
Sampson throws the left hand but Krakonosh avoids the punch easily.
Sampson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krakonosh rather than just go for the knockout.
Krakonosh fails with the takedown.
Sampson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Krakonosh connects with the punch.
Sampson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krakonosh looks for a takedown but Sampson sprawls well.
Krakonosh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krakonosh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sampson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krakonosh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sampson thinking.
Krakonosh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krakonosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Krakonosh misses with a double jab.
Sampson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krakonosh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Sampson misses.
Krakonosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakonosh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sampson looks to land a combination but Krakonosh avoids it well.
Sampson tries to bum rush Krakonosh with a series of wild strikes but Krakonosh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sampson misses with an uppercut. Krakonosh saw that one coming.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
Krakonosh shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakonosh shoots in but no luck this time.
Krakonosh moves in looking to clinch but Sampson pushes him off.
Sampson misses with a low kick.
Sampson takes a swing at Krakonosh's ribcage but misses.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Krakonosh is just out of range.
Krakonosh dives in and grabs Sampson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sampson pushes down on Krakonosh's head and hops out.
Krakonosh shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sampson misses with the combination.
Sampson dips to his left and cracks Krakonosh with an uppercut!
Srszen Krakonosh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sampson throws a series of punches but Krakonosh moves out of range.
Krakonosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Krakonosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sampson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Krakonosh throws a series of strikes that have Sampson backpedaling.
Sampson rushes Krakonosh and presses him up against the cage.
Sampson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Krakonosh has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sampson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krakonosh wants a takedown.
Sampson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Sampson misses.
Krakonosh sizes up Sampson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krakonosh moves away.
Krakonosh wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Srszen Krakonosh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Krakonosh looks to land a combination but Sampson avoids it well.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krakonosh tries to clinch but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson throws out a powerful jab.
Krakonosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
Krakonosh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krakonosh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krakonosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampson is just out of range.
Krakonosh tries to keep at a distance but Sampson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sampson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sampson wants a takedown.
Sampson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krakonosh misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand.
Krakonosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson throws a combination that misses
and Krakonosh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Krakonosh tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Krakonosh.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Krakonosh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Krakonosh has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Srszen Krakonosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krakonosh is trying to break the clinch but Sampson has him pressed against the cage.
Sampson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sampson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sampson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krakonosh. Krakonosh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Krakonosh closes the distance but Sampson moves to the side
and Sampson counters with a three punch combo that has Krakonosh backing up. Krakonosh nods at Sampson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sampson cracks Krakonosh with an open hand slap.
Sampson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krakonosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Sampson throws a shot from downtown. Krakonosh moves away and avoids it.
Sampson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a right hand that Krakonosh ducks under and follows up with a left that Krakonosh also avoids with ease.
Krakonosh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
Krakonosh tries for a takedown but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Krakonosh throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krakonosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krakonosh.
Sampson is looking to clinch.
Sampson misses the shot to the body.
Krakonosh clinches up against the cage.
Krakonosh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sampson throws a series of punches but Krakonosh moves out of range.
Sampson scores with a body shot.
Krakonosh looks to clinch
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakonosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
Krakonosh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sampson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krakonosh shoots for a takedown but Sampson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sampson throws a nice looking combination but Krakonosh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sampson throws the left hand but Krakonosh avoids the punch easily.
Sampson rushes Krakonosh and presses him up against the cage.
Krakonosh fails to pull guard.
Sampson breaks from the clinch.
Sampson closes the distance and pushes Krakonosh back into the cage.
Krakonosh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Krakonosh tries to pull guard but Sampson won't allow it.
Sampson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krakonosh tries to clinch but Sampson moves out of range.
Krakonosh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krakonosh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sampson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Sampson.
Srszen Krakonosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakonosh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
Krakonosh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krakonosh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sampson is defending well for now.
Krakonosh is trying to break free.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Krakonosh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sampson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sampson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krakonosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Sampson sprawls well. He's pushed Krakonosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sampson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakonosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krakonosh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sampson tries to clinch up but Krakonosh circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kai Sampson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sampson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krakonosh counters with a series of strikes. Sampson will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sampson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Sampson!
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