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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beeturasa comes into the arena with Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Samba's choice of entrance music: Bezerker by Love Among Freaks. Umaga Beeturasa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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300 lbs
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282 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaga Beeturasa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beeturasa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samba avoids it really well and circles away.
Samba throws a right hand that Beeturasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Beeturasa also avoids with ease.
Beeturasa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Beeturasa somewhat.
Samba leaves Beeturasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Samba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Samba happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beeturasa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Beeturasa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Samba decides to stand up, so the ref orders Beeturasa to his feet.
No joy there for Samba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Samba misses.
Samba looks to land a right hand but Beeturasa moved out of range.
A big left from Samba misses.
Beeturasa with a poor takedown
and Samba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samba throws a jab but it's blocked by Beeturasa.
Beeturasa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa misses with a takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samba cracks Beeturasa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samba dodges the punch combination from Beeturasa.
Nice uppercut lands for Samba. That snapped Beeturasa's head back.
Samba throws a shot from downtown. Beeturasa moves away and avoids it.
Beeturasa misses with a takedown attempt
letting Samba counter with a right hand.
Samba misses with a two punch combination.
Beeturasa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beeturasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Beeturasa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samba trying to control but Beeturasa is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa is looking for a triangle here but Samba uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Samba is looking to take a break and control but Beeturasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
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.
Beeturasa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beeturasa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Beeturasa tries to get out of the position.
Beeturasa is looking for a sweep.
Samba prevents Beeturasa from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Samba misses.
Beeturasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samba throws a hook but Beeturasa avoids it easily.
Samba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beeturasa tries for a takedown but Samba circles away easily
and Samba counters with a stiff right hand.
Umaga Beeturasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Samba misses the target.
Samba misses with an uppercut.
Beeturasa fails with the takedown
and Samba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beeturasa thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa slips under a jab.
Beeturasa has his takedown stuffed
and Samba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beeturasa staying out of range there.
Beeturasa has his takedown stuffed
and Samba counters with a three punch combo that has Beeturasa backing up. Beeturasa nods at Samba to acknowledge the strikes.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Beeturasa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeturasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samba misses with a hook.
Beeturasa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beeturasa.
Beeturasa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beeturasa misses with a takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beeturasa thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beeturasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Samba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeturasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa is looking for a triangle but Samba pushes his legs off easily.
Samba thows a big elbow that misses.
Samba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Beeturasa is wriggling around but Samba manages to pass to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Samba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beeturasa keeps working.
Samba blocks the strikes from Beeturasa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samba is trying to control. Beeturasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beeturasa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher Samba.
Beeturasa shoots and misses
letting Samba counter with a right hand.
Christopher Samba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beeturasa throws the left hand but Samba avoids the punch easily.
Beeturasa tries to clinch up but Samba circles away and keeps his distance.
Beeturasa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Samba darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samba throws a hook but Beeturasa blocks it.
Beeturasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samba might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Samba connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beeturasa wants to clinch up but Samba keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Beeturasa misses the target.
Nice shot by Samba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Samba throws out a loose jab but Beeturasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Samba misses.
Beeturasa misses with a takedown attempt
and Samba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beeturasa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samba counters with a three punch combo that has Beeturasa backing up. Beeturasa nods at Samba to acknowledge the strikes.
Beeturasa shoots and misses
and Samba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beeturasa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beeturasa fails with the takedown
and Samba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beeturasa shoots and misses
letting Samba counter with a right hand.
Umaga Beeturasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beeturasa shoots in and bounces Samba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samba pulls Beeturasa in close to prevent any damage.
Beeturasa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba pulls Beeturasa in close to his closed guard and prevents Beeturasa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Samba looking for a sweep. Not yet Samba, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beeturasa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beeturasa works over Samba with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beeturasa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beeturasa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa throws a strike but Samba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Beeturasa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Samba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Beeturasa has an active guard here but Samba has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beeturasa is trying to stand back up but Samba is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beeturasa kicks Samba off and gets back to his feet.
Beeturasa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Samba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Beeturasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samba is one step ahead there.
Samba won't allow Beeturasa to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beeturasa shoots and misses
and Samba counters with a right hand to the body.
Beeturasa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samba counters with a stiff right hand.
Beeturasa takes one to the side of the head.
Samba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beeturasa slips under a jab from Samba.
Beeturasa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beeturasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Samba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Beeturasa misses the target.
Samba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samba throws a looping overhand right but Beeturasa ducks down to avoid it.
Samba lands a nice hook to Beeturasa's body. Beeturasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beeturasa tries for a takedown but Samba circles away easily
and Samba counters with a two punch combo.
Beeturasa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samba to the mat! Samba manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beeturasa throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeturasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Samba is retaining full guard.
Samba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beeturasa's guard.
Samba content to stall in guard here.
Samba is standing up over Beeturasa. Beeturasa looks to escape but Samba dives into side control.
That's two 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.
Beeturasa is trying to get back to his feet.
Samba scoring with punches and elbows.
Beeturasa is trying to get back to his feet.
Samba is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Beeturasa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Samba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Beeturasa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Beeturasa is not content to let Samba control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beeturasa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beeturasa misses with a double jab
and Samba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Samba dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beeturasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beeturasa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Samba to counter with a crisp jab.
Beeturasa throws a combination that misses
and Samba counters with a nice body shot.
Beeturasa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samba counters with a left to the body.
Samba looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Beeturasa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Samba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christopher Samba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samba content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba is trying to control. Beeturasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beeturasa tries to kick Samba off but Samba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samba is just content to waste time from the top position. Beeturasa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Samba is stalling in the full guard.
Samba trying to control but Beeturasa is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christopher Samba.
Samba misses with an uppercut. Beeturasa saw that one coming.
Beeturasa shoots and misses
and Samba decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beeturasa's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umaga Beeturasa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samba wants to control from the top but Beeturasa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba won't allow Beeturasa to get back to his feet.
Christopher Samba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Beeturasa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Samba trying to control the position from guard on top but Beeturasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samba is stalling in the full guard.
Beeturasa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samba is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Umaga Beeturasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samba wants to control from the top but Beeturasa keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Samba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samba has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 44:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 44:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Samba! Christopher Samba retains his super heavyweight title!
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