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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and OJ Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Olofsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to OJ Sampson's chin.
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176 cm
21
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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220 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lars Olofsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, OJ Sampson! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sampson throws a sloppy head kick and Olofsson moves out of range easily. Olofsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Sampson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Olofsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Sampson jumps into guard, dragging Olofsson to the mat.
Olofsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Olofsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sampson can't keep his opponent in guard - Olofsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Olofsson is taking a breather. Sampson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Olofsson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Olofsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sampson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sampson wants to control but Olofsson is keeping busy.
Sampson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Olofsson is staying active. Olofsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. Olofsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Olofsson decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Olofsson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sampson sprawls well initially but Olofsson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Olofsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Olofsson controlling the pace for now.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Lars Olofsson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Sampson doesn't succeed with the takedown and Olofsson counters with a takedown into side control. Olofsson taking a breather here. Sampson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sampson is looking for a sweep. Sampson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Olofsson advances to full mount. Sampson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sampson looks gassed! Sampson tries to lock up and control but Olofsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Olofsson content just to control the position here. Sampson wants to try and get back to his feet.
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. Olofsson controlling the pace for now. Olofsson blocks Sampson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Sampson is bucking up trying to escape but Olofsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Olofsson controlling the pace for now. Olofsson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sampson is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lars Olofsson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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