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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Haired Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Lin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Long Haired Samson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Haired Samson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Lin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
Samson closes the distance and clinches.
Lin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Samson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samson looks to land a combination but Lin avoids it well.
Lin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
Lin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samson takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Samson is trying to control the position but Lin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lin landing with the ground and pound.
Lin postures up and lands a big shot to Samson's brow.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Lin from controlling successfully.
Samson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Samson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin looking to pass the guard.
Lin trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Lin throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
Samson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samson trying to control the position.
Samson pulls Lin in to control the position.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Samson is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson controlling the position.
Lin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Samson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lin.
Lin trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Lin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lin manages to avoid it.
Long Haired Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin avoids the body shot from Samson.
Samson is looking to wear down Lin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Samson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lin moves away.
A big left from Samson misses.
Samson works over Lin's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samson. Lin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lin avoids the body shot from Samson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson clinches up with Lin and pushes him back against the cage.
Samson jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Samson connects with a looping right hand.
Lin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samson clinches up with Lin and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Samson on the inside.
Samson manages to break the clinch.
Samson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Samson misses with a body shot.
Lin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samson clinches with his opponent.
Samson wants to break free but Lin has control.
Samson decides to pull guard.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin connects with a couple of short punches.
Samson working a defensive guard here.
Lin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lin trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Samson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lin!
Lin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson unloads with some shots from mount but Lin bucks and avoids them well.
Samson is stalling here but it's allowed Lin to get half guard.
Samson with the ground and pound but Lin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Samson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lin has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lin is pulling down on Samson's head to control his posture.
Samson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lin has wrist control.
Samson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lin is trying to keep Samson in close.
Lin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Samson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Samson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Samson lands a nice looking body shot.
Samson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lin circles away quickly and effectively.
Samson moves into the clinch successfully.
Samson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lin controls his hands.
Lin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samson pulls guard effortlessly.
Lin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lin cracks Samson with a solid left hand.
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lin throws a strike but Samson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lin is adopting a defensive guard.
Lin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin is trying to keep Samson in close.
Samson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Samson won't allow Lin to sweep him here.
Samson passes into half guard.
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lin is looking to improve his position.
Lin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Samson is working away from the top position though.
Lin is looking for a sweep. Samson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lin is looking for a sweep. Samson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lin gets full guard.
Samson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
Samson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samson wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
Lin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samson misses with a hook.
Samson thows a body shot but no joy.
Samson rushes Lin and presses him up against the cage.
Samson decides to pull guard.
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lin throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lin wants to pass the guard but Samson is keeping the position.
Samson has control of Lin's left arm, preventing Lin from doing any damage.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lin trying to hold on to Samson's head to control him but Samson postures up.
Lin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Samson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Samson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Samson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lin's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Samson connects with a nice short shot to Lin's temple.
Samson is pressing down on Lin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lin is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lin.
Lin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Samson.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Long Haired Samson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lin has his hands on Samson's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Samson is fighting to break Lin's control of his arms but Lin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Samson works over Lin with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Lin blocks nicely.
Lin controlling Samson's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Haired Samson had his way with Roger Lin in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lin moves out of range as Samson strikes.
A jab from Samson misses.
Samson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samson connects with a crisp jab.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Samson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lin, pushing him back against the cage.
Lin is trying to drag Samson to the mat but Samson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samson pulls Lin into guard.
Lin tries to free his leg and advance position but Samson is retaining full guard.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lin is looking to pass into half guard but Samson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Samson is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lin looking for a sweep. Not yet Lin, not yet.
Lin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lin keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Lin blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samson preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to control from the top but Lin keeps moving.
Lin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samson throwing strikes from guard but Lin blocks nicely.
Long Haired Samson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Samson misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson lands a nice looking body shot.
Samson clinches up against the cage.
Samson pulls Lin into guard.
Samson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lin throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samson trying to control the position.
Roger Lin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Haired Samson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Haired Samson!
Long Haired Samson retains his heavyweight title!
Long Haired Samson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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