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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Weiland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampson has chosen Metallica Seek and Destroy as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Weiland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bart Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sampson throws a right and a left that Weiland avoids nicely.
Weiland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampson counters with a three punch combo that has Weiland backing up. Weiland nods at Sampson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weiland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sampson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Weiland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sampson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiland managing to control the position.
Weiland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sampson cracks Weiland with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson is looking to work some ground and pound but Weiland has wrist control.
Weiland keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Weiland lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Weiland keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sampson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sampson lands a couple of digs.
Weiland keeping moving, preventing Sampson from controlling successfully.
Weiland wants to stand up but Sampson is controlling him.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.
Sampson trying to control but Weiland is working from the bottom.
Weiland looking for a sweep. Not yet Weiland, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiland is trying to control the position but Sampson postures up.
Sampson preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sampson!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sampson!
It looks like Jay Weiland has been cut.
Weiland is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Sampson closes the distance and clinches up with Weiland, looking for a takedown. Sampson pushes Weiland against the cage but Weiland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sampson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weiland misses with a double jab.
Sampson wants to clinch.
Weiland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sampson lands a two punch combo.
Bart Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson wants to clinch but Weiland slips to the side
and Weiland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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. Weiland connects with a nice short shot to Sampson's temple.
Sampson missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiland is pressing down on Sampson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sampson is holding on for now.
Weiland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weiland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sampson on the ground.
Sampson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Weiland pulls his head out easily.
Weiland working over Sampson with some ground and pound. Sampson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Weiland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Weiland trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Weiland clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
Weiland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weiland looking to stall.
Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weiland connects with a looping right hand.
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.
Weiland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sampson has his foot on Weiland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weiland works his way back into a safe position though.
Weiland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sampson is proving hard to escape from.
Weiland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sampson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weiland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sampson wants to get back to his feet but Weiland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Weiland trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weiland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weiland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Weiland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sampson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sampson wants to clinch.
Weiland closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson is trying to stall.
Sampson wants to get back to striking at distance but Weiland won't allow it.
Sampson successfully pulls guard.
Weiland won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson being controlled here, momentarily.
Weiland pushes down on Sampson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
It looks like Weiland is going to stand back up.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Weiland wants to get up but he can't break Sampson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weiland distracts Sampson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sampson wants to sweep but no luck.
Weiland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Weiland passes Sampson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Weiland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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. Weiland connects with a nice short shot to Sampson's temple.
Sampson is trying to maintain the position but Weiland is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Weiland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Weiland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Weiland tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sampson controls his leg.
Weiland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working.
Sampson tries to kick Weiland off but Weiland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sampson misses with a kick to the body
and Weiland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sampson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Weiland is trying desperately to improve position.
Sampson scoring with strikes but Weiland is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiland is desperately trying to improve his position but Sampson has a good base and remains in mount.
Weiland taking shots to the head.
Sampson unloads with some shots from mount but Weiland bucks and avoids them well.
Weiland somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Sampson scores with a nice strike.
Weiland doesn't manage to clinch there - Sampson circles away.
Weiland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sampson tries to break the clinch but Weiland is controlling the position.
Weiland decides to pull guard.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Weiland keeps moving.
Weiland working a defensive guard here.
Sampson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jay Weiland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sampson postures up.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.
Weiland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Weiland uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Weiland has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weiland is trying to drag Sampson to the mat but Sampson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Weiland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sampson can't fight it off and eventually Weiland manages to take the fight to the floor. Sampson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sampson is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Weiland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Weiland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Weiland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weiland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bart Sampson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampson stalks Weiland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weiland's face. Weiland staggers backwards, shaken.
Sampson shoots and misses
and Weiland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sampson tries to roll over but Weiland keeps him under control.
Weiland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampson keeps working.
Sampson is in trouble now - Weiland has advanced to mount!
Sampson is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson taking shots to the head.
Weiland controlling from mount.
Sampson is looking to improve his position but Weiland isn't that keen on the idea.
Sampson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Weiland tries to control but Sampson wriggling away.
Sampson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Weiland looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weiland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sampson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weiland looking to control but Sampson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weiland lands a big elbow.
Weiland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sampson hang on?
Sampson tries to reverse the position but Weiland maintains control.
Sampson wants to hold on but Weiland pushes him away.
Weiland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sampson looks a forlorn figure.
Sampson tries to reverse the position but Weiland maintains control.
Weiland with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sampson tries to hold on but Weiland postures up.
Sampson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiland lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sampson hang on?
Weiland looking to finish Sampson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sampson!
Sampson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Weiland has control of Sampson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sampson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Weiland breaks from Sampson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sampson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Weiland lands a nice shot to the head.
Weiland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sampson is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Weiland has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sampson's face.
Sampson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sampson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weiland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Weiland scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sampson is looking to get to half guard.
Weiland working Sampson over with strikes here.
Sampson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Weiland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sampson?
Weiland breaks from Sampson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Weiland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weiland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Weiland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Weiland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Bart Sampson!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Jay Weiland!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jay Weiland!
Jay Weiland wins by split decision!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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