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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alab ng Puso-Abra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pettis eats them both and turns towards Sampson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pettis looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sampson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pettis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sampson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pettis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sampson stops a takedown attempt from Pettis.
Sampson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sampson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pettis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sampson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pettis has him pressed against the cage.
Sampson manages to break the clinch.
Pettis tries to clinch up
and Sampson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson scores with a takedown into Pettis's guard.
Sampson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pettis is keeping the position for now.
Sampson pushes down on Pettis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sampson is thwarting Pettis's attempts to control the position.
Sampson is trying to control. Pettis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is pressing down on Pettis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pettis is holding on for now.
Sampson is trying to control the action in half guard but Pettis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sampson tries to pass to full mount but Pettis defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pettis keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nicky Sampson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sampson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sampson darts in looking for a takedown but Pettis gets double underhooks and turns Sampson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Pettis holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.
Pettis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sampson to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pettis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Pettis manages to get underhooks.
Sampson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pettis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pettis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sampson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Pettis. No joy for Sampson on that attempt.
Pettis just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Sampson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pettis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pettis controlling from the top position.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pettis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sampson's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Pettis tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Sampson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sampson dives in for a single leg takedown but Pettis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sampson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sampson shoots for a double leg takedown but Pettis sprawls well. He's pushed Sampson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Pettis drives through with a takedown into Sampson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pettis looking to sit in guard and control but Sampson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Pettis keeps moving.
Sampson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sampson throws a strike but Pettis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pettis tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sampson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettis is aware though and is defending well.
Pettis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pettis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sampson circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson.
Pettis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Pettis from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sampson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pettis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pettis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anthony Pettis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anthony Pettis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sampson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pettis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sampson to the mat! Sampson manages to get full guard.
Pettis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pettis looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sampson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pettis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sampson as he jumps to the side.
Sampson dives in for a single leg takedown but Pettis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pettis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sampson's efforts to push away.
Sampson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Sampson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sampson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis prevents Sampson from getting back to his feet.
Pettis trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sampson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pettis trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Pettis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Pettis as Sampson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson misses with a takedown
and Pettis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sampson won't be happy with that.
Sampson stops Pettis from passing to mount.
Pettis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pettis wants to control but Sampson is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sampson's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is looking to take a break and control but Sampson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sampson is looking for a sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anthony Pettis.
Sampson avoids the head kick by Pettis.
Sampson feints a jab promting Pettis to slip. Sampson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pettis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a head kick but Pettis moves out of range.
Pettis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to avoid it but Pettis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sampson to the ground. Sampson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sampson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sampson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pettis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sampson but Sampson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pettis is defended easily by Sampson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pettis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pettis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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