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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sparky Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cru Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sampson pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sampson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sampson is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Sampson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pahuyuth Muay Thai 12 elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sampson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones is fighting to break Sampson's control of his arms but Sampson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sampson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Sampson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones wants to clinch up but Sampson keeps it at a distance.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Sampson shoots and misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sampson is in Jones's guard.
Sampson is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sampson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sampson defends well.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sampson.
Sampson working some strikes from top position.
Our spies down at at Sanitarium inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jones is looking to stand up but Sampson isn't so interested in that idea.
Sampson working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Sampson pushes his legs off easily.
Sampson preventing the sweep.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sampson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sampson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sampson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sampson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sampson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sampson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sampson is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sampson lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones striking off his back but it's not causing Sampson any problems.
Sampson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sampson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Sampson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sampson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sampson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sampson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sampson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sampson stops Jones from standing up.
Sampson distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sampson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Sampson lands a couple of digs.
Sampson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sampson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sampson is one step ahead there.
Sampson is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sampson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sampson working some strikes from top position.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sampson isn't so interested in that idea.
Sampson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sampson cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sampson forces his way into half guard.
Sampson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Sampson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sampson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sampson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to hold on to Sampson's head to control him but Sampson postures up.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sampson.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sampson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sampson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sampson is one step ahead there.
Sparky Sampson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sampson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sampson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sampson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampson is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Sampson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sampson shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sampson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Sampson is now in Jones's guard.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sampson defends it easily.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sampson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Sampson pushes his legs off easily.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sampson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sampson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Sampson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sampson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sampson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jones down.
It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Sampson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sampson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones tries to buck Sampson off but Sampson is having none of it.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sampson connects with a decent elbow.
Sampson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sampson scores with punches from side control.
Sampson working the ground and pound.
Sampson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Sampson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That has opened up Cru Jones's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Sampson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sampson yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sampson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Sampson!
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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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