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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson comes to the cage accompanied by The Venture Brothers Opening Theme. Jai Malek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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260 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai Malek!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Malek.
Malek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samson was well out of range. Poor timing from Malek.
Samson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malek moves away.
A solid body kick from Malek.
Malek throws a head kick but Samson moves out of range.
Malek lands a nice looking body shot.
Malek cracks Samson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samson connects with an inside leg kick.
Malek scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Samson misses the target.
Samson throws a body kick that misses
and Malek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Malek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malek's coach down at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Malek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Malek thuds a left hand into Samson's body.
Malek lands a front kick.
Malek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malek trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malek.
Malek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samsons head.
Malek scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Samson's face.
Malek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Malek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samson is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Malek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samson.
Malek lands with a left to the head.
Malek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malek lands a knee to the body.
Malek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Malek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samson avoids it.
Malek lands a right hand.
Malek missing with knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Samson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Malek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Malek.
Malek with a knee to the head.
Malek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samson blocks it with crossed arms.
Malek tries to land knees in the clinch but Samson avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson managing to block the knees to the body from Malek.
Malek is trying to stall.
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samson blocks it with crossed arms.
Samson avoiding damage as Malek throws knees to the body.
Malek is trying to pull guard but Samson has him pressed against the cage.
Malek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Samson.
Samson jumps guard and drags Malek to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
Malek wants to stand and escape but instead Samson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Samson passes Malek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Samson uses his free foot to push down on Malek's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malek.
Malek is desperately trying to improve his position but Samson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malek is still trying to improve position.
Samson fails to take his opponent's back.
Samson working for a submission but Malek is keeping him at bay.
Malek regains half guard.
Samson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samson pulls his head out easily.
Malek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Malek actively working from the bottom here.
Malek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samson pulls his head out easily.
Malek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Samson pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samson moves into full mount! Malek won't be happy about that!
Samson fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Malek 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.
Malek pushes Samson away with a front kick.
Malek blocks a jab.
Samson tries to land a leg kick but Malek saw it coming and moves away.
Malek tries to clinch up.
Samson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malek connects with a crisp jab.
Malek takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samson throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Samson misses the target.
Malek clinches up against the cage.
Malek lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Samson fails to land.
Malek looking to throw knees to the head but Samson is blocking nicely.
Samson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malek tries to land knees in the clinch but Samson avoids the damage to the body.
Malek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson breaks the clinch.
Samson throws a front kick aimed at Malek's knee but Malek avoids it well.
Malek connects with a jab.
Samson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malek.
Malek is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samson rather than just go for the knockout.
Malek defending well as Samson loads up on a big left hand.
Malek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Samson looks to score with a jab to the body but Malek is just out of range.
Malek thumps Samson with a low kick.
Samson wants to slow Malek down by chopping away at his legs.
Samson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Malek lands a nice shot to the body.
Samson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malek closes the distance and pushes Samson back into the cage.
Malek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Malek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malek tries to land knees in the clinch but Samson avoids the damage to the body.
Samson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Malek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samson blocks it with crossed arms.
Samson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Samson has had enough of the clinch but Malek keeps him there for the moment.
Malek misses with a knee to the head.
Malek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Samson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Malek obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Samson lands a shoulder strike.
Malek pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson pushing down on Malek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Malek is just riding it out for now. Samson eventually gives up the hold.
Malek wants to improve his position but Samson is controlling well.
Malek looking for a kimura from the bottom but Samson passes into side control!
Samson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malek actively working from the bottom here.
Samson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Malek!
Malek is trying desperately to improve position.
Malek bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Malek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Malek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Samson swings for the body but Malek moves out of range.
Malek tries a head kick but it misses.
Samson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Malek's head.
Samson misses with a hook to the body
and Malek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Samson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Samson pulls guard successfully.
Malek trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Malek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Samson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malek is pushing down on Samson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Samson is fighting to maintain full guard but Malek has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samson keeps working.
Samson gets full guard.
Malek decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
An inside leg kick lands from Samson.
Samson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samson throws a wild body kick that Malek sees coming a mile off.
Samson misses the jab.
Samson throws a hook but Malek avoids it easily.
Samson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maleks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jai Malek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samson just misses with a punch to the body.
Samson throws a jab but it's blocked by Malek.
Malek misses with a body kick.
Jai Malek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malek is out of range and Samson settles back down.
Malek wants to slow Samson down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Samson misses
and Malek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Samson misses its intended target.
Samson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brock Samson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samson misses with a straight left.
Samson misses with a right hand
and Malek counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Samson misses with a body punch.
Samson can't break the clinch.
Samson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malek tries to clinch there but Samson circles away.
Malek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malek connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malek.
Malek blocks a leg kick.
Malek slips under a jab from Samson.
Malek defending well as Samson loads up on a big left hand.
Malek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Malek coming out on top.
Samson swings for the body but Malek moves out of range.
Malek lands with a right hand.
Samson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malek walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Samson is predictable there
and Malek counters with a solid body kick.
Brock Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samson misses with a leg kick
enabling Malek to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malek is looking to clinch but Samson is avoiding it.
Samson lands a nice shot that snaps Malek's head back.
Samson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Malek sprawling to the canvas! Malek rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Samson finish him?!
Malek is rocked!
Samson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malek is still on wobbly legs! Can Samson finish him?
Malek ducks under a wild hook from Samson.
A telegraphed right hand from Samson misses the target.
Samson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malek counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malek.
Malek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samson throws a head punch that misses.
Samson drops Malek onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Malek is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Malek drags the fight down to the ground.
Samson pushing down on Malek's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malek throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Samson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malek 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai Malek!
An out of breath Jai Malek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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