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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinatra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampsa Siloposki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Sinatra's chin.
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190 cm
42
193 lbs
42 - 22 - 2 |
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182 cm
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201 lbs
36 - 19 - 4 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Fast |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
42 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sampsa Siloposki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
36 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sinatra! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siloposki misses the jab. Siloposki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Siloposki fakes the leg kick and cracks Sinatra in the body. A kick lands to the mid section there for Siloposki. Sinatra avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Siloposki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Frank Sinatra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sinatra moves out of range of the body kick from Siloposki.
Siloposki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sinatra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Siloposki's half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Sinatra performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Sinatra is thwarting Siloposki's attempts to control the position. Siloposki is controlling Sinatra's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sinatra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Sinatra trying to control but he's not successful this time. Siloposki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Siloposki tries to lock up and control but Sinatra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Siloposki is looking to get to half guard. Sinatra trying to control but he's not successful this time. Siloposki is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Sinatra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Siloposki tries to get back to half guard but can't. Sinatra trying to control but he's not successful this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siloposki tries to hold on but Sinatra postures up. This has been an exciting period of action! Siloposki is trying desperately to improve position. My spies in Ballas Only inform me that Sinatra has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Sinatra looking to control but Siloposki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Sinatra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Sinatra punishing his opponent with strikes. Siloposki is looking to improve his position but Sinatra isn't that keen on the idea. The referee warns Siloposki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Siloposki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sinatra trying to control but Siloposki is having none of it. Siloposki is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siloposki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Siloposki won't allow Sinatra to pass to mount. Siloposki manages to get to full guard.
Sinatra controls from within his opponent's guard. Siloposki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sinatra manages to get himself to full guard.
Sinatra is trying to keep Siloposki in close.
Sinatra wants to sweep but no luck. Siloposki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sinatra is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sinatra wants to sweep here but Siloposki controlling him for the moment. Sinatra is still trying to improve position. Sinatra keeps trying to improve his position. Siloposki stands and steps away. Sinatra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Siloposki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sinatra. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siloposki misses with a leg kick. Siloposki stuffs the takedown. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Siloposki scores with a leg kick.
Sinatra takes a swing at Siloposki's ribcage but misses. Jab, jab by Sinatra - just one landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sampsa Siloposki will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Siloposki throws a leg kick that misses. Siloposki misses the shot to the body. Sinatra moves in looking to clinch but Siloposki pushes him off. Sinatra scores with a hook. Sinatra misses the jab. Siloposki connects with a leg kick. Sinatra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. A cross from Sinatra lands. Siloposki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sinatra. Siloposki misses with a low kick.
Siloposki throws a head kick but Sinatra moves out of range.
Sinatra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siloposki circles away. A good leg kick by Siloposki.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siloposki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinatra moves away. Sampsa Siloposki is winning the standup battle so far. Siloposki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Sinatra is breathing heavily. Siloposki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sinatra to score with a decent uppercut. Siloposki throws out a loose jab but Sinatra uses good head movement to avoid it. Siloposki jabs Sinatra right on the nose. Sinatra blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Frank Sinatra has been cut. Sinatra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A nice leg kick lands there from Siloposki. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sinatra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. You can see the frustration on Siloposki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Siloposki is looking for a sweep. Sinatra trying to control the position but Siloposki is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siloposki tries to buck Sinatra off but Sinatra is having none of it. Sinatra prevents Siloposki from escaping the position. Siloposki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sinatra off and has taken his back! Sinatra is trying to break free.
Sinatra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Sinatra manages to regain half guard. Good work. Siloposki passes to side control. Siloposki trying to control the position but Sinatra is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sinatra is trying to improve his position. Siloposki is looking to take a break and control but Sinatra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Siloposki wants to stand but Sinatra is controlling his arm. Sinatra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Siloposki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Siloposki wants to stand but Sinatra has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sinatra has a hand on Siloposki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siloposki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Siloposki content just to control the position here. Siloposki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Sinatra wants to control but Siloposki is having none of it. Siloposki content just to control the position here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Siloposki looking to control but Sinatra is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sinatra looks to land a right hand but Siloposki moved out of range. Siloposki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Siloposki looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinatra is just out of range. Siloposki keeps the fight on the outside. Sinatra dives in and grabs Siloposki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Siloposki pushes down on Sinatra's head and hops out. Sinatra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Sinatra. Sinatra dips to his left and cracks Siloposki with an uppercut! Sinatra is looking to clinch but Siloposki is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sinatra as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sinatra tries to keep at a distance but Siloposki has taken the fight into the clinch. Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch. Siloposki trying to land knees to the body.
Sinatra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siloposki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Siloposki cracks Sinatra with a nice body shot. Sinatra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside. Siloposki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land. Siloposki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Siloposki tries to throw a body punch but Sinatra avoids it by throwing Siloposki back against the cage. Siloposki scores with a shot to the side of Sinatra's head. Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siloposki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Siloposki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sinatra. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Siloposki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Siloposki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinatra's elbow. Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch. Siloposki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinatra lands with a right to the head. Sinatra lands a shoulder strike. Sinatra misses with the head strike.
Siloposki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sinatra. Sinatra blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land. Sinatra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siloposki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Siloposki misses with a punch to the body.
Siloposki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sinatra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Siloposki lands an elbow just above Sinatra 's eye. Siloposki scores with a hook to the body. A body shot lands from Sinatra.
Siloposki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Siloposki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinatra backwards. Siloposki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Siloposki misses with a punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands with a short shot to the head. Siloposki cracks Sinatra with a nice body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siloposki can't find room to land a body shot as Sinatra controls the action.
Siloposki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Siloposki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Siloposki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Siloposki throws a leg kick but Sinatra checks it. Sinatra throws the left hand but Siloposki avoids the punch easily. Sinatra misses with a straight right. Sinatra lunges at Siloposki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siloposki's hand. Sinatra misses with a hook. A cross from Siloposki lands.
That has opened up Frank Sinatra's cut even more. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Siloposki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sinatra checks a leg kick. Sinatra thuds a left hand into Siloposki's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Frank Sinatra's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sinatra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Siloposki. Siloposki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Siloposki lands a nice looking body kick. Siloposki slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinatra, before circling back to the center of the mat. Siloposki throws a nice outside leg kick. Jab by Siloposki. Siloposki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Siloposki misses with a hook. Sinatra is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Siloposki connects with an inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siloposki throws an overhand right that lands on Sinatra's shoulder, as Sinatra tries to avoid the shot. Sinatra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Sinatra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sinatra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Siloposki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Sinatra lands a right hook to the body.
Siloposki lands a leg kick that knocks Sinatra off balance momentarily. A slapping body kick lands there for Siloposki. Donk. Siloposki catches Sinatra right on the button with a cross. Sampsa Siloposki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Siloposki moves into range and clinches up with Sinatra. Siloposki manages to break the clinch.
Siloposki scores with a kick to the midsection. 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! Siloposki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Siloposki has managed to clinch.
Sampsa Siloposki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Siloposki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinatra can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siloposki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinatra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Siloposki just stands there and leans against the cage. Siloposki misses with a body punch.
Sinatra misses with a body punch.
Frank Sinatra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Siloposki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Siloposki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sinatra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Siloposki's waist but Siloposki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sinatra off to one side. Sampsa Siloposki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinatra. A jab from Siloposki does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sinatra misses with a body shot.
Siloposki misses with a series of wild punches.
Siloposki slips a straight right by Sinatra. Sinatra tries to move into range but Siloposki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Siloposki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A left lands for Siloposki. Sinatra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sinatra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siloposki momentarily.
Sinatra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siloposki.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sinatra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Siloposki.
Siloposki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sinatra. Sinatra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sinatra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sinatra fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinatra. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Siloposki thumps Sinatra with a low kick. A jab from Sinatra misses. Sinatra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight! Sampsa Siloposki showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Siloposki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 39:37 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 39:37 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampsa Siloposki! After winning the bout, Sampsa Siloposki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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