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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willie Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grant Scott!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sampson is defending well for now.
Sampson wants the takedown. Scott is fighting it off but Sampson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Scott's guard against the cage.
Sampson won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Sampson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sampson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Sampson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sampson wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sampson wants to stand but Scott has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sampson is looking to stand up but Scott won't let him.
Sampson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scott wants to sweep here but Sampson controlling him for the moment.
Sampson lands a couple of elbows.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck.
Sampson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Sampson is proving a slippery customer.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Sampson slips an elbow through the middle.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott has his hands on Sampson's head, controlling the position.
Sampson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson lands a couple of elbows.
Scott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sampson is one step ahead there.
Sampson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sampson did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
Scott looks winded!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sampson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sampson is working hard here to advance position.
Sampson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson sneaks back into half guard.
Scott blocks the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scott wants to control but Sampson is keeping him busy.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sampson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sampson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Scott is looking to stand up but Sampson won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sampson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Sampson is proving a slippery customer.
Sampson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sampson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sampson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sampson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sampson working some strikes from top position.
Sampson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Sampson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Sampson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Scott dives on top into guard.
Scott 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.
Willie Sampson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scott shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sampson moves into full guard.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Scott controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet.
Sampson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sampson, up you get!
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Sampson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sampson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
That's two 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.
Sampson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Scott is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sampson to the mat. Sampson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott cracks Sampson with a solid left hand.
Scott wants to stand but Sampson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sampson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Sampson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Sampson is stalling in the full guard.
Sampson postures up.
Sampson throws a big elbow that misses.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sampson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Grant Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scott wants to break free but Sampson has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sampson's efforts to push away.
Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Scott is in Sampson's guard.
Sampson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sampson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grant Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sampson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sampson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scott's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scott's back!
Will Sampson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sampson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Scott looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sampson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Sampson is hanging on to Scott's back as he tries to escape.
Scott covers up after that shot from Sampson.
Scott is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sampson controlling the positon.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Scott hold on?!
Sampson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Sampson.
Sampson not allowing Scott to control his hands.
Scott prevents Sampson from getting a body triangle.
Scott covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Sampson misses with an elbow to the head.
Sampson lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scott grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sampson punches Scott on the ear.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is riding his opponent, not letting Scott buck him off.
Sampson is punishing Scott with strikes - can he finish him?!
Willie Sampson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scott is trying to stand back up.
Sampson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Scott's body.
Scott is trying to break free.
Sampson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sampson scores with punches and elbows.
Sampson controls the action.
Sampson'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Sampson not allowing Scott to control his hands.
Sampson connects with a big shot to the side of Scott's head.
Sampson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Scott up.
Scott is taking damage to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sampson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sampson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Scott defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sampson controls the action.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sampson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson is persistently looking for the submission but Scott is defending it well.
Sampson is landing with strikes. Scott can't take much more of this.
Sampson trying to control momentarily.
Sampson scores with punches and elbows.
Scott tries to roll but Sampson sticks to his back.
Scott takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Scott takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Sampson scores with punches and elbows.
Sampson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Sampson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sampson 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Sampson!
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RATING
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