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Event:
CWC 330 - Prelims
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hall gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Samsonov
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Samsonov keeping hold of Hall's head, controlling as best he can.
Hall trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov trying to control but Hall postures up.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall'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.#T1#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Samsonov for as long as he can get away with.
Hall uses his free foot to push down on Samsonov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Samsonov.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Samsonov
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Samsonov is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Samsonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsonov reaches up and holds on to Hall to control the position.#T2#
Hall takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Samsonov wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.#T3#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Samsonov
Hall 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.
Samsonov trying to control the hands but Hall won't let him.
Hall just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Further stalling from Hall.#T4#
Samsonov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Samsonov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hall's guard. Nice work there by Samsonov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Samsonov
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samsonov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (10) vs (2) Samsonov
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samsonov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Samsonov is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hall wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
Hall sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samsonov keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass. #T6#
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samsonov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Samsonov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Samsonov looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T7#
Hall continues to stall.
Hall is looking to advance position but Samsonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (10) vs (6) Samsonov
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Samsonov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Samsonov maintains control.
Hall 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.
Samsonov trying to control the pace.
Samsonov is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall trying to control here.
#T9#
Hall tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Samsonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Samsonov is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samsonov is controlling the pace.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Samsonov from advancing to side control.
Hall is not content to let Samsonov control the position.#T10#
Hall tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Samsonov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hall is controlling Samsonov's trapped leg to prevent Samsonov from advancing to side control.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall gets full guard.#T11#
Hall keeping moving, preventing Samsonov from controlling successfully.
Samsonov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall keeping full guard, as Samsonov tries to pass.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Samsonov from controlling successfully.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Samsonov trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Samsonov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Samsonov passes into half guard.
Samsonov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Samsonov is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hall trying to control the position here.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall pulls Samsonov in close to prevent any damage.
Samsonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Samsonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samsonov wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
C128: Mumu vs. White
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Samsonov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gustafsson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustafsson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson trying to move into half guard but instead Samsonov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Samsonov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gustafsson is staying active underneath Samsonov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Samsonov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Samsonov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samsonov is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustafsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Samsonov.
Samsonov trying to mount his opponent but Gustafsson defends it.
Samsonov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Samsonov trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Samsonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustafsson is just riding it out for now. Samsonov eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Samsonov is trying to work for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending well.
Gustafsson keeping hold of Samsonov's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustafsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL#
Samsonov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Samsonov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gustafsson uses from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Samsonov is keeping the position.
Samsonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
That's time! Samsonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gustafsson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gustafsson throws a hook but Samsonov avoids it easily.#CL#
Samsonov clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gustafsson.
Samsonov jumps guard but Gustafsson stands there with Samsonov around his waist. Samsonov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Samsonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gustafsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov lands with a cross.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samsonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gustafsson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Gustafsson misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Samsonov shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Samsonov. Samsonov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Samsonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samsonov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Samsonov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
Gustafsson keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Samsonov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Samsonov postures up.
Samsonov advances position into side control!
Gustafsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Samsonov dominates the positioning.
Gustafsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Samsonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Samsonov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustafsson, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsonov trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gustafsson is holding Samsonov down, trying to stall.
Samsonov wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Samsonov tries to advance to mount but Gustafsson denies him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samsonov trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Samsonov controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustafsson throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustafsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gustafsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gustafsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samsonov tries to clinch up but Gustafsson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samsonov is defended easily by Gustafsson.
A nice side step and Gustafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gustafsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Samsonov's head and hops out.
Gustafsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samsonov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gustafsson looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Gustafsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samsonov.
Gustafsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samsonov's sensitive parts. #T1#
Samsonov tries to clinch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Samsonov. Samsonov gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Samsonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samsonov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gustafsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustafsson cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Samsonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD#
Samsonov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gustafsson's half guard.
Samsonov works his way into side control. #T2#
Samsonov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Samsonov trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Samsonov is trying to get an arm triangle but Gustafsson is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Samsonov swings around for an armbar but Gustafsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Samsonov's guard.#T3#
Samsonov controls Gustafsson momentarily but Gustafsson frees himself.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Samsonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samsonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samsonov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gustafsson postures up in Samsonov's guard and throws a big left but Samsonov blocks it.
Gustafsson throws a strike but Samsonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Samsonov tries to pass.
Samsonov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gustafsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Samsonov is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Samsonov actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gustafsson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
C118: Olsen vs. Puno
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Hop is out of range.
Hop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samsonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hop moves away from the strike by Samsonov.
Hop takes a jab right on the kisser.
#KD#
Samsonov drops Hop with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hop looks back up at him and smiles so Samsonov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Hop is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hop is still on wobbly legs! Can Samsonov finish him?
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Hop is out of range.
Hop seems to have recovered his senses.
Hop is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Samsonov Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Hop is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Samsonov!
Our winner, Ivan Samsonov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Bartasz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samsonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samsonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bartasz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bartasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samsonov misses with a two punch combination.
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samsonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartasz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Samsonov thuds his right hand into Bartasz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#It looks like Lehel Bartasz has been cut.
Samsonov drops his hands momentarily and Bartasz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bartasz slips a jab from Samsonov.
It looked like Bartasz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Samsonov.
A big left from Samsonov misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartasz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Bartasz throws a series of punches but Samsonov moves out of range.
As Bartasz backs off Samsonov throws a huge counter combo but Bartasz manages to avoid it all.
Samsonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
Samsonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samsonov unleashes a big counter combination but Bartasz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bartasz swings for the body but Samsonov moves out of range.
Bartasz slips a jab from Samsonov.
Samsonov throws a body punch but Bartasz moves out of range.
Samsonov misses with a left hand
letting Bartasz counter with a right hand.
Bartasz connects with a solid leg kick.
Bartasz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
and Samsonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bartasz misses with a wild body shot.
Bartasz throws a shot to the body.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Bartasz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartasz misses with a series of wild punches.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from Bartasz.
We've been hearing reports that Bartasz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Samsonov throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bartasz misses its target.
Bartasz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Samsonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Samsonov misses the jab.
Bartasz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samsonov's sensitive parts.
Bartasz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samsonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bartasz with a nice calf kick.
Samsonov throws a lazy right hand but Bartasz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bartasz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samsonov misses with a body shot.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samsonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Bartasz misses with a hook to the body
and Bartasz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samsonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
Bartasz scores with a jab to the head.
Bartasz is looking to slow Samsonov down with leg kicks.
Bartasz misses with a two punch combination.
Samsonov throws a jab when Bartasz was well out of range.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Bartasz is out of range.
Bartasz scores with a head kick.
Samsonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bartasz throws out the jab.
Bartasz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samsonov.
That kick from Bartasz tenderised Samsonov's leg. Samsonov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bartasz is looking to wear down Samsonov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Bartasz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartasz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samsonov misses with a looping right.
Bartasz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bartasz lands a really nice looking cross but Samsonov seems unphased.
Bartasz scores with a nice head shot.
Bartasz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samsonov.
Samsonov misses with a right hand
and Bartasz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samsonov needs to keep his hands up - Bartasz had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Bartasz misses.
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
and Bartasz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samsonov moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartasz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lehel Bartasz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
That's time! Bartasz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bartasz tries to bum rush Samsonov with a series of wild strikes but Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samsonov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samsonov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses
letting Bartasz counter with a right hand.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samsonov lands with a right hand.
Bartasz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov lands with a straight right. Bartasz didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Bartasz catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
Lehel Bartasz is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Samsonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bartasz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samsonov thinking.
Bartasz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samsonov.
Bartasz throwing a counter right hand but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
Bartasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Bartasz moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Bartasz misses its intended target.
Samsonov throws a hook but Bartasz blocks it.
Samsonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bartasz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bartasz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samsonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bartasz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Bartasz.
Samsonov misses with a straight right.
As Samsonov backs away, Bartasz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bartasz misses with a straight right.
Bartasz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samsonov.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Bartasz avoids it with no problem.
Samsonov throws a looping overhand right but Bartasz ducks down to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Samsonov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bartasz has got the better of the exchanges.
Donk. Samsonov catches Bartasz right on the button with a cross.
Samsonov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Samsonov misses with a hook
and Bartasz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Samsonov lands a left and a right that send Bartasz crashing to the mat, dazed. Samsonov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Bartasz is rocked!
Samsonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bartasz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Bartasz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartasz connects with a body shot.
Bartasz seems to have got his legs back now.
Bartasz cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Samsonov takes one to the chin there.
Bartasz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bartasz - just one landing.
Bartasz staying out of range there.
Samsonov throws a right hand that misses
and Bartasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartasz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Samsonov does no damage. #T3#
Bartasz throws a front kick that sends Samsonov stumbling back into the cage.
Samsonov is breathing heavily.
Bartasz misses with a hook to the body
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bartasz. Bartasz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab from Bartasz.
Bartasz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Samsonov misses with a hook. Bartasz ducked under it nicely.
Bartasz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartasz throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartasz lands a nice looking body shot.
Samsonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bartasz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
Samsonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Samsonov misses with a hook
and Bartasz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samsonov misses with a straight right. #T4#
Bartasz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bartasz looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Bartasz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samsonov throws a shot from downtown. Bartasz moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Samsonov misses.
Samsonov takes a swing at Bartasz's ribcage but misses.
Bartasz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Bartasz is out of range.
Bartasz scores with a punch to the head.
Bartasz throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bartasz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samsonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bartasz keeps Samsonov at a distance using the push kick.
Samsonov 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.
Bartasz connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lehel Bartasz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lehel Bartasz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bartasz misses with a looping right.
Samsonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samsonov connects with a right hand. Bartasz shakes it off.
Bartasz slips a straight right by Samsonov.
Bartasz throws a right and a left that Samsonov avoids nicely.
Bartasz lands a jab-cross combination.
Bartasz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samsonov misses with a body punch
and Bartasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartasz ducks under a wild hook from Samsonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartasz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samsonov on the side of the head.
Bartasz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bartasz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samsonov.
Samsonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bartasz counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Bartasz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bartasz thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slow jab from Bartasz misses its intended target.
Bartasz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bartasz misses with a body shot
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bartasz throws the kick towards the body but Samsonov avoids it.
Bartasz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bartasz defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Samsonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartasz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Bartasz as he connects with a hook.
Samsonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Bartasz.
Bartasz misses with a hook.
A low kick from Bartasz misses
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Bartasz.
Samsonov takes a swing at Bartasz's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bartasz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Samsonov.
Samsonov throws a sloppy head kick and Bartasz moves out of range easily.
Bartasz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Samsonov misses with a straight left.
Bartasz throws a leg kick that misses.
Samsonov misses with a hook. Bartasz ducked under it nicely.
Bartasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Samsonov connects with a body shot.
Bartasz throws a right hand that misses
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samsonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Samsonov looks to land a right hand but Bartasz moved out of range.
Samsonov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bartasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Samsonov misses
and Samsonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samsonov moves out of range of the body kick from Bartasz.
Samsonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bartasz misses with a body shot.
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
and Bartasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bartasz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bartasz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Bartasz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Bartasz misses the target.
Bartasz scores with a jab. Samsonov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samsonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut.
Samsonov moves out of range as Bartasz throws a body kick.
Bartasz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bartasz looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Ivan Samsonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartasz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samsonov.
As Samsonov looks to move away, Bartasz throws a big counter combo but Samsonov just gets out of the way.
Bartasz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samsonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bartasz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartasz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lehel Bartasz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bartasz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lehel Bartasz!
A relieved looking Lehel Bartasz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ivan Samsonov had this to say: 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 158 | Conor vs Wanker III
Date: May 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Haggar defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
Samsonov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haggar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haggar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haggar throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Haggar.
Samsonov regains half guard, as Haggar was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Samsonov looking for submissions off his back.
Haggar stalling away here and it's allowed Samsonov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Haggar 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Samsonov controls Haggar momentarily but Haggar frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Haggar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Samsonov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haggar landing some decent shots from guard.
Haggar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Haggar working some strikes from top position.
Haggar looking to pass the guard.
Haggar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samsonov's head.
Samsonov pulls Haggar in close to prevent any damage.
Haggar cracks Samsonov with a solid left hand.#T2#
Haggar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haggar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haggar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haggar postures up.
Haggar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Samsonov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samsonov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsonov won't allow Haggar to sweep him here.
Haggar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haggar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Samsonov's head.#T3#
Samsonov controls Haggar momentarily but Haggar frees himself.
Haggar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haggar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haggar connects with a couple of short punches.
Samsonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haggar's guard. #REVB#
Haggar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samsonov stays in close to Haggar's body and controls the position.
Haggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Samsonov controlling from the top position.
Haggar lands a decent punch to the body there.
Haggar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samsonov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Haggar wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Samsonov has taken Haggar's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Haggar has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 154 | Just Bleed
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Samsonov misses with a looping left.
Aorigele moves away from the strike by Samsonov.
Samsonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Aorigele instigates a clinch. #BC#
Samsonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Aorigele moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Samsonov breaks from the clinch.
Samsonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Aorigele.
Aorigele cracks Samsonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samsonov.
Samsonov needs to keep his hands up - Aorigele had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Samsonov slips a jab from Aorigele.#KD2#
Aorigele drops Samsonov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Samsonov looks back up at him and smiles so Aorigele waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A head kick misses from Samsonov.
Aorigele works Samsonov's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Aorigele closes the distance and pushes Samsonov back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Samsonov breaks from the clinch.
Aorigele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samsonov jabs Aorigele right on the nose. Aorigele blinks but takes it well.
Panda Aorigele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aorigele throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Aorigele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samsonov.#KD2#
Aorigele drops Samsonov with a beautiful combination! Samsonov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Aorigele is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Samsonov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.#CL2#
Aorigele takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aorigele.
Aorigele lands a nice uppercut.
Aorigele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samsonov is breathing heavily.
Samsonov working hard to break the clinch.
Aorigele digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Aorigele on the inside.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aorigele presses Samsonov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Samsonov blocks a body shot from Aorigele.
Aorigele digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aorigele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Aorigele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aorigele lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Aorigele scores with a hook to the body.
Aorigele lands a shoulder strike.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands a hook that snaps the head of Samsonov backwards.
Aorigele digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aorigele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Aorigele.
A short left from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aorigele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Aorigele prevents a body shot from Samsonov.
Samsonov is trying to break free.
Aorigele leaning against his opponent.
Aorigele tries to throw a body punch but Samsonov avoids it by throwing Aorigele back against the cage.
Aorigele scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Aorigele lands a left hand.
Samsonov blocks a body shot from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands a shot to the body.
Aorigele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4##BC2#
Aorigele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samsonov leaves his chin hanging out and Aorigele seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Samsonov crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panda Aorigele!
A victorious Panda Aorigele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Ivan Samsonov had this to say: 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 150 | Unconquered
Date: Apr 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Samsonov misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Viking.
Viking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Viking.
Samsonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samsonov swings for the body but Viking moves out of range.
Viking lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Viking misses with a hook to the body
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Andy Viking has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.#CL#
Viking gets a clinch.
Viking throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samsonov.
Viking really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Samsonov swings wildly with an uppercut but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
#T1#
Viking has a couple of punches blocked by Samsonov.
Viking lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samsonov backwards.
Samsonov avoids the elbow strike from Viking, against the cage.
Viking lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Viking with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samsonov lands a nice shot to the body.
Viking lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viking lands a nice elbow.
Samsonov blocks an elbow strike from Viking.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Viking.
Samsonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viking crunches a lovely knee into Samsonov's ribcage.
Samsonov looks winded!
Viking misses with a punch to the body.
Viking misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samsonov.
Viking lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Samsonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Samsonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viking lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Viking scores with a crisp jab that stopped Samsonov in his tracks.
Viking tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samsonov is able to avoid easily.
Viking lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samsonov's sensitive parts.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
and Viking counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viking.
Viking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
Viking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
Viking wants to clinch up but Samsonov keeps it at a distance.
A cross from Viking lands.
Viking punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Samsonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Viking just misses with a punch to the body.
Viking lands with a shot to the body.
Viking stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andy Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Viking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Viking, as that shot connected.
Viking keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
Viking looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viking.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A low kick from Viking is predictable there
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viking scores with a hook to the body. Samsonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Samsonov.
Viking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samsonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Viking with a body shot.
Viking is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viking lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Viking.
Viking wants to slow Samsonov down by chopping away at his legs.
Samsonov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Viking lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samsonov scores with a decent looking hook.
Viking tries to close the distance and clinch but Samsonov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Viking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Viking's cut.
That's time! Viking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Viking scores with a leg kick.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut.
Viking swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viking lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Viking feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Samsonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Viking throws a leg kick which misses Samsonov's front leg but catches the back leg as Samsonov tries to avoid it.
Viking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Viking finds it's way through Samsonov's defenses.
Viking connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Viking.
Andy Viking is winning the standup battle so far.
Samsonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Viking.#T1#
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samsonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viking jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samsonov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Viking scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
and Viking counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Samsonov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Viking sprawling to the canvas! Viking rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Samsonov finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viking swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viking throws a low kick but Samsonov avoids it.
Viking fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Viking tries to score with a low kick but Samsonov moves his leg out of the way.
Viking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Viking.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viking swings for the body but Samsonov moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viking scores with a jab. Samsonov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viking lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samsonov's sensitive parts.
Samsonov swinging wildly here.
Viking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samsonov.
Viking lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Viking lands an impressive looking overhand right. Samsonov doesn't seem phased though.
Viking takes a swing at Samsonov's ribcage but misses.
Samsonov wants to counter the offense by Viking and move into the clinch position.
That kick from Viking tenderised Samsonov's leg. Samsonov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samsonov ducks right into an uppercut from Viking.
Viking misses with an uppercut. Samsonov saw that one coming.
Viking looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Samsonov swings for the body but Viking moves out of range.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Samsonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viking stuns Samsonov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Viking with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Viking clobbers Samsonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Viking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
Samsonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viking fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samsonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viking.
Samsonov throws a big shot that misses.
Viking cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Viking lunges at Samsonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samsonov's hand.
Samsonov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samsonov takes one on the button.
Viking lands a nice hook to Samsonov's body. Samsonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Samsonov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Viking dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Viking's cut.
That's time! Viking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Samsonov blocks a jab.
Viking slips a jab from Samsonov.
Viking scoring well with a low kick there.
Samsonov drops his hands momentarily and Viking takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viking scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Viking scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samsonov doesn't seem bothered though.
Samsonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Viking closes the distance and pushes Samsonov back into the cage.
Viking landing knees to the body.
Viking throws an elbow but it misses.
Samsonov takes an elbow to the temple.
Viking misses with a knee strike.
Viking lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Samsonov tries to break the clinch but Viking is controlling the position.
Samsonov managing to block the knees to the body from Viking.
Samsonov works on Viking's body with a couple of short punches.
Samsonov wants to break free but Viking has control.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Samsonov avoids the damage to the body.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section. Samsonov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Samsonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samsonov prevents a body shot from Viking.
Viking landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Samsonov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Samsonov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viking misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samsonov.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Viking.
Samsonov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Viking landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but Samsonov blocks with his arms.
Samsonov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Viking lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
Viking tries a knee to the head but Samsonov blocks it.
#T2#
Samsonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Viking.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Samsonov avoids the damage to the body.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samsonov can't find room to land a body shot as Viking controls the action.
Viking tries to work over Samsonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking keeps control of Samsonov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Samsonov is trying to stall.
Viking trying to land knees to the body.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Samsonov.
Samsonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samsonov's elbow.
Samsonov blocks an uppercut.
Viking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samsonov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Andy Viking has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viking misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Samsonov scores with a hook to the body.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samsonov avoids it.
Samsonov is working Viking over against the cage.#BC2#
Samsonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samsonov misses with a looping left.
Viking throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Andy Viking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
Viking walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Samsonov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Samsonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viking tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Viking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samsonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viking.
Viking appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Viking lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Samsonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viking moves away.
Viking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viking misses with a wild body shot.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viking sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viking scores with a punch to the head.
Samsonov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Viking cracks a nice hook into Samsonov's ribs.
Ivan Samsonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viking's corner calls for a 1-2. Viking obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viking fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samsonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking misses with a wild body shot.
Samsonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viking has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Viking!
In his post fight interview, Andy Viking gave a big smile as he said 'It's not whether you win or lose, it's how many people remember you when you die '.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 145 | Barbarian vs Slam II
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akinwande.
Samsonov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Samsonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akinwande throws a low kick, looking for Samsonov's leg but Samsonov calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Akinwande moves into the clinch.
Akinwande 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.
Akinwande tries to throw a body punch but Samsonov avoids it by throwing Akinwande back against the cage.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samsonov is trying to force a seperation but Akinwande has the dominant position.
Akinwande cracks Samsonov with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samsonov.
Akinwande gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.
Akinwande lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samsonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Akinwande won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov trying to stall but Akinwande improves his position.
Akinwande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akinwande.
Akinwande tries to work over Samsonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akinwande working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Akinwande.
Samsonov looks winded!
Samsonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akinwande lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Samsonov takes an elbow to the temple.
A short right from Akinwande.
Akinwande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akinwande lands an elbow inside.
Samsonov takes a shot to the head.
Samsonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Akinwande won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Akinwande - that landed with a thud.
Akinwande softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samsonov.
Samsonov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Akinwande lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinwande lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinwande lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akinwande lands a hook that snaps the head of Samsonov backwards.
Samsonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akinwande's elbow.
Akinwande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akinwande.
A right handed body shot lands from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akinwande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akinwande scores with a shot to the side of Samsonov's head.
Akinwande lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Akinwande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samsonov prevents a body shot from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a left hand.
Akinwande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akinwande scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Akinwande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akinwande lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Akinwande clinches with his opponent.
Akinwande lands a nice elbow.
Akinwande lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Akinwande.
A right hook to the body lands for Akinwande.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Akinwande.
Akinwande scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Akinwande.
Akinwande scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Akinwande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akinwande. Samsonov shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Akinwande. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Akinwande. That snapped Samsonov's head back.
#CL#
Akinwande closes the distance and clinches.
Akinwande makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akinwande lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samsonov backwards.
Samsonov tries to break the clinch but Akinwande is controlling the position.
Akinwande stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akinwande lands a nice shot to the body.
Samsonov blocks a body shot from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Akinwande scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akinwande lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Akinwande digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akinwande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samsonov's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Akinwande scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akinwande lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Akinwande as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Akinwande scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4##BC2#
Samsonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Akinwande moves into the clinch.
Samsonov is trying to break the clinch but Akinwande has him pressed against the cage.
Akinwande lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Akinwande breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good leg kick by Akinwande. #CL#
Akinwande pushes Samsonov up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akinwande.
Samsonov has had enough of the clinch but Akinwande keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande cracks Samsonov with a nice body shot.
Akinwande lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samsonov blocks a body shot from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Akinwande.
Akinwande creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samsonov's defenses.
Akinwande digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Akinwande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Samsonov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Akinwande.
Akinwande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinwande.
Samsonov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Akinwande punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Samsonov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akinwande.#CL#
Akinwande has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Akinwande.
A short right from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands with a left to the head.
Akinwande lands a nice elbow.
Akinwande pushes Samsonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov wants to get back to striking at distance but Akinwande won't allow it.
#BC2#
Samsonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akinwande connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinwande throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Akinwande looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Samsonov is breathing heavily.#T1#
Samsonov moves out of range of the body kick from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a nice looking kick to the body. Samsonov takes a step back to recover.
Henry Akinwande is winning the standup battle so far.
Samsonov throws a lazy head kick
and Samsonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Akinwande.
Akinwande scores with a nice head shot.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Akinwande manages to break the clinch.
Akinwande throws a leg kick but Samsonov checks it.
Samsonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akinwande.
#T2#
Akinwande lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samsonov's sensitive parts.
Akinwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
Akinwande looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
Akinwande is looking to clinch.
Samsonov blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Akinwande there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Akinwande.
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akinwande.
Akinwande cracks Samsonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samsonov throws a hook but Akinwande blocks it.
Akinwande dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samsonov. That did some damage!
Akinwande throws a leg kick
and Samsonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Akinwande tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinwande.
Crunch! Akinwande slams his shin into Samsonov's torso.
Akinwande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samsonov.
Samsonov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Samsonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande misses with a body shot
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry Akinwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akinwande.
Akinwande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akinwande tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Akinwande avoids it with no problem.
Akinwande lands with a straight right. Samsonov didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Samsonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akinwande uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samsonov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinwande with the inside leg kick.
Samsonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samsonov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Samsonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Akinwande.
Akinwande lands a nice hook to Samsonov's body. Samsonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Akinwande scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akinwande cracks Samsonov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Akinwande has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Akinwande dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Samsonov's cut.
That's time! Akinwande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Samsonov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akinwande.
Akinwande cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
and Akinwande counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samsonov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akinwande. Akinwande obviously looking to wear him down.
#KD#
Akinwande lands a big head kick that sends Samsonov tumbling to the mat! Akinwande takes a step backwards and waves Samsonov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Samsonov is rocked!
Akinwande throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samsonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Samsonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Akinwande finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Akinwande.
Samsonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Akinwande swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Samsonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akinwande clobbers Samsonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Akinwande lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samsonov at a distance.
Akinwande jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samsonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Akinwande fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akinwande.
Akinwande is looking to slow Samsonov down with leg kicks.
Akinwande fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samsonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akinwande misses with a jab to the body
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akinwande misses with a body shot.
Samsonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akinwande is looking to slow Samsonov down with leg kicks.
Akinwande lands a nice shot to the body.
Akinwande jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samsonov scores with a head kick.
Akinwande fakes the leg kick and cracks Samsonov in the body.
Henry Akinwande is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Akinwande.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinwande punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akinwande looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samsonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akinwande connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samsonov scrambles back to his feet.
Akinwande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Akinwande. Beautiful body shot.
Samsonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akinwande buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akinwande just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Akinwande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samsonov 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.
Akinwande lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akinwande changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick lands for Akinwande.
Samsonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akinwande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Samsonov misses.
Samsonov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akinwande lands with a hook. Samsonov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Akinwande lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akinwande throws the kick towards the body but Samsonov avoids it.
Akinwande ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Akinwande throws a leg kick which misses Samsonov's front leg but catches the back leg as Samsonov tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Akinwande.
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!
Akinwande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Akinwande drives through and clinches with Samsonov against the cage.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samsonov can't find room to land a body shot as Akinwande controls the action.
Samsonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samsonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ivan Samsonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as Samsonov controls the action.
Akinwande tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akinwande lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samsonov backwards.
Samsonov misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akinwande throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Akinwande showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akinwande has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Akinwande!
Henry Akinwande took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ivan Samsonov was interviewed post fight and said 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 140 | Slam vs Puno
Date: Feb 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Wanker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samsonov doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Wanker - just one landing.
Wanker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samsonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Massive Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Samsonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wanker throws a jab but it's blocked by Samsonov.
Wanker throws a leg kick
and Samsonov counters with a head kick. That will keep Wanker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've been hearing reports that Wanker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wanker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
Wanker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wanker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Samsonov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker misses with a hook to the body
#KD2#
and Samsonov counters with a nice right hand that sends Wanker toppling to the canvas! Wanker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Samsonov finish him?!#ROC2#Wanker is rocked!
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Wanker has Samsonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Samsonov lands a shot to the body.#T1##BC2#
Samsonov manages to break the clinch.
Samsonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wanker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samsonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wanker.
Wanker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Samsonov lands a big right hand that sends Wanker crashing to the mat! Samsonov stays standing though and waves Wanker back to his feet!
Oh Wanker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samsonov. Samsonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wanker seems to have got his legs back now.
Samsonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wanker.
Wanker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Wanker clinches. #T2#
Samsonov scores with a hook to the body.
Wanker tries to work over Samsonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wanker fails to land.
Wanker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Samsonov breaks the clinch.
Wanker just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Wanker clinches up with Samsonov and pushes him back against the cage.
Samsonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wanker blocks a body shot from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wanker lands a body punch. #TD#
Wanker jumps into guard, dragging Samsonov to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Samsonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Samsonov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Wanker being controlled here, momentarily.
Samsonov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wanker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wanker trying to keep a closed guard but Samsonov is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Wanker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samsonov won't allow Wanker to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wanker is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Samsonov is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Samsonov trying to mount his opponent but Wanker defends it. #SUB#
Wanker looking for submissions off his back.
Samsonov is looking to advance position but Wanker won't allow it.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Samsonov wants to counter with a clinch but Wanker pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wanker digs a good body shot into Samsonov's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanker. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samsonov takes one to the chin there.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
Samsonov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Samsonov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wanker stuns Samsonov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wanker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samsonov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Samsonov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wanker thuds his right hand into Samsonov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Samsonov throws a right hand that Wanker ducks under and follows up with a left that Wanker also avoids with ease.
Samsonov jabs at Wanker's body.
The crowd cheers as Wanker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Samsonov doesn't seem phased though.
Samsonov moves out of range of the leg kick from Wanker.
Wanker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wanker misses with a leg kick.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from Wanker.
Samsonov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wanker throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Wanker cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wanker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wanker misses with a straight left.
Samsonov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanker.
Wanker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samsonov.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wanker moves in looking to clinch but Samsonov pushes him off.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Samsonov avoids the head kick by Wanker.
Wanker lunges at Samsonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samsonov's hand.
A swing and a miss from Wanker.
A countering left hand to the body from Samsonov misses.
Wanker works the jab nicely.
Samsonov drops his hands momentarily and Wanker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wanker misses the body punch
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Samsonov throws a shot from downtown. Wanker moves away and avoids it.
Samsonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Wanker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wanker with a nice calf kick.
Wanker cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wanker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Samsonov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wanker throws an off balance right hand
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Wanker slams his shin into Samsonov's torso.
Wanker misses with a left hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Wanker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wanker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker slips under a jab.
Wanker throws a head kick but Samsonov moves out of range.
Samsonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wanker is looking to clinch.
Wanker sets himself, and Samsonov steps forward looking for the clinch! Wanker avoids it this time.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut. Wanker saw that one coming.
Samsonov misses with the combination.
Samsonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Wanker should have avoided that one.
Massive Wanker is winning the standup battle so far.
Wanker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
Wanker throws a series of punches but Samsonov moves out of range.
Wanker throws a head kick but Samsonov moves out of range.
Wanker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samsonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Wanker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wanker misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samsonov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wanker.
Wanker scores with a nice body kick.
Wanker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samsonov's head.
Samsonov lands with a nice body punch.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily.
Samsonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wanker moves away from the strike by Samsonov.
Wanker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab, jab by Wanker - just one landing.
A nice leg kick from Wanker, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Samsonov, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samsonov is out of range.
A nice side step and Samsonov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
and Wanker counters with a stiff right hand.
Wanker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samsonov throws a head kick but Wanker moves out of range.
Samsonov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wanker. That one must have hurt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wanker.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut. Wanker saw that one coming.
Wanker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wanker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
Wanker connects with a right hand. Samsonov shakes it off.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Wanker - just one landing.
Wanker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samsonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Samsonov dodges the punch combination from Wanker.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samsonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanker throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Samsonov connects with a single shot there.
Samsonov throws an overhand right that lands on Wanker's shoulder, as Wanker tries to avoid the shot.
Samsonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wanker quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wanker throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Wanker throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Wanker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wanker.
Samsonov throws a hook but Wanker avoids it easily.
Samsonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wanker throws a nice looking combination but Samsonov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wanker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samsonov is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Samsonov misses.
Wanker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wanker tests Samsonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samsonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Wanker misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a three punch combo that has Wanker backing up. Wanker nods at Samsonov to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samsonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Samsonov misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wanker.
Wanker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wanker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wanker throws a quick counter head kick but Samsonov was just out of range.
Samsonov scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Wanker.
Wanker misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Wanker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massive Wanker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wanker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massive Wanker!
A relieved looking Massive Wanker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ivan Samsonov had this to say: 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 135 | Akinwande vs Wanker
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Samsonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick by Viking misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viking looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viking swings widly with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Samsonov stuns Viking with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samsonov lands a really nice looking cross but Viking seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov walks into a straight right hand from Viking.
Samsonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viking makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Viking misses with an uppercut. Samsonov saw that one coming.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Viking moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Viking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viking throws a series of punches but Samsonov moves out of range.
Samsonov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Viking defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
Viking drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Samsonov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Viking to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Viking misses with a head kick.
Samsonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Viking with a body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
and Viking finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from Samsonov misses its intended target.
Viking walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Viking is out of range.
Viking displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samsonov throws out the jab.
It looked like Viking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viking scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Samsonov misses with a body punch
and Viking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viking misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivan Samsonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov throws out a loose jab but Viking uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Viking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samsonov lands a jab.
A cross from Samsonov lands.#T4#
Viking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samsonov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Samsonov connects with a right hand. Viking shakes it off.#KD2#
Samsonov lands a big uppercut and Viking crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Viking looks OK. Samsonov waves Viking back to his feet!#ROC2#Viking is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Viking head around and knocks him out cold! Samsonov hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Samsonov!
Post fight, an emotional Ivan Samsonov said 'Дай мне титульный снимок'. |
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Event:
SFL 128 | Medieval Combat
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Samsonov throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire throws a lazy body kick
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kevin McGuire has been cut.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samsonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samsonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Samsonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Samsonov jumps back.
Samsonov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samsonov misses the body punch
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samsonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
McGuire misses with the body kick
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Samsonov.
McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samsonov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivan Samsonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samsonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by McGuire as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Samsonov avoided it.
McGuire lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.#CL#
McGuire clinches up with Samsonov and pushes him back against the cage.
McGuire taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Samsonov working aggressively here.
#TD#
McGuire has clasped his hands together around Samsonov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Samsonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McGuire.
McGuire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Samsonov down.
You can see the frustration on Samsonov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samsonov is trying to work for a sweep but McGuire has mounted him!
McGuire thowing shots but they're missing.
McGuire throws some wild stikes that Samsonov manages to avoid easily.
Samsonov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Samsonov can't escape the position.
#T4#
Poor strikes thrown by McGuire there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samsonov is working to get back to half guard.
McGuire thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McGuire in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McGuire misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Samsonov wants to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
McGuire throws some wild stikes that Samsonov manages to avoid easily.
#SUB#
McGuire is working for a guillotine from mount but Samsonov frees his head quite easily.
Samsonov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin McGuire's cut.
That's time! McGuire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Samsonov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Samsonov throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from McGuire.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD#
McGuire lands a high kick to the side of Samsonov's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McGuire dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#Samsonov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.#T1#
McGuire postures up.
McGuire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samsonov keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire is working Samsonov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
McGuire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samsonov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samsonov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samsonov! #REVB#
Samsonov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Samsonov is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samsonov gets to mount! McGuire was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McGuire wants to control but Samsonov is having none of it.#T3#
McGuire tries to control Samsonov's body but Samsonov pushes him off. McGuire squirms to his side and now Samsonov has his back!
Samsonov 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.
McGuire is in bad spot here.
Samsonov has good solid back control here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Samsonov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
Samsonov wants to control the position but McGuire frees himself and scrambles - Samsonov manages to regain control in side control.
#T4#
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
McGuire is letting Samsonov control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samsonov trying to control the position but McGuire is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McGuire dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McGuire jabs Samsonov right on the nose. Samsonov blinks but takes it well.
Kevin McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
McGuire is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Samsonov.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and McGuire counters with a right hand that sends Samsonov tumbling to the canvas! Can McGuire finish him? He dives into Samsonov's guard looking to do just that!
McGuire wants to control from the top but Samsonov keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Samsonov holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire throws a strike but Samsonov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
McGuire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samsonov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Samsonov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samsonov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Samsonov looking to pass the guard.
Samsonov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
McGuire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samsonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samsonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Samsonov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire lands with a cross. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
McGuire is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Samsonov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
Samsonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samsonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samsonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samsonov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGuire gets through Samsonov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samsonov wants to break free but McGuire has control.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivan Samsonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin McGuire!
After winning the bout, Kevin McGuire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ivan Samsonov spoke after the fight, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 122 | Barbarian vs Slam
Date: Dec 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Bone throws an off balance right hand
and Samsonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bone.
Samsonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bone with a body shot.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samsonov ducks right into an uppercut from Bone.
Bone misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bone.
Samsonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#It looks like Kay Bone has been cut.
Bone punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Samsonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bone.
Bone misses the jab.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bone connects with a nice looking jab.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samsonov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
Samsonov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bone.
Bone connects with a body shot that sends Samsonov's belly button to the back.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bone lands a head shot.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone swings for the body but Samsonov moves out of range.
Kay Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov throws a big counter head kick but Bone avoids it with no problem.
Samsonov stuns Bone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bone works Samsonov's body with a nice hook.
Bone misses with a straight left.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bone connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Bone.
Samsonov walks into a jab.#T3#
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samsonov thinking.
Bone lands with a good body shot.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
Bone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bone throws a body kick that misses.
Samsonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samsonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bone throws a leg kick but Samsonov moved away.#T4#
Bone throws a right hand that Samsonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Samsonov also avoids with ease.
Samsonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Samsonov moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Samsonov misses.
Bone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bone lands a glancing blow to the side of Samsonov's head.
Samsonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bone looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Bone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bone misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Bone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samsonov throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kay Bone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kay Bone's cut.
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.#R2#
Samsonov walks into a left hand.
Samsonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bone takes a swing at Samsonov's ribcage but misses.
Bone throws a right hand that misses
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Bone lands.
Samsonov moves out of range of the strikes.
Bone misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone jabs at Samsonov's body.
Bone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Bone avoids it with no problem.
Bone throws a poor cross that misses
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Bone is out of range. #T1#
Bone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samsonov's hands.
Bone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from Samsonov does no damage.
Samsonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bone loads up on a big right hand but Samsonov slips the punch.
Samsonov 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.
Bone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samsonov.
A quick step to the side and Bone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone lands a jab to Samsonov's midsection.
Bone lands with a straight right. Samsonov didn't see that one coming.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bone smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Bone.
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Bone avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Bone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
Samsonov cracks Bone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samsonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bone lands a leg kick that knocks Samsonov off balance momentarily.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from Bone.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bone throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Samsonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD2#
Samsonov lands a big head kick that sends Bone tumbling to the mat! Samsonov takes a step backwards and waves Bone back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bone is rocked!#T3#
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Samsonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Bone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bone misses the shot to the body.
Bone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Bone walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Samsonov swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Дай мне титульный снимок'. |
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Event:
SFL 116 | Kilgore vs Koivisto
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Slam misses its intended target.
Samsonov defending well as Slam loads up on a big left hand.
As Slam looks to move away, Samsonov throws a big counter combo but Slam just gets out of the way.
Slam misses with a left hand
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Slam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samsonov throws out the jab.
Samsonov throws a sloppy head kick and Slam moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Slam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slam misses with a straight left.
Samsonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Slam.
Jab from Slam.
Samsonov throws a looping overhand right but Slam ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Slam misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slam.
Slam scores with a jab to the head.
Slam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Slam.
A head kick misses from Samsonov. #T1#
Slam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samsonov has time to react.
Samsonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Slam counters with a right hand to the body.
Slam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samsonov is out of range.
It looked like Samsonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samsonov throws a right hand that misses
and Slam counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Samsonov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Slam!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ben Slam waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Ivan Samsonov had this to say: 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 111 | Sitsongrit vs Payer
Date: Oct 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Viking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samsonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samsonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viking.
Viking throws a hook but Samsonov blocks it.
Samsonov throws the left hand but Viking avoids the punch easily.
Viking swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking blocks a jab.
Viking ducks right into an uppercut from Samsonov. #T1#
Samsonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samsonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samsonov throws a right and a left that Viking avoids nicely.
A big left from Viking misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
Samsonov moves out of range as Viking strikes.
Samsonov tries to counter with a clinch but Viking shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Samsonov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Techno Viking has been cut.
Viking misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Viking moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Samsonov blocks a head kick by Viking.
Viking sets himself, and Samsonov steps forward looking for the clinch! Viking avoids it this time.
Samsonov lands an overhand right.
Samsonov works Viking's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov blocks a head kick by Viking.
As Viking backs off Samsonov throws a huge counter combo but Viking manages to avoid it all.
Good shot there by Samsonov.
Samsonov missing with a left hand there. Viking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viking is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Viking buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samsonov throws a body punch but Viking moves out of range.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viking was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samsonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov throws a good cross that connects.
Viking has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viking there as he acknowledges the shot.
Viking connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Samsonov punishes Viking's body with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Viking lands a big head kick that sends Samsonov tumbling to the mat! Viking takes a step backwards and waves Samsonov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Viking lands a big right hand that sends Samsonov crashing to the mat! Viking stays standing though and waves Samsonov back to his feet!#ROC#Samsonov is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Samsonov and Viking falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Samsonov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov took some time post fight to say the following; 'Дай мне титульный снимок'. |
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Event:
SFL 105 | Vikings Are Emerging
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Samsonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barrels slips under a jab.
Tu Barrels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrels swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.#KD#
Samsonov sends Barrels crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Samsonov is motioning to the referee to let Barrels up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Barrels closes the distance and clinches.
Barrels misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Samsonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Barrels decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barrels trying to control from half guard but Samsonov is working away.
Samsonov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barrels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Samsonov controls Barrels momentarily but Barrels frees himself.
Barrels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barrels looking to sit in guard and control but Samsonov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Samsonov advances position into side control!
Barrels is looking for a sweep.
Samsonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee asks Samsonov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Samsonov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Barrels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barrels looks to move to half guard but instead Samsonov has passed into mount! Damn!
Barrels is looking to improve his position but Samsonov isn't that keen on the idea.
Samsonov content just to control the position here. #T2#
Barrels is looking to improve his position but Samsonov isn't that keen on the idea.
Barrels is still trying to improve position.
Samsonov controlling from mount.
Barrels can't escape the position.
Barrels tries to control Samsonov's body but Samsonov pushes him off. Barrels squirms to his side and now Samsonov has his back!
Barrels manages to reverse the position and now he's in Samsonov's guard. Nice work there by Barrels.
Barrels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samsonov is keeping the position for now.
Barrels postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Samsonov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Samsonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrels is looking to advance position but Samsonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Barrels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrels keeps trying to improve his position.
Samsonov controlling his opponent. #T4#
Barrels bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Barrels is looking to advance position but Samsonov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Barrels is wriggling around trying to escape.
Samsonov tries to control but Barrels wriggling away.
Barrels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Samsonov content just to control the position here.
Barrels wants to control but Samsonov is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tu Barrels's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrels.
Samsonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrels fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrels tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samsonov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Samsonov misses its target.
Samsonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samsonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Samsonov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barrels at a distance.
Barrels's corner calls for a 1-2. Barrels obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Samsonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrels clobbers Samsonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Samsonov lands a head kick. Barrels smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samsonov's head backwards.
Barrels misses with a left hand #KD#
and Samsonov counters with a crisp one two that drops Barrels! Samsonov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barrels to his feet! Barrels is in big trouble!#ROC#Barrels is rocked!#T1#
Barrels misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Samsonov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barrels is still on wobbly legs! Can Samsonov finish him?
Samsonov is leaning against Barrels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barrels seems to have recovered his senses.
Barrels misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samsonov.
#TD2#
Barrels drags the fight down to the ground.
Barrels wants to sweep here but Samsonov controlling him for the moment.
Samsonov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barrels wants to stand and escape but Samsonov is having none of it.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Barrels is keeping the position.
Barrels is controlling Samsonov's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrels is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Barrels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Samsonov is trying to keep Barrels in close.
Barrels looking to pass the guard.
Barrels throwing strikes from guard but Samsonov blocks nicely.
Barrels is looking to pass into half guard but Samsonov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Samsonov is in guard.#REVR#
Barrels throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Barrels wants to sweep here but Samsonov controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samsonov advances to half guard. #T3#
Barrels moves into full guard.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Barrels is keeping the position.
Samsonov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barrels trying to control the position.
Barrels wants to sweep but no luck.
Samsonov is stalling in the full guard.
Samsonov continues to stall.
Barrels wants to sweep here but Samsonov controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barrels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Barrels looking to control but Samsonov passes into half guard.
Samsonov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Samsonov trying to mount his opponent but Barrels defends it.
Barrels tries to get to full guard but Samsonov has control of the leg.
Barrels is not content to let Samsonov control the position.
Barrels trying to control from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ivan Samsonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samsonov prevents Barrels from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tu Barrels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tu Barrels's cut.
That's time! Samsonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the body from Barrels misses #KD#
and Samsonov counters with a crisp one two that drops Barrels! Samsonov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Barrels to his feet! Barrels is in big trouble!
Barrels slips under a jab from Samsonov.
Barrels feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Barrels gets a double leg takedown into Samsonov's guard.
Barrels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samsonov is keeping the position for now.
Samsonov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samsonov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barrels's guard. #REVR##T1#
Barrels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.
Barrels looking to control.
Samsonov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Barrels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samsonov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Samsonov stopping the sweep attempt from Barrels.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Samsonov is stalling in the full guard.
Barrels has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Samsonov has passed into side control.
Barrels is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barrels is trying to escape the position but Samsonov is controlling the position.
Barrels tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Barrels is trying to control Samsonov's posture but Samsonov avoids it.
Barrels is looking to regain half guard here but Samsonov keeps moving and retains side control.
Samsonov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Samsonov tries to stand but Barrels is controlling his head.
Barrels is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Samsonov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Samsonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barrels is looking to escape.
Barrels can't escape the position.
#T4#
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.
Barrels 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.
Samsonov works his way into full mount!
Samsonov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Barrels is trying to reverse the position but instead Samsonov has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrels is really stuck here.
Samsonov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Samsonov is hanging on to Barrels's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Samsonov.
I think Samsonov 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Дай мне титульный снимок'. |
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Event:
SFL 97 | Mumu vs Laine
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Viking tries to clinch but Samsonov moves out of range. #CL2#
Viking forces Samsonov back against the cage and clinches.
Samsonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Viking controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Samsonov fails to land.
Viking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viking tries a knee to the head but Samsonov blocks it.
Viking misses with a knee strike.
Samsonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samsonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samsonov. #BC#
Samsonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Viking pushes Samsonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Viking lands a shoulder strike.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samsonovs head.
A frustrated look appears on Samsonov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viking is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Samsonov is breathing heavily.
Viking lands a hook that snaps the head of Samsonov backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
Viking misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Viking.
#T1#
Viking crunches a lovely knee into Samsonov's ribcage.
Samsonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viking presses Samsonov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Viking can't find room to land a body shot as Samsonov controls the action.
Samsonov tries to circle away but Viking has him pinned against the cage.
Viking softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viking is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Viking lands a damaging elbow.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samsonov avoids it.
Viking crunches a lovely knee into Samsonov's ribcage.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
Viking creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samsonov's defenses.
Samsonov prevents a body shot from Viking.
Viking lands an elbow inside.
Samsonov prevents a body shot from Viking.
Viking lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viking has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Samsonov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viking can turn it around.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but Samsonov blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Viking as the two fighters clinch.
Viking putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Samsonov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Samsonov avoids it.
Samsonov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viking doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Viking lands an elbow inside that Samsonov shrugs off.
Viking gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viking connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.
Viking lands a right hand.
Viking scores with a shot to the side of Samsonov's head.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
Viking lands a good knee to the midsection. Samsonov won't want to take too many of those.
Samsonov takes an elbow to the temple.
Viking tries to throw a body punch but Samsonov avoids it by throwing Viking back against the cage.
Viking blocks an uppercut.
Viking working Samsonov over with knees to the body.
Viking working Samsonov over with knees to the body.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Viking with a knee to the head.
Viking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viking lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viking gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samsonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Viking utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Viking comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viking utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Viking comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Viking as the two fighters clinch.
Viking lands an elbow inside.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viking digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viking with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Samsonov is rocked!
A short right from Viking.
Oh Samsonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Viking scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Viking tries a knee to the head but Samsonov blocks it.
Viking with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Viking.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viking.
Samsonov prevents a body shot from Viking.
Nice body punch from Viking - that landed with a thud.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
Viking looking to throw knees to the head but Samsonov is blocking nicely.
#T4#
Viking gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viking lands an elbow inside.
Viking crunches a lovely knee into Samsonov's ribcage.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section. Samsonov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Viking.
Viking lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Viking.
Viking lands an elbow inside that Samsonov shrugs off.
Viking lands a body shot.
Viking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viking lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Viking landing knees to the body.
Viking jerks Samsonov's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Samsonov drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Viking goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Viking because Samsonov was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Andy Viking!
A very excited looking Andy Viking rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Ivan Samsonov spoke after the fight, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 91 | McGuire vs Sasaki
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Samsonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samsonov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Samsonov slips under a jab from Balkan.
Samsonov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Balkan's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aleksander Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov stalks Balkan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Balkan's face. Balkan staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Aleksander Balkan has been cut.
Samsonov throws a right hand that misses
letting Balkan counter with a right hand.
Balkan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Samsonov.#T1#
Balkan looks to land a left hand but Samsonov moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the body from Samsonov misses
and Balkan counters with a stiff right hand.
Balkan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balkan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balkan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Balkan misses the target.
Samsonov throws out a loose jab but Balkan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samsonov throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.#T2#
A shot to the body from Samsonov misses
and Balkan counters with a stiff right hand.
Balkan looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samsonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Balkan to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Balkan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balkan throws a punch but it's blocked by Samsonov.
Samsonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balkan's elbow.
Samsonov is trying to break the clinch but Balkan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Samsonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samsonov throws a jab when Balkan was well out of range.
As Samsonov backs away, Balkan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balkan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Samsonov throws a looping overhand right but Balkan ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Nice body punch from Balkan.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
and Balkan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samsonov slips a straight right by Balkan.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samsonov misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Balkan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Samsonov! Balkan lets Samsonov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Samsonov is rocked!#CL#
Balkan has Samsonov up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Balkan.
Samsonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samsonov tries to work over Balkan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Balkan on the inside.
Samsonov blocking some punches.
#T4#
Balkan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samsonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samsonov tries to work over Balkan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samsonov tries to work over Balkan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samsonov prevents a body shot from Balkan.
Balkan can't find room to land a body shot as Samsonov controls the action.
A short uppercut from Balkan.
Balkan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samsonov's efforts to push away.
Samsonov is trying to force a seperation but Balkan has the dominant position.
Balkan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samsonov working hard to break the clinch.
Balkan can't find room to land a body shot as Samsonov controls the action.
Samsonov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samsonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balkan's elbow.
Samsonov tries to work over Balkan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samsonov has a couple of punches blocked by Balkan.
Balkan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samsonov tries to throw a body punch but Balkan avoids it by throwing Samsonov back against the cage.
Balkan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balkan lands with a left to the head.
Balkan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Balkan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Balkan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Balkan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Samsonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balkan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samsonov's head backwards.
Samsonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Samsonov just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan throws an off balance right hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Balkan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samsonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Balkan counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Samsonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD#
and Balkan counters with a nice right hand that sends Samsonov toppling to the canvas! Samsonov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Balkan finish him?!
Samsonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Balkan finish him?
Samsonov throws a big shot that misses.
Samsonov seems to have recovered his senses.
Samsonov drops Balkan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Samsonov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Samsonov gave a big smile as he said 'Дай мне титульный снимок'. |
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Event:
SFL 84 | Mumu vs Sasaki
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Mihailov wants to clinch up but Samsonov keeps it at a distance.
Samsonov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Samsonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mihailov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mihailov.#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.
Mihailov tries to clinch up.
Samsonov throws a quick counter head kick but Mihailov was just out of range.
Mihailov scores with a nice strike.
Hristo Mihailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihailov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samsonov counters with a nice body shot.
Mihailov darts in trying to clinch
and Samsonov counters with a nice body shot.
Mihailov misses with a wild combination.
Mihailov lands with a hook. Samsonov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mihailov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samsonov.
Mihailov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Mihailov throws a leg kick
and Mihailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samsonov scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Hristo Mihailov has been cut.
Mihailov lands with a straight right. Samsonov didn't see that one coming.
Mihailov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samsonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mihailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mihailov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mihailov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mihailov misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mihailov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samsonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mihailov.
#T2#
Samsonov dodges the punch combination from Mihailov.
Mihailov fails to land with a series of punches.
Samsonov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mihailov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mihailov misses with a double jab
and Mihailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mihailov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samsonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mihailov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samsonov.
Mihailov's corner calls for a 1-2. Mihailov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mihailov throws a hook but Samsonov avoids it easily.
Mihailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samsonov misses with a straight right.
Mihailov jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Mihailov misses with a combination
and Samsonov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mihailov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mihailov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Samsonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mihailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samsonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Mihailov misses with a combination
and Samsonov counters with a crisp right that sends Mihailov to the canvas! Samsonov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Samsonov gave a big smile as he said 'Дай мне титульный снимок'. |
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Event:
SFL 76 | Hopkins vs Lomax II
Date: Jun 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Donowitz ducks under a wild hook from Samsonov.
Good standup being displayed there by Samsonov as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Jab by Donowitz.
Donowitz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samsonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Donowitz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Samsonov's knee momentarily.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz swings widly with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Donowitz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donowitz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Samsonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Donowitz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samsonov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Donowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Samsonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Samsonov misses.
Samsonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Samsonov.
Donowitz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Donowitz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samsonov sprawling to the canvas! Samsonov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Donowitz finish him?!
#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donowitz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Samsonov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
The fighters circling - Donowitz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samsonov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donowitz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samsonov checks it well.
Samsonov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Donowitz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
Donowitz throws a chopping leg kick but Samsonov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz throws a poor cross that misses
and Samsonov counters with a nice body shot.
Samsonov slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Samsonov slips a straight right by Donowitz.
Samsonov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Donowitz's head.#T3#
Donowitz misses the jab.
Samsonov tries to counter by clinching up but Donowitz breaks away and moves out of range.
Donowitz cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Donowitz does no damage.
As Donowitz looks to move away, Samsonov throws a big counter combo but Donowitz just gets out of the way.
Samsonov throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samsonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#KD2#
Donowitz sends Samsonov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Donowitz is motioning to the referee to let Samsonov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Samsonov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Samsonov misses.
Donowitz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Samsonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4##KD2#
Donowitz lands a big right hand that sends Samsonov crashing to the mat! Donowitz stays standing though and waves Samsonov back to his feet!
Oh Samsonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donowitz circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Samsonov tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Donowitz wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donny Donowitz!
Donny Donowitz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ivan Samsonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 67 | Babinski vs Mumu II
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Haggar throws a hook but Samsonov blocks it.
Haggar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haggar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Haggar. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Haggar gets the takedown into side control.
Haggar is looking to take a break and control but Samsonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haggar scores with a couple of short elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Haggar working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Samsonov sneaks back into half guard.
Samsonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haggar connects with a nice short shot to Samsonov's temple.
Haggar thows a huge punch but Samsonov dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Samsonov is looking to control Haggar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Samsonov avoid being mounted?
Samsonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haggar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haggar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haggar with the ground and pound but Samsonov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Samsonov keeping moving, preventing Haggar from controlling successfully.
Haggar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Samsonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samsonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haggar throwing strikes but missing.
Samsonov is pulling down on Haggar's head. It's preventing any offense from Haggar, at least for the moment.
Samsonov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haggar.
Haggar trying to control the position from guard on top but Samsonov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Samsonov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good exchange - Haggar coming out on top.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
Haggar misses with a jab to the body
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haggar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Samsonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Samsonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Haggar cracks Samsonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haggar fails with the takedown.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haggar.
Samsonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Samsonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samsonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samsonov dips to his left and cracks Haggar with an uppercut!
Samsonov throws an overhand right that lands on Haggar's shoulder, as Haggar tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar throws a big shot that misses.
Haggar misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samsonov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haggar cracks a nice hook into Samsonov's ribs.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Haggar shoots for a takedown but Samsonov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Haggar.
Mike Haggar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haggar cracks Samsonov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samsonov. Haggar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samsonov defends it well.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Haggar.
Samsonov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haggar lands a body shot.
Samsonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar lands a body shot.
Haggar throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
Samsonov thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haggar. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haggar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Haggar scores with a body shot.
Haggar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samsonov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ivan Samsonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samsonov staying out of range there.
Samsonov throws a jab when Haggar was well out of range.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samsonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot by Haggar.
Donk. Haggar catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from Haggar.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haggar throws an off balance right hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Haggar is out of range.
Haggar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haggar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haggar looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
Haggar cracks Samsonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haggar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samsonov throws out the jab.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Samsonov takes one on the button.
Samsonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Haggar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Samsonov misses its target.#T3#
Haggar misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a left to the body.
Samsonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haggar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samsonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haggar moves out of range as Samsonov strikes.
Samsonov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haggar.
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haggar.
Haggar misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Samsonov defending well as Haggar loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Haggar there.
Haggar missing with a left hand there. Samsonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samsonov throws a counter high kick but Haggar was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Haggar misses with a hook
and Haggar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Haggar misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haggar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samsonov doesn't seem bothered though.
Samsonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haggar throws a jab but it's blocked by Samsonov.
A telegraphed right hand from Haggar misses the target.
Samsonov throws a hook to the side of Haggar's head but Haggar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haggar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samsonov defends it well.
Haggar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samsonov.
Haggar feints the counter takedown.
Haggar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samsonov throws a hook to the side of Haggar's head but Haggar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haggar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haggar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Haggar misses the body punch
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haggar lands a nice hook to Samsonov's body. Samsonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haggar misses with a left hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Haggar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haggar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haggar throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Haggar.
Haggar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haggar. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samsonov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Samsonov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haggar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Samsonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samsonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Haggar.
An attempted straight right counter from Samsonov misses the target.
Haggar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haggar punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Haggar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samsonov swinging wildly here.
Samsonov misses with a straight left.
Haggar throws a series of punches but Samsonov moves out of range.
Haggar looks to land a right hand but Samsonov moved out of range.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Haggar tries for a takedown but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Haggar with a poor takedown
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haggar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Haggar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haggar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a left to the body.
Haggar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haggar lands a nice looking body shot.
Haggar misses the body punch
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Haggar scores with a body shot.
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samsonov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Samsonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haggar throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Haggar moved out of range nicely.
Haggar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haggar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Haggar moved out of range nicely.
Haggar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Haggar avoids the head kick by Samsonov.
Samsonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Haggar misses.
Samsonov is looking to counter punch.
Haggar throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Samsonov misses the target.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
Haggar looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
Haggar lands with a cross.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samsonov misses with a hook. Haggar ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samsonov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haggar looks to land a right hand but Samsonov moved out of range.
Ivan Samsonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haggar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haggar lands a nice looking body shot.
Haggar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haggar throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samsonov is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Haggar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haggar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Haggar!
Ivan Samsonov was interviewed post fight and said 'Путин убьет меня за это поражение'. |
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Event:
SFL 60 | Mumu vs Viking
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Samsonov cracks Bennett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab, jab by Bennett - just one landing.
Samsonov throws a right and a left that Bennett avoids nicely.
Bennett throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bennett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
Samsonov throws a big shot that misses.
Samsonov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bennett with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut. Bennett saw that one coming.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bennett just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bennett digs a good hook to Samsonov's body.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Samsonov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Bennett misses.
Bennett scores with a punch to the head.
Bennett misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samsonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Samsonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samsonov throws a looping overhand right but Bennett ducks down to avoid it.
Bennett throws out a counter right but Samsonov avoids it with no problem.
Samsonov throws a hook to the side of Bennett's head but Bennett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. Samsonov moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Samsonov looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Samsonov counters with a crisp one two that drops Bennett! Samsonov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bennett to his feet! Bennett is in big trouble!
Bennett misses with a body shot
and Samsonov counters with a big right hand! Oh Bennett is in trouble here! Samsonov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
Post fight, Ivan Samsonov stared into the camera and said '
иди на хуй себя
idi na khuy sebya'. |
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Event:
EK 22_ Wubba Wubba Dub Dub
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Samsonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Kingsley Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands a jab.
Samsonov blocks a head kick by Brown.
Samsonov throws a counter combo.
Samsonov avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Samsonov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Samsonov tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samsonov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Samsonov misses. #T1#
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samsonov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a right hand
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov misses with a hook.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samsonov throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown works Samsonov's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown sets himself, and Samsonov steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.#T2#
Brown throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samsonov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samsonov misses with a looping left.
Brown catches Samsonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Kingsley Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
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.#R2#
Samsonov throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Kingsley Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown throws a head kick but Samsonov moves out of range.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Samsonov.
Kingsley Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Samsonov swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Samsonov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Brown blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Samsonov's front leg but catches the back leg as Samsonov tries to avoid it.
Samsonov 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.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown throws a series of punches but Samsonov moves out of range.
Brown throws a right hand that Samsonov ducks under and follows up with a left that Samsonov also avoids with ease.
Samsonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samsonov throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown misses with a body shot
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Brown lands a front kick to the face, that drops Samsonov to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT#It looks like Ivan Samsonov has been cut.#T2#
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!
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Samsonov moved away.
Samsonov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samsonov throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD#
Brown looks low and kicks high, catching Samsonov right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC#Samsonov is rocked!
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samsonov throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Brown takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Brown connects with a right hand. Samsonov shakes it off.
Samsonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Samsonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samsonov tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samsonov works the jab nicely.#CUT2#Kingsley Brown's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at PEAK MMA Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Samsonov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Brown misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown with a nice calf kick.
Brown throws a front kick to the face that drops Samsonov face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Kingsley Brown!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kingsley Brown waved his t-shirt featuring Core Combat's logo in front of the cameras.
Ivan Samsonov spoke after the fight, saying '
иди на хуй себя
idi na khuy sebya'. |
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Event:
SYN Divine Wind
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Samsonov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tiotio doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
Samsonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiotio moves away.
Tiotio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samsonov swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Tiotio counters with a crisp one two that drops Samsonov! Tiotio thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Samsonov to his feet! Samsonov is in big trouble!
Samsonov takes a swing at Tiotio's ribcage but misses.
Samsonov ducks right into an uppercut from Tiotio.
Tiotio throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiotio 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.
Samsonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiotio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiotio blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Samsonov dodges the punch combination from Tiotio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tiotio connects with a body shot that sends Samsonov's belly button to the back.
Tiotio slips under a jab from Samsonov.
Tiotio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiotio lands a jab.
Tiotio digs a good body shot into Samsonov's ribs.#T1#
Samsonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tiotio misses with an uppercut. Samsonov saw that one coming.
Samsonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Tiotio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samsonov misses with a left hand
and Tiotio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samsonov throws a body punch but Tiotio moves out of range.
Samsonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiotio.
Tiotio throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiotio looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
Tiotio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
and Tiotio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samsonov loads up on a big right hand but Tiotio slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Tiotio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiotio misses with an uppercut. Samsonov saw that one coming.
Tiotio misses the jab.
Tiotio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samsonov.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiotio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samsonov misses the body punch
and Tiotio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Samsonov as he connects with a hook.
Samsonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiotio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiotio takes a swing at Samsonov's ribcage but misses.
Samsonov works Tiotio's body with a nice hook.
Samsonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Tiotio moved out of range nicely.
Samsonov works Tiotio's body with a nice hook.#KD2#
Samsonov lands a high kick to the side of Tiotio's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Samsonov dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#Tiotio is rocked!
Samsonov passes Tiotio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tiotio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samsonov on the ground.#SUB2#
Samsonov is looking for a kimura here.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Tiotio is defending well. #T3#
Tiotio wants to control but Samsonov is keeping busy.
Samsonov wants to take a breather but Tiotio is having none of it.
Samsonov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tiotio tries to roll over but Samsonov keeps him under control.
Samsonov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Samsonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiotio defends it well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Samsonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiotio keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tiotio is in trouble now - Samsonov has advanced to mount!
Tiotio is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Samsonov is working for a guillotine from mount but Tiotio frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Samsonov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tiotio is now in Samsonov's guard. A big mistake from Samsonov there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Samsonov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tiotio has passed into half guard!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Samsonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ara Tiotio's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Samsonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiotio.
Samsonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Samsonov misses with a looping right.
Tiotio misses with a hook.
Tiotio throws a lazy right hand but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Tiotio avoids it with no problem.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut. Tiotio saw that one coming.
Tiotio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samsonov misses with a right hand
and Tiotio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samsonov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tiotio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samsonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiotio lands a body shot.
Samsonov misses with a right hand
and Tiotio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samsonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Tiotio counters with a nice body shot.
Tiotio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
and Tiotio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Tiotio lands a head shot.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Tiotio has cracked Samsonov with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Tiotio lands another huge swinging hook and Samsonov tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Samsonov, before Tiotio can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ara Tiotio!
Ara Tiotio took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want my title shot. I earned this sh*t m*therf*ckers! Iain Tower where you at!!!!???'. |
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Event:
Mumu vs Jones
Date: Sep 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson misses with a straight left.
Samsonov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Samsonov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svensson throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Svensson misses with a lunging right hand
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson connects with a crisp jab.
Sven Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svensson cracks Samsonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Svensson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Svensson jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
Samsonov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svensson on the side of the head.
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!
Svensson connects with a body shot that sends Samsonov's belly button to the back.#T1#
Svensson throws a good cross that connects.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Samsonov.
A shot to the liver by Samsonov. Beautiful body shot.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Svensson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Svensson swings widly with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Svensson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Samsonov doesn't seem phased though.
Svensson throws a body shot but no joy.
Svensson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
#T2#
Samsonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samsonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samsonov slips a straight right by Svensson.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Svensson avoids it with no problem.
Svensson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Svensson throws a low kick, looking for Samsonov's leg but Samsonov calmly moves out of range.
Svensson connects with a body shot.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Samsonov counters with a big uppercut that knocks Svensson off his feet! Samsonov dives into side control looking to finish!
Samsonov tries to advance position but instead Svensson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Samsonov trying to control from half guard but Svensson is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Samsonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Samsonov is looking for a kimura here.
Samsonov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Samsonov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samsonov wants to take Svensson's back here but Svensson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Svensson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Svensson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Samsonov's lack of action.
#SUB2#
Samsonov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Svensson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samsonov.
Samsonov wants to advance to full mount but Svensson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Samsonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Samsonov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Svensson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Svensson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Samsonov is looking for a triangle but Svensson pushes his legs off easily.
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 Sven Svensson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Svensson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Samsonov misses the shot to the body.
Svensson misses the shot to the body.
Svensson throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov scores with a counter punch that sends Svensson to the canvas! Samsonov smells blood - he's punishing Svensson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Svensson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Samsonov 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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Event:
Syn The Gate
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vincible misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov tries to clinch up.
Samsonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Vincible avoids the body shot from Samsonov.
Samsonov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Samsonov misses the jab.
Da Vincible appears to be looking for a big counter.
Samsonov connects with a looping right hand.
Da Vincible looks to land a right hand but Samsonov moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivan Samsonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Vincible throws a lazy head kick
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Vincible throws a leg kick that is checked
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Da Vincible scores with a crisp jab that stopped Samsonov in his tracks.
Da Vincible throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
Da Vincible has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Da Vincible lands with an overhand left.
Da Vincible throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Vincible tries a head kick but it misses.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Samsonov throws a lazy right hand but Da Vincible sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Da Vincible with a jab.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samsonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Vincible sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samsonov throws a lazy right hand but Da Vincible sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samsonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Samsonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Vincible.
Samsonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Vincible doesn't seem bothered though.
Samsonov throws a hook but Da Vincible avoids it easily.
It looked like Da Vincible wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samsonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Vincible counters with a straight right hand.
Samsonov lunges at Da Vincible with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Vincible's hand.
Da Vincible thumps Samsonov with a low kick.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible wants to land a leg kick but Samsonov is out of range.
Da Vincible lands with a nice body punch.
Samsonov swings widly with a right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a three punch combo that has Samsonov backing up. Samsonov nods at Da Vincible to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Samsonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samsonov.
Da Vincible looks to land a left hand but Samsonov moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Vincible lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Samsonov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Samsonov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Samsonov swings for the body but Da Vincible moves out of range.
Samsonov checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Da Vincible - that will leave a mark!
Samsonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Vincible.
Samsonov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Samsonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Vincible circles away.
Da Vincible with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Samsonov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samsonov misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Vincible counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses
letting Da Vincible counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Da Vincible ducks under a wild hook from Samsonov.
Da Vincible is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Samsonov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Da Vincible throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Da Vincible moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Samsonov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Da Vincible avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Da Vincible dominated that round.
That's time! Da Vincible's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Samsonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Da Vincible throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Da Vincible looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
Da Vincible misses with a kick to the body.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Samsonov throws a shot from downtown. Da Vincible moves away and avoids it.
Da Vincible is looking to counter punch.
Samsonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Vincibles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Samsonov misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vincible has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Samsonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Vincible's head.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Da Vincible moved out of range nicely.
Da Vincible looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samsonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Da Vincible lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samsonov's sensitive parts.
Da Vincible throws a head kick that misses
and Samsonov counters with a left and a right that stings Da Vincible.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Da Vincible.
Da Vincible misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Da Vincible. Samsonov shrugs it off though.
Da Vincible scores with a leg kick.
Da Vincible uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samsonov.
Samsonov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Samsonov throws a body punch but Da Vincible moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Da Vincible.
Samsonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Vincible tried to score with a low kick but Samsonov checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samsonov throws a leg kick
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand.
Samsonov lands with a nice body punch.
Da Vincible lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Samsonov.
Samsonov slips a jab and a cross from Da Vincible.
Leonardo Da Vincible is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Vincible throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samsonov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Vincible. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samsonov tests Da Vincible's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samsonov lands a right hook to the body.
Da Vincible scoring well with a low kick there.
Da Vincible jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Samsonov.
Samsonov throws the left hand but Da Vincible avoids the punch easily.
And Da Vincible counters with a quick kick to the body but Samsonov blocks it.
Da Vincible blocks a jab.
Samsonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Da Vincible was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Samsonov.#T4#
Samsonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samsonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samsonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Da Vincible. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Da Vincible.
Samsonov misses with a hook
and Da Vincible counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Da Vincible lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samsonov circles away quickly and effectively.
Samsonov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Samsonov misses with a left hand
letting Da Vincible counter with a right hand.
Da Vincible on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Vincible takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samsonov is looking to clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Samsonov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Samsonov slips a jab and a cross from Da Vincible.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Vincible.
Nice cross by Da Vincible.
Da Vincible connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samsonov momentarily.
Samsonov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Da Vincible changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Vincible connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Vincible swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Vincible throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Samsonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Vincible sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Samsonov avoids the head kick by Da Vincible.
Samsonov throws a hook but Da Vincible blocks it.
Samsonov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samsonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Vincible.
Da Vincible was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Vincible takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samsonov misses with a kick to the body.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Vincible.
A telegraphed right hand from Samsonov misses the target.
Nice body punch from Da Vincible. #T2#
Samsonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible misses with a head kick.
Samsonov defending well as Da Vincible loads up on a big left hand.
Samsonov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Da Vincible.
Samsonov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Da Vincible's sensitive parts.
Samsonov scores with a nice head shot.
Da Vincible keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov missing with a left hand there. Da Vincible was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Vincible throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Da Vincible slips a jab from Samsonov.
Samsonov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Da Vincible checks the leg kick.
Da Vincible tried to counter with a leg kick but Samsonov avoided it.
Da Vincible misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Da Vincible looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Samsonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Vincible.
Da Vincible takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samsonov scores with a jab.
Samsonov takes one to the chin there.
Samsonov throws a right hand that misses
and Da Vincible counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Da Vincible looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Samsonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Da Vincible.
Da Vincible tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Vincible.
Samsonov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Vincible lands a nice hook to Samsonov's body. Samsonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Vincible takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samsonov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Vincible rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samsonov moves out of range as Da Vincible strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Da Vincible here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Da Vincible keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Vincible showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Vincible has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Da Vincible!
Leonardo Da Vincible decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
$$$ PRODUCTIONS 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedrichsen throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Friedrichsen misses the target.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Friedrichsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Samsonov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samsonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Friedrichsen misses the target.
Friedrichsen avoids the head kick by Samsonov.
Friedrichsen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friedrichsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samsonov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Samsonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Friedrichsen.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Friedrichsen.
Samsonov stuns Friedrichsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Friedrichsen throws a body shot but no joy.
Friedrichsen throws a right hand that misses
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
Friedrichsen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Friedrichsen throws a right hand that misses
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Samsonov misses.
Friedrichsen digs a good body shot into Samsonov's ribs.
Friedrichsen scoring well with a low kick there.
Friedrichsen misses with a wild body shot.
Friedrichsen throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
It looked like Samsonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Friedrichsen misses with a shot to the body
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samsonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#That has opened up Erik Friedrichsen's cut even more.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samsonov.
Friedrichsen punishes Samsonov's body with a nice straight punch.
Friedrichsen misses with a leg kick
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Friedrichsen jabs at Samsonov's body.
Friedrichsen misses with a wild body shot.
Friedrichsen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Samsonov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Friedrichsen.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
#T3#
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Friedrichsen misses with a body punch
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Friedrichsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Friedrichsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Samsonov needs to keep his hands up - Friedrichsen had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Samsonov misses.
Friedrichsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Friedrichsen throws a solid leg kick but Samsonov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Friedrichsen.
Samsonov slips a straight right by Friedrichsen.
Samsonov checks a low kick from Friedrichsen.
Samsonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friedrichsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.#T4#
Friedrichsen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samsonov walks into a stiff left hand from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samsonov rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedrichsen swings widly with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Samsonov drops Friedrichsen with a beautiful combination! Friedrichsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Samsonov is looking for the KO!#ROC#Friedrichsen is rocked!
Samsonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Friedrichsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Samsonov finish him?
Friedrichsen looks winded!
Friedrichsen is aggressively charging in as Samsonov backs up avoiding any damage. Samsonov tosses out a jab and Friedrichsen runs right into it face first! Friedrichsen is out cold! Samsonov dropped down on all fours and is barking in Friedrichsen's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Erik Friedrichsen was interviewed post fight and said 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'. |
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Event:
Syn 696 Point vs Puno
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerfall misses with a wild body shot.
Hammerfall connects with a body shot that sends Samsonov's belly button to the back.
Hammerfall misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like UberThor Hammerfall has been cut.
Samsonov throws a right hand that misses
and Hammerfall counters with a right hand to the body.
Hammerfall throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a nice body shot.
Hammerfall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samsonov throws out the jab.
UberThor Hammerfall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hammerfall misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammerfall takes a swing at Samsonov's ribcage but misses.
Samsonov shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Hammerfall moved out of range nicely.
Samsonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Samsonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammerfall swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Samsonov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hammerfall scores with a body shot.
Samsonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hammerfall lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Hammerfall's head coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Samsonov lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Hammerfall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but Hammerfall avoids it with no problem.
Hammerfall throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand. #CUT2#UberThor Hammerfall's cut is getting worse.
Samsonov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samsonov misses with a hook to the body
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
Samsonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hammerfall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Samsonov misses.
Samsonov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammerfall.#T3#
Hammerfall thuds a left hand into Samsonov's body.
Samsonov misses with a hook
and Hammerfall counters with a straight right hand.
Samsonov misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Samsonov.
Good leg kick by Hammerfall.
Hammerfall misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammerfall.
Samsonov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samsonov misses with a shot to the body
and Hammerfall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammerfall scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Samsonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samsonov misses with a hook
and Hammerfall counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfall lands a body shot.
Hammerfall is looking to wear down Samsonov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hammerfall avoids the head kick by Samsonov.
Samsonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammerfall.
Samsonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT2#UberThor Hammerfall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hammerfall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammerfall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
UberThor Hammerfall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on UberThor Hammerfall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Samsonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hammerfall throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Hammerfall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Hammerfall moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSamsonov.
Samsonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hammerfall throws a leg kick which misses Samsonov's front leg but catches the back leg as Samsonov tries to avoid it.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Samsonov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Hammerfall lands.
Samsonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammerfall.
Hammerfall throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Samsonov checks a low kick from Hammerfall.
Hammerfall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Hammerfall.
UberThor Hammerfall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammerfall lands a jab to the head.
#KD2#
Samsonov lands a big head kick that sends Hammerfall tumbling to the mat! Samsonov takes a step backwards and waves Hammerfall back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hammerfall is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at UberThor Hammerfall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Samsonov!
A very excited looking Ivan Samsonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WPFA XX: Active vs Princip 3
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alatalo misses with a hook.
Alatalo lands a head kick. Samsonov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alatalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Samsonov throws a body punch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Samsonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Alatalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Alatalo.
Samsonov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alatalo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alatalo, right into the meat.
Alatalo scores with a jab to the head.
Alatalo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Alatalo.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
and Samsonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samsonov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo.
Donk. Alatalo catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
Alatalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samsonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alatalo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alatalo.
Alatalo cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Alatalo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samsonov counters with a nice right hand that sends Alatalo toppling to the canvas! Alatalo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Samsonov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alatalo scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov avoids the head kick by Alatalo.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alatalo misses with an uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a crisp right that sends Alatalo to the canvas! Samsonov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
A very excited looking Ivan Samsonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Karhu swings for the body but Samsonov moves out of range.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samsonov.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu moves away from the strike by Samsonov.
Karhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samsonov momentarily.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Samsonov is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Samsonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut. Karhu saw that one coming.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karhu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samsonov drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karhu lands a right hook to the body.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Karhu.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karhu staying out of range there.#T1#
Samsonov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karhu doesn't seem bothered though.
Samsonov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karhu in his tracks.
Karhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jesse Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Samsonov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Karhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Karhu misses with a left hand
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Samsonov is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Karhu misses.
Samsonov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Samsonov throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Samsonov throws a quick counter head kick but Karhu was just out of range.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Karhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karhu throws an off balance right hand
and Karhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Samsonov moved out of range nicely.
Samsonov throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
Karhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samsonov moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Karhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karhu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Samsonov saw that one coming.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Samsonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Samsonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karhu.
Karhu misses with a right hand
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Karhu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp right that sends Karhu to the canvas! Samsonov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Samsonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Samsonov misses
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Samsonov catches Lemieux napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lemieux to the canvas!
#ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Samsonov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lemieux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Samsonov looking for a guillotine here but Lemieux defends easily.
#SUB#
Samsonov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into half guard.
#T1#
Lemieux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Samsonov moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux 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. #SUB#
Samsonov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Lemieux stands up and waves to Samsonov to follow him.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Lemieux. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Lemieux with a jab.
Samsonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the body
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Samsonov slips under a jab.
Samsonov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Lemieux tries to clinch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Samsonov misses the target.
Samsonov throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samsonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Lemieux.
Samsonov scores with the left hand. Lemieux knows he should have avoided that one.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samsonov's head backwards.
Samsonov works the jab nicely.
A nice combination there by Lemieux.
#T4##KD#
Samsonov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lemieux tumbling to the canvas!
Lemieux is still in real trouble! Can Samsonov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov pushing down on Lemieux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samsonov passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Samsonov looking to secure an arm triangle but Lemieux defends it well. #SUB#
Samsonov has hold of Lemieux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lemieux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lemieux seems to have recovered his senses.
Samsonov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Samsonov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lemieux manages to control the position for a moment.
Samsonov tries to take Lemieux's back but instead Lemieux uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Samsonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux tests Samsonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samsonov moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Samsonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Samsonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samsonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to clinch but Samsonov slips to the side#KD#
and Samsonov counters with a left and a right that hurts Lemieux! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Samsonov jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB#
Samsonov goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Lemieux turns into him and now he's in Samsonov's guard.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Lemieux 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. #SU2#
Lemieux stands up and waves to Samsonov to follow him.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samsonov tries to clinch up but Lemieux circles away and keeps his distance.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
Samsonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a really nice looking cross but Samsonov seems unphased.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Lemieux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
It looks like Samsonov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Samsonov up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
Samsonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samsonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samsonov tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Samsonov back against the cage.
Samsonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Lemieux tries a body shot but Samsonov blocks it.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samsonov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD2#
Lemieux drops Samsonov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Samsonov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Samsonov is rocked!
Lemieux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Samsonov with a big uppercut! Samsonov tries to clinch up but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Samsonov to the mat! Samsonov covers up and Lemieux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!
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Event:
WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Tiotio misses the target.
Samsonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tiotio counters with a nice uppercut.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tiotio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tiotio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Samsonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samsonov swings widly with a right hand
and Samsonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiotio jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samsonov is breathing heavily.
Tiotio misses with a lunging right hand
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Tiotio lands a left and a right that send Samsonov crashing to the mat, dazed. Tiotio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T1#
Samsonov dodges the punch combination from Tiotio.
Tiotio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samsonov misses with a body shot
#KD2#
and Tiotio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Samsonov! Tiotio lets Samsonov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#KD2#
Tiotio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samsonov sprawling to the canvas! Samsonov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tiotio finish him?!
#ROC2#
Samsonov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov scores with a jab.
Tiotio misses with a hook to the body
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.#T2#
Tiotio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiotio jabs at Samsonov's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Samsonov misses with a body shot.
#KD2#
Tiotio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Samsonov sprawling to the canvas! Samsonov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tiotio finish him?!
Oh Samsonov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samsonov throws a right hand that misses
and Tiotio rattles Samsonov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Samsonov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tiotio dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Samsonov stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ara Tiotio!
Ara Tiotio is the new heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ara Tiotio waved his t-shirt featuring Mo' Money Laundry Service's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
WPFA X: New Years Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Samsonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karhu.
Nice defenses there by Samsonov.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samsonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
Karhu misses with a hook
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Jesse Karhu has been cut.
Karhu misses with a body shot
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Samsonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samsonov swings for the body but Karhu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov looks to throw the jab but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Karhu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A shot to the body from Karhu misses
and Samsonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karhu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#
That has opened up Jesse Karhu's cut even more.
Samsonov drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karhu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samsonov lands with a big right hook that stumbles Karhu - he's out on his feet here! Samsonov follows up with another monster hook that separates Karhu from consciousness! Karhu falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Samsonov stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ivan Samsonov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WPFA VII: Samsonov vs Philips
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Philips waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samsonov.
A quick step to the side and Samsonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Philips fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Philips throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
Samsonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samsonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Philips.
Philips misses with a double jab
and Samsonov counters with a head kick.
Philips misses with a looping right.
Samsonov throwing a counter right hand but Philips manages to avoid it.
Philips scores with a nice right hand.
Philips throws an off balance right hand
and Samsonov counters with a nice body shot.
Samsonov blocks a low kick nicely.
Samsonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Philips.
Philips just misses with a punch to the body.
Samsonov throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Philips cracks Samsonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samsonov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Philips connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Danga de danga de dang - Philips scores with a four punch combination!
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Philips.
Samsonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samsonov loads up on a big right hand but Philips slips the punch.
Philips falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Philips looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Philips misses the body punch
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Samsonov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Philips tumbling to the canvas!#ROC#
Philips is rocked!#SUB#
Samsonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samsonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Philips is still in real trouble! Can Samsonov finish him?#T2#
Samsonov advances to half guard.
Samsonov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Samsonov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Philips is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Ivan Samsonov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HOWLoween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Samsonov walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Samsonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samsonov.#T1#
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald misses with a hook
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
McDonald cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samsonov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Samsonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samsonov.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Samsonov lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald cracks Samsonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Samsonov moved out of range.
McDonald scores with a hook.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Samsonov doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Samsonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Samsonov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Samsonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Samsonov 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.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samsonov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Samsonov.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Samsonov moved out of range nicely.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Samsonov knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Samsonov.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Samsonov knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samsonov throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov scores with a hook.
McDonald misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A big left from Samsonov misses.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Samsonov's ribs.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Samsonov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Samsonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samsonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Samsonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samsonov moves away.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samsonov's head.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samsonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonald slips under a jab from Samsonov.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A big left from McDonald misses.
Samsonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. McDonald catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Samsonov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonald has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald catches Samsonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samsonov throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
McDonald connects with a right hand. Samsonov shakes it off.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Samsonov slips the punch.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Samsonov blocks a jab.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samsonov.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Samsonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samsonov's head.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Samsonov takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald digs a good hook to Samsonov's body.
#T1#
McDonald jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samsonov at a distance.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald throws a hook but Samsonov avoids it easily.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samsonov throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald stalks Samsonov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Samsonov's face. Samsonov staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonald misses with a right hand
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
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!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samsonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samsonov misses with a looping left.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samsonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonald jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samsonov lands a nice shot to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob McDonald had his way with Ivan Samsonov in that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
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!
#R5#
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Samsonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Samsonov.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McDonald off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Samsonov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McDonald was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov! Ivan Samsonov retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ivan Samsonov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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Event:
WPFA II: Samsonov vs Brown
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Samsonov misses with a double jab.
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Samsonov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingsley Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov is looking to clinch.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Samsonov blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Samsonov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Samsonov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samsonov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Samsonov.
Samsonov blocks a head kick by Brown.
It looked like Samsonov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown lands a head kick. Samsonov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donk. Brown catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
Samsonov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Samsonov avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Brown swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samsonov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Samsonov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Boiks in the buildup to the fight.
Brown throws a right and a left that Samsonov avoids nicely.
Samsonov throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Samsonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown throws out a counter right but Samsonov avoids it with no problem.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Samsonov misses the target.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Samsonov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samsonov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samsonov blocks a head kick by Brown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Brown. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
Kingsley Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samsonov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to bum rush Samsonov with a series of wild strikes but Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samsonov is looking to counter punch.
Samsonov checks a leg kick.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily. #T1#
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samsonov.
Kingsley Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samsonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Samsonov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samsonov.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samsonov clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.
Brown takes a swing at Samsonov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Samsonov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Samsonov.
Brown tries to bum rush Samsonov with a series of wild strikes but Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samsonov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samsonov.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
That's time! Samsonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Samsonov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Samsonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Samsonov throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samsonov. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Brown lands.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samsonov.#T1#
Samsonov misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Samsonov.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
The cut above Kingsley Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Samsonov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily.
Brown looks to land a combination but Samsonov avoids it well.
Samsonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Samsonov moves out of range easily. #T2#
Brown lands with a nice body kick.
Brown throws a lazy body kick
and Samsonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Samsonov misses with a hook.
Samsonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Samsonov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown throws a right and a left that Samsonov avoids nicely.
Brown throws the left hand but Samsonov avoids the punch easily.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kingsley Brown really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A jab from Samsonov finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown misses with a hook
and Samsonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samsonov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samsonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Samsonov lands the left hand.#CUT#
Kingsley Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samsonov.#T1#
Brown swings for the body but Samsonov moves out of range.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Samsonov loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown lands an overhand right.#T2#
Brown throws a series of punches but Samsonov avoids them all with ease.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Samsonov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Samsonov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking.
Brown is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Samsonov looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Samsonov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Brown tumbling to the canvas!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kingsley Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ivan Samsonov 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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Event:
WPFA: Too Sweet
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fothergill.
Fothergill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Fothergill throws a combination. Samsonov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fothergill misses with the combination.
Fothergill throws a sloppy body shot
and Samsonov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fothergill swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jimmy Fothergill has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Fothergill. Those never looked like landing.
Fothergill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samsonov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fothergill falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD2#
and Samsonov counters with a head kick that drops Fothergill to the mat! Fothergill scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Fothergill is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fothergill misses with a combination
and Samsonov counters with a big left hand that crumples Fothergill! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ivan Samsonov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jimmy Fothergill was interviewed post fight and said 'Fair play to Samsonov there, that's a mighty man with a mighty beard! I'll get back to the drawing board and look forward to a rematch in the near future! Sithee!'.
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Event:
WPFA: Hellraising
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Bear. Those never looked like landing.
Samsonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bear throws a series of punches but Samsonov avoids them all with ease.
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
Samsonov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Bear misses.
Teddy Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Bear looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bear is looking to take a break and control but Samsonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samsonov is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Samsonov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Samsonov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Samsonov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Samsonov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bear rolls with it to try and escape but Samsonov cranks on the arm and Bear is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Teddy Bear had this to say: 'Tonight wasn't my night, but i'll learn and come back stronger.'.
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Event:
WPFA: Dominance
Date: Jul 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Graham throws a leg kick
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like David Graham has been cut.
David Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Graham misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp right that sends Graham to the canvas! Samsonov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Battle of the BC championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Samsonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samsonov tries to throw a body punch but Neves avoids it by throwing Samsonov back against the cage. #BC#
Neves breaks the clinch.
Samsonov closes the distance but Neves moves to the side
and Neves counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Samsonov closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Neves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Samsonov clinches up against the cage.
Samsonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Samsonov keeps control of Neves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neves's elbow.
Samsonov lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Neves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samsonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Neves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samsonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevess head.
Good body shot from Samsonov.
#T1#
Samsonov prevents Neves from breaking the clinch.
Neves has had enough of the clinch but Samsonov keeps him there for the moment.
Neves is trying to break the clinch but Samsonov is controlling him.
Samsonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neves's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Samsonov.
Samsonov tries to work over Neves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samsonov lands with a left to the head.
Neves is looking to break free of the clinch but Samsonov has double underhooks.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samsonov fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Neves's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Samsonov decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Neves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Samsonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neves has managed to get both his arms back between Samsonov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Samsonov working for a triangle but Neves defends it easily.
Neves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Neves is sitting in close to Samsonov's body. Samsonov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Neves is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Neves is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Samsonov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Samsonov!
A relieved looking Ivan Samsonov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD 4
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Clough connects with a good right hand that stumbles Samsonov. Samsonov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clough swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Brian Clough has been cut.
Samsonov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clough connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samsonov scrambles back to his feet.
Clough fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clough throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Samsonov throwing a counter right hand but Clough manages to avoid it.
Samsonov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brian Clough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clough throws a series of punches but Samsonov avoids them all with ease.
Clough cracks Samsonov with a good jab.
Clough jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Samsonov slips a jab and a cross from Clough.
Clough throws a combination that misses
and Samsonov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clough lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Samsonov finds it's target.
Clough throws a lazy right hand but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samsonov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Clough to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Clough looks to clinch but Samsonov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Clough taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Samsonov 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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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD3A
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Samsonov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eric.
Samsonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samsonov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Samsonov clinches up with Eric and pushes him back against the cage.
Eric can't break the clinch.
Samsonov pushes Eric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Samsonov - that landed with a thud.
Eric can't break the clinch.
Eric lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eric blocks a body shot from Samsonov.
A right handed body shot lands from Samsonov.
Eric is trying to push Samsonov away but Samsonov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Samsonov.
Eric looks winded!
Samsonov lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Samsonov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Samsonov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Eric frees his head nicely. Oh but Samsonov has switched to an armbar! Eric is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ivan Samsonov!
A very excited looking Ivan Samsonov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD2
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Reginaldo loads up on a big right hand but Samsonov slips the punch.
Reginaldo misses the jab.#CL#
Samsonov forces Reginaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Reginaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Reginaldo pulls Samsonov into guard.
#SUB2#
Reginaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samsonov passes into half guard.
Reginaldo gets full guard.
Samsonov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Reginaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samsonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Samsonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reginaldo on the ground.#T1#
Samsonov wants to stand but Reginaldo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Samsonov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Reginaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Reginaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samsonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samsonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Reginaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Reginaldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samsonov defends well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samsonov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samsonov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Reginaldo is trying to control the position but Samsonov postures up. #SUB2#
Reginaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samsonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samsonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reginaldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Samsonov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Reginaldo's face as Samsonov controls the position. #T3#
Samsonov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reginaldo!
Samsonov content just to control the position here.
Samsonov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Reginaldo is looking to improve his position but Samsonov isn't that keen on the idea.
Reginaldo tries to hold on but Samsonov postures up.
Samsonov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Samsonov continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reginaldo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Samsonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emilio Reginaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov walks into a left hand.
Samsonov tries to move into range but Reginaldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samsonov slips under a jab.
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reginaldo.
Reginaldo lunges at Samsonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samsonov's hand.
Reginaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samsonov at a distance.
Samsonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reginaldo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reginaldo throws a lazy right hand but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reginaldo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Samsonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samsonov slips a jab from Reginaldo.#CL#
Samsonov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reginaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Reginaldo pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Samsonov tries to stand but Reginaldo is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reginaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samsonov defends it easily.
Samsonov stopping the sweep attempt from Reginaldo.
Samsonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Reginaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Reginaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samsonov stays in close to Reginaldo's body and controls the position.
Samsonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Reginaldo is keeping the position.
Ivan Samsonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samsonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samsonov wants to get up but he can't break Reginaldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reginaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Reginaldo working for a triangle but Samsonov defends it easily.
Samsonov 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. #T3#
Samsonov'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reginaldo misses with a hook.#CL#
Samsonov moves into the clinch.
Samsonov is leaning against Reginaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samsonov pushes Reginaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reginaldo is breathing heavily.
Samsonov lands with a light punch inside.
Samsonov stalling the fight.
Samsonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Reginaldo backwards.
A body shot lands from Samsonov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a shot to the body.
Reginaldo takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Emilio Reginaldo has been cut.
Samsonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reginaldo or not.
Samsonov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov leaning against his opponent.
Samsonov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Samsonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samsonov digs a right hand into Reginaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reginaldo's gas tank.
Samsonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samsonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Samsonov.
Samsonov pushes Reginaldo against the cage. Samsonov is working some dirty boxing. Samsonov pushes off with a quick right hook! Reginaldo goes down! Reginaldo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Samsonov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
An out of breath Ivan Samsonov 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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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Gilberto throws a head kick that misses.
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilberto.
Gilberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Samsonov moves into the clinch.
Gilberto can't break the clinch.
Samsonov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Samsonov misses with a body punch.
Samsonov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Gilberto has been cut.
Samsonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samsonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilberto backwards.
Gilberto is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Samsonov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Samsonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov gets through Gilberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Samsonov tries a body shot but Gilberto blocks it.
Samsonov lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands with a short shot to the head. #KD2#
Samsonov drops Gilberto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gilberto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Gilberto is rocked!
Samsonov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gilberto with a big uppercut! Gilberto tries to clinch up but Samsonov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gilberto to the mat! Gilberto covers up and Samsonov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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