Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1111 Sampson vs. Rose
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rose scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sampson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rose counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.#KD2#
Rose lands a big right hand that sends Sampson crashing to the mat! Rose stays standing though and waves Sampson back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampson manages to avoid it.
Sampson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sampson misses with a straight left.
Sampson moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Rose.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rose throws a head kick but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Sampson rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rose obliges.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
A short right from Sampson.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sampson is defending well for now.#T2#
Sampson tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampson.
Sampson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose trying to land knees to the body.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Rose prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sampson tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rose.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson scores with a hook to the body.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose misses with a body punch.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Sampson controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sampson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose landing knees to the head. #T4#
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sampson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sampson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rose lands a left hand. #ROC2#Sampson is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Oh Sampson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
Rose unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sampson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rose is unloading with more strikes now! Sampson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose is the new heavyweight champion!
Thomas Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Douglas Sampson spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: SYN 1105
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Sampson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nightmare in his tracks.
Sampson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nightmare swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nightmare let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Last Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nightmare throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nightmare throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Nightmare.
Nightmare throws a jab when Sampson was well out of range.
Sampson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nightmare throws out the jab. #T1#
Sampson looks to land a combination but Nightmare avoids it well.
Sampson throws a body punch but Nightmare moves out of range.
Nightmare misses with a straight right.
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nightmare.
Sampson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nightmare just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.
Nightmare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson. #T2#
Nightmare connects with a right hand. Sampson shakes it off.
Nightmare stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sampson.
Nightmare swings widly with a right hand
and Nightmare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nightmare throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
It appears Sampson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nightmare jabs Sampson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nightmare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nightmare throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Nightmare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nightmare misses with a hook to the body
and Sampson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nightmare thinking.
Nightmare fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Nightmare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sampson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nightmare lands a slapping body shot.
Nightmare moves out of range as Sampson strikes.
A nice side step and Nightmare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nightmare is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sampson rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Nightmare moved out of range nicely.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sampson throwing a counter right hand but Nightmare manages to avoid it.
Nightmare scores with a body shot.
Nightmare misses with a body shot.
Nightmare throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Sampson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sampson.
Nightmare ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson thows a leg kick but Nightmare checks it
and Nightmare counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Last Nightmare dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
letting Nightmare counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sampson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nightmare throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nightmare ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nightmare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson.
Sampson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Sampson lands a big uppercut and Nightmare crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nightmare looks OK. Sampson waves Nightmare back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nightmare missing with a left hand there. Sampson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Sampson swings for the body but Nightmare moves out of range.
Nightmare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nightmare misses with a body punch
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nightmare fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sampson swings for the body but Nightmare moves out of range.
Sampson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Sampson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sampson drops his hands momentarily and Nightmare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Nightmare misses with a straight left.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nightmare.
Sampson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sampson defending well as Nightmare loads up on a big left hand.
Nightmare slips under a jab from Sampson.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Nightmare moved out of range.
A left and a right from Nightmare both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmare pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Nightmare counters with a nice uppercut.
Nightmare takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Nightmare misses with a body shot.
Nightmare just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Nightmare scores with a hook to the body. Sampson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
As Sampson backs off Nightmare throws a huge counter combo but Sampson manages to avoid it all.
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Sampson slips under a jab from Nightmare.
It looked like Sampson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Nightmare scores with a nice head shot.
Nightmare scores with a punch to the head.
Nightmare throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Last Nightmare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nightmare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nightmare lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Last Nightmare 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.#R3#
Nightmare misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Nightmare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Sampson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Sampson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nightmare avoids the body shot from Sampson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nightmare! But no joy.
Sampson scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Sampson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nightmare swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Nightmare throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sampson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nightmare stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nightmare throws a shot from downtown. Sampson moves away and avoids it.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Nightmare avoided it.
Nightmare takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Nightmare comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sampson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Nightmare drops his hands momentarily and Sampson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nightmare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Nightmare misses the shot to the body.
Sampson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nightmare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Nightmare is avoiding it.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Nightmare misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Sampson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nightmare loads up on a big right hand but Sampson slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Nightmare. Beautiful body shot.
Nightmare avoids the body shot from Sampson.
Nightmare looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nightmare lands a jab to Sampson's midsection.
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nightmare counters with a straight right hand.
Nightmare checks a leg kick.#T4#
Sampson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nightmare scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nightmare shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sampson eats them both and turns towards Nightmare to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Sampson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Last Nightmare really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Sampson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sampson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nightmare finds it's way round the side to connect with Sampson's head.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sampson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sampson has time to react.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Nightmare moved out of range.#T1#
Nightmare misses the body punch
and Sampson counters with a straight right hand.
Nightmare throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nightmare thuds a left hand into Sampson's body.
Sampson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sampson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Nightmare.
Nightmare misses with a hook
and Nightmare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nightmare misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Sampson is looking to clinch but Nightmare is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Nightmare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sampson takes one to the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a straight right.
Sampson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nightmare takes a step back to recover.
Sampson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Nightmare.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nightmare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nightmare misses with a jab to the body
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nightmare works over Sampson's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nightmare. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Sampson counters with a quick kick to the body but Nightmare blocks it.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Nightmare.
Nightmare misses with a hook to the body
and Sampson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nightmare is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nightmare looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sampson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Nightmare falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sampson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1099 Sampson vs Rozhkav II
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Rozhkov catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sampson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Rozhkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a left to the body.
Sampson slips a straight right by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rozhkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sampson counters with a straight right hand.
Rozhkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#TD2#
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sampson is trying to defend but Rozhkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Sampson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rozhkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Sampson lands a body shot.
Rozhkov looks winded!
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rozhkov.
Sampson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rozhkov.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Sampson gets underhooks to prevent Rozhkov's takedown attempt.
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Rozhkov.
Sampson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rozhkov controls the action.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Rozhkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Rozhkov controls the action.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sampson tries to work over Rozhkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rozhkov has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sampson dips a shoulder and cracks Rozhkov with a mighty uppercut! Rozhkov falls back against the cage and Sampson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rozhkov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sampson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1094 Rose vs Sampson
Date: Sep 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Sampson finds it's way through Rose's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Sampson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Sampson throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.
Rose throwing a counter right hand but Sampson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sampson. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.
Sampson with a nice calf kick.
Rose takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rose checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Rose counters with a quick kick to the body but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sampson.#T2#
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sampson throws out a powerful jab.
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rose counters with a nice leg kick.
Sampson misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3##CL#
Rose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson. #BC#
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sampson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rose appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson is looking to chop away at Rose's legs.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sampson.
Rose stuns Sampson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sampson misses with a body punch
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Sampson.
As Sampson tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Sampson manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rose misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
As Sampson backs away, Rose returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rose staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Rose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rose is able to avoid easily.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Sampson down. #T1##CL#
Sampson gets tackled into the cage by Rose. Rose maintains the clinch.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sampson.
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Sampson is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sampson. #T2#
Rose scores a nice knee to the body.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sampson.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rose backwards. #CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rose.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sampson is leaning against Rose and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose blocks a body shot from Sampson. #T3#
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson working aggressively here.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rose prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Rose scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sampson.
As Sampson tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Sampson manages to avoid the attempt.
Sampson throws a head kick that Rose semi-blocks.
Rose stuns Sampson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose misses with a body punch
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Jeez, Thomas Rose's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Rose appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson misses with a low kick.
A head kick by Rose misses
letting Sampson counter with a right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Rose's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1085 Orestes vs Ryu
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice cross by Seigel.
Seigel misses with a hook
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seigel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Seigel gets a clinch.
Sampson pushes Seigel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seigel misses with the head strike.
Seigel is trying to stall.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson blocks a body shot from Seigel.
Sampson lands a left hand.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Seigel.
Seigel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Seigel fails to land.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Sampson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Seigel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seigel wants to stall.
Seigel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seigel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sampson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Seigel can turn it around.
Seigel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
A short right from Seigel.
Seigel slowing the pace effectively.
Seigel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seigel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sampson tries to work over Seigel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Seigel's head.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Seigel avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seigel misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Seigel swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seigel blocking some punches.
Seigel misses with a body punch.
Sampson avoiding damage as Seigel throws knees to the body.
Seigel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
Sampson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Seigel avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Seigel blocks an uppercut.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Seigel to work.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Seigel controls the action.
Seigel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seigel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sampson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seigel backwards.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Seigel.
Seigel lands a knee to the body.
Seigel lands with a short shot to the head.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the head but Sampson blocks with his arms.
Seigel lands a left hand. #T3#
Seigel lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seigel.
Sampson managing to block the knees to the body from Seigel.
A right hand to the body from Sampson.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Seigel.
Seigel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sampson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seigel has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Seigel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Sampson.
Seigel looks winded!
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Seigel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Seigel fails to land.
Sampson works on Seigel's body with a couple of short punches.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Seigel controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Sampson fails to land.
Seigel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seigel obliges.
Seigel misses with some punches.
Seigel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sampson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seigel cracks Sampson with a nice body shot.
Seigel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Seigel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seigel's elbow.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seigel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seigel missing with knees to the body.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Seigel.
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seigel.
Sampson managing to block the knees to the body from Seigel.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Sampson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bugsy Seigel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Sampson's cut.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
An inside leg kick from Seigel misses.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Seigel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seigel scores with a nice right hand.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seigel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sampson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson walks into a jab.
Seigel tries to clinch but Sampson is having none of it.
Sampson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Seigel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Seigel tries to clinch there but Sampson circles away.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sampson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Seigel checks the leg kick.
Seigel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sampson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seigel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seigel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sampson misses the jab.
Seigel is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Seigel avoided it.
Seigel catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seigel throws a good cross that connects.
Seigel cracks Sampson with a good jab.#T2#
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Seigel wants to counter the offense by Sampson and move into the clinch position.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sampson lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seigel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sampson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sampson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seigel just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seigel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
Seigel misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Seigel misses with an uppercut
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bugsy Seigel has been cut.
Seigel scores with a nice strike.
Seigel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sampson back to the cage. Seigel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sampson staying out of range there.
Seigel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampson.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Seigel throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
Seigel throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range.
Seigel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seigel misses with a left hand
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seigel misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seigel.
Sampson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Seigel lands with an overhand left.
Bugsy Seigel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seigel is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Sampson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sampson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seigel throws an off balance right hand
and Sampson scores with a counter punch that sends Seigel to the canvas! Sampson smells blood - he's punishing Seigel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Seigel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1077 Sampson vs Prometheus
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson cracks a nice hook into Prometheus's ribs.
Sampson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prometheus manages to avoid it.
Douglas Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Sampson.#CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prometheus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prometheus! But no joy.
Prometheus moves out of range of the body kick from Sampson. #T1#
Good work by Prometheus as he checks the leg kick.
Sampson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Prometheus moved out of range nicely.
Sampson backing away here, and Prometheus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sampson misses with a wild combination.
And Prometheus responds with a good body kick, but Sampson manages to step out the way in time.
Sampson throws a low kick but Prometheus moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Prometheus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Prometheus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prometheus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sampson throws out the jab.
Sampson misses with an uppercut.
Prometheus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prometheus lunges at Sampson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sampson's hand.
Prometheus cracks Sampson with an open hand slap.#T3#
Sampson blocks the body kick.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Prometheus.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prometheus misses with a hook.
Sampson throwing a counter right hand but Prometheus manages to avoid it.
Prometheus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Sampson misses.
Prometheus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sampson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prometheus scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Prometheus takes one on the button.
Sampson misses with a lunging right hand
and Prometheus counters with a stiff right hand.
Sampson throws a sloppy head kick and Prometheus moves out of range easily.
Prometheus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prometheus scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prometheus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sampson will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good shot there by Prometheus.
Prometheus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sampson throws a nice looking combination but Prometheus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sampson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Sampson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prometheus blocks the body kick.
Sampson slips a straight right by Prometheus.
Sampson avoids the body shot from Prometheus.
Prometheus lands a front kick.#T2#
Sampson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prometheus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prometheus counters with a body kick.
Sampson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Sampson.
Prometheus blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Prometheus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Prometheus looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
Sampson misses with a hook.
Sampson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prometheus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prometheus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Orestes Prometheus's cut even more.
Sampson checks a low kick from Prometheus.
A little feinted left hand from Sampson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prometheus swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Prometheus. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sampson lands with a cross.
Prometheus 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.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prometheus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sampson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prometheus! But no joy.#CL#
Sampson has closed the distance and engaged Prometheus in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus'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#
Prometheus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prometheus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a double jab
and Prometheus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Prometheus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1##KD2#
Prometheus cracks Sampson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sampson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Prometheus finish him? #ROC2#Sampson is rocked!
Prometheus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Prometheus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sampson with a nice calf kick.
Sampson tries to score with a low kick but Prometheus moves his leg out of the way.
Prometheus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prometheus tries to bum rush Sampson with a series of wild strikes but Sampson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sampson misses with the body kick#KD2#
and Prometheus counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sampson! Prometheus lets Sampson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prometheus lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sampson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Prometheus dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orestes Prometheus!
Orestes Prometheus is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Orestes Prometheus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Douglas Sampson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
A jab from Inhanamoto finds it's way through Sampson's defenses.
Sampson lands a leg kick that knocks Inhanamoto off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Sampson as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Sampson avoids the body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sampson's knee momentarily.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Inhanamoto pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Sampson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Sampson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Inhanamoto with a body shot.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Sampson misses.
Sampson thuds his right hand into Inhanamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Inhanamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
It looked like Inhanamoto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inhanamoto misses with a combination
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Ryu Inhanamoto's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.#KD2#
Sampson cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sampson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Inhanamoto to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut
and Sampson counters with a big right hand! Oh Inhanamoto is in trouble here! Sampson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 1067 Ryo vs Orestes
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rozhkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rozhkov!
Rozhkov tests Sampson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Rozhkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Sampson moves out of range as Rozhkov strikes.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sampson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rozhkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sampson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rozhkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rozhkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sampson defends well and Rozhkov ends up having to push Sampson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov looking for a takedown.
Rozhkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rozhkov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Rozhkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sampson is defending well.
Rozhkov blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
A short right from Sampson. #T2#
Rozhkov has had enough of the clinch but Sampson keeps him there for the moment.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson dodges an elbow strike from Rozhkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rozhkov.
Rozhkov tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Rozhkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Rozhkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rozhkov is in Sampson's guard.
Rozhkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rozhkov won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rozhkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rozhkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rozhkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rozhkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampson is retaining full guard.
Rozhkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rozhkov throws an elbow that misses. Sampson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rozhkov's guard. Nice move by Sampson!#REVB##T3#
Rozhkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rozhkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rozhkov looking to control but Sampson passes into half guard.
Rozhkov trying to control but Sampson postures up.
Sampson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sampson works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Rozhkov can't escape the position.
Sampson trying to control but Rozhkov is having none of it.
Sampson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rozhkov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rozhkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rozhkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rozhkov shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Rozhkov fails with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alexander Rozhkov has been cut.
Sampson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Rozhkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rozhkov checks a low kick from Sampson.
Sampson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rozhkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampson avoids it really well and circles away.
Rozhkov misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Rozhkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a huge right that knocks Rozhkov out cold! Sampson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson looks to land a body kick but Obama moved away.
Obama darts in trying to clinch
and Sampson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Sampson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sampson throws a big shot that misses.
Obama throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sampson avoids it.
Obama walks into a straight right hand from Sampson.#CL2#
Sampson gets a clinch. #T2#
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sampson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Obama.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sampson cracks Obama with a nice body shot.
Obama is breathing heavily.
Sampson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sampson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Obama 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Sampson.
Obama working aggressively here.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Good body shot from Sampson.
Sampson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampson can turn it around.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Obama lands a left hand.
Sampson lands a body punch.
Obama prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson gets through Obama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Sampson fails to land.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Sampson. #T4#
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Sampson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Obama is rocked!#KD2#
Sampson drops Obama onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Obama is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Obama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Obama! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sampson is unloading with more strikes now! Obama drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
An out of breath Douglas Sampson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
Republic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Republic takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Republic just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Republic momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Republic looks to land a right hand but Sampson moved out of range.
Republic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Republic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sampson misses with a hook.#T1#
Sampson misses with a low kick.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Republic.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A telegraphed right hand from Republic misses the target.
Republic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sampson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampson moves out of range as Republic strikes.
Sampson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Sampson misses with a hook.
Republic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sampson lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Republic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sampson doesn't seem phased though.
Sampson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Republic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Republic throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Republic misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.#T3#
Republic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Republic 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.
Republic takes one on the button.
Republic misses with a body shot.
Sampson throwing a counter right hand but Republic manages to avoid it.
Republic throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Republic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sampson can pounce on him.
Sampson looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Republic throws a right hand that misses
and Republic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Banana Republic's cut even more.
Republic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Republic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sampson.
Republic throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampson counters with a huge head kick that drops Republic! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
An out of breath Douglas Sampson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1053 Todd vs Diggs III
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson throws a body kick that misses
and Seigel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Sampson clinches.
Sampson tries to work over Seigel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Seigel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sampson tries a head kick but it misses.
Seigel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seigel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson slips under a jab.
Sampson throws a shot from downtown. Seigel moves away and avoids it.
Seigel thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seigel.
Seigel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.#CL2#
Sampson closes the distance and pushes Seigel back into the cage.
Seigel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seigel crunches a lovely knee into Sampson's ribcage.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Seigel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seigel.
Seigel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Seigel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
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!
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Sampson lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Seigel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seigel swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seigel misses with a body punch
and Sampson counters with a low kick, right behind Seigel 's knee.
Seigel throws out a loose jab but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seigel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seigel is looking to counter punch.
Seigel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Sampson. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Seigel.
Sampson tries to clinch but Seigel is having none of it.
Seigel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Seigel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sampson on the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a looping left.#T4#
Sampson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Seigel is avoiding it.
Seigel throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Sampson lunges at Seigel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Seigel's hand.
Seigel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampson is just out of range.
It seemed like Sampson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seigel throws the kick towards the body but Sampson avoids it.
Sampson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bugsy Seigel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Sampson's cut.
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#
Sampson throws a right and a left that Seigel avoids nicely.
Sampson takes a swing at Seigel's ribcage but misses.
Bugsy Seigel is winning the standup battle so far.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Seigel.
Seigel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson fakes the leg kick and cracks Seigel in the body. #CL2#
Sampson closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Seigel prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Seigel can't break the clinch.
Seigel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seigel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Seigel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Seigel lands a big head kick that sends Sampson tumbling to the mat! Seigel takes a step backwards and waves Sampson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Sampson is rocked!
Sampson is looking to clinch. #KD#
Seigel cracks Sampson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sampson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Seigel finish him?
Sampson is still on wobbly legs! Can Seigel finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson throws a lazy head kick
and Seigel counters with a left to the body.
Sampson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Seigel lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sampson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Seigel from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sampson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugsy Seigel!
Bugsy Seigel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Douglas Sampson was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: SYN 1049 Prometheus vs Sampson
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Prometheus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sampson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Prometheus.
Sampson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prometheus.
Prometheus looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampson is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sampson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sampson misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus scores with a hook.
Sampson takes one on the button.#T1#
Prometheus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Prometheus misses its intended target.
Sampson misses with a right hand
enabling Prometheus to counter with a crisp jab.
Sampson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prometheus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sampson throws a lazy uppercut
and Prometheus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prometheus missing with a left hand there. Sampson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Sampson misses with a body shot
and Prometheus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Prometheus lands a front kick.
Prometheus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sampson's head.
Sampson misses with an uppercut. Prometheus saw that one coming.
And Prometheus counters with a quick kick to the body but Sampson blocks it.
Prometheus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Prometheus.
It looked like Prometheus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Prometheus checks the leg kick.
Prometheus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Sampson
and Prometheus counters with a nice uppercut.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prometheus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sampson avoids it.
Prometheus tests Sampson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T4##KD#
Prometheus sends Sampson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Prometheus is motioning to the referee to let Sampson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Sampson is rocked!
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!
Prometheus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Prometheus - just one landing.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Prometheus counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orestes Prometheus!
Orestes Prometheus retains his heavyweight title!
Orestes Prometheus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Douglas Sampson had this to say: 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: SYN 1045 New Years Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Sampson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dustfinger throws out the jab.
Dustfinger throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
Dustfinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sampson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dustfinger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dustfinger. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dustfinger swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dustfinger's knee momentarily.
Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dustfinger thinking.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Dustfinger.#T1#
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Sampson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dustfinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dustfinger misses with a left hand
and Sampson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger misses with a hook #KD2#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dustfinger! Sampson lets Dustfinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dustfinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dustfinger throws a lazy right hand but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dustfinger misses with a straight right.
Dustfinger lands with an overhand left.
Dustfinger jabs at Sampson's body.#T2#
Sampson throws a wild body kick that Dustfinger sees coming a mile off.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
Sampson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dustfinger looks to throw the jab but Sampson is out of range.
Dustfinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dustfinger throws an off balance right hand
and Sampson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dustfinger's knee momentarily.
Dustfinger misses with a right hand
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dustfinger looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
Sampson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dustfinger blocks it well.
Dustfinger misses with a hook #KD2#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dustfinger! Sampson lets Dustfinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Dustfinger is rocked!
Sampson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dustfinger misses with a hook
and Sampson counters with a huge left! Dustfinger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sampson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dustfinger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sampson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'.

Event: SYN 1040 Diggs vs Ginger
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Washington digs a good body shot into Sampson's ribs.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sampson manages to avoid it.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Sampson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Washington just manages to avoid it.
Washington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sampson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sampson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Washington's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sampson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Washington scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Washington with the inside leg kick.
Washington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sampson moves out of range of the body kick from Washington.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Sampson should have avoided that one. #T2#
Washington is looking to slow Sampson down with leg kicks.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Sampson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington misses with a few strikes there.
As Washington looks to move away, Sampson throws a big counter combo but Washington just gets out of the way.
Washington connects with the punch.#T3#
Sampson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sampson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sampson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Washington misses.
Sampson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Washington thumps Sampson with a low kick.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
and Washington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Sampson slips a straight right by Washington.
Washington cracks Sampson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Washington is looking to slow Sampson down with leg kicks.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Washington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sampson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sampson throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
Sampson avoids the head kick by Washington.
Sampson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Imperial Washington 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.
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Washington
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Sampson counters with a left to the body.
Washington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2##KD#
Sampson lands a big uppercut and Washington crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Washington looks OK. Sampson waves Washington back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Imperial Washington has been cut.
Sampson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson misses with a hook.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Washington. That snapped Sampson's head back.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Washington connects with a body shot.#T3#
Sampson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Washington is able to avoid easily.#KD2#
Washington lands a left and a right that send Sampson crashing to the mat, dazed. Washington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Washington avoided it.
Washington scores with a sloppy right hand. Sampson should have avoided that one.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
Sampson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sampson clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Sampson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washington has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Washington.
Sampson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Washington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington swinging wildly here.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson is looking for a counter combo.
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sampson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington counters with a left to the body.
Imperial Washington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sampson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Sampson's head. #T1#
Washington tries to score with a low kick but Sampson moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Washington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Washington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sampson rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Washington misses the target.
Sampson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Sampson sees coming a mile off.
Sampson throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sampson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Washington misses with a body shot
and Sampson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampson.
Washington takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Washington avoided it.#T3#
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Sampson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Washington throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Sampson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Washington cracks Sampson with a right hand to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sampson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Washington slips under a jab from Sampson.#T4#
Washington throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sampson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Washington misses
and Sampson counters with a good low kick that Washington was not able to check.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sampson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sampson misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Washington misses with a low kick as Sampson jumps back.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A jab from Washington does it's job there.
Sampson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sampson checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sampson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sampson on the side of the head.
Washington takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Washington swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with a left and a right that stings Washington. #T2#
Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sampson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sampson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Washington keeps Sampson at a distance using the push kick.
Decent striking displayed by Washington there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson checks a low kick from Washington.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sampson.
Washington throws a right hand that Sampson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sampson also avoids with ease.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington misses with a body kick.
Washington misses the jab.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sampson blocks a head kick by Washington.
An attempted straight right counter from Sampson misses the target.#T4#
Washington misses with a straight right.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Washington.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sampson walks into a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Washington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imperial Washington dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Sampson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Washington digs a good hook to Sampson's body.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington thows a leg kick but Sampson checks it
and Sampson counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
Sampson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Sampson is looking to land body kicks.
Washington throws out a counter right but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Sampson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sampson.
Washington scoring well with a low kick there.
Douglas Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Washington looks to throw the jab but Sampson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sampson misses the target.
Sampson moves out of range of the strikes.
Sampson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Washington misses with a low kick as Sampson jumps back.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sampson throws a leg kick but Washington checks it.
Sampson misses with a jab to the body
and Washington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sampson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sampson's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington.
Sampson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sampson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Sampson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
A little feinted left hand from Sampson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Washington.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Washington tries a low kick but Sampson avoids it.
A slow jab from Washington misses its intended target.
Sampson throws a quick counter head kick but Washington was just out of range.
Sampson throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Washington throws a big counter head kick but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Imperial Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imperial Washington!
Imperial Washington is the new heavyweight champion!
Imperial Washington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Douglas Sampson was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: SYN 1032
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1#
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Spong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sampson to the ground. Spong is now in Sampson's guard.
Spong passes Sampson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sampson defending well though.
Sampson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sampson reverses the position - he's now on top in Spong's guard. #SUB2#
Spong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sampson is aware though and is defending well.
Sampson won't allow Spong to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Spong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sampson defends it easily.
Spong trying to keep a closed guard but Sampson is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Spong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sampson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sampson holds on and takes a little breather.
Sampson continues to stall.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sampson pulls Spong in close to prevent any damage.
Spong wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong lands a couple of digs.
Spong passes Sampson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sampson won't allow Spong to pass to mount.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sampson to regain full guard.
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spong lands a couple of elbows.
Sampson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.
Spong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spong working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Spong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spong misses with a head shot. Sampson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sampson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spong is one step ahead there.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Sampson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spong trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sampson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Spong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sampson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spong has Sampson in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Spong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sampson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Spong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sampson defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Sampson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong connects with a jab.
Spong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but Spong persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.
Spong fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sampson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spong somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sampson swivels and escapes.
Sampson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Spong with that takedown attempt.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong shoots in looking for a takedown. Sampson tries to sprawl out of it but Spong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sampson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Sampson as Spong shoots in.#TD2#
Spong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Spong is trying to work for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Spong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sampson is just riding it out for now. Spong eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Spong seems to be looking for submissions. #T2##ES#
Sampson pushes Spong off and gets back to his feet.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sampson is keeping the position for now.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Sampson has wrist control.#T3#
Sampson trying to control the position here.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Sampson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spong is controlling him.
Spong being controlled here momentarily.
Spong distracts Sampson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spong pushes down on Sampson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Spong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sampson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spong's back!
Sampson has the hooks in. Spong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
It looks like Sampson is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong is trying to maintain the position but Sampson is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Douglas Sampson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand.
Spong throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong misses with a takedown #KD#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spong! Sampson lets Spong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
A big right from Sampson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sampson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Sampson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Sampson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sampson's waist but Sampson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spong off to one side.
Sampson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sampson slaps away a takedown attempt from Spong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sampson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampson.
Spong swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range.
As Spong backs away, Sampson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a leg kick.
Spong throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spong! Sampson lets Spong back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Sampson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Spong with a poor takedown
and Sampson counters with a nice body shot.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Spong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
Spong gets tackled into the cage by Sampson. Sampson maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sampson.
Spong takes a shot to the head.
Spong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sampson misses with a punch to the body.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Spong is rocked!
Sampson scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Spong blocking some punches.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Spong. #T3#
Spong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sampson to keep the fight standing.
Sampson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spong is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Sampson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Spong to his knees! Sampson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson slips a jab from Obama.
Sampson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sampson misses with a double jab
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
Sampson blocks the body kick.
It looked like Sampson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Obama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sampson doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Obama lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Sampson connects with a leg kick.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Obama throws out a counter right but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama works the jab nicely.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sampson.#T2##CL#
Sampson clinches.
Nice body punch from Sampson - that landed with a thud.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
Sampson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Sampson.
I was talking to Sampson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sampson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Obama digs a right hand into Sampson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sampson's gas tank.
Obama tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson. #BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Sampson.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Obama.
Sampson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obama throws a body kick that misses.
Sampson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Sampson off balance momentarily.
Sampson misses with a hook
and Obama counters with a nice leg kick.
Obama looks to land a combination but Sampson avoids it well. #CL#
Sampson moves into range and clinches up with Obama.
Sampson misses with some punches.
Obama misses with some punches.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Obama swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with a nice body shot.
Sampson slips a jab from Obama.
Sampson swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Sampson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson lands a jab to Obama's midsection.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson tried to counter with a leg kick but Obama avoided it.#T1#
Obama moves away from the strike by Sampson.
A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obama counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Obama throws a push kick but Sampson slaps the foot to one side.
As Obama backs away, Sampson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Sampson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Obama takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Sampson misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sampson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sampson throws an off balance right hand
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Sampson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sampson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Obama misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tom Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Sampson moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama 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.#CL#
Sampson instigates a clinch.
Obama gets through Sampson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Sampson working aggressively here.
Sampson working aggressively here.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Sampson.
Obama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Sampson working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Sampson.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama prevents a body shot from Sampson.
A right hook to the body lands for Sampson.
Sampson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sampson working aggressively here.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
Sampson lands a body shot.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sampson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Sampson.
Sampson presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Sampson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sampson.
Sampson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Sampson.
Sampson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Obama's head.
Sampson digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards. #T3#
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
A short right from Sampson.
Douglas Sampson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sampson digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Sampson tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a shoulder strike.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson. #ROC#Obama is rocked!
Obama misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Obama is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Obama seems to have recovered his senses.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Obama.#T4#
Sampson misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson lands a left hand.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson blocking some punches.
Sampson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
A short left from Sampson.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Sampson tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampson is working Obama over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson. #KD#
Sampson drops Obama onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Obama is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sampson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Obama's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Obama drops to his knees and Sampson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Douglas Sampson 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.

Event: SYN 1019 Drax vs Kilo II
Date: Sep 20, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maluga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maluga staying out of range there.
Maluga replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sampson blocks it well.
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maluga counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.#T1#
Sampson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson misses with a right hand
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sampson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Sampson misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Maluga releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maluga now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maluga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Maluga counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Maluga has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Maluga counters with a good low kick that Sampson was not able to check.
Sampson swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Maluga counters with a nice right hand that sends Sampson toppling to the canvas! Sampson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maluga finish him?!#ROC2#Sampson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
Sampson throws a lazy uppercut
and Maluga counters with a thumping low kick.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Sampson tries to clinch up
and Maluga counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Sampson out cold! What a finish! Maluga is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga is the new heavyweight champion!
Kilo Maluga spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Douglas Sampson was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice shot lands for Sampson.#CUT2#It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Good work by Maluga as he checks the leg kick.
Maluga lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sampson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Maluga wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maluga thinking.
Maluga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sampson.
A quick step to the side and Maluga tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson tries a low kick but Maluga avoids it.
A low kick from Maluga is predictable there
and Maluga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Maluga misses with a body punch
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is getting worse.
Maluga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sampson 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.
Maluga moves out of range of the strikes.
Maluga is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sampson misses with a double jab.
Maluga thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
A low kick from Sampson misses
letting Maluga counter with a right hand.
Maluga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sampson counters with a nice leg kick.
Maluga moves out of range as Sampson throws a body kick.
Maluga misses with a left hand
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maluga is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sampson lands a jab.#T3#
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Maluga pushes him off.
Maluga throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sampson avoids it.
Sampson takes one to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maluga - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Sampson.
Maluga jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maluga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.#T4#
Maluga throws the kick towards the body but Sampson avoids it.
Sampson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maluga ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Maluga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sampson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kilo Maluga's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maluga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CUT2#Kilo Maluga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sampson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sampson is looking to slow Maluga down with leg kicks.
A big left from Sampson misses.
Maluga throws a counter high kick but Sampson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Maluga throws a head kick that misses
and Sampson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga throws a combination that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Maluga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maluga there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#Jeez, Kilo Maluga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sampson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maluga throws a lazy uppercut
and Sampson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kilo Maluga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
Douglas Sampson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Washington throws a leg kick which misses Sampson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sampson tries to avoid it.
Sampson checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sampson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington misses with a leg kick
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Imperial Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Washington lands a head shot.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Sampson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington defending well as Sampson loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Sampson moves away from the strike by Washington.
A combination from Sampson does no damage.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sampson swats away the attempt to clinch by Washington.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sampson on the side of the head.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sampson digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.#CL#
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Sampson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington looks for the body kick but Sampson saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Washington.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Washington.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sampson.
Washington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sampson throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Washington misses with a body punch
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington throws a nice head kick!
Sampson misses with a looping left.#T3#
Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sampson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sampson avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Sampson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sampson tries to land a front kick but Washington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Imperial Washington has been cut.
Sampson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Sampson rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington tries to work over Sampson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson lands with a light punch inside.
Washington trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sampson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Washington is rocked!
Sampson works on Washington's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Washington is looking to control Sampson's arms but Sampson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Sampson.
Sampson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampson lands a nice uppercut.
Sampson lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson lands a big right hand that drops Washington! The killer instinct kicks in and Sampson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sampson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
A very excited looking Douglas Sampson 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.

Event: SYN 1007 Puno vs Washington II
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1#
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
McGuire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sampson in his tracks.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Sampson counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Sampson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!#ROC2#McGuire is rocked!
Sampson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGuire swings away with a leg kick that misses.#KD#
McGuire sends Sampson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Sampson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson scoring well with a low kick there.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sampson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampson counters with a big right hand! Oh McGuire is in trouble here! Sampson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers
Date: Jul 10, 2023

#R1#
Mbeki misses with an uppercut.
Mbeki scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sampson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mbeki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a three punch combo that has Mbeki backing up. Mbeki nods at Sampson to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Mbeki misses its intended target.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mbeki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Sampson rushes Mbeki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sampson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mbeki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mbeki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Sampson tries to work over Mbeki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Sampson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sampson fails to land.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mbeki.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
Mbeki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mbeki's elbow.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
Mbeki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Mbeki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mbeki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sampson.
Mbeki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mbeki blocking some punches.
Mbeki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mbeki blocks a body shot from Sampson. #T2#
Mbeki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mbeki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mbeki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mbeki.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mbeki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mbeki.
Mbeki blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sampson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mbeki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Sampson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mbeki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampson can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
Mbeki has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sampson.
Sampson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mbeki lands a nice uppercut.
Sampson gets through Mbeki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sampson.
Mbeki is breathing heavily.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mbeki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sampson tries to work over Mbeki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Mbeki controls the action.
Mbeki misses with the head strike.
Mbeki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Mbeki misses with the head strike.
Mbeki takes a shot to the head.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson being controlled against the cage.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mbeki has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Sampson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mbeki or not.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Mbeki's head.
Sampson lands a left hand.
Sampson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Mbeki prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Good body shot from Sampson.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Sampson.
Sampson lands with a left to the head.
Sampson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Mbeki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Mbeki is rocked!
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Mbeki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
Sampson is leaning against Mbeki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson pushes Mbeki against the cage. Sampson is working some dirty boxing. Sampson pushes off with a quick right hook! Mbeki goes down! Mbeki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sampson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Sampson takes a swing at Rize's ribcage but misses.
Rize takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rize 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.
Sampson throws a leg kick
and Rize makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sampson misses with a hook
and Rize counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson thuds his right hand into Rize's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rize chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rize.
A lazy left from Rize finds it's target.
Sampson walks into a jab.#KD2#
Rize sends Sampson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rize is motioning to the referee to let Sampson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Sampson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rize throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sampson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Sampson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sampson seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Rize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sampson.
Rize was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sampson motions for Rize to come forward. Sampson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Rize fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sampson.
Sampson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize connects with a nice looking jab.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Sampson's knee but Sampson avoids it well.
Sampson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rize feints a counter leg kick.
Sampson scores with a hook to the body. Rize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sampson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rize. Rize circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rize steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Rize tries a low kick but Sampson avoids it.
A big left from Sampson misses.
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sampson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rize.
Sampson throws a body punch but Rize moves out of range. #T2#
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rize moves away.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Sampson throws a hook but Rize blocks it.
Rize doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rize scores with a sloppy right hand. Sampson should have avoided that one.
Rize has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rize misses with an uppercut. Sampson saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Sampson misses its target.
Rize misses with a leg kick.
Sampson is looking to counter punch.
Sampson throws a leg kick
and Rize counters with a straight right hand.
Rize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rize 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.
Sampson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rize takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sampson swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Rize on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Sampson misses
and Rize counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big right from Sampson misses.
Rize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sampson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rize swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rize throws a lazy right hand but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rize.
Sampson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rize throws a front kick aimed at Sampson's knee but Sampson avoids it well.
Rize bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Rize as he connects with a hook.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Sampson misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Rize releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rize is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sampson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sampson slips a jab from Rize.
Sampson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rize in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Rize feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sampson sprawling to the canvas! Sampson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rize finish him?!
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sampson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Rize. Sampson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Rize!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Rize!
Zack Rize is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zack Rize, 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.
Douglas Sampson spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: ENIGMA 172
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Sampson tries to clinch
and Heydrich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sampson misses with a hook
and Sampson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sampson throws a hook but Heydrich avoids it easily.
Sampson misses with a straight left.
Heydrich unleashes a big counter combination but Sampson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sampson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Sampson's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sampson scores with the left hand. Heydrich knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sampson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sampson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sampson defends it well.
Sampson throws a sloppy head kick and Heydrich moves out of range easily. #T1#
Sampson misses with a left hand
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson lands a body shot.
Heydrich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sampson.
Sampson throws a leg kick which misses Heydrich's front leg but catches the back leg as Heydrich tries to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heydrich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Douglas Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sampson throws a right hand that misses
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heydrich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sampson.
Sampson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson misses with a low kick.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Sampson throws an overhand right that lands on Heydrich's shoulder, as Heydrich tries to avoid the shot.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson tests Heydrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has been cut.
Sampson misses with a hook. Heydrich ducked under it nicely.
Sampson misses with a low kick.
Sampson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Heydrich tries to counter it with a takedown but Sampson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heydrich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.
A big right from Sampson misses.
Sampson digs a good body shot into Heydrich's ribs.
Sampson scores with a leg kick.
Sampson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sampson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Heydrich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson misses with an uppercut.
Sampson throws a chopping leg kick but Heydrich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heydrich was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Heydrich staying out of range there.
Heydrich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sampson with a body shot.
Heydrich circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Heydrich to counter with a crisp jab.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson misses with a looping right.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Heydrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heydrich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson lands a glancing blow to the side of Heydrich's head.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Sampson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heydrich! But no joy.
Sampson lands with a nice body kick.
Heydrich walks into a jab.
Sampson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sampson lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson lands a nice hook to Heydrich's body. Heydrich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sampson throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sampson defends it well.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heydrich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sampson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sampson misses with a hook
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Sampson does it's job there.
Sampson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heydrich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson throws a low kick but Heydrich avoids it.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Heydrich to counter with a crisp jab.
Heydrich defending well as Sampson loads up on a big left hand.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heydrich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sampson falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Heydrich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Heydrich slows the pace down in half guard.
Sampson is staying active underneath Heydrich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heydrich keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heydrich 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.
Sampson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Sampson connects with the punch.
A lazy body kick from Sampson
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Sampson instigates a clinch.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Heydrich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Heydrich looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sampson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heydrich can do to turn this around?#CL#
Sampson clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
Heydrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heydrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampson's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heydrich blocking some punches.
Sampson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heydrich is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
Sampson tries a body shot but Heydrich blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Sampson.
Heydrich can't find room to land a body shot as Sampson controls the action.
Heydrich tries to pull guard but Sampson holds him up against the cage and eventually Heydrich drops back down to his feet.
Heydrich prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Heydrich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Sampson misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heydrich checks a leg kick.
Heydrich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
Heydrich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sampson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Sampson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sampson 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.
Sampson misses the jab.
Sampson tests Heydrich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sampson throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sampson misses with a straight left.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sampson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heydrich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson loads up on a big right hand but Heydrich slips the punch.
Heydrich throws out a counter right but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Sampson lands a jab to Heydrich's midsection.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Heydrich moved out of range.
Heydrich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heydrich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampson misses the target.
Sampson wants to clinch.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Sampson lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Sampson misses.
Sampson connects with a solid leg kick.
Heydrich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson cracks Heydrich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Sampson lands with a hook. Heydrich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sampson throws a big shot that misses.
Sampson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Heydrich pushes him off.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Sampson misses.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A clash of legs there as Heydrich blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Heydrich throws a big counter head kick but Sampson avoids it with no problem.
Heydrich checks a low kick from Sampson.
Heydrich feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Heydrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heydrich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sampson throws a leg kick which misses Heydrich's front leg but catches the back leg as Heydrich tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Heydrich counters with a good low kick that Sampson was not able to check.
Sampson throws a lazy right hand but Heydrich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heydrich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Heydrich pushes him off.
Heydrich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heydrich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sampson looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Sampson misses.
Heydrich with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Sampson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sampson throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Heydrich with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Sampson scores with a jab to the head.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson is looking to slow Heydrich down with leg kicks.
Sampson lands the left hand.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sampson. That's going to slow Heydrich down.
Sampson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson throws a poor cross that misses
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson lands a head shot.
Heydrich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sampson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heydrich is out of range and Sampson settles back down.
Heydrich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Heydrich moves away from the strike by Sampson.
Heydrich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heydrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sampson misses with a jab to the body
and Heydrich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sampson's knee momentarily.
Sampson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Heydrich moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Heydrich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampson throws a hook but Heydrich blocks it.
As Sampson backs off Heydrich throws a huge counter combo but Sampson manages to avoid it all.
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
and Heydrich counters with a nice uppercut.
Sampson 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.
A low kick from Sampson is predictable there
and Heydrich counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heydrich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sampson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sampson throws a right hand that misses
and Heydrich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampson jabs at Heydrich's body.#T3#
Heydrich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich's cut even more.
Sampson digs a good body shot into Heydrich's ribs.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sampson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sampson.
Sampson tries to clinch up.
Sampson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Sampson closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich fails to pull guard. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heydrich.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heydrich backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sampson.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
Heydrich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sampson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sampson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Sampson pushes Heydrich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Sampson manages to break the clinch.
Sampson misses the shot to the body.
Sampson misses with an uppercut.
Sampson scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Sampson.
Sampson throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson had his way with Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich in that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich'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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Sampson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sampson connects with a single shot there.
Heydrich ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Sampson throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich blocks the body kick.
Heydrich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson throws a body punch but Heydrich moves out of range.
Heydrich counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Heydrich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sampson.
Heydrich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Sampson misses with a double jab
and Heydrich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heydrich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sampson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heydrich.
Heydrich tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sampson is looking to slow Heydrich down with leg kicks.
Heydrich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Sampson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heydrich jumps guard but Sampson stands there with Heydrich around his waist. Heydrich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heydrich blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson misses with a punch on the inside.
Heydrich blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Sampson.
Sampson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heydrich's efforts to push away.
Heydrich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heydrich scores with a shot to the side of Sampson's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sampson as Heydrich tries to tie him up.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Heydrich drags the fight down to the ground.
Heydrich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sampson is one step ahead there.
Heydrich is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Heydrich 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.
Douglas Sampson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sampson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heydrich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sampson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Heydrich wants to pass the guard but Sampson is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heydrich won't allow Sampson to get back to his feet.
Heydrich postures up.
Sampson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Heydrich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson wants to hit a sweep here but Heydrich passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sampson there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Sampson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sampson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 169
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Sampson throws a head kick that misses
and Cole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Sampson's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sampson takes a swing at Cole's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cole! But no joy.
Cole lands a nice shot that snaps Sampson's head back.
Sampson throws a body kick that misses
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampson misses the jab.
Cole staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like White Cole has been cut.
Cole walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Sampson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
Cole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sampson lands with a nice body punch.
Douglas Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sampson digs a good body shot into Cole's ribs.
Sampson lands with a shot to the body.
Cole looks winded!
Sampson swings for the body but Cole moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Sampson throws a looping overhand right but Cole ducks down to avoid it.
Sampson is looking to wear down Cole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sampson throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
Sampson defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Sampson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sampson scores with a nice strike.
Cole misses with a straight left. #T3#
Sampson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sampson with the inside leg kick.
Sampson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cole 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.#T4#
That kick from Sampson tenderised Cole's leg. Cole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sampson throws a hook but Cole avoids it easily.
Cole takes one on the button.#CUT#That has opened up White Cole's cut even more.
Sampson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cole at a distance.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampson throws a sloppy head kick and Cole moves out of range easily.
Sampson jabs at Cole's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole unleashes a big counter combination but Sampson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Cole finds it's way through Sampson's defenses.
Sampson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Sampson misses with a lunging right hand
and Cole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson misses with a body punch
and Cole counters with a three punch combo that has Sampson backing up. Sampson nods at Cole to acknowledge the strikes.
Cole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Cole is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Douglas Sampson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Cole cracks Sampson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sampson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Cole finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Sampson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sampson is out cold! Cole holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). White Cole!
White Cole is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, White Cole, 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.
Douglas Sampson was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: ENIGMA 166
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
Couceiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sampson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Couceiro! Sampson lets Couceiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Couceiro is rocked!
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sampson but Sampson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sampson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Douglas Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xandao Couceiro.
Couceiro shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
Couceiro slips under a jab from Sampson.
Sampson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Couceiro shoots in but Sampson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Couceiro backs away, Sampson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Couceiro darts in looking for a takedown but Sampson gets double underhooks and turns Couceiro into the cage.
Sampson throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Couceiro looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Sampson has his feet on Couceiro's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Couceiro with a poor takedown
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Sampson.
Sampson throws a good cross that connects.
Couceiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Sampson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Couceiro.
Couceiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couceiro has a takedown stuffed.
Couceiro shoots in looking for a takedown but Sampson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Couceiro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Couceiro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sampson is fending him off so far but Couceiro persists. Nope, Sampson circles away and we're back to standing.
As Couceiro backs away, Sampson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Couceiro looks winded!
Sampson stuffs the takedown.
Couceiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a right hand from hell and Couceiro is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Douglas Sampson 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.

Event: ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Farfan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sampson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Farfan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farfan loads up on a big right hand but Sampson slips the punch.
Sampson slips under a jab.
Sampson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sampson misses with a hook
and Farfan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farfan throws a leg kick
and Sampson counters with a series of strikes. Farfan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Sampson.
Farfan wants to clinch.
Farfan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.#T1#
Sampson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farfan doesn't seem bothered though.
Farfan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut.
Farfan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Farfan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farfan throwing a counter right hand but Sampson manages to avoid it.
Sampson throws an overhand right that lands on Farfan's shoulder, as Farfan tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Farfan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sampson.
Sampson looks to land a right hand but Farfan moved out of range.
It looked like Farfan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Farfan misses with a body shot
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farfan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Sampson.
Farfan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Farfan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sampson.
Farfan misses with an uppercut. Sampson saw that one coming.
Sampson punishes Farfan's body with a nice straight punch.
Farfan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sampson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sampson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Farfan.
Sampson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sampson throws a body punch but Farfan moves out of range.
Sampson looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfan is just out of range.
Farfan misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.#T3#
Farfan tries to clinch up.
Sampson keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sampson! But no joy.
Farfan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Farfan thinking.
Farfan tries to clinch but Sampson moves away
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Farfan moves into the clinch.
Farfan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Farfan misses with the head strike.
Sampson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farfan is breathing heavily.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson throws a head punch that misses.
Farfan prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Farfan blocks a body shot from Sampson.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Farfan's head.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Sampson.
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sampson.
Sampson tries to work over Farfan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson.
Sampson tries to throw a body punch but Farfan avoids it by throwing Sampson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sampson.
Sampson digs a right hand into Farfan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Farfan's gas tank.
Sampson lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampson struggles to land a body shot inside as Farfan controls his hands.
Sampson cracks Farfan with a nice body shot.
Farfan takes a shot to the head.
Sampson scores with a hook to the body.
Sampson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Sampson.
Farfan takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sampson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
That's time! Farfan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sampson jabs Farfan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Farfan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Farfan! Sampson lets Farfan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Farfan is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Iago Farfan has been cut.
Sampson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Farfan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
Douglas Sampson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 158
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Sampson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Sampson throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Sakala 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.
Sampson misses with a left hand
and Sakala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
Yannick Sakala 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.
Sakala throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Sampson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sampson looks to clinch
enabling Sakala to counter with a crisp jab. #T1##CL#
Sampson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakala, pushing him back against the cage.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Sampson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakala.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala can't find room to land a body shot as Sampson controls the action.
Sampson lands a shot to the body.
Sakala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampson or not.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sampson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sampson.
Sampson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala lands a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson misses with some punches.
A short right from Sampson.
Sakala misses with some punches.
Sakala struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampson controls his hands.
Sakala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakala misses with the head strike.
Sakala working aggressively here.
Sampson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sampson misses with a body punch.
Sampson lands with a right to the head.
Sampson tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Sakala.
Sampson digs a right hand into Sakala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakala's gas tank.
Sakala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson is working Sakala over against the cage.
Sakala lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Sakala.
Sampson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
Sakala misses with a punch on the inside.
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sampson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
Sakala looks winded!
Sampson pushes Sakala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
Sakala blocks an uppercut.
Sampson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sampson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sakala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Sakala misses with the head strike.
Sampson is working Sakala over against the cage.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sampson lands a body shot.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Sampson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakala backwards.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sakala throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakala's elbow.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
A short uppercut from Sampson. #ROC#Sakala is rocked!
Sampson scores with a hook to the body.
Sakala is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Sampson pushes Sakala against the cage. Sampson is working some dirty boxing. Sampson pushes off with a quick right hook! Sakala goes down! Sakala tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sampson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ENIGMA 152
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Sampson cracks Knell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sampson misses with a straight right.
Knell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sampson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sampson tried to score with a low kick but Knell checks it.
Knell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sampson scoring well with a low kick there.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson scores with a jab.
Knell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Death Knell has been cut.#T1#
Sampson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sampson finds it's way round the side to connect with Knell's head.
Knell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sampson misses with a two punch combination.
Knell half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sampson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sampson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Knell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD2#
Sampson lands a big uppercut and Knell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Knell looks OK. Sampson waves Knell back to his feet!#ROC2#Knell is rocked!
Douglas Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BAM! Sampson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Knell like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Douglas Sampson!
Our winner, Douglas Sampson, 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.

Event: ENIGMA 145
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Zakharov lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sampson.
Zakharov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sampson misses with a hook to the body
enabling Zakharov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sampson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zakharov misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Sampson slips a jab from Zakharov.
Sampson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zakharov. Zakharov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zakharov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakharov moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Zakharov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zakharov misses with a wild body shot.
Zakharov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sampson backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zakharov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Sampson drops Zakharov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zakharov looks back up at him and smiles so Sampson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Zakharov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.#T1#
Sampson lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Zakharov head around and knocks him out cold! Sampson 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 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
After winning the bout, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 138
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Sampson throws a looping overhand right but Granite ducks down to avoid it.
Granite 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.
Granite lands with a big right hook that stumbles Sampson - he's out on his feet here! Granite follows up with another monster hook that separates Sampson from consciousness! Sampson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Granite stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jimmy Granite !
A relieved looking Jimmy Granite thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Douglas Sampson spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: Bellicose 143
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Walton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sampson.
A jab from Walton misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Sampson misses.
Walton scores with a hook to the body. Sampson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Sampson.
Sampson tries a quick counter leg kick but Walton is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Sampson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampson is just out of range.
Walton misses with a body shot.
Walton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sampson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sampson checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Walton is predictable there
letting Sampson counter with a right hand.
Sampson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sampson missing with a left hand there. Walton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walton throwing a counter right hand but Sampson manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sampson under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Douglas Sampson has been cut.
Walton throws a lazy uppercut
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Walton misses
and Sampson counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Walton lands an overhand right.
Walton slips a straight right by Sampson.
Walton throws a jab but it's blocked by Sampson.
Walton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sampson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Walton misses with a hook to the body
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Sampson sends Walton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sampson is motioning to the referee to let Walton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson misses with a body shot.
Walton misses with a hook
and Sampson counters with a big right hand! Oh Walton is in trouble here! Sampson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
A relieved looking Douglas Sampson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Bellicose 133
Date: Aug 20, 2022

#R1#
Seanoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sampson slips under a jab.
Sampson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seanoa counters with a straight right hand.
Sampson works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Nuufo Seanoa has been cut.
Seanoa cracks Sampson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sampson connects with a right hand. Seanoa shakes it off.
Seanoa blocks a low kick nicely.
Seanoa slips a straight right by Sampson.
Seanoa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sampson's hands.
A big right from Sampson misses.
Seanoa is looking to counter punch.
Seanoa throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampson counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Sampson feints and then cracks Seanoa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seanoa down.
Sampson misses with a wild body shot.
Sampson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick from Seanoa is predictable there
and Sampson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seanoa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seanoa throws an off balance right hand
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sampson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seanoa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Seanoa avoids the body shot from Sampson.
Seanoa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sampson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Sampson jabs at Seanoa's body.#KD2#
Sampson drops Seanoa with a beautiful combination! Seanoa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sampson is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Seanoa is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seanoa misses with a hook
and Sampson counters with a nice leg kick.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
Seanoa checks a low kick from Sampson.
Seanoa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Seanoa as he checks the leg kick.
Seanoa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sampson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seanoa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Seanoa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sampson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seanoa's sensitive parts.
Seanoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sampson.
Sampson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Seanoa moves out of range as Sampson strikes.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Seanoa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sampson throws a hook but Seanoa avoids it easily.
Seanoa throws out a loose jab but Sampson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seanoa misses with a hook
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson misses with a straight left. #T4#
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seanoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
Seanoa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sampson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Nuufo Seanoa's cut is getting worse.
A lazy body kick from Seanoa #KD2#
and Sampson counters with a nice right hand that sends Seanoa toppling to the canvas! Seanoa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sampson finish him?!
Oh Seanoa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Seanoa clinches.
Seanoa seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Sampson breaks from the clinch.
Sampson throws a leg kick but Seanoa moved away.
Seanoa swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seanoa throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
Sampson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seanoa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nuufo Seanoa's cut.
That's time! Seanoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Seanoa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seanoa throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Seanoa moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sampson.
Seanoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seanoa tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
Seanoa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sampson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seanoa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seanoa misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seanoa takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Sampson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seanoa on the side of the head.
Seanoa throws a leg kick but Sampson moved away.#T1#
Seanoa scores with a leg kick.
Seanoa throws an off balance right hand
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Sampson. Beautiful body shot.
Sampson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seanoa ducks under a wild hook from Sampson.
Seanoa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sampson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Douglas Sampson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Seanoa is predictable there
and Sampson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sampson jabs Seanoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sampson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sampson scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Seanoa tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Seanoa! Sampson lets Seanoa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sampson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Seanoa's defenses. It connects perfectly with Seanoa's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
Our winner, Douglas Sampson, 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.

Event: Bellicose 116
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
Prometheus misses the jab.
Good shot there by Sampson.
Sampson throws a poor cross that misses
and Prometheus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sampson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prometheus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sampson checks it well.
Prometheus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sampson.
Prometheus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prometheus just misses with a punch to the body.
Prometheus scores with a jab.#T1#
Prometheus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sampson.
Prometheus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as Sampson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prometheus doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Sampson scores with a jab. Prometheus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prometheus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sampson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Prometheus thows a body kick. Sampson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sampson tries to clinch but Prometheus moves out of range. #CL#
Sampson takes the fight into the clinch.
Prometheus lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Prometheus. #T2#
Prometheus struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampson controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Prometheus.
Prometheus lands a body punch.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Prometheus lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prometheus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prometheus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prometheus has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Nice body punch from Prometheus - that landed with a thud.
Prometheus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sampson or not.
Sampson blocks a body shot from Prometheus.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Prometheus controls the action.
A short right from Prometheus on the inside.
Prometheus tries to throw a body punch but Sampson avoids it by throwing Prometheus back against the cage.
Prometheus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prometheus.
Prometheus tries a body shot but Sampson blocks it.
Prometheus lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Prometheus.
Prometheus working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Prometheus. #T3#
Sampson blocks a body shot from Prometheus.
Sampson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prometheus's efforts to push away.
Prometheus lands with a light punch inside.
Sampson throws a head punch that misses.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Prometheus lands a right hand.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Prometheus.
Prometheus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson prevents a body shot from Prometheus. #BC2#
Prometheus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prometheus connects with an inside leg kick.
Prometheus swings for the body but Sampson moves out of range.
Prometheus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Prometheus tries to get set, Sampson tries to push him back and clinch up but Prometheus manages to avoid the attempt.
Prometheus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sampson.#T4#
Prometheus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Prometheus scores with a nice strike.
Prometheus throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Prometheus misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Prometheus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Sampson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a few strikes there.
Sampson tries to counter by clinching up but Prometheus breaks away and moves out of range.
Prometheus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sampson throws out the jab.
Douglas Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prometheus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orestes Prometheus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sampson tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
Prometheus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sampson misses with an uppercut
and Prometheus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Prometheus.
Sampson tries to clinch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Prometheus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prometheus moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a jab to the body
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sampson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prometheus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sampson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prometheus.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch but Prometheus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prometheus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prometheus blocks a jab.
Prometheus misses with a hook
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab.
Prometheus misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prometheus.
A big left from Prometheus misses.
Sampson lands with an overhand left.
Prometheus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Prometheus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sampson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Prometheus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sampson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick lands for Prometheus. #T3#
Prometheus connects with a looping right hand.
Prometheus misses with a body shot.
Sampson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Prometheus does no damage.
Prometheus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Prometheus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Prometheus responds with a good body kick, but Sampson manages to step out the way in time.
Prometheus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Prometheus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampson misses with a lunging right hand
and Prometheus counters with a solid body kick.
Sampson blocks a jab.
Sampson missing with a left hand there. Prometheus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sampson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prometheus.
Prometheus catches Sampson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Prometheus lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orestes Prometheus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orestes Prometheus'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prometheus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prometheus is looking for the big counter here.
Prometheus throws a leg kick
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut.
Prometheus throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab.
Prometheus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prometheus misses with a body kick.
Sampson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prometheus misses with the body kick
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sampson looks to land a left hand but Prometheus moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A shot to the body from Sampson misses
and Prometheus counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Prometheus struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampson controls his hands.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus lands with a short shot to the head.
Prometheus lands a right hand.
Prometheus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prometheus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sampson blocks a body shot from Prometheus.
Prometheus has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Prometheus controls the action.
Sampson has Prometheus pressed against the cage, preventing Prometheus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prometheus.
Prometheus working hard to break the clinch.
Sampson presses Prometheus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Prometheus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prometheus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prometheus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prometheus pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Prometheus.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prometheus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prometheus is trying to push Sampson away but Sampson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prometheus is trying to push Sampson away but Sampson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Prometheus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prometheus lands with a light punch inside.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sampson.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sampson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sampson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prometheus or not.
Sampson lands a hook that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
Sampson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prometheus or not.
Sampson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson lands a nice uppercut.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Sampson.
Sampson works on Prometheus's body with a couple of short punches.
Sampson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Prometheus or not.
Sampson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sampson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prometheus.
Sampson lands a left hand.
Sampson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prometheuss head.
Still in the clinch, Sampson scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Prometheus is rocked!
Sampson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Prometheus with a big uppercut! Prometheus tries to clinch up but Sampson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Prometheus to the mat! Prometheus covers up and Sampson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Douglas Sampson!
A very excited looking Douglas Sampson 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.

Event: Bellicose 100
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Sampson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reeves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reeves, as that shot connected.
Sampson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Reeves counters with a nice right hand that sends Sampson toppling to the canvas! Sampson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reeves finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves cracks Sampson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sampson falls to his knees and Reeves doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keywon Reeves!
Keywon Reeves retains his heavyweight title!
Keywon Reeves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Douglas Sampson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nothing goes over my head… my reflexes are too fast, but my famously huge turd pre fight left me feeling dizzy and I was seeing double vision the whole fight'.

Event: Bellicose 87
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Orlov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand.
Orlov tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Sampson counters with a big uppercut that knocks Orlov off his feet! Sampson dives into side control looking to finish!#CUT2#It looks like Krigor Orlov has been cut.
Orlov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Orlov tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov is trying to improve his position.
Orlov is working hard here to advance position.
Orlov is letting Sampson control him for a moment.
Orlov wants to control but Sampson postures up.
Orlov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sampson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Orlov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sampson quickly recovers to half guard.
Orlov throwing shots but Sampson is blocking nicely.
Sampson manages to get to full guard.
Orlov controlling from the top position. #T2#
Sampson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sampson trying to control the position.
Orlov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov scoring with some ground and pound.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Orlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orlov is fighting to break Sampson's control of his arms but Sampson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Orlov working some strikes from top position.
Orlov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sampson looking to control.
Orlov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orlov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sampson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sampson managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sampson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Sampson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Orlov doesn't seem phased though.
Orlov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krigor Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Orlov is looking to clinch.
Orlov tries for a takedown but Sampson circles away easily
and Sampson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Orlov fails with the takedown
letting Sampson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krigor Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Orlov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orlov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sampson's head.
Orlov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sampson tries to kick Orlov off but Orlov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sampson has hold of Orlov's hands but Orlov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Sampson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krigor Orlov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Orlov dives in and grabs Sampson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sampson pushes down on Orlov's head and hops out.
Orlov shoots for a takedown but Sampson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sampson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sampson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orlov takes one to the side of the head.
Sampson lands a body shot.
Orlov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krigor Orlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Orlov misses with a takedown attempt - Sampson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlov.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Sampson and Orlov goes tumbling to the canvas! Sampson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlov tries to get to full guard but Sampson has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sampson in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Sampson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sampson is looking to pass Orlov's guard but actually Orlov recovers to full guard.
Sampson stays in close to Orlov's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sampson won't allow Orlov to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Orlov trying to keep a closed guard but Sampson is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Orlov fails with the takedown
letting Sampson counter with a right hand.
Orlov has his takedown stuffed
and Sampson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sampson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orlov fails with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Orlov tries for a takedown but Sampson circles away easily
and Sampson scores with a counter punch that sends Orlov to the canvas! Sampson smells blood - he's punishing Orlov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Orlov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
A victorious Douglas Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Kanud vs Summers
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Sampson digs a good hook to Mihaljevic's body.
Mihaljevic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mihaljevic looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Sampson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mihaljevic tries for a takedown but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sampson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mihaljevic lands a lovely overhand right.
Sampson works the jab nicely.
Mihaljevic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampson avoids it really well and circles away.
Mihaljevic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaljevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaljevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Sampson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vedran Mihaljevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaljevic shoots in looking for a takedown but Sampson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mihaljevic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedran Mihaljevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mihaljevic takes a swing at Sampson's ribcage but misses.
Mihaljevic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sampson is out of range and Mihaljevic settles back down.
Mihaljevic looks to land a body kick but Sampson moved away.
Sampson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mihaljevic.
A countering left hand to the body from Sampson misses.
Sampson throws a body punch but Mihaljevic moves out of range.
Mihaljevic misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaljevic throws a shot from downtown. Sampson moves away and avoids it.
Mihaljevic throws a sloppy head kick and Sampson moves out of range easily.
Sampson lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Vedran Mihaljevic has been cut.#T1#
Mihaljevic wants to land a leg kick but Sampson is out of range.
Sampson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaljevic. #CL2#
Sampson drives through and clinches with Mihaljevic against the cage. #BC#
Mihaljevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Douglas Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sampson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mihaljevic tries to close the distance and clinch but Sampson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sampson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sampson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mihaljevic misses with a takedown attempt - Sampson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mihaljevic is breathing heavily.
Mihaljevic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sampson swivels and escapes.
Sampson lands a jab to Mihaljevic's midsection.
Sampson lands with a nice body punch.
Sampson misses with a looping left.
Sampson lands a right hook to the body. #KD2#
Sampson steps into range and cracks Mihaljevic with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Mihaljevic flops backwards and Sampson dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Mihaljevic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Sampson gets to his feet - Mihaljevic follows without any prompting. #T2#
Mihaljevic walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mihaljevic limp body while Sampson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose - Howard vs Taylor
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Burtha moves in looking to clinch but Sampson pushes him off.#CL#
Burtha darts in and clinches Sampson up against the cage.
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Big Burtha has been cut.
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burtha tries to clinch up but Sampson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampson throws out a counter right but Burtha avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Burtha clinches up with Sampson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burtha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sampson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sampson.
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Burtha is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burtha or not.
Oh Burtha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burtha is breathing heavily.
Sampson pushes Burtha against the cage. Sampson is working some dirty boxing. Sampson pushes off with a quick right hook! Burtha goes down! Burtha tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sampson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Our winner, Douglas Sampson, 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.

Event: Bellicose - Daverio vs Girith
Date: Dec 03, 2021

#R1#
Sampson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Frankee Guh Noo has been cut.
Guh Noo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sampson.
A left and a right from Guh Noo both land. Nice combination.
Guh Noo misses with a double jab #KD#
and Sampson counters with a nice right hand that sends Guh Noo toppling to the canvas! Guh Noo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sampson finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guh Noo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson.
Sampson cracks Guh Noo with a hook to the temple - Guh Noo is on wobbly legs here! Sampson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Guh Noo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sampson wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SICKNESS V
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
Wilber misses with a lunging right hand
and Sampson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sam Wilber has been cut.
Wilber misses with an uppercut
and Sampson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilber with a nice cross.
Wilber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.#KD2#
Sampson sends Wilber crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sampson is motioning to the referee to let Wilber up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Wilber cracks Sampson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sampson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wilber finish him?
Wilber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sampson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sampson misses with a straight left.
Wilber lands a really nice looking cross but Sampson seems unphased.
Wilber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sampson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Sam Wilber's cut is getting worse.
Wilber misses with a combination #KD2#
and Sampson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wilber! Sampson lets Wilber back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Wilber is rocked!
Wilber throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Sampson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wilber sprawling to the canvas! Wilber rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sampson finish him?!
Oh Wilber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilber.
Wilber seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampson moves away from the strike by Wilber. #T1#
Sampson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilber.
Wilber misses with an uppercut.
Wilber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sampson.
Wilber throwing a counter right hand but Sampson manages to avoid it.
Sampson drops Wilber with a straight right hand, right on the button! Sampson 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 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
An out of breath Douglas Sampson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TUF Season 1 - Round 1
Date: Aug 20, 2021

#R1#
Sampson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Hole Reemer has been cut.#TD#
Reemer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sampson was covering up waiting for the punch and Reemer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reemer is looking to work some ground and pound but Sampson has wrist control.
Reemer with a nice head shot there.
Reemer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reemer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reemer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reemer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Reemer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reemer'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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reemer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reemer stays in close to Sampson's body and controls the position.
Reemer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reemer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reemer working some strikes from top position.
Reemer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sampson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Reemer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sampson misses with a hook. Reemer ducked under it nicely.
Reemer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Reemer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sampson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reemer taking a breather here.
Reemer scoring with punches and elbows.
Sampson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reemer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Reemer.
Reemer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Reemer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Reemer crashes against the mat.
Reemer in side control, throwing shots but Sampson defends.
Sampson parries the strikes from Reemer easily there. Reemer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sampson to escape.
Reemer cracks Sampson with a big right hand but Sampson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reemer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sampson is avoiding damage well.
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!
Reemer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sampson!
Reemer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reemer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reemer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reemer landing strikes from the mount and Sampson is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hole Reemer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Reemer shoots in and gets a takedown into Sampson's guard.
Sampson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reemer.
Sampson being controlled here, momentarily.
Further stalling from Reemer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reemer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reemer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Reemer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reemer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reemer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Sampson as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Hole Reemer's cut is getting worse.#TD#
Reemer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Well, if Reemer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Ground and pound from Reemer.
Sampson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reemer.
Well, if Reemer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Sampson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sampson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reemer.
Sampson tries to roll over but Reemer keeps him under control.
Reemer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sampson can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson tries to get to full guard but Reemer has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Reemer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reemer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Reemer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Reemer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reemer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reemer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sampson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hole Reemer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hole Reemer'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sampson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hole Reemer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson scores with a decent looking hook.
Reemer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#Hole Reemer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Reemer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reemer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reemer with the ground and pound from mount.
Sampson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reemer with good strikes from the mount here!
Reemer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Reemer with shots to the head and body - Sampson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sampson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reemer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reemer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hole Reemer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reemer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Sampson scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Reemer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Reemer stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hole Reemer!

Event: TUF Testing
Date: Jun 28, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas is looking to counter the offense by Sampson and move into the clinch.
Sampson Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sampson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Douglas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Sampson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Douglas stalls.
Douglas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sampson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douglas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sampson slowing the pace effectively.
Douglas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Douglas has Sampson pressed against the cage.
Douglas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Douglas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
A hook to the body from Sampson.
Douglas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas Sampson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Douglas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sampson Douglas.
Sampson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Douglas moves away.#CL2#
Sampson moves into the clinch.
Sampson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Douglas content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Sampson lands a right hand.
Sampson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampson.
Douglas stalling in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Sampson.
Douglas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson lands with a left to the head.
Douglas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sampson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Douglas Sampson!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Douglas Sampson!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Douglas Sampson!

Douglas Sampson wins by unanimous decision!

Event: End of the Madness
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1##CL#
Douglas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sampson leaning against his opponent.
Douglas has Sampson pushed against the cage.
Douglas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Douglas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Douglas stalling against the cage.
Sampson has Douglas pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Douglas. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arthur Douglas.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Douglas closes the distance and pushes Sampson back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sampson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Sampson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sampson has Douglas pressed against the cage.
Douglas is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sampson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
Sampson being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Douglas Sampson.#CL#
Douglas pushes Sampson up against the cage in a clinch.
Douglas stalling in the clinch.
Douglas avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douglas has Sampson pressed against the cage.
Sampson stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Douglas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Douglas 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Douglas!

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