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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; African King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
#TD#
King wants the takedown. Sam is fighting it off but King persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sam's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Sam#SUB#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Sam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (2) Sam
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
King looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sam has picked King up and slammed him! King can't keep hold of the triangle and Sam manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: King (2) vs (5) Sam#SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #T1#
King can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
King tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sam easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (2) vs (7) Sam
Sam controlling the position easily from mount.
King is looking to improve his position but Sam isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Sam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King has given up his back. Will we see Sam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: King (2) vs (10) Sam#T3#
Sam is not going to allow King to sit and survive in this position.
King breaks Sam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (4) vs (10) Sam
King won't allow Sam to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Sam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
King looking to improve position, pressing down on Sam's thigh with his hand. Sam seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is King paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! King's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Sam picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sam is looking to clinch but Pardi is avoiding it.
#CL#
Pardi clinches. #TD#
Pardi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (0) Sam
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Pardi slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Sam is not content to let Pardi control the position.
Pardi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is not content to let Pardi control the position.#T2#
Pardi is taking a breather. Sam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pardi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pardi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pardi (2) vs (4) Sam#SUB2#
Sam is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pardi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Pardi fending off the submission attempt from Sam. #T3#
Sam controlling well, preventing Pardi from escaping the position.
Sam trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pardi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sam looking for the RNC.
Pardi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sam's guard. Nice work there by Pardi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (4) vs (4) Sam
Sam 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.#T4#
Pardi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sam is trying to keep Pardi in close.
Pardi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Sam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T5#
Pardi passes Sam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sam wants to improve his position but Pardi is controlling well.
Pardi is controlling the pace.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Sam is still trying to improve position.
Pardi trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Sam controlling the position well.
Pardi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sam trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Pardi trying to mount his opponent but Sam defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
Pardi is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sam controlling the position well. #T9#
Pardi prevents Sam from improving his position.
Sam won't allow Pardi to pass to mount.
Pardi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (7) vs (4) Sam
Sam wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.
Sam prevents Pardi from taking his back.#T10#
Pardi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sam stops Pardi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sam has given up his back here. Will Pardi look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (10) vs (4) Sam
Pardi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pardi'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.#T11#
Sam just trying to survive but Pardi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Sam is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pardi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Pardi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Sam tries to break free.
Pardi tries to keep control of the position but Sam is staying busy.
Sam just trying to survive but Pardi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pardi is hanging on to Sam's back as he tries to escape.
Pardi avoiding Sam 's attempts to control his hands. #T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Further stalling from Pardi.
Pardi doesn't have the hooks in and Sam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (10) vs (6) Sam
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Pardi is trying to hold Sam in close to prevent damage but Sam has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
Sam wants to pass the guard but Pardi is defending well.
Pardi controlling the position for now.
Pardi wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura but Pardi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sam to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
HC MMA 8
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Maica shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maica takes one on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sam.
Maica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Maica gets caught napping as Sam dives in and scores a takedown. Maica manages to retain guard.
Maica has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sam is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Maica is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Sam is trying to trip Maica. He has hold of a leg but Maica is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sam throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sam is working Maica over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maica is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sam happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like Sam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Maica on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sam working the head with strikes. #T2#
Sam controls the position.
Sam is putting a hurting on Maica here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sam grinds an elbow into Maica's temple.
Sam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sam lands an elbow. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but Maica is defending well.
Sam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Maica looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Sam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Maica manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Sam scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sam scoring with punches from side control.
Sam landing strikes.
Sam controls the position.
Maica is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sam connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sam working the head with strikes. #SUB2#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maica, who protects the arm well.
Maica is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Maica takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam working the ground and pound from side control.
Sam cracks Maica with a big right hand but Maica just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Sam has hold of Maica's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Maica seems comfortable defending it but Sam has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Maica is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Maica is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Sam couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambo Sam!
A less than humble Sambo Sam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Sam, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Shalit pushes Sam up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Shalit drags the fight down to the ground.
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (3) vs (0) Shalit
Shalit is looking to reverse the position.
Sam wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (5) vs (0) Shalit#SUB#
Sam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Shalit is now in Sam's guard. A big mistake from Sam there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (5) vs (2) Shalit#T1#
Sam is trying to hold Shalit in close to prevent damage but Shalit has managed to pass into half guard.
Shalit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Shalit trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.
Sam is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?#T2#
Sam wants to improve his position but Shalit is controlling well.
Shalit wants to take a breather but Sam is having none of it.
Sam wants to sweep but Shalit has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit is looking to take a break and control but Sam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shalit controls the position.
Sam manages to get back to half guard.
Sam is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalit pulls his head out easily.
Shalit prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shalit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shalit is trying to control the action in half guard but Sam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shalit postures up.
Sam keeping full guard, as Shalit tries to pass.
Sam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shalit is now in half guard. #SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Sam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Shalit wants to work for an arm triangle but Sam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shalit is working away from the top position though.
Shalit uses his free foot to push down on Sam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sam. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (8) Shalit
Sam is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Shalit moves to his opponent's back but Sam bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Shalit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (7) vs (8) Shalit
Shalit trying to keep a closed guard but Sam is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Sam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shalit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (7) vs (10) Shalit#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shalit wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving. #T6#
Shalit pushing down on Sam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shalit wants to pass to mount but Sam is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam trying to control here.
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Sam defends it.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Shalit is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Shalit tries to pass to full mount but Sam defends it.
Sam trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Sam is trying to get back to full guard.
Sam trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Shalit moves into full mount! Sam won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (13) Shalit
Sam is looking to improve his position but Shalit isn't that keen on the idea.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Sam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit wants to free his trapped foot but Sam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sam is looking to control Shalit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?
Shalit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a submission of some sort.
Sam is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Sam gets full guard.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalit won't allow Sam to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sam working a defensive guard but Shalit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (16) Shalit
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam regains half guard.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shalit is thwarting Sam's attempts to control the position.#T10##SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back.
Shalit is trying to control. Sam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sam tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shalit has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (7) vs (19) Shalit
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Shalit throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sam has his hands clasped together but Shalit breaks the hold and Sam is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shalit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
A very excited looking Elazar Shalit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sam moves into range and clinches up with Water.#TD#
Sam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Water is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sam to the mat. Sam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (0) Sam
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Sam is retaining full guard.
Sam looking for a sweep. Not yet Sam, not yet.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sam working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
Sam trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Water trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Water doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Water manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Water preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sam working for a triangle but Water defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sam has his foot on Water's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Water works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Water slips nicely into half guard.
Sam trying to hold on to Water's head to control him but Water postures up.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Water wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
Sam is trying to control but can't.
Sam gets back to full guard.
Water trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam working a defensive guard here.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Water manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (2) vs (2) Sam
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Water can't keep his opponent in guard - Sam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sam is trying for a kimura here. Water looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sam wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sambo Sam!
A very excited looking Sambo Sam rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HC MMA 7
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Hudak lands a head shot.#CL#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Hudak. Hudak maintains the clinch. #TD#
Hudak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sam clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sam is trying to maintain the position but Hudak is very close to passing his half guard.
Hudak prevents Sam from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam is not content to let Hudak control the position.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sam trying to control but Hudak postures up.
#SUB#
Hudak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hudak.
Sam is refusing to be controlled, as Hudak sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Hudak from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sam has his feet on Hudak's thighs here. He's pushed Hudak off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hudak screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Helenius has hold of one of Sam's legs. Sam is fighting the takedown attempt but Helenius gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Helenius
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Helenius stands and throws Sam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (5) Helenius
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam is not content to let Helenius control the position.
Sam is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Helenius is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sam (0) vs (7) Helenius
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.
Helenius wants to take his opponent's back but Sam doesn't allow it.
Helenius wants to control the pace but Sam is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Sam is looking to improve his position but Helenius isn't that keen on the idea.
Sam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Sam actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying to work for a kimura but Sam is defending well.
Sam is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sam actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Helenius is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Helenius is keen to just control but Sam is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helenius pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helenius prevents Sam from improving his position.
Helenius trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
Sam has his hands clasped together around Helenius's back. He's all about the action.
Sam is looking to get back to full guard here but Helenius has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (10) Helenius#T3#
Sam sneaks back into half guard.
Sam tries to roll over but Helenius keeps him under control.
Helenius wants to free his trapped foot but Sam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sam is pressing down on Helenius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Sam working for submissions but it's allowed Helenius to get to half guard.
Helenius trying to mount his opponent but Sam defends it.
Helenius is thwarting Sam's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Helenius sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Sam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Sam defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Helenius seems to be working for a kimura but Sam defends the submission attempt.
Sam is looking to control Helenius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Helenius is working for a kimura but Sam is defending it quite comfortably.
#T5#
Helenius passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (0) vs (13) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Helenius is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
Sam is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Sam wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Helenius has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Sam's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Sam is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Helenius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rupert Helenius!
Our winner, Rupert Helenius, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Emil Gustafsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gustafsson has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
#TD#
Gustafsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sam forces his way into half guard.
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gustafsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sam.
#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sam pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sam seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is looking to stall here but Gustafsson recovers full guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Sam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gustafsson is keeping the position for now.
Sam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Sam wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Sam pushes down on Gustafsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam is looking to advance position but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Gustafsson is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam wants to pass to mount but Gustafsson is defending the position.
Sam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gustafsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Gustafsson (0) vs (3) Sam
Gustafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustafsson is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gustafsson has left one of his arms exposed and Sam doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Gustafsson screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH: Romero vs Jones
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Hisashi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sam back to the cage. Hisashi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.#TD#
Sam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hisashi did well to prevent Sam getting side control.
Sam thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hisashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet.
Sam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hisashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sam drops an elbow to the side of Hisashi's head.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Hisashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sam lands with a punch from half guard.
Hisashi pushes Sam off looking to stand but Sam dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Sam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hisashi is just riding it out for now. Sam eventually gives up the hold.
Sam is nestled in close to Hisashi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Sam stops Hisashi from getting back to his feet.
#ES2#
Hisashi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Sam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sam tries for a takedown but Hisashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hisashi misses the jab.
Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Sam moved out of range nicely.
Sam slips under a jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi 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.
Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Sam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Sam. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Sam closes the distance and clinches up with Hisashi, looking for a takedown. Sam pushes Hisashi against the cage but Hisashi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sam throws out a loose jab but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam moves out of range as Hisashi strikes.
Sam looks to land a combination but Hisashi avoids it well.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Hisashi.
Sam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hisashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Hisashi scores with a decent looking hook.
Hisashi moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sam. Hisashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sam just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Sam ducked under it nicely.
Hisashi cracks Sam with an open hand slap.
Hisashi misses the jab.
Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam throwing a counter right hand but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Sam blocks a jab.
Akahoshi Hisashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##TD#
Sam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hisashi was covering up waiting for the punch and Sam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sam throws an elbow that misses. Hisashi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sam's guard. Nice move by Hisashi!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam has a closed guard, preventing Hisashi from standing up. #SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hisashi passes into side control.
#SU2#
Hisashi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hisashi lands an overhand right.
Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Sam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sam throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
A big left from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sam throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hisashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hisashi misses with a looping left.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi lands the left hand.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Sam ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Sam misses. #T1#
Hisashi misses with a looping right.
Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sam moves away.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hisashi. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hisashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Hisashi.
Hisashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam misses with a shot to the body
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sam throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Sam misses with a lunging right hand
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi 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.
Sam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Hisashi lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sam throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hisashi.
Sam tries to counter with a takedown but Hisashi is quick to defend against it.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab.
Hisashi connects with the punch.
Sam moves out of range of the strikes.
Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hisashi misses with a two punch combination.
Sam looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisashi is just out of range.
Hisashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hisashi slips under a jab from Sam.
It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sam slips a jab and a cross from Hisashi.
#T3#
Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sam.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target. #TD#
Sam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hisashi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hisashi misses with a looping left.
Sam misses with a looping left.
Hisashi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Sam counters with a single leg into guard. Hisashi didn't expect that.
Hisashi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Sam jumps guard but Hisashi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Hisashi is stalling here.
Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hisashi tries to land a knee to the head but Sam blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Hisashi.
Hisashi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sam takes a shot to the head.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akahoshi Hisashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hisashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hisashi throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Sam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hisashi's guard.
Sam looking to sit in guard and control but Hisashi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sam trying to control the position.
Hisashi wants to get up but he can't break Sam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sam trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hisashi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Hisashi wants to get up but he can't break Sam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hisashi wants to stand but Sam is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Sam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hisashi uses it to pass to side control.
Sam can't do much from the bottom here.
Sam is looking for a sweep.
Sam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SU2#
Hisashi decides to stand and escape the position. #T2#
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
letting Sam counter with a right hand.
Hisashi throws a hook but Sam blocks it.
Sam drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hisashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hisashi connects with a looping right hand.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Sam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi wants to get back to his feet but Sam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Sam stops Hisashi from standing up. #T3#
Sam is stalling in the full guard.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Hisashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam distracts Hisashi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sam won't allow Hisashi to get back to his feet.
Akahoshi Hisashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sam works over Hisashi with some ground and pound from guard.
Sam stands and throws Hisashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sam lands an elbow. #SUB#
Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hisashi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Hisashi! #SUB#
Sam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hisashi uses it to pass to side control.
Sam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hisashi pulls his head out easily.
Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hisashi wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sam uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akahoshi Hisashi.
Well Hisashi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi! |
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Event:
SMASH: Prescott vs Thai
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Vercetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vercetti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sam eats them both and turns towards Vercetti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Sam darts in looking for a takedown but Vercetti gets double underhooks and turns Sam into the cage.
Vercetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vercetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
Vercetti working aggressively here.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Sam.
Vercetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vercetti scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Sam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vercetti blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Sam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vercetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti has a couple of punches blocked by Sam.
Vercetti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Vercetti on the inside.
Sam jumps guard but Vercetti stands there with Sam around his waist. Sam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vercetti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sam being controlled against the cage.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vercetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Sam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vercetti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vercetti cracks Sam with a nice body shot.
Vercetti misses with the head strike.
Vercetti lands a left hand.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Vercetti on the inside.
Vercetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vercetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Sam.
Sam has a couple of punches blocked by Vercetti.
Sam blocking some punches.
#TD#
Sam jumps guard.
#SUB#
Sam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vercetti content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vercetti passes into side control.
Sam is trying to escape the position but Vercetti is controlling the position.
Sam is looking for a sweep.
Sam tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vercetti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sam tries to reverse the position but Vercetti maintains control.
Sam is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vercetti controlling the pace for now.
Sam sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vercetti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sam slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vercetti is working away from the top position though.
Sam wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
That's time! Sam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vercetti misses with a hook. Sam ducked under it nicely.
Sam tries to counter with a takedown but Vercetti is quick to defend against it.
Sam slips under a jab.
Sam is looking for a counter combo.
Sam cracks Vercetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vercetti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sam.
It seemed like Vercetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sam staying out of range there.
Sam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vercetti lands a jab-cross combination.
Vercetti throws a right hand that misses
and Vercetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vercetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Sam looking to score a takedown here. Vercetti is defending well but Sam drives through and ends up in Vercetti's guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Vercetti keeps moving.
Vercetti managing to control the position.
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!
Sam with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sam.
Sambo Sam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vercetti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vercetti keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Sam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vercetti manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sam has Vercetti in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Sam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vercetti escapes and throws Sam's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sam is trying to control Vercetti's posture but Vercetti avoids it.
Sam is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Sam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sam tries to roll over but Vercetti keeps him under control.
Vercetti stalling. #SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back.
Sam is looking for a sweep. Vercetti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam tries to roll over but Vercetti keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sam is pressing down on Vercetti's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vercetti advances to half guard.
Sam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vercetti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vercetti's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sam controlling the positon.#SUB#
Sam is looking for a choke. Vercetti gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Vercetti manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vercetti preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vercetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vercetti misses with a looping right.
Sam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vercetti sprawls and moves away.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Sam ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Sam looking to score a takedown here. Vercetti is defending well but Sam drives through and ends up in Vercetti's guard.
Sam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sam working some strikes from top position.
Sam stands up over Vercetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vercetti keeping full guard, as Sam tries to pass.
Sam with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Vercetti has wrist control.
Sam looking to sit in guard and control but Vercetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Sam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vercetti is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sam.
Sam is looking to regain half guard here but Vercetti keeps moving and retains side control.
A control attempt from Sam but he's now mounted!
Sam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sam wants to control but Vercetti is having none of it.
Sam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Vercetti controlling his opponent.
Sam is trying to escape the mount.
Vercetti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vercetti prevents Sam from getting the reversal.#T3#
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vercetti wants to get back to his feet but Sam is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sam has gone for a leg lock! Vercetti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sam's guard.#REVB##T4#
Sam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vercetti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vercetti preventing the sweep.
Vercetti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Sam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vercetti defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vercetti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sam is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Vercetti.
I've got Vercetti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Vercetti!
A relieved looking Tommy Vercetti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam shoots in but no luck this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sam 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.
Sam throws a leg kick
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Mcgee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgee missing with a left hand there. Sam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgee.
Mcgee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcgee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sam shoots in but no luck this time.
Rockwell Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Sam misses with a body shot.
Sam motions for Mcgee to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcgee throws a quick counter head kick but Sam was just out of range.#KD#
Mcgee lands a left and a right that send Sam crashing to the mat, dazed. Mcgee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Sam is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sam!
Nice takedown defense from Mcgee. No joy for Sam on that attempt. #T1#
Sam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcgee counters with a low kick, right behind Sam 's knee.
Sam looks winded!
Mcgee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam misses with a body punch
and Mcgee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Mcgee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sam.
Danga de danga de dang - Sam scores with a four punch combination!
Sam shoots in for a takedown but Mcgee shows good takedown defense.
Sam misses with a shot to the body
and Mcgee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sam misses with a body punch
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcgee finish him?
Mcgee lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sam is looking to close the distance but Mcgee sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sam crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sam is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rockwell Mcgee!
In his post fight interview, Rockwell Mcgee gave a big smile as he said 'I’ve got something to say to my wife: Wash them toes, baby, ‘cause daddy’s comin’ home!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Sam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diesel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Diesel misses with a looping right.
Diesel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sam.
Sam misses with a takedown
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Diesel lands with a cross.
Sam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#Sam is rocked!
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Sam 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.
Diesel digs a good body shot into Sam's ribs.
Diesel looks to throw the jab but Sam is out of range.
Sam seems to have got his legs back now.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Sam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diesel has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Diesel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diesel to keep the fight standing.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel pushes Sam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sam slows down the pace here.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Diesel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sam is looking to break free of the clinch but Diesel has double underhooks.
Sam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diesel is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Diesel. #T2#
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesel tests Sam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Sam on that attempt.
Sam throws an overhand right that lands on Diesel's shoulder, as Diesel tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Diesel misses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Diesel is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sam.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sam seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Diesel can turn it around.
Sam tries to pull guard but Diesel holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Diesel keeps him there for the moment.#T3##TD#
Sam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diesel uses from the top position. #SU2#
Diesel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice jab there from Diesel. #CL2#
Sam tries to keep at a distance but Diesel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diesel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Diesel has Sam pushed against the cage.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a hook to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel slows down the pace here.
#T4#
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Sam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Sam.
Diesel works Sam's body with a nice hook.
A head kick by Sam misses #CL2#
and Diesel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Diesel blocking some punches.
Sam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sam wants to get back to striking at distance but Diesel won't allow it.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sam tries to break the clinch but Diesel is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kloockz Diesel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam'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.#R2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Kloockz Diesel seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Sam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sam being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Diesel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Diesel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diesel has his hands on Sam's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel wants to get back to his feet but Sam is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Sam postures up in Diesel's guard and throws a big left but Diesel blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Diesel wants to stand and escape but Sam is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sam lands with a shot to the body.
Sam digs a good body shot into Diesel's ribs.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diesel scores with a hook.
Diesel misses with a hook.
Sam throws out a loose jab but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diesel leaves Sam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Sam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sam in his tracks.
Diesel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sam.
It seemed like Diesel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diesel counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range.
Sam throws a big counter combination but Diesel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diesel circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Diesel clinches up against the cage.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
Sam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sam can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Sam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Sam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Diesel does no damage.
Diesel with a hook.#CL2#
Diesel moves into range and clinches up with Sam.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Sam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Sam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sam ducks into an uppercut from Diesel and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kloockz Diesel!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kloockz Diesel made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Nascimento vs Lunak
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Altena slips a jab from Sam.
Sam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altena manages to avoid it.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Sam dodges the punch combination from Altena.
Sam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sam tries to move into range but Altena moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruud Altena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sam closes the distance and pushes Altena back into the cage.
Sam can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but Sam blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Altena manages to break the clinch.
Altena throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Altena.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Sam rushes Altena and presses him up against the cage.
Sam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Altena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Altena lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Altena lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Altena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sam wants to control from the top but Altena keeps moving.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Altena is retaining full guard.
Sam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #ES#
Altena manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2#
Altena tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altena lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Sam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Altena regains half guard, as Sam was trying to land strikes.
Sam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Sam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Altena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Altena tries to get out of the position.
Altena looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sam is trying to control. Altena wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sam slips a nice elbow through Altena's hands, connecting with Altena's forehead.
Altena is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Devil’s Playground that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sam trying to mount his opponent but Altena defends it.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Altena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Altena is looking to escape.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sam blocks a head kick by Altena.
Altena stuffs the takedown.
Altena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Altena kicks off Sam and gets to his feet. #CL#
Altena clinches. #BC#
Altena manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Altena throws a head kick that misses.
Altena misses with a double jab.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Altena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Altena lands but Sam takes it in his stride. #TD2#
Sam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Altena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sam is in Altena's guard.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Altena has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Altena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sam prevents Altena from getting back to his feet.
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altena keeps working.
Sam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sam scores with punches from side control.
Sam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Altena parries the strikes from Sam easily there. Sam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Altena to escape.
Sam throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Altena wants to get back to his feet but Sam drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Sam.
Sam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sam lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Sam crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura but Altena is defending well.
Altena is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Altena is not content to let Sam control the position.
Altena prevents Sam from improving position.
Sam trying to control the action but Altena is working from the bottom.
Sam in side control, throwing shots but Altena defends. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Altena is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altena keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Altena tries to clinch there but Sam circles away.
Altena connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sam's hands.
Altena is looking to clinch but Sam is avoiding it.
Ruud Altena is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Sam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Altena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Altena rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Altena!
Sam controlling Altena's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Altena is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sam has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Altena is looking to defend but Sam has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Altena! Sam pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Altena taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Nascimento
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mcgees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mcgee.
A head kick misses from Mcgee.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sam 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.
Sam shoots and misses
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam misses with a body shot.
Mcgee digs a good hook to Sam's body.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown. Mcgee tries to sprawl out of it but Sam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mcgee 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.
Mcgee scores with a jab.#KD#
Mcgee lands a big head kick that sends Sam tumbling to the mat! Mcgee takes a step backwards and waves Sam back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.#T1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Mcgee has knocked Sam down with a huge combo! Mcgee steps away and waves a wobbly Sam back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Sam is rocked!
BOOM! Mcgee lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sam. Sam tries to recover but Mcgee is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sam lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rockwell Mcgee!
In his post fight interview, Rockwell Mcgee gave a big smile as he said 'I’ve got something to say to my wife: Wash them toes, baby, ‘cause daddy’s comin’ home!'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Frewin vs Tryastsyn
Date: Aug 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sam at a distance.
Tonon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonon misses the shot to the body.
Sam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tonon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tonon thuds a left hand into Sam's body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sam enables Tonon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tonon looking to sit in guard and control but Sam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sam trying to control from half guard but Tonon is working away.
Sam is thwarting Tonon's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Sam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tonon is looking to control Sam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tonon avoid being mounted?
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tonon trying to control from the bottom.
Tonon tries to roll over but Sam keeps him under control.
Tonon wants to control but Sam passes into side.
Sam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T2#
Sam working the ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Sam seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tonon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sam trying to control the position but Tonon is working away.
Sam lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon tries to buck Sam off but Sam is having none of it.
Tonon is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it.
Tonon is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB#
Sam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Tonon can't do much from the bottom here.
Tonon is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Sam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sam working the ground and pound from side control.
Sam working the body and head with strikes.
Sam grinds an elbow into Tonon's temple.
Sam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tonon is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Tonon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tonon is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it.
Sam trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Sam dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tonon moves out of range as Sam throws a body kick.
Tonon lands a nice shot to the body.
Tonon throws a looping overhand right but Sam ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Tonon, which made it look bad.
A nice side step and Tonon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonon.
Tonon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Sam gets tackled into the cage by Tonon. Tonon maintains the clinch.
Sam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonon.
Sam tries to pull guard but Tonon holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Tonon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sam wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Sam is having none of it.
Tonon working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Tonon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon controlling the action here.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Sam is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Tonon seems content to control.
Sam is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tonon scores with a couple of nice shots.
My spies in Gym inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Sam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sam tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Tonon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tonon is trying to control the action in half guard but Sam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tonon scores with a nice right hand.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown but Tonon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonon blocks a head kick by Sam.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt - Tonon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tonon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Sam tries to clinch up but Tonon circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tonon forces Sam back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Tonon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sambo Sam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Well, if Tonon 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.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Sam is defending well.
Sam tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg. #T4#
Tonon trying to control from half guard but Sam is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam tries to get to full guard but Tonon has control of the leg.
Sam is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sam wants to improve his position but Tonon is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Sam defending well.
Sam wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Tonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sam is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Tonon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tonon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tonon content just to control the position here.
Sam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon slows the pace down in half guard.
Tonon wants to pass to mount but Sam is defending the position.
Tonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Sam tries to roll over but Tonon keeps him under control.
Sam trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Sam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonon is stalling here. Sam is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tonon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sam has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Sam working the head with strikes.
Tonon is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it.
Tonon is trying to work for a sweep but Sam has mounted him!
Tonon wants to hold on but Sam pushes him away.
BOOM! Sam connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tonon is desperately trying to improve his position but Sam has a good base and remains in mount.
Sam trying to control but Tonon is having none of it.
Tonon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tonon is doing well to control the position and prevent Sam from advancing to side control.#T3#
Tonon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tonon is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonon keeps working.
Tonon trying to control but Sam postures up.
Tonon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sam's back!#T4#
Sam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Sam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tonon not allowing Sam to control his hands.
Tonon biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Sam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam is keeping busy.
Tonon is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tonon gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tonon gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tonon apologises and we restart here on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Tonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tonon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Tonon!
After the big win, Damian Tonon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SMASH:Kentas vs Mcgee
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hakekia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sam somewhat.
Hakekia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sam's sensitive parts.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakekia circles away quickly and effectively.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from Hakekia finds it's target.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam throws a poor cross that misses
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam wants to control from the top but Hakekia keeps moving. #T1#
Hakekia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hakekia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sam is trying to keep Hakekia in close.
Sam seems keen to control Hakekia's posture.
Sam is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sam has his foot on Hakekia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakekia works his way back into a safe position though.
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam has Hakekia pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Sam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hakekia defends well.#SUB2#
Sam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hakekia stacks Sam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hakekia!
Sam is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Sam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hakekia is staying active.
Sam is trying to improve his position.
Sam wants to control but Hakekia postures up.
Sam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hakekia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakekia lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.#T4#
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That kick from Hakekia tenderised Sam's leg. Sam is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sam misses with a combination
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sam checks a leg kick.
Sam shoots and misses
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sam throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Hakekia throws a body kick that misses.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sam.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia throws a low kick but Sam avoids it.
Hakekia fakes the leg kick and cracks Sam in the body.
Hakekia thumps Sam with a low kick.
Hakekia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hakekia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sam shoots for a double leg takedown but Hakekia sprawls well. He's pushed Sam's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hakekia defends it nicely.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sam throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam closes the distance and clinches up with Hakekia, looking for a takedown. Sam pushes Hakekia against the cage but Hakekia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hakekia.
A punch combination from Sam misses.
Sam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#Sam is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hakekia.
Sam throws the left hand but Hakekia avoids the punch easily.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sam.
Hakekia takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a wild body kick that Sam sees coming a mile off.
Hakekia misses with a body kick.
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
Sam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hakekia.
Hakekia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Sam wants to clinch but Hakekia slips to the side
and Hakekia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hakekia looks to score with a jab to the body but Sam is just out of range.
Sam checks a low kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Hakekia lands a lovely overhand right.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sam tries to clinch up
and Hakekia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam has his takedown stuffed
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sam shoots in for a takedown but Hakekia shows good takedown defense.
Hakekia throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sam avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Hakekia. Those never looked like landing.
Hakekia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sam.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Sam misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Sam thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hakekia lands a nice looking body kick.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sam off balance momentarily.
Sam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt - Hakekia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakekia blocks a low kick nicely.
Sam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hakekia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam 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. #T4#
Sam defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Sam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hakekia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hakekia misses with a low kick.
Hakekia scores with a shot to the body.
Sam moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sam! But no joy.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Sam blocks the body kick.
A jab from Sam misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hakekia.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hakekia takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sam defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a slapping head kick.
Sam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand.
Sam tries to land a body kick
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hakekia lands with a good body shot.
Hakekia lands a high kick!
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?#TD2#
Sam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hakekia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sam seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hakekia is avoiding damage well.
Sam throws a strike aimed at the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia avoids it well.
Sam in side control, throwing shots but Hakekia defends.
Sambo Sam has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakekia, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but Hakekia is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well. #SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hakekia has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Sam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sam tries to move to mount but Hakekia blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hakekia, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam tries to advance position but instead Hakekia slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3#
Hakekia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hakekia is trying to stand up here but Sam is controlling him well.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Sam seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura but Hakekia is defending well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hakekia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sam cracks Hakekia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hakekia avoids a kick to the body.
Hakekia is looking to counter punch.
Hakekia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hakekia throws a hook to the side of Sam's head but Sam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sam slips a straight right by Hakekia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakekia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hakekia.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Hakekia is looking to slow Sam down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hakekia, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia took some time post fight to say the following; 'Been Lightweight For Bit Of Long Time, But Feel Like Moving Up To Welterweight Face Some New Blood. Don’t Care If I Don’t Win Title, Just Want To Break Smash Record & Be In Hall Of Fame'. |
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Event:
SMASH:181
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer works Sam's body with a nice hook.
Killer swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Sam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Killer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sam moves into full mount!
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sam throwing strikes but Killer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Killer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sam stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killer can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Sam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice strikes from Sam there.
Sam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sam prevents Killer from improving his position.
Killer tries to kick Sam off but Sam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Sam is looking for a kimura but Killer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sam to get the leverage.
Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sam trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Sam is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sam wants to take a breather but Killer is having none of it.
Killer is looking to control Sam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killer avoid being mounted?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Sam is looking for a kimura here.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Killer is doing well to control the position and prevent Sam from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Sam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer lands with a nice combination. Sam backs away looking to recover.
Killer misses with the combination.
Sam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sam blocks a low kick nicely.
A combination from Killer does no damage. #T4#
Sam throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer throws a one two combo.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown. Killer tries to sprawl out of it but Sam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killer on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sam drops his hands momentarily and Killer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killer slips a jab from Sam.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick by Sam misses
and Killer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sam.
Killer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Killer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer jabs Sam right on the nose. Sam blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Killer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sam.
Sam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Killer stuffs the takedown attempt from Sam. Sam gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Sam passes Killer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Killer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura but Killer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Killer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Boomer vs Lima
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Sam fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakekia, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sam jumps guard.
Sam is trying to control the position but Hakekia postures up.
Hakekia content to stall in guard here.
Sam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sam looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hakekia has picked Sam up and slammed him! Sam can't keep hold of the triangle and Hakekia manages to pass to side control!
Sam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sam holding on.
Hakekia controls the position from side control.
Sam is trying to improve his position.
Sam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sam wants to get back to full guard.
Hakekia sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hakekia not doing much here.
Sam is looking for a sweep. Hakekia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hakekia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Sam tries to move into range but Hakekia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Sam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hakekia keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakekia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sam takes a swing at Hakekia's ribcage but misses.
Hakekia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab by Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hakekia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hakekia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakekia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sam doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia throws a shot from downtown. Sam moves away and avoids it.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hakekia misses with a straight left.
Hakekia cracks Sam with a good jab.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Sam throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Sam doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Sam.
Sam connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Sam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hakekia misses with a two punch combination.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hakekia keeps Sam at a distance using the push kick.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Sam.
Sam doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakekia circles away.
Hakekia thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sam throws a hook to the side of Hakekia's head but Hakekia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Hakekia slams his shin into Sam's torso.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hakekia digs a good body shot into Sam's ribs.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Hakekia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sam takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice hook to Sam's body. Sam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hakekia. That one must have hurt.
A jab from Sam finds it's way through Hakekia's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hakekia scores with a nice head shot.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sam off balance momentarily.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia's corner calls for a 1-2. Hakekia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sam tries to clinch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Sam.
Sam tries to clinch up
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hakekia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sam moves into the clinch.
Sam goes for a takedown attempt but Hakekia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Sam down.
Sam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Sam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hakekia throws a push kick but Sam slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Sam. Beautiful body shot.
Hakekia is looking to slow Sam down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Sam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hakekia is working Sam over against the cage.#BC#
Hakekia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
Hakekia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sam misses with a few strikes there.
Hakekia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam misses with an uppercut
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Sam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakekia with the inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick but Sam moves out of range.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Sam with an uppercut!
Alika Hakekia is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakekia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hakekia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hakekia with a jab.
Sam has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Sam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Sam blocks a jab.#T4#
Hakekia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sam throws a combination that misses
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
Sam misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Hakekia.
Sam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Sam.
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Sam's belly button to the back.
Sam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Sam's front leg but catches the back leg as Sam tries to avoid it.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Sam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sam down.
Sam is looking to clinch.
Sam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hakekia counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Sam throws out a counter right but Hakekia avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that second 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.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sam throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
Hakekia scores with the left hand. Sam knows he should have avoided that one.
Hakekia dodges the punch combination from Sam.
Hakekia lands a jab-cross combination.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakekia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakekia scores with a jab.
Sam swings for the body but Hakekia moves out of range.
Hakekia half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big left from Hakekia misses.
Hakekia avoids the body shot from Sam.
Sam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice jab there from Hakekia.
Sam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Hakekia, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1##CL2#
Sam darts in and clinches Hakekia up against the cage.
Hakekia digs a right hand into Sam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sam's gas tank.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hakekia is keeping busy.
Hakekia is leaning against Sam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sam avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
Hakekia lands with a left to the head.
Sam dodges an elbow strike from Hakekia.
Hakekia digs a right hand underneath Sam's ribcage. Sam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hakekia.
Hakekia is leaning against Sam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sam blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hakekia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hakekia lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hakekia.
Hakekia cracks Sam with a nice body shot.
A knee to the head by Hakekia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia pushes Sam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2##BC#
Hakekia breaks from the clinch.
Hakekia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hakekia misses with a two punch combination.
Sam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia moves out of range of the strikes.
Hakekia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hakekia throws a series of punches but Sam avoids them all with ease.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hakekia finds it's way round the side to connect with Sam's head.
Hakekia connects with a single shot there.
Sam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hakekia.
Hakekia connects with a leg kick.
Sam tries to clinch up
and Hakekia counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hakekia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hakekia misses with the combination.
And Sam tries to counter it with a takedown but Hakekia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sam tries to clinch up.
It looked like Hakekia was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sam.
Sam throws a right hand that Hakekia ducks under and follows up with a left that Hakekia also avoids with ease.
Sam darts in trying to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a nice body kick.
Sam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hakekia.
Hakekia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hakekia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Hakekia slips a straight right by Sam.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sam. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sam doesn't seem phased though.
Hakekia stuns Sam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sam throws a shot from downtown. Hakekia moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Sam walks into a left hand.
Hakekia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hakekia avoids the head kick by Sam.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Sam misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Hakekia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sam doesn't seem phased though.
Sam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hakekia was well out of range. Poor timing from Sam.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hakekia!
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hakekia appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hakekia digs a good hook to Sam's body.
Hakekia throws a jab when Sam was well out of range.
Hakekia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hakekia misses with a body shot
and Sam counters with a three punch combo that has Hakekia backing up. Hakekia nods at Sam to acknowledge the strikes.
Sam looks to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hakekia lands a really nice looking cross but Sam seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia connects with a nice looking jab.
Sam moves out of range of the body kick from Hakekia.
Hakekia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sam doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Sam's belly button to the back.
Hakekia scores with a hook.
Sam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hakekia throws a lazy right hand but Sam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sam tries to clinch but Hakekia is having none of it.
Sam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sam moves out of range as Hakekia strikes.
Sam misses with a double jab.
Sam throws a body punch but Hakekia moves out of range.
Sam throws a looping overhand right but Hakekia ducks down to avoid it.
Hakekia dips to his left and cracks Sam with an uppercut!
Sam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sam fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hakekia feints and then cracks Sam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sam down.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Sam misses with a body kick.
Hakekia blocks a jab.
Sam 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.
Hakekia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sam's hands.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hakekia throws out the jab.
Hakekia throws a jab when Sam was well out of range.#CL2#
Sam closes the distance and clinches.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hakekia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Hakekia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
Hakekia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Sam blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a good knee to the midsection. Sam won't want to take too many of those.
Hakekia lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Hakekia. #BC2#
Sam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam moves to clinch but Hakekia breaks away
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hakekia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakekia misses the target.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
Sam is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia lands a leg kick that knocks Sam off balance momentarily.#T4#
Hakekia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sam's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hakekia swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam.
Sam slips a straight right by Hakekia.
Hakekia lands with a straight right. Sam didn't see that one coming.
Sam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hakekia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sam's head.
Sam moves to clinch but Hakekia breaks away
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakekia manages to avoid it.
Hakekia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sam can do to turn this around?
Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sam. That did some damage!
Hakekia tries a low kick but Sam avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia had his way with Sambo Sam in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sam.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hakekia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sam just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakekia looks to land a left hand but Sam moved out of range nicely.
Hakekia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Sam.
Hakekia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Sam misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sam misses the target.
Hakekia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hakekia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hakekia has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Sam avoiding damage as Hakekia throws knees to the body.
Hakekia missing with knees to the body.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hakekia holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Hakekia.
Sam is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hakekia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hakekia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sam or not.
Hakekia trying to land knees to the body.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hakekia to keep the fight standing.
Alika Hakekia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Hakekia lands a damaging elbow.
Sam blocks a body shot from Hakekia.
A body shot lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Hakekia lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Hakekia.
Hakekia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sam blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Hakekia.
Hakekia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Hakekia manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sam moves in looking to clinch but Hakekia pushes him off.
Hakekia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam with the counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it easily.
Hakekia cracks a nice hook into Sam's ribs.
Sam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sam tries to clinch
and Hakekia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakekia cracks Sam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hakekia misses with a leg kick.
Hakekia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hakekia 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.
Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hakekia lands a nice shot that snaps Sam's head back.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Sam.
Sam misses with an uppercut. Hakekia saw that one coming.
Sam is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia throws a counter high kick but Sam was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hakekia cracks Sam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sam ducks under a wild hook from Hakekia.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam wants to clinch up but Hakekia keeps it at a distance.
Sam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sam defending well as Hakekia loads up on a big left hand.
Sam misses with an uppercut.
Hakekia moves out of range as Sam strikes.
Sam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
#T4#
Hakekia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sam throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hakekia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sam moves to clinch but Hakekia breaks away
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.
Hakekia lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Hakekia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick
and Hakekia counters with a thumping low kick.
Hakekia lands the left hand.
Hakekia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sam.#CL2#
Sam has managed to clinch.
Sam blocks an elbow strike.
Hakekia tries to land knees in the clinch but Sam avoids the damage to the body.
Sam is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hakekia is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alika Hakekia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hakekia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia retains his lightweight title!
Alika Hakekia looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Seriously Don’t Understand Why Im Co- Main & Not Main Event, Seriously Im A World Champ & That Disrespectful To Me. Alexander Biro Popularity Doesn’t Matter Im Always In The Main Event No Matter What'. |
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SMASH: Chavaski vs Sam
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam wants to clinch up but Chavaski keeps it at a distance.
Sam closes the distance but Chavaski moves to the side #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sam is looking to regain half guard here but Chavaski keeps moving and retains side control.
Sam being controlled for a moment.
Sam tries to buck Chavaski off but Chavaski is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam wants to control but Chavaski postures up.
Chavaski wants to take a breather but Sam manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Chavaski.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Sam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sam keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chavaski trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Sam sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sam is refusing to be controlled, as Chavaski sits in half guard.
Sam is looking to control Chavaski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Chavaski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sam is just riding it out for now. Chavaski eventually gives up the hold.
Sam manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavaski stopping the sweep attempt from Sam.#SUB2#
Sam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavaski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavaski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Sam is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Chavaski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavaski has managed to get both his arms back between Sam's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski looking to sit in guard and control but Sam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam wants to control from the top but Chavaski keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chavaski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sam, into his guard. #REVR#
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving. #T4#
Chavaski advances position into side control!
Sam is trying to improve his position.
Chavaski trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chavaski is trying to get an arm triangle but Sam is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chavaski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Remi Chavaski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sam throws a head kick but Chavaski moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Chavaski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sam misses with an uppercut. Chavaski saw that one coming.
Chavaski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sam manages to circle out of the way.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavaski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chavaski tries to counter with a takedown but Sam is quick to defend against it.
A head kick by Sam misses #TD#
and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sam is staying active underneath Chavaski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Chavaski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sam wants to improve his position but Chavaski is controlling well.
Sam moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Sam trying to keep a closed guard but Chavaski is proving a slippery customer.
Sam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavaski is one step ahead there.
Chavaski advances position into side control!
Sam is not content to let Chavaski control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sam wants to control but Chavaski postures up.
Chavaski wants to control but Sam is keeping him busy.
Sam manages to get back to half guard.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working.
Sam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sam.
Sam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Sam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sam is looking to pass into half guard but Chavaski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chavaski is in guard.#REVR#
Chavaski preventing the sweep.
Chavaski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Sam is keeping the position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Chavaski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sam to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chavaski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sam pulls down on the head and he's put Chavaski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Un-Kaged Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lomax vs Nascimento
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Sam tries to clinch but Berge moves out of range.
Sam throws a series of punches but Berge avoids them all with ease.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berge 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.
Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Berge closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Berge pulls Sam into guard.
Berge keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
Sam is in close to Berge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sam postures up.
Sam trying to control but Berge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Berge has his foot on Sam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sam works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Berge has wrist control.#SUB2#
Berge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Berge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Berge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sam throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Berge throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sam uses it to pass to side control.
Sam has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sam working the ground and pound effectively.
#T2#
Berge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Berge's face.
A nice elbow there by Sam.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berge tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berge tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Berge looks a forlorn figure.
Berge is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Berge tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Berge tries to improve his position but instead Sam has taken his back! #SUB#
Berge is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Sam has locked on a rear naked choke here! Berge is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Tobias Berge spoke after the fight, saying 'It's whatever man. I'm gonna go smoke some weed after I get home and forget this ever happened.'. |
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Event:
NYF 13: McCoy vs Sam 2
Date: Mar 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
McCoy tries to sprawl but Sam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sam working McCoy over with strikes.
McCoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sam is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Sam seems content to control.#SUB#
McCoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sam pulls his head out easily.
Sam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCoy's coaches at Zombie MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Sam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sam wants to pass to mount but McCoy is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
McCoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working.
Sam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McCoy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sam has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sam moves to back control. #T2##SUB2#
Sam has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for McCoy! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sam gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Sambo Sam made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sam looking to score a takedown here. Alaska is defending well but Sam drives through and ends up in Alaska's guard.#SUB2#
Alaska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sam defends it easily.
Alaska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sam stopping the sweep attempt from Alaska.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sam wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sam drops back looking for a leg! Alaska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alaska manages to kick Sam off! Sam jumps back into Alaska's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Alaska working for a triangle but Sam defends it easily.
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Sam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sam wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Alaska is retaining full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sam passes into side control.
Sam lands some shots froms side control.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Alaska is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alaska tries to improve position but can't.
Alaska is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sam off and has taken his back!
Sam trying to control the action but Alaska just sinks the hooks in.
Sam is trying to break free.
#T3#
Alaska tries to get the hooks in deep but Sam pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Alaska is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sam for a finish.
My spies in Ludus Magnus inform me that Alaska has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alaska's guard. Nice work there by Sam.
#SUB#
Sam drops back looking for a leg! Alaska is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alaska manages to kick Sam off! Sam jumps back into Alaska's guard.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alaska swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alaska's head.
Alaska preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sam landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Alaska has his feet on Sam's thighs here. He's pushed Sam off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sam screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Alaska! |
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Event:
NYF 7: Sam vs McCoy
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
McCoy connects with a right hand. Sam shakes it off.
Sam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam shoots in but McCoy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sam feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Sam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sam wants to control but McCoy is keeping him busy.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
McCoy is not content to let Sam control the position.
McCoy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sam scoring with punches and elbows.
Sam working away.
An elbow from Sam crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Sam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sam trying to control the position but McCoy is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy struggling a bit here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom here.
McCoy 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.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCoy keeps working. #SUB#
Sam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Sam seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McCoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sam working the ground and pound but McCoy is defending the strikes.
McCoy looking for a sweep but Sam has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
McCoy is looking to improve his position but Sam isn't that keen on the idea.
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Sam has control of the leg. #SUB2#
McCoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sam seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCoy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sam lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Sam trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Sam stands and throws McCoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McCoy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sam is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McCoy is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Sam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McCoy missing with a left hand there. Sam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCoy throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Sam counters with a shoot takedown. McCoy fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
McCoy has his foot on Sam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sam works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
McCoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sam defends well.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCoy looking to control.
Sambo Sam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCoy's head.
Sam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sam landing a few strikes. #T1##SUB#
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCoy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sam tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCoy's legs. #SUB#
Sam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCoy, who protects the arm well.
McCoy is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but McCoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Sam keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
McCoy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sam presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Sam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McCoy is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
Sam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCoy can do to turn this around?
McCoy regains half guard.#SUB2#
McCoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCoy is looking to control Sam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sam trying to control from half guard but McCoy is working away. #T4#
McCoy wants to improve his position but Sam is controlling well.
McCoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sam.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura but McCoy is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Sam dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sam closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Sam clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy defending well as Sam loads up on a big left hand.
McCoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by McCoy.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
McCoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Sam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McCoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
McCoy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sam presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
McCoy regains half guard.#SUB2#
McCoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam wants to pass the guard but McCoy is defending well.
Sam trying to control the action but McCoy is working from the bottom.
McCoy is pressing down on Sam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Sam wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but McCoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCoy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCoy wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment.
McCoy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sam postures up in McCoy's guard and throws a big left but McCoy blocks it.
Sam stands and throws McCoy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McCoy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sam off and has taken his back!#T3#
Sam tries to break free.
Sam trying to control but not successfully.
McCoy doesn't have the hooks in and Sam manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
McCoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard. #T4#
McCoy working a defensive guard but Sam passes into half guard.
#SUB#
McCoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Sam.
#SUB#
Sam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gillechriosd McCoy just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam'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.#R4#
McCoy lands a lovely overhand right.
McCoy lands a slapping body shot.
Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCoy avoids the head kick by Sam.
Sam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gillechriosd McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCoy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCoy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sam throws a nice looking combination but McCoy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Sam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoy circles away.
Sam tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
#T1#
Sam tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sam is defended easily by McCoy.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCoy.
Sam throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
McCoy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sam sprawling to the canvas! Sam rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McCoy finish him?!
#ROC2#Sam is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Sam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCoy sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Sam's defenses. It connects perfectly with Sam's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy is the new lightweight champion!
Gillechriosd McCoy made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'They said I was a one trick pony and wouldn't make it off The Island..... but here I am... back in gold where I belong!!!!'. |
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Event:
NYF 3: Sam vs Moustafa
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam misses with a straight left.
Sam misses with a hook.
Donk. Moustaffa catches Sam right on the button with a cross.
Sam swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moustaffa! But no joy.
Sam misses with a takedown
enabling Moustaffa to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Moustaffa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moustaffa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moustaffa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Sam wants to control from the top but Moustaffa keeps moving.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Moustaffa has wrist control.#SUB#
Sam is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sam wants to control from the top but Moustaffa keeps moving.
Moustaffa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sam pulls Moustaffa in close to prevent any damage.
Sam working a defensive guard here.
#T2##SUB#
Moustaffa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sam trying to control the position.
Sam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moustaffa's guard. #REVR#
Moustaffa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam slips nicely into half guard.
Sam passes to side control.
Sam has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Moustaffa stops Sam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sam scoring with strikes but Moustaffa is staying in there.
Moustaffa tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sam unloading with bombs!
Sam lands a big elbow.
Moustaffa is trying to escape the mount.
Sam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Moustaffa is rocked!
Sam looking to finish Moustaffa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moustaffa!
Moustaffa is still in real trouble! Can Sam finish him?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moustaffa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sam cracks Moustaffa with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 1: Sam vs Marxer
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Sam shoots in and drives through. Marxer sprawls well.
Marxer throws a hook but Sam avoids it easily.
Marxer misses with a straight left.
Marxer throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Sam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Marxer is trying to get back to full guard.
Marxer gets full guard.
Sam trying to control but Marxer is working from the bottom.
Marxer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marxer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Marxer is looking for a triangle but Sam pushes his legs off easily.
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sam lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marxer down.
#SUB#
Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sam tries to move to mount but Marxer blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Sam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marxer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marxer defending against the ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Sam is trying to get an arm triangle but Marxer is defending well. #SUB#
Sam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marxer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marxer looks to move to half guard but instead Sam has passed into mount! Damn!#T3##SUB#
Marxer is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sam locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Marxer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Sam.
Sam looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Sam slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Sam.
Diaz misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Sam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sam moves away.
Sam attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Sam.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sam.
Sam fails to land with a series of punches.
As Sam backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
Sam avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Sam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Sam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.#TD#
Sam looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Sam drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Sam won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Sam has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Diaz taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam!
After the big win, Sambo Sam made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Sam scores with a takedown into Alaska's guard.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alaska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Alaska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Alaska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alaska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sam has managed to get both his arms back between Alaska's legs - danger averted.
Alaska controlling the position.
Sam landing some decent shots from guard.
Sam pushes down on Alaska's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Sam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alaska has hold of Sam's hands but Sam slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alaska.#SUB#
Sam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alaska dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Alaska stopping the sweep attempt from Sam.
Alaska passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Alaska trying to control the position but Sam is working away.
Alaska working away.
Sam is trying to improve his position.
Sam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Alaska wants to work for an arm triangle but Sam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sam is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sam is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sam trying to control but Alaska postures up.
Alaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sam keeps working. #SUB#
Sam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alaska pulls his head out easily.
Alaska is looking to advance position but Sam won't allow it.
Sam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Sam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alaska blocks a head kick by Sam.
#TD#
Sam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alaska was covering up waiting for the punch and Sam finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alaska working a defensive guard here.
Sam wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving.
Alaska has momentary wrist control but Sam slips an elbow through the middle.
Sam pushing down on Alaska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam wants to pass the guard but Alaska is defending well. #SUB2#
Alaska looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alaska wants to control but Sam is keeping busy.
#T1#
Sam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Sam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alaska sees it coming and defends easily.
Alaska keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alaska is trying to maintain the position but Sam is very close to passing his half guard.
Sam wants to take a breather but Alaska is having none of it.
Sam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alaska wants to control but Sam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Sam controlling the action here.
Sam working the head and body with strikes.
Sambo Sam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alaska is looking to improve his position.
Sam is keen to just control but Alaska is a slippery customer.#T3#
Alaska is trying to stand.
Alaska tries to roll over but Sam keeps him under control.
Sam is keen to just control but Alaska is a slippery customer.
Alaska tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sam has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sam landing punches.
Alaska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sam scoring with strikes but Alaska is staying in there.
Sam tries to control but Alaska wriggling away.
Sam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alaska can do to turn this around?#T4#
Alaska is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sam unloading with bombs!
Alaska is looking to get to half guard.
Sam breaks from Alaska's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alaska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alaska tries to hold on but Sam pushes him away.
Sam tries to control but Alaska wriggling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaska is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam working Alaska over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Sam dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sam fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Alaska misses.
Alaska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sam.
Alaska let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Sam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alaska manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Alaska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alaska is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sam, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alaska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Alaska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sam's guard.
Sam tries to get to full guard but Alaska has control of the leg.
Sam won't allow Alaska to pass to mount.
Sam tries to roll over but Alaska keeps him under control.
Alaska trying to control the action but Sam is working from the bottom.
Alaska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alaska is looking to stall here but Sam recovers full guard.
Sambo Sam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alaska engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sam pulls Alaska in close to his closed guard and prevents Alaska from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alaska passes Sam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alaska is looking to stall here but Sam recovers full guard.
Alaska trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sam has control of Alaska's left arm, preventing Alaska from doing any damage. #SUB#
Alaska avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sam controlling the position.
Sam'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.
Sam trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Sam moves into range and clinches up with Alaska.#TD2#
Alaska manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Alaska looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alaska wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment.
Sam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Richie Alaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alaska is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richie Alaska.
I think Sam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KOP Mantle
Date: Jul 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Sam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okon lands a body shot.
Sam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Sam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Okon tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Sam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sam.
Sam wants to control from the top but Okon keeps moving.
Sam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okon wants to sweep here but Sam controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sam looking to pass the guard.
Sam trying to control but Okon is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Okon misses with a left hand
and Sam counters with a series of strikes. Okon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Okon misses with a looping right.
Sam tries to clinch up.
Okon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Okon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osazi Okon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okon. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okon connects with a body shot.
Sam misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Okon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sam doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okon connects with a right hand. Sam shakes it off.
Okon missing with a left hand there. Sam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sam misses with a body shot.
Okon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okon has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sam on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Okon takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
Sam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okon tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Sam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okon cracks a nice hook into Sam's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Okon.#CL2#
Okon drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Okon pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Okon. #T3#
A short uppercut from Okon.
Okon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Okon is pushing Sam up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sam fails to pull guard.
Sam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okon pushes Sam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Okon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Okon has him pressed against the cage.
Sam jumps guard but Okon stands there with Sam around his waist. Sam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okon slows down the pace here.
Okon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Okon walks away with a smile on his face. Sam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Okon wants to clinch up but Sam keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okon misses with a hook
#TD#
so Sam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sam preventing the sweep.
Okon has his hands on Sam's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sam throws a big elbow that misses.
Sam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okon is keeping the position for now.
Okon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Osazi Okon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Okon scores with a nice strike.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sam misses with a body shot.
Sam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okon.
Okon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sam tries to clinch there but Okon circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Sam. Those never looked like landing.
Okon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam swats away the attempt to clinch by Okon.
Okon lands with a hook. Sam tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam ducks under a wild hook from Okon.#TD#
Sam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam wants to control from the top but Okon keeps moving.
Sam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Okon's head.
Okon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Sam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Okon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sam trying to control but Okon is working from the bottom.
Sam postures up in Okon's guard and throws a big left but Okon blocks it.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Okon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sam takes a swing at Okon's ribcage but misses.
Okon jabs Sam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Okon.
Okon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osazi Okon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Okon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sam fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Okon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sam trying to control the position from guard on top but Okon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sam advances position into side control!#T3#
Sam working away.
Okon parries the strikes from Sam easily there. Sam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Okon to escape.
Okon is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it. #SUB#
Sam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Sam tries for a kimura but Okon is defending well.
Okon can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Okon looks to move to half guard but instead Sam has passed into mount! Damn!
Sam looking to ground and pound but Okon is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Sam there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sam is landing with some decent strikes but Okon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB#
Sam goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Okon turns into him and now he's in Sam's guard.
Sam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Sambo Sam will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Okon coming out on top.#CL2#
Okon gets a clinch.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Okon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okon controlling the action here for a moment.
Sam takes a shot to the head.
Okon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okon is pressed up against the cage. Sam has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Okon down to the mat. Okon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Okon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Okon tries to clinch but Sam is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okon closes the distance but Sam moves to the side #TD#
and Sam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Okon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Well, if Sam 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.
Okon is in trouble now - Sam has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Okon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sam.
Sam misses with a head shot.
BOOM! Sam connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Sam lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sam moves to the back.
What can Okon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sambo Sam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Okon won't enjoy being in this position. Sam looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Okon is tapping - it's over boys! Sam picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Un-Kaged Nutrition, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
KOP BAW!
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Sam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badney.
Sam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badney.
It looked like Sam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Badney.
Sam tries to clinch up.
Sam slips under a jab from Badney.#CL#
Sam gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Sam drags the fight down to the ground.
Badney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sam is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Sam looking for a guillotine here but Badney defends easily.
Sam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badney wants to stand but Sam is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##SUB#
Sam has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Badney should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sam has tightened it up now! Badney should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
KOP ZOUK
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Hao Ming tries to clinch but Sam moves out of range.
Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao Ming has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sam.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sam throws out a loose jab but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hao Ming works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hao Ming gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Sam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hao Ming after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
A short right from Hao Ming.
Sam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hao Ming will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sam up against the cage.
Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hao Ming smiles and moves away.
#T1#
Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hao Ming pinned against the cage. Hao Ming gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Sam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hao Ming sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao Ming throws out the jab.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hao Ming wants to clinch.
Sam tries to clinch but Hao Ming is having none of it.
Hao Ming appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Hao Ming swats away the attempt to clinch by Sam.
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hao Ming tries to avoid it but Sam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hao Ming to the ground. Hao Ming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam tries to close the distance and clinch but Hao Ming swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hao Ming on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Sam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hao Ming has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming tries to kick Sam off but Sam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Hao Ming blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sam. #SUB2#
Sam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Sam wants to work for an arm triangle but Hao Ming is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sam is keen to just control but Hao Ming is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sam prevents Hao Ming from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam trying to mount his opponent but Hao Ming defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hao Ming is staying active underneath Sam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hao Ming tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sam manages to move to mount!
Hao Ming is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
Sam fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hao Ming wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fung Hao Ming will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hao Ming doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
#TD2#
Sam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hao Ming is looking to escape.
Hao Ming is refusing to be controlled, as Sam sits in half guard.
Hao Ming is trying to stand back up but Sam is controlling him
Sam is trying to control the action in half guard but Hao Ming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sam wants to pass to mount but Hao Ming is defending the position.
Hao Ming wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is stalling here. Hao Ming is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sam seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hao Ming has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hao Ming working away.#T1#
Hao Ming tries to stand but Sam is controlling his head.
Hao Ming has control of an arm but Sam manages to advance to Hao Ming's back!#SUB2#
Sam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hao Ming is defending well though. Sam let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Hao Ming preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sam. #SUB2#
Hao Ming fending off the submission attempt from Sam.
Hao Ming trying to get back to his feet but Sam is in full control for now. #T2#
Hao Ming staying busy and making it hard for Sam to control.
Sam softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#SUB2#
Sam working for a choke but Hao Ming is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hao Ming is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Sam has his opponent's back but Hao Ming is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sam.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
#T3#
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Hao Ming is struggling to control the position.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming won't allow it.
Hao Ming lands a good knee to the midsection. Sam won't want to take too many of those.
Sam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Hao Ming gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
Sam misses with an elbow over the top.
Hao Ming scores with a hook to the body.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch.
Sam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hao Ming avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Sam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hao Ming gets underhooks to prevent Sam's takedown attempt.
Hao Ming tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Hao Ming - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hao Ming taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T4#
Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Hao Ming manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hao Ming moves into the clinch successfully.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Hao Ming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming stalls.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Hao Ming landing knees to the body.
Hao Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sams head.
Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of Sam's head.
Hao Ming taking a breather.
Hao Ming leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hao Ming for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fung Hao Ming dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sam moves to clinch but Hao Ming breaks away
and Hao Ming counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Sam misses. #CL#
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Hao Ming has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hao Ming prevents the takedown attempt.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Sam has Hao Ming pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hao Ming manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fung Hao Ming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Sam tries to tie him up.
Good body shot from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Hao Ming misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sam.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hao Ming smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hao Ming has closed the distance and engaged Sam in a clinch.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Sam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hao Ming just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sam has had enough of the clinch but Hao Ming keeps him there for the moment.
Hao Ming pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hao Ming pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Hao Ming fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hao Ming fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hao Ming staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Hao Ming.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Hao Ming lands a glancing blow to the side of Sam's head.#TD2#
Sam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming is trying to buck Sam off.#T3#
Hao Ming prevents Sam from improving position. #SUB2#
Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hao Ming rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Hao Ming! #SUB2#
Sam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao Ming is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Sam is working an open guard so Hao Ming takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Hao Ming drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam being controlled against the cage.
Sam tries to pull guard but Hao Ming holds him up against the cage and eventually Sam drops back down to his feet.
Hao Ming lands a left hand.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Sam fails to pull guard.
Hao Ming'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.
Sam blocks an elbow strike from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming has Sam pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hao Ming as Sam tries to tie him up.
Sam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hao Ming to keep the fight standing.
Sam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hao Ming is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sam throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Hao Ming.
Sam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sam jumps guard but Hao Ming stands there with Sam around his waist. Sam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sam throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Fung Hao Ming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao Ming stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fung Hao Ming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hao Ming, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fung Hao Ming! |
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Event:
KOP RAGE
Date: May 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Sam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Water swivels and escapes.
Water defending well as Sam loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Water misses the target.
Water stuffs the takedown attempt from Sam. Sam gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Water misses the target.
Water definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Water throws a shot from downtown. Sam moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Water as Sam shoots in.
Hot Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Sam throws a chopping leg kick but Water manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Water swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sam misses with a body punch
enabling Water to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Sam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sam thows a huge punch but Water dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Sam seems to be looking for submissions.
Sam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Water is refusing to be controlled, as Sam sits in half guard.
Sam working Water over with strikes.
Water trying to hold on to Sam's head to control him but Sam postures up.
#SUB2#
Sam is trying to work for a kimura but Water is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Water knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Sam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Water might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Water knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Water is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sam wants to work for an arm triangle but Water is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Water knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sam on the ground.#T3#
Sam is thwarting Water's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Sam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sam tries to pass to full mount but Water defends it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sam looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Water keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sam wants to pass the guard but Water is defending well.
Water is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Sam dominated that round.
That's time! Water's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Water showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sam.
Sam throws a big shot that misses.
Sam tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Water manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Water sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sam somewhat.
Water was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sam throws a lazy head kick
letting Water counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam wants to clinch.
Sam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Water connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Water thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Water sprawls well. Water wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sam gets slowly back to his feet.
Hot Water has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
Water showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sam.
Sam throws a jab but it's blocked by Water.
Sam dives in and grabs Water's left leg, looking for a takedown. Water pushes down on Sam's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sam or perhaps it was just good defense by Water, which made it look bad.
Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam fails with the takedown#KD#
and Water counters with a nice right hand that sends Sam toppling to the canvas! Sam scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Water finish him?!#ROC#Sam is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Water misses with a straight right.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Water dodges the punch combination from Sam.
Water pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sam throws a combination that misses
and Water connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sam misses with a double jab
#KD#
and Water counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sam! Water lets Sam back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sam is still on wobbly legs! Can Water finish him?
Sam takes a swing at Water's ribcage but misses.
Water is looking to counter punch.
Water lands a jab to Sam's midsection.
Sam is breathing heavily.
Sam is aggressively charging in as Water backs up avoiding any damage. Water tosses out a jab and Sam runs right into it face first! Sam is out cold! Water dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sam's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hot Water!
Hot Water thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Sam wants to clinch.
Sam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schvetkil.
A leg kick checked by Schvetkil.
Sam shoots in and drives through. Schvetkil sprawls well.
Schvetkil misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Schvetkil drives through and clinches with Sam against the cage.
Schvetkil keeps control of Sam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sam fails to pull guard.
Sam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Schvetkil just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Schvetkil has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sam regains guard immediately.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sam controls Schvetkil momentarily but Schvetkil frees himself.
Schvetkil is stalling in the full guard. #T1##SU2#
Schvetkil decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sam, up you get!
Sam fails with the takedown
and Schvetkil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schvetkil throws a body kick that misses.
Sam tries to clinch but Schvetkil moves out of range.
Sam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schvetkil circles away.
Schvetkil lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Schvetkil throws a series of punches but Sam avoids them all with ease.
Schvetkil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2##CL2#
Schvetkil closes the distance and pushes Sam back into the cage.
Sam looking to slow down the pace here.
Sam takes a shot to the head.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam tries to throw a body punch but Schvetkil avoids it by throwing Sam back against the cage.
Sam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schvetkil smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Sam gets a double leg takedown into Schvetkil's guard.#SUB#
Sam drops back looking for a leg! Schvetkil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schvetkil manages to kick Sam off! Sam jumps back into Schvetkil's guard. #SUB#
Sam has gone for a leg lock! Schvetkil slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sam's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Sam working for a triangle but Schvetkil defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schvetkil has passed into half guard!
Sam is looking to control Schvetkil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sam avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sam tries to roll over but Schvetkil keeps him under control.
Sam keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schvetkil prevents Sam from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sam looking for submissions off his back.
Sam is looking for a sweep. Schvetkil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yan Schvetkil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sam tries to clinch up
and Schvetkil counters with a big head kick but Sam shrugs it off. #CL2#
Schvetkil closes the distance and clinches.
Sam jumps guard but Schvetkil stands there with Sam around his waist. Sam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schvetkil lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schvetkil lands a hook that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
Schvetkil lands a nice uppercut.
Schvetkil landing knees to the head.
Schvetkil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Schvetkil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schvetkil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sam's efforts to push away.
Schvetkil landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schvetkil controlling the action here for a moment.
Sam is trying to pull guard but Schvetkil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Sam fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Schvetkil manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sam tries to pull guard but Schvetkil won't allow it.
Schvetkil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Schvetkil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sam's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schvetkil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sam scrambles back to his feet.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schvetkil tries to bum rush Sam with a series of wild strikes but Sam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#KD2#
Schvetkil drops Sam with a nice combination! Schvetkil dives into Sam's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#Sam is rocked!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Schvetkil drops back looking for a leg! Sam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sam manages to kick Schvetkil off! Schvetkil jumps back into Sam's guard.
Oh Sam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schvetkil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schvetkil trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schvetkil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schvetkil throws a big elbow that misses.
Sam seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Sam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schvetkil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Sam is looking for a triangle here but Schvetkil uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Sam sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Schvetkil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sam has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Schvetkil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sam is just riding it out for now. Schvetkil eventually gives up the hold.
Sam tries to get to full guard but Schvetkil has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sam moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Sam working for a triangle but Schvetkil defends it easily.
Schvetkil controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yan Schvetkil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sam wants to clinch up but Schvetkil keeps it at a distance.
Sam tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schvetkil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Schvetkil fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sam, pushing him back against the cage.
Yan Schvetkil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schvetkil lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Schvetkil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sam fails with a takedown attempt.
Yan Schvetkil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Schvetkil clinches up against the cage.
Schvetkil is stalling here.
#BC2#
Schvetkil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schvetkil circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schvetkil counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sam tries to clinch but Schvetkil moves out of range.
Sam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schvetkil defends well and Sam ends up having to push Schvetkil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schvetkil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#BC2#
Schvetkil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schvetkil blocks a head kick by Sam.
As Sam backs off Schvetkil throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
Sam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Schvetkil as Sam shoots in.
Sambo Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sam throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Sam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schvetkil tries to roll over but Sam keeps him under control.
Yan Schvetkil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schvetkil is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Sam is working for a kimura but Schvetkil is defending it quite comfortably.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schvetkil keeps working.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Sam passes to full mount!
Sam tries to control but Schvetkil wriggling away.
Schvetkil is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sambo Sam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schvetkil is looking to escape.
Sam lands a nice shot to the head. #T4#
Sam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schvetkil's face.
Schvetkil has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Sam is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Schvetkil won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Sam off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sambo Sam! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meravigliao's guard.
Meravigliao managing to control the position.
Sam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meravigliao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Meravigliao has wrist control.
Meravigliao could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Meravigliao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sam defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Meravigliao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meravigliao keeping moving, preventing Sam from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Meravigliao is retaining full guard.
Sam postures up.
Sam trying to control but Meravigliao is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Meravigliao is looking for a triangle but Sam pushes his legs off easily.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Meravigliao is retaining full guard.
Sam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sam passes Meravigliao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Meravigliao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meravigliao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sam is working away from the top position though.
Meravigliao is not content to let Sam control the position.
Meravigliao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sam is working away from the top position though.
Meravigliao tries to get to full guard but Sam has control of the leg.
Meravigliao is trying to maintain the position but Sam is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Meravigliao wants to control but Sam passes into side.
Sam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Meravigliao is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meravigliao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sam trying to control the position but Meravigliao is working away.
Meravigliao is trying to get back to half guard.
Sam moves into full mount!
Sam looking to control but Meravigliao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB2#
Sam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Meravigliao is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Sam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Sam with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've been informed that Sam has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Meravigliao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Sam trying to control but Meravigliao is having none of it.
Sam is landing with some decent strikes but Meravigliao is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Sam.
Sam tries to control but Meravigliao wriggling away.
Meravigliao reaches up and holds on to Sam to control the position.
Meravigliao working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Sam raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Sam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sam throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meravigliao was covering up waiting for the punch and Sam finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Sam drops back looking for a leg! Meravigliao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meravigliao manages to kick Sam off! Sam jumps back into Meravigliao's guard.
Meravigliao throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Meravigliao looking for a guillotine here but Sam defends easily.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam 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.
Meravigliao thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Meravigliao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sam defends well.
Meravigliao working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Sam pushes down on Meravigliao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sam wants to work for an arm triangle but Meravigliao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Meravigliao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meravigliao tries to get out of the position.
Sam is pressing down on Meravigliao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Meravigliao is holding on for now.
Meravigliao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sam. #SUB2#
Sam seems to be working for a kimura but Meravigliao defends the submission attempt.
Meravigliao tries to roll over but Sam keeps him under control.
Meravigliao is not content to let Sam control the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meravigliao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Meravigliao looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meravigliao is not content to let Sam control the position.#SUB2#
Sam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meravigliao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sam. #SUB2#
Sam is looking for a kimura but Meravigliao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sam to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Sam wants to work for an arm triangle but Meravigliao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Meravigliao looking for submissions off his back.
Meravigliao wants to control but Sam passes into side.
#SUB2#
Sam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sam trying to control the position but Meravigliao is working away. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meravigliao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sam is looking to advance position but Meravigliao won't allow it. #SUB2#
Sam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meravigliao is just riding it out for now. Sam eventually gives up the hold.
Sam trying to control the pace.
Meravigliao tries to get to full guard but Sam has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sam is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Meravigliao moves out of range of the body kick.
Sambo Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sam blocks the strikes from Meravigliao.
Meravigliao is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Meravigliao is trying to control but can't.
Sam working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Meravigliao regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meravigliao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sam is one step ahead there.
Sam trying to control but Meravigliao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sam is sitting in close to Meravigliao's body. Meravigliao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sam is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sam is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Meravigliao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cacao Meravigliao! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Timur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timur throws a hook but Sam avoids it easily.
Sam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Timur sprawls and moves away.
Timur thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Timur there.#TD#
Sam shoots in and gets a takedown into Timur's guard.
Sam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sam lands a couple of digs.
Sam slips nicely into half guard.
Sam moves into full mount! Timur won't be happy about that!
Timur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Timur defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sam.
Timur is looking to get to half guard.
Sam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timur is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Sam lands a heavy elbow.
Timur is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Timur is squirming around, avoiding Sam's attempts to control the action.
Sam looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sam sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Sam is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Timur has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sam prevents Timur from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Sam is working for a guillotine from mount but Timur frees his head quite easily.
Timur can't escape the position.
#T2#
Sam throwing strikes here but Timur is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sam blocks Timur's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB#
Sam is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Timur can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Timur is looking to get to half guard.
Sam wants to control the pace but Timur is squirming around nicely.
Sam prevents Timur from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Timur is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sam locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Timur is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Sam! |
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