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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 4
Date: Aug 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Buffs lands with a good body shot.
Buffs throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range. #TD#
Sampson gets a double leg takedown into Buffs's guard.#SUB2#
Buffs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sampson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buffs working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Buffs has his foot on Sampson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffs is trying to control the position but Sampson postures up. #SU#
Sampson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Buffs connects with a right hand. Sampson shakes it off.
Sampson connects with a body shot that sends Buffs's belly button to the back.#TD#
Sampson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Buffs did well to prevent Sampson getting side control.#T1##SUB2#
Buffs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sampson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sampson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buffs on the ground.
Well, if Sampson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Buffs looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buffs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Buffs trying to control from the bottom.
Sampson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sampson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Buffs is trying to escape the mount.
Sampson punching from mount but Buffs doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buffs tries to lock up and control but Sampson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Buffs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Sampson seems content to control.
Sampson wants to pass to mount but Buffs is defending the position. #SUB2#
Buffs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Buffs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sampson pulls his head out easily.
Sampson is looking to advance position but Buffs won't allow it.
Sampson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Buffs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buffs working a defensive guard but Sampson passes into half guard.
Buffs tries to get to full guard but Sampson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Buffs looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Sampson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buffs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffs thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Sampson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Buffs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sampson lands a head kick. Buffs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sampson slips under a jab.
Buffs looks to score with a jab to the body but Sampson is just out of range.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buffs throws a body punch but Sampson moves out of range. #TD#
Sampson shoots in and bounces Buffs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Buffs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sampson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sampson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buffs working a defensive guard but Sampson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sampson trying to control the action but Buffs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Buffs can't do much from the bottom here.
Buffs is trying to work for a sweep but Sampson has mounted him!
Sampson controlling the position easily from mount.
Buffs is squirming around, avoiding Sampson's attempts to control the action.
Sampson avoids the attempt from Buffs to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sampson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Buffs working to try and regain half guard.
Buffs tries to hold on but Sampson pushes him away.
Sampson prevents Buffs from getting the reversal.
Sampson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buffs can do to turn this around?
Buffs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buffs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buffs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sampson holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Buffs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buffs lands a couple of digs.
Buffs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sampson is striking but Buffs is not phased and passes to half guard.
Buffs trying to control the action but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Buffs is just content to waste time from the top position. Sampson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sampson looking to control.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Buffs controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buffs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sampson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Buffs from controlling successfully.
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 Octavio Sampson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sampson walks into a stiff left hand from Buffs.
Buffs connects with a body shot.
Buffs punishes Sampson's body with a nice straight punch.
Buffs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampson.
#CL#
Sampson has managed to clinch.
Sampson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Sampson wants the takedown. Buffs is fighting it off but Sampson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Buffs's guard against the cage.
Sampson is looking to stand up but Buffs won't let him. #SUB2#
Sampson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Buffs has his foot on Sampson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sampson postures up in Buffs's guard and throws a big left but Buffs blocks it. #T1#
Buffs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sampson won't allow Buffs to sweep him here.
Sampson 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. #SUB2#
Buffs is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sampson has his hands clasped together but Buffs extends and breaks Sampson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Buffs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cartier Buffs! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 3
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Sampson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Laaksonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Laaksonen manages to break the clinch.
Sampson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laaksonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sampson's head.
Sampson throws a sloppy head kick
and Laaksonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Sampson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Laaksonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sampson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laaksonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laaksonen wants to stand but Sampson is controlling the position.
Sampson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Sampson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sampson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laaksonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Sampson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laaksonen to the mat! Laaksonen manages to get full guard.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laaksonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sampson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Sampson trying to control but Laaksonen is working from the bottom.
Sampson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sampson is looking to stand up but Laaksonen won't let him.
Sampson prevents Laaksonen from getting back to his feet.
Sampson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laaksonen's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sampson tries to clinch
and Laaksonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sampson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laaksonen counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Laaksonen lands a body shot.
Sampson throws a head kick that misses
and Laaksonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Laaksonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laaksonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Laaksonen circles away easily
and Laaksonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Laaksonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laaksonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sampson has his takedown stuffed
and Laaksonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Miko Laaksonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Sampson.
Sampson looks winded!#T4#
Laaksonen swinging wildly here.
Laaksonen lands with a good body shot.
Laaksonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laaksonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Laaksonen.
Laaksonen throws a good cross that connects.
Sampson walks into a stiff left hand from Laaksonen.
Sampson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Laaksonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miko Laaksonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Laaksonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sampson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laaksonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Laaksonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sampson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#TD2#
Sampson gets a double leg takedown into Laaksonen's guard.
Laaksonen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sampson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sampson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laaksonen! #SUB2#
Laaksonen tries to improve his position but Sampson has taken his back! Sampson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Laaksonen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Sampson pushes Laaksonen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Octavio Sampson! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 2
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Sampson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kullen checks it well.
Sampson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Kullen counters with a single leg into guard. Sampson didn't expect that.
Kullen slips nicely into half guard.
Sampson has hold of Kullen's hands but Kullen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kullen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kullen is trying to control. Sampson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kullen 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.
Sampson wants to get back to his feet.
Kullen is trying to control the action in half guard but Sampson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kullen is trying to work for a kimura but Sampson is defending well.
Sampson is trying to stand back up but Kullen is controlling him
#T1#
Kullen 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. #SUB#
Sampson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kullen.
Kullen wants to control but Sampson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Kullen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kullen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sampson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kullen. #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.
Sampson is not content to let Kullen control the position.
Sampson is looking for a sweep. Kullen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sampson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kullen.
Sampson trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Kullen seems to be working for a kimura but Sampson defends the submission attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kullen connects with a nice short shot to Sampson's temple.
Sampson is trying to stand back up but Kullen is controlling him
Sampson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kullen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kullen 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.
Sampson is trying to maintain the position but Kullen is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#CL2#
Sampson has closed the distance and engaged Kullen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Sampson pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Kullen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson working a defensive guard here.
Kullen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Kullen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Sampson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kullen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sampson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Sampson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Sampson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sampson as he avoids it easily.
Sampson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kullen circles away.
Kullen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Kullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kullen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Sampson.
Dean Kullen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kullen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sampson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kullen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sampson fails to land with a series of punches.
Octavio Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sampson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Kullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kullen wants to control but Sampson postures up.#T2#
Kullen tries to improve position but can't.
Sampson lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kullen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kullen is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kullen tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Kullen wants to control but Sampson postures up.
Kullen tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position. #SU2#
Sampson stands up. #TD2#
Sampson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Sampson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sampson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sampson wants to counter with a clinch but Kullen pushes him away.#TD2#
Kullen gets caught napping as Sampson dives in and scores a takedown. Kullen manages to retain guard.
Dean Kullen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampson preventing the sweep. #T4#
Sampson is stalling in the full guard.
Sampson preventing the sweep.
Kullen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kullen has a closed guard, preventing Sampson from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sampson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kullen looking to control.
#SUB#
Kullen working for a triangle but Sampson defends it easily.
Kullen 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Sampson. #TD2#
Sampson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kullen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kullen wants to control but Sampson postures up.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kullen keeps working.
Sampson tries to stand but Kullen is controlling his head.
Kullen tries to bench press Sampson off him but Sampson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson throws a strike aimed at the side of Kullen's head but Kullen avoids it well.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kullen keeps working.
Kullen is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Sampson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sampson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kullen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kullen is not content to let Sampson control the position.
Kullen can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kullen is trying to get back to half guard.
Kullen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sampson's best efforts.#SUB2#
Sampson is looking for a kimura but Kullen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sampson to get the leverage.
Kullen is looking to control Sampson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kullen avoid being mounted?
Kullen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kullen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sampson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sampson's back!#SUB#
Kullen is looking for the choke from the back position but Sampson is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Kullen is looking for the choke from the back position but Sampson is controlling his hands well.
Kullen doesn't have the hooks in and Sampson manages to turn into his guard.
Sampson controlling from the top position.
Sampson passes Kullen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kullen tries to roll over but Sampson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kullen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Sampson passes into side control!#T4#
Sampson trying to control the action but Kullen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sampson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kullen is trying to get back to half guard.
Dean Kullen 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!
Kullen tries to control but Sampson manages to take his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Sampson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sampson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Octavio Sampson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Octavio Sampson!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Octavio Sampson!
Octavio Sampson wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1201 Round 1
Date: Aug 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Sas shoots in looking for a takedown but Sampson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Sampson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sampson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sas keeps working.
Sampson is looking to advance position but Sas won't allow it.
Sas wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sas is controlling Sampson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sampson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sampson thows a huge punch but Sas dodges it nicely.
Sas wants to control but Sampson is keeping busy.
Sampson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sas controls his leg.
Sas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sampson on the ground.
Sas wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Sas with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Sas has closed the distance and engaged Sampson in a clinch.
#TD#
Sas jumps guard and drags Sampson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Sampson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sampson wants to control from the top but Sas keeps moving.
Sampson wants to stand but Sas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sampson stays in close to Sas's body and controls the position.
Sas looking to control.
#T3#
Sampson won't allow Sas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sampson 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.
Sampson postures up in Sas's guard and throws a big left but Sas blocks it.
Sampson wants to stand but Sas is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sampson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sampson lands with a kick to the temple. Sas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Sas moves into the clinch.
Sas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sas tries to land knees in the clinch but Sampson avoids the damage to the body. #T4##BC2#
Sampson manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Sampson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sampson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sas tries to pull guard but Sampson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aa Sas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sas avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sas.
Sampson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sampson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sampson jumps into guard, dragging Sas to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sas trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.
Sampson wants to improve his position but instead Sas has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octavio Sampson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sampson stuffs the takedown attempt from Sas. Sas gets slowly back to his feet.
Sas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Sampson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sas manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Sampson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sas is looking to clinch but Sampson is avoiding it.
Sas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Sampson. #T1##TD#
Sas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sas showed some decent athleticism there.
Sas is trying to control. Sampson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Sampson is defending against the submission attempts here by Sas.
Sampson wants to control but Sas is keeping busy.
aa Sas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Sampson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Sampson is working an open guard so Sas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Sampson as Sas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for aa Sas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Sampson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sas sprawls well. He's pushed Sampson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sas shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick from Sampson lands but Sas takes it in his stride.
Sas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sampson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sampson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sampson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sas.
Sas shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Sampson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sampson is staying tight to Sas's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Sampson tries for a kimura but Sas is defending well. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sampson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sas to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Sampson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sas looks to move to half guard but instead Sampson has passed into mount! Damn!
Sampson throwing strikes here but Sas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Octavio Sampson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Sas throws a sloppy head kick and Sampson moves out of range easily.
No luck for Sas with that takedown attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sampson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sas.
Sampson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sampson stops a takedown attempt from Sas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sampson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Sampson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sas!
Sampson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Sas is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Sampson take his back! Uh oh - Sampson has got a rear naked choke here! Sas is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Octavio Sampson! |
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