Post by xx - The Broad Street Bullies on Feb 27, 2015 19:54:12 GMT -5
Babalon Samson looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Norman Bates looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Apocalypse and Psycho move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Norman Bates fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Norman Bates fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Norman Bates fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse steps backwards away from Norman Bates. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brilliant combination from Norman Bates
that forces Apocalypse to try and defend better.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Norman Bates is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Apocalypse into his guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse struggles on the ground and tries to break Norman Bates's guard...
Babalon Samson is in Psycho open guard now
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in open guard over Psycho
Psycho tries to close his guard around Apocalypse
He succeeds!
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson tries to better his position on the ground...
Apocalypse breaks the closed guard of Norman Bates and moves to half guard
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Babalon Samson looks to mount Norman Bates...
Babalon Samson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Psycho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson tries to free his leg...
Babalon Samson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Psycho's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Psycho tries to show some ground skills
Norman Bates put Apocalypse in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Norman Bates attempts to move to full guard
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Apocalypse tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Norman Bates manages to switch to full guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse is in closed guard... Psycho tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Babalon Samson!
Norman Bates is in full mount over Babalon Samson
Babalon Samson tries to roll to his side and trap Norman Bates in his guard...
Babalon Samson moves to half guard.
Norman Bates is in half guard over Apocalypse
Babalon Samson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Norman Bates is in half guard over Apocalypse
Norman Bates tries to pass Babalon Samson's guard...
Norman Bates manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Norman Bates is in side mount over Babalon Samson
The people here in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Psycho tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Norman Bates is in full mount over Babalon Samson
Apocalypse tries to escape from the full mount...
Norman Bates is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Norman Bates is in side mount over Babalon Samson
Babalon Samson attempts to trap Norman Bates in his guard.
Babalon Samson manages to switch to full guard.
Norman Bates is in closed guard over Apocalypse
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Psycho tries to escape from closed guard...
Apocalypse waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Norman Bates! He is reversed and nor Babalon Samson is on half guard!
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson pushes Psycho's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Apocalypse who is in full mount! Psycho is in trouble now!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Psycho tries to escape from the full mount...
Babalon Samson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The people here in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Babalon Samson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Norman Bates is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Apocalypse into his guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson is looking to pass Norman Bates's guard...
Babalon Samson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Norman Bates attempts to move to full guard
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson pushes Psycho's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Psycho rolls and he's now on half guard over Babalon Samson. Nice reversal.
Norman Bates is in half guard over Apocalypse
Babalon Samson tries to close the guard.
Apocalypse put Norman Bates in closed guard.
Norman Bates is in closed guard over Apocalypse
Psycho is in closed guard... Apocalypse tries to roll on the ground!
Norman Bates uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Norman Bates is in closed guard over Apocalypse
Psycho is in closed guard... Apocalypse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Norman Bates!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Apocalypse is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Psycho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Babalon Samson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Babalon Samson tries to better his position on the ground...
Apocalypse is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Apocalypse doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Babalon Samson looks to counter!
Babalon Samson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Babalon Samson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Psycho's abdomen
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Norman Bates gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse struggles on the ground and tries to break Norman Bates's guard...
Psycho doesn't want to free his opponent and Apocalypse continues in closed guard
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse tries to launch a few punches to Norman Bates
Psycho is able to achieve closed guard and counter Babalon Samson's punches.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse is in closed guard... Psycho tries to roll on the ground!
Babalon Samson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Babalon Samson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Babalon Samson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Psycho is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Babalon Samson is in open guard over Psycho
Apocalypse moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Norman Bates tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Psycho clumsily fails here and it's time for Babalon Samson to fight back!
Babalon Samson tries to free his leg
Babalon Samson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Psycho's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Babalon Samson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Babalon Samson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Babalon Samson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Babalon Samson looks to mount Norman Bates...
Norman Bates takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Psycho leans and gets Babalon Samson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Babalon Samson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Psycho pushes Babalon Samson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Psycho is the winner of this round.
Judge: Babalon Samson 9 9 9 10 9: 46
Judge: Norman Bates 10 10 10 8 10: 48
Judge: Babalon Samson 9 9 9 10 9: 46
Judge: Norman Bates 10 10 10 8 10: 48
Judge: Babalon Samson 9 10 9 10 10: 48
Judge: Norman Bates 10 9 10 8 9: 46
Winner is Norman Bates by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Babalon Samson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 7,75
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 2,58
Time on the ground 440 s
Statistics: Norman Bates
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 4
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 440 s
I'm relativity surprised. I thought Samson hit the takedowns he needed for the decision win, but I guess not.
Norman Bates looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Apocalypse and Psycho move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Norman Bates fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Norman Bates fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Norman Bates fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse steps backwards away from Norman Bates. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brilliant combination from Norman Bates
that forces Apocalypse to try and defend better.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Norman Bates is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Apocalypse into his guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse struggles on the ground and tries to break Norman Bates's guard...
Babalon Samson is in Psycho open guard now
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in open guard over Psycho
Psycho tries to close his guard around Apocalypse
He succeeds!
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson tries to better his position on the ground...
Apocalypse breaks the closed guard of Norman Bates and moves to half guard
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Babalon Samson looks to mount Norman Bates...
Babalon Samson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Psycho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson tries to free his leg...
Babalon Samson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Psycho's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Psycho tries to show some ground skills
Norman Bates put Apocalypse in half guard.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Norman Bates attempts to move to full guard
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Apocalypse tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Norman Bates manages to switch to full guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse is in closed guard... Psycho tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Babalon Samson!
Norman Bates is in full mount over Babalon Samson
Babalon Samson tries to roll to his side and trap Norman Bates in his guard...
Babalon Samson moves to half guard.
Norman Bates is in half guard over Apocalypse
Babalon Samson tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Norman Bates is in half guard over Apocalypse
Norman Bates tries to pass Babalon Samson's guard...
Norman Bates manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Norman Bates is in side mount over Babalon Samson
The people here in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Psycho tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Norman Bates is in full mount over Babalon Samson
Apocalypse tries to escape from the full mount...
Norman Bates is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Norman Bates is in side mount over Babalon Samson
Babalon Samson attempts to trap Norman Bates in his guard.
Babalon Samson manages to switch to full guard.
Norman Bates is in closed guard over Apocalypse
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Psycho tries to escape from closed guard...
Apocalypse waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Norman Bates! He is reversed and nor Babalon Samson is on half guard!
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson pushes Psycho's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Apocalypse who is in full mount! Psycho is in trouble now!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Psycho tries to escape from the full mount...
Babalon Samson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
Psycho studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The people here in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Babalon Samson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Babalon Samson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Norman Bates is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Apocalypse into his guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson is looking to pass Norman Bates's guard...
Babalon Samson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Norman Bates attempts to move to full guard
Babalon Samson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Babalon Samson pushes Psycho's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Psycho rolls and he's now on half guard over Babalon Samson. Nice reversal.
Norman Bates is in half guard over Apocalypse
Babalon Samson tries to close the guard.
Apocalypse put Norman Bates in closed guard.
Norman Bates is in closed guard over Apocalypse
Psycho is in closed guard... Apocalypse tries to roll on the ground!
Norman Bates uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Norman Bates is in closed guard over Apocalypse
Psycho is in closed guard... Apocalypse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Norman Bates!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Apocalypse is getting frustrated here.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Psycho tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Babalon Samson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Babalon Samson tries to better his position on the ground...
Apocalypse is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Apocalypse doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Babalon Samson looks to counter!
Babalon Samson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Babalon Samson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Psycho's abdomen
Babalon Samson is in full mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates tries to roll to his side and trap Babalon Samson in his guard...
Norman Bates gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse struggles on the ground and tries to break Norman Bates's guard...
Psycho doesn't want to free his opponent and Apocalypse continues in closed guard
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse tries to launch a few punches to Norman Bates
Psycho is able to achieve closed guard and counter Babalon Samson's punches.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse is in closed guard... Psycho tries to roll on the ground!
Babalon Samson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Apocalypse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Babalon Samson has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Babalon Samson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Psycho and Apocalypse circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Babalon Samson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Psycho is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Babalon Samson is in open guard over Psycho
Apocalypse moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Babalon Samson is in half guard over Psycho
Norman Bates tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Psycho clumsily fails here and it's time for Babalon Samson to fight back!
Babalon Samson tries to free his leg
Babalon Samson uses some of his skill by jumping out of Psycho's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Babalon Samson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Babalon Samson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Norman Bates attempts to trap Babalon Samson in his guard.
Babalon Samson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Babalon Samson is in side mount over Norman Bates
Babalon Samson looks to mount Norman Bates...
Norman Bates takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Babalon Samson is in closed guard over Psycho
Apocalypse tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Psycho leans and gets Babalon Samson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Psycho moves backwards and Babalon Samson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Apocalypse and Psycho circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Apocalypse moves backwards and Norman Bates is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Babalon Samson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Babalon Samson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Norman Bates is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Psycho pushes Babalon Samson and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Psycho is the winner of this round.
Judge: Babalon Samson 9 9 9 10 9: 46
Judge: Norman Bates 10 10 10 8 10: 48
Judge: Babalon Samson 9 9 9 10 9: 46
Judge: Norman Bates 10 10 10 8 10: 48
Judge: Babalon Samson 9 10 9 10 10: 48
Judge: Norman Bates 10 9 10 8 9: 46
Winner is Norman Bates by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Babalon Samson
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/7 (29%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 7,75
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 2,58
Time on the ground 440 s
Statistics: Norman Bates
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 4
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 440 s
I'm relativity surprised. I thought Samson hit the takedowns he needed for the decision win, but I guess not.