ABC - FLY - Sam DANIELSSON vs. Sid TAYLOR (C)

This one was taking place all the way in the States, haven't been there since I returned to start up this gym. Seattle is where the fight would be taking place, and Sammy boy was only enthusiastic because of the gorgeous American ladies he might bag. ABC isn't that high profile, but some people were starting to recognize Sam-- At least those that follow the fight scene. This fight was going to be our first one televised, main event.

"The Challenger ... Representing Gustaffson Wrestling ... OUT OF SWEDEN! SAM ... DANIELSSON! On the other side in black and purple trunks ... YOUR REIGNING ABC FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION ... ENGLAND'S VERY OWN ... SID TAYLORRRRRRRR!!!"

The crowd roars as the time winds down ... The referee explains all the rules and gives them the signal. It's time to fight!

'Sid Taylor fakes a takedown attempt and .... Clinches with Sam Danielsson! The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Sam quickly attempts a takedown from the clinch, but Sid Taylor pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters remaining on their feet! Great take down defense by the Champion!'

I was getting a bit worried here, knowing that this wouldn't be easy. Taylor has literally had 40 fights and has a lot of wins under his belt, whereas Danielsson is just a kid getting started on his MMA journey. His experienced showed.

'A shot is side stepped by Danielsson! ... but quick reflexes and footwork lead to a second attempt that takes down Danielsson. Great work by Sid there! Taylor settles into his guard safely ... Sam Danielsson is caught in a can opener! And is prompted to open his his guard. He lands two quick strikes but Taylor transitions to half guard! Sam tries to--- TAYLOR TAKES HIS BACK AND --- THE REF INTERVENES AS THE ROUND ENDS! I honestly believe that Sam was in trouble there, saved by the bell."

I'd have to say that Taylor won that round with his experience, but you know what? All of us are here rooting for Sam. Heck, even Gabe ditched surfing to watch Danielsson fight! He's our biggest star, but did I make a mistake accepting a fight against a 4 fight vet?

'Round two begins! They circle each other ... After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch! Danielsson works Sid into the cage from the clinch. Danielsson presses his head under Sids chin so he cannot defend the piston shots from either side. Great work from the challenger ... While tied up, Sid is met with a hard uppercut! Ohhh! Sid is met with a cross and a liver shot that staggers him! HE'S HURT! TAYLOR'S HURT! DANIELSSON EXPLODES WITH A FLURRY OF PUNCHES THAT DROPS SID! Danielsson drops a huge strike to Sid Taylors chin, landing into his guard! OH GOD! Danielsson takes a risk going for a leglock from being caught in Sid Taylor's guard ... Doesn't pay off! Both back to standing! What perseverance from the Champ! Beautiful ankle pick by Danielsson ..-- SID LOCKS IN THE KIMU--Defended! Taylor goes for the armbar and IS MET BY DANIELSSON'S OVERHAND PUNCH! And the round ends!"

Sam did great that round, and was truly finding his groove but i'm scared now. How did Taylor survive that? Most would be out at this point! We gave Sam some encouraging words and sent him back out there.

'Danielsson narrowly dodges a cross from Sid, but falls catching him in his guard ... A kimura attempt from the challenger is countered by a punch from Taylor, who then transitions to half guard! Sid hits Sam Danielsson with some punches to the side of the head! Sam needs to do something here! Danielsson hits an upward elbow on Taylor, and attempts to get to full guard ... But during the scramble Taylor takes side control! Taylor wraps the arm of Sam behind his back and traps it ... ! IS IT OVER??? DANIELSSON IS RESISTING ... THE CHAMPION POUNDS AWAY AT SAM'S FACE! HE'S ROCKED BY A STIFF ELBOW! TH-- ROUND OVER!'

Fuck. That was a total loss there, we're definitely behind on points now. Charlie treated the cut under Sam's eye and Ken dealt with the rest, I just looked Sam right in the eye and said only four words. "You got this. SVERIGE!'

'Welcome ABC fans, we're back and starting off rouuuund 4! The Champion connects with a series of punches, forcing Sam Danielsson into a clinch to avid the full brunt of it. Sam drops to a knee and attempts a take down from the clinch but ... Taylor sets a guillotine choke! Sam slips out at the last moment! The Challenger is either really good or insanely lucky! Sam is now caught in guard ... A right hand from Taylor in gua-- DANIELSSON EXPLODES! A POWERFUL RIGHT HAND FROM DANIELSSON AND--- Round is over! Did you see the look in that Swede's eye? He was about to kill Sid!'

Hmm. Not great, but I still put my faith in Sammy boy. Charlie's screaming but the message is pretty clear. Sam has to fight his hardest and use his anger to drop him in the final round. Sam's fights have never gone this far though, but i'm not worried about his gas tank given how much time he spends in bed with all those women. Imagine if Sam got the belt? He'd have a troupe of girls!

"Here we have the fifth and final round! It all boils down to this! Sam endures a punch, but still shoots in for a clean takedown! Danielsson forces the Champ's guard open to sneak in two swift strikes as he moves into a half guard ... No luck! Taylor defends the shots well by turning his head away. Sam works hard and tries to get a leg free ... Moves into dominant side control. THE CHAMP ALMOST SWITCHES SIDE CONTROL AROUND BUT FALLS SHORT! SO CLOSE! Sam slides a knee across the body of the Cha-- HE TAKES FULL MOUNT AND POSTURES UP! DAN-- THE BELL RINGS! The fight GOES THE DISTANCE! WHAT A GREAT PERFORMANCE BY THESE TWO!"

Ten more seconds. That's all it would have taken to finish off Taylor but it wasn't meant to be. It was now all in the judge's hands. He surround Sammy boy, giving feedback and how we thought it would go before sending him off to the referee. The ref holds onto both of the fighter's hands and awaits the decision.

"After 5 rounds, going to a decision ... Your winner by SPLIT DECISION and ...."
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"YOUR NEW ABC FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION! THE UNDEFEATED SAM DANIELSSON!"
Sam Danielsson wins by Split Decision

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I couldn't believe my eyes as Sammy boy's hand was raised in triumph, and truthfully? My mind just froze. Everything came to a screeching halt. Danielsson brought our gym its' second belt. I close my eyes and just laugh, bringing Sam into a hug alongside all the other gym members that flew in with us. A special moment, but we still weren't done. Getting the title is only the first part, now we have to defend it. Well we do have this one other big problem. Dragging Sammy's ass back onto the plane because I doubt he'll want to leave all these hot chicks. It's always about women with Sam, he was actually taking down the number of some girl in the crowd--'Charlie get that clown back here!" But .. I've never been happier than now.



Edited by Erik Gusty (08/25/17 11:53 PM)