Dwjuan White slams Tyler Sample unconscious to end Combat Night Kissimmee bout

Dwjuan White produced one of the most dramatic finishes in recent amateur MMA when he slammed Tyler Sample unconscious at a Combat Night Kissimmee event in Kissimmee, Florida, turning near-defeat into a stunning stoppage victory.

White had appeared to be in serious trouble in the closing moments of the second round, with Sample on his back and hunting for a choke. White attempted to escape by launching himself backwards into a slam, but the first effort failed — and may have actually helped Sample tighten his grip on the submission attempt.

Undeterred, White went for a second flying slam. This time the result was decisive. He came down on Sample with his full body weight, his head making direct contact with Sample’s face on impact. The collision left Sample completely limp on the mat, eyes vacant, and the referee had no choice but to wave off the contest immediately.

The finish was as brutal as it was unlikely. Fighters attempting to slam their way out of choke attempts rarely succeed, and the failed first effort made White’s persistence all the more remarkable. The fact that he generated enough force on the second attempt to produce a clean knockout underlined just how explosive the impact was.

For White, the victory carried extra significance beyond the dramatic circumstances. He entered the bout having lost four of his previous five fights, making the win a much-needed result as he looks to rebuild momentum in his amateur career.

Footage of the finish, captured by Spectation Sports, has circulated widely since the event.