PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Sams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki
vs
Sams

190 cm
18
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Sams!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sams shoots in but no luck this time.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Sams shoots in and bounces Kvadratichnie Schtaniki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sams postures up in Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's guard and throws a big left but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki blocks it.
Sams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sams is controlling him.
Sams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sams is controlling him.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Sams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki sprawls well initially but Sams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sams looks to land a strike but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has escaped and now he's on top!

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sams somewhat.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki lands with a kick to the temple. Sams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

It looks like Kevin Sams has been cut.
A solid body kick from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Sams looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks to land a combination. Sams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Sams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sams tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is retaining full guard.
Sams prevents Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from getting back to his feet.
Sams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sams stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from standing up.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to stand up but Sams is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Sams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki was covering up waiting for the punch and Sams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to stand but Sams is controlling the position.

Sams gets to his feet - Kvadratichnie Schtaniki follows without any prompting.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick that misses.

Sams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Sams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki did well to prevent Sams getting side control.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to escape.
Sams drops an elbow to the side of Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.

Sams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sams on the ground.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to his feet.

Sams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is just riding it out for now. Sams eventually gives up the hold.
Sams is looking to take a break and control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.

Sams seems to be working for a kimura but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki defends the submission attempt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to his feet.
Sams wants to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Sams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Sams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki was covering up waiting for the punch and Sams finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Sams 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.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to stand up but Sams isn't so interested in that idea.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sams drops back looking for a leg! Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to kick Sams off! Sams jumps back into Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki keeping moving, preventing Sams from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick that misses.

Sams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kvadratichnie Schtaniki!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sams throws some wild stikes that Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to avoid easily.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to try and get back to his feet.

Sams has control of Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kvadratichnie Schtaniki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sams tries to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sams is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sams.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to stand.
Sams misses with a head shot.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Sams tries to control but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wriggling away.
Sams fails to move to back control.

Sams looking to secure an arm triangle but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a head kick but it misses.

Sams 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.
Sams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is keeping the position for now.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to stand and escape but Sams is having none of it.

Sams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to stand up but Sams isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sams showed some decent athleticism there.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki wants to get back to his feet.
Sams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.
Sams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to stand up here but Sams is controlling him well.
Kevin Sams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Sams is working for a submission of some sort.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries to kick Sams off but Sams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Sams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Sams'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. This is the final round!

Sams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Sams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sams stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from standing up.

Sams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sams 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.
Sams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sams stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from standing up.
Sams throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sams stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki leaves Sams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kvadratichnie Schtaniki as Sams shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a head kick but it misses.

Sams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sams lands in his opponent's guard.
Sams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sams tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is retaining full guard.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki throws a head kick that misses.
Sams misses with a takedown attempt - Kvadratichnie Schtaniki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Sams.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a head kick but it misses.
Sams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki circles away.
Sams avoids the head kick by Kvadratichnie Schtaniki.

Sams scores with a takedown into Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's guard.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sams is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sams passes Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's head.

Sams wants to work for an arm triangle but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sams stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from getting back to his feet.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is in trouble now - Sams has advanced to mount!
Sams is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Kvadratichnie Schtaniki bucks up and throws Sams to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki tries a head kick but it misses.

Sams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sams stops Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from standing up.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sams looking to pass the guard.
Sams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sams prevents Kvadratichnie Schtaniki from getting back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Sams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gubka Bob Kvadratichnie Schtaniki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kvadratichnie Schtaniki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sams is pushing down on Kvadratichnie Schtaniki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is fighting to maintain full guard but Sams has managed to sneak the leg through.

Sams seems to be looking for submissions.

Sams is trying to work for a kimura but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sams is looking for a kimura here.
Kevin Sams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sams wants to take a breather but Kvadratichnie Schtaniki is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Sams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sams 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Sams!