PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frano Bilandzija jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Sams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bilandzija jr comes to the cage accompanied by kids. Frano Bilandzija jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Will Sams's chin.

Bilandzija jr
vs
Sams

187 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frano Bilandzija jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Sams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bilandzija jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sams circles away quickly and effectively.
Sams dodges the punch combination from Bilandzija jr.
Bilandzija jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Sams gets a clinch.
Sams prevents the takedown attempt.

Bilandzija jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bilandzija jr's guard.
Bilandzija jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sams gets to his feet. Bilandzija jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bilandzija jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Sams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frano Bilandzija jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Sams.
Sams looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bilandzija jr.
Bilandzija jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bilandzija jr throws a head kick but Sams moves out of range.
Sams fails with a takedown attempt.
Bilandzija jr misses with a body kick.
Bilandzija jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Will Sams has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sams closes the distance and clinches.
Sams tries for a takedown but Bilandzija jr manages to get underhooks.
Sams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bilandzija jr smiles and moves away.
Bilandzija jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sams.
Sams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bilandzija jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Sams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bilandzija jr throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bilandzija jr tries to keep at a distance but Sams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sams goes for a takedown attempt but Bilandzija jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bilandzija jr's waist but Bilandzija jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sams off to one side.
Bilandzija jr tries for a takedown but Sams circles away easily

and Sams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bilandzija jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilandzija jr wants to get back to his feet but Sams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sams stopping the sweep attempt from Bilandzija jr.

Bilandzija jr is working an open guard so Sams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Sams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Sams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sams throws a head kick that misses.
Sams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Bilandzija jr enables Sams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bilandzija jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bilandzija jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sams's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sams stands up and waves to Bilandzija jr to follow him.

Bilandzija jr darts in and clinches Sams up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilandzija jr working hard to break the clinch.

Sams gets control of Bilandzija jr's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sams seems keen to control Bilandzija jr's posture.
Sams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bilandzija jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bilandzija jr wants to control from the top but Sams keeps moving.
Sams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bilandzija jr!
Bilandzija jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sams controlling his opponent.
Sams breaks from Bilandzija jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams content just to control the position here.
Sams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bilandzija jr's face.
Sams controlling the position easily from mount.

Sams is working for a guillotine from mount but Bilandzija jr frees his head quite easily.
Sams landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams content just to control the position here.
Bilandzija jr is looking to improve his position but Sams isn't that keen on the idea.
Sams controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Sams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Sams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sams gets a clinch.
Bilandzija jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sams smiles and moves away.
Sams doesn't manage to clinch there - Bilandzija jr circles away.
Sams wants to clinch up but Bilandzija jr keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilandzija jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sams tries to avoid it but Bilandzija jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sams to the ground. Sams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bilandzija jr misses with a head kick.
Sams looks to clinch
and Bilandzija jr counters with a three punch combo that has Sams backing up. Sams nods at Bilandzija jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilandzija jr misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Sams.
Bilandzija jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bilandzija jr defends it nicely.

Sams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bilandzija jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sams advances nicely into full mount.
Bilandzija jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Sams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bilandzija jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sams controlling his opponent.
Sams looking to finish Bilandzija jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bilandzija jr!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sams unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Sams.
Bilandzija jr working to try and regain half guard.
Sams landing punches.
Will Sams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sams landing punches.
Bilandzija jr is working to get back to half guard.
Sams content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bilandzija jr?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bilandzija jr tries to hold on but Sams pushes him away.
Sams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sams controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

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