PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight. Marcus Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Samuelsson's chin.

Samuelsson
vs
Jones

188 cm
19
289 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

199 cm
22
230 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Samuelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Samuelsson's guard.
Samuelsson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuelsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones wants to control from the top but Samuelsson keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samuelsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Samuelsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Samuelsson, not yet.
Samuelsson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control but Samuelsson is working from the bottom.

Marcus Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Samuelsson misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks for a takedown but Samuelsson sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Samuelsson.

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Samuelsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Samuelsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samuelsson is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
I wouldn't like to be where Samuelsson is right now.
Samuelsson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.

Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samuelsson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samuelsson is not content to let Jones control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow.
Samuelsson wants to control but Jones postures up.
Samuelsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Samuelsson is avoiding damage well.
Samuelsson struggling a bit here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Samuelsson is defending well.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Samuelsson is defending well.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samuelsson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Samuelsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A control attempt from Samuelsson but he's now mounted!
Jones throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Jones has hold of Samuelsson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Samuelsson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jones avoids the attempt from Samuelsson to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samuelsson swivels and escapes.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Shane Samuelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samuelsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuelsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Samuelsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Samuelsson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Samuelsson closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Samuelsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Samuelsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samuelsson misses with a two punch combination.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samuelsson swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Samuelsson.
Danga de danga de dang - Samuelsson scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson swinging wildly here.
Samuelsson misses with the combination.
Samuelsson misses with the combination.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Samuelsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Samuelsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samuelsson throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Samuelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Samuelsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
Samuelsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Samuelsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samuelsson throws out the jab.
Samuelsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Samuelsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Samuelsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Samuelsson.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Samuelsson which made him look bad.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samuelsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shane Samuelsson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Samuelsson.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Samuelsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shane Samuelsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Samuelsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Samuelsson.
Samuelsson tries to clinch up.
Samuelsson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Samuelsson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Samuelsson throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

Samuelsson closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.

Samuelsson breaks the clinch.
Samuelsson misses with the combination.
Samuelsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones 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.
Jones is in close to Samuelsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Samuelsson is retaining full guard.
Jones advances to half guard.
Samuelsson wants to control but Jones passes into side.
Samuelsson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.

Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samuelsson has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Samuelsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Samuelsson trying to control but Jones postures up.

Samuelsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Samuelsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Samuelsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samuelsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Samuelsson!