PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Color (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Samyoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Color
vs
Samyoa

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Color!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Samyoa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Color chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Samyoa can pounce on him.
Color dives in and grabs Samyoa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Samyoa pushes down on Color's head and hops out.

Samyoa has managed to clinch.
Samyoa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Samyoa prevents Color from breaking the clinch.
Color misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Color can't get the takedown.
Samyoa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Color drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Samyoa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Color. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Color jumps guard but Samyoa stands there with Color around his waist. Color gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samyoa landing knees to the body.
Color tries to pull guard but Samyoa holds him up against the cage and eventually Color drops back down to his feet.
Color stalling in the clinch but Samyoa improves position.
Samyoa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Samyoa taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Color just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samyoa's brow.
Samyoa taking a breather.
Color tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samyoa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Samyoa stalling the fight.
Color takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Samyoa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.

Samyoa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Samyoa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Samyoa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samyoa trying to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Samyoa.
Color is trying to drag Samyoa to the mat but Samyoa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Color is breathing heavily.
Color working Samyoa over with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samyoa lands an elbow inside that Color shrugs off.
Color is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Samyoa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samyoa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Color is trying to break the clinch but Samyoa has him pressed against the cage.
Samyoa lands a nice elbow.
Samyoa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Color's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samyoa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Samyoa lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Samyoa.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.
Samyoa throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samyoa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Color takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Samyoa moves into range and clinches up with Color.
Samyoa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Color in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Samyoa slows down the pace here.
Knees to the body from Samyoa.
Samyoa effectively controlling the action here.
Samyoa lands an elbow inside.
Samyoa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Samyoa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samyoa content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samyoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Color avoids it.
Samyoa leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.
Samyoa throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samyoa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Samyoa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samyoa scores with a leg kick.
Samyoa lands a head kick!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samyoa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Color managing to block the knees to the body from Samyoa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Samyoa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Samyoa forces Color back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Samyoa to work.
Color tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Samyoa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Color wants to break the clinch but can't.
Samyoa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Samyoa pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Color jumps guard but Samyoa stands there with Color around his waist. Color gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samyoa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.

Samyoa clinches up with Color and pushes him back against the cage.
Color is trying to push Samyoa away but Samyoa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Samyoa.
The referee calls for Samyoa to work.
Color struggles to land a body shot inside as Samyoa controls his hands.
Samyoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Color avoids the damage to the body.
Samyoa lands an elbow inside that Color shrugs off.
Color tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samyoa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Color. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Samyoa rushes Color and presses him up against the cage.
Color blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samyoa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Samyoa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Samyoa.
Samyoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Color is defending well for now.
Samyoa slows down the pace here.
Samyoa lands a damaging elbow.
Samyoa lands an elbow inside that Color shrugs off.
Samyoa is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.

Samyoa closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Samyoa.
Samyoa has Color pushed against the cage.
Samyoa lands an elbow just above Color 's eye.
Samyoa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Samyoa working Color over with knees to the body.
Samyoa missing with knees to the body.
Samyoa stalling in the clinch.
Samyoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Color is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samyoa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samyoa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Color's defenses.
Samyoa stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.
Color stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samyoa.
Color wants to clinch
and Samyoa counters with an outside leg kick.

Samyoa closes the distance and clinches.
Color on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samyoa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Samyoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Samyoa rushes Color and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Samyoa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samyoa landing knees to the body.
Color has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samyoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samyoa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samyoa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samyoa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Color takes a knee to the side of the body.
Samyoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Color avoids the damage to the body.
Samyoa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Color's defenses.
Nice elbow from Samyoa.
Samyoa lands a damaging elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samyoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Color is defending well for now.
Color blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samyoa is pushing Color up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Samyoa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Samyoa.
Samyoa lands an elbow inside that Color shrugs off.
Samyoa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.

Samyoa closes the distance and clinches.
Samyoa stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Color avoiding damage as Samyoa throws knees to the body.
Samyoa missing with knees to the body.
Samyoa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samyoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Color.
Samyoa lands an elbow inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Samyoa.
Samyoa lands an elbow inside that Color shrugs off.
Samyoa lands a damaging elbow.
Samyoa lands an elbow that stopped Color in his tracks for a moment.
Color takes an elbow to the forehead.
Denis Samyoa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for Samyoa to work.
Samyoa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Samyoa trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samyoa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Samyoa taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.
Samyoa slaps away a takedown attempt from Color, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Samyoa takes the fight into the clinch.
Samyoa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Samyoa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Color's defenses.
Color is trying to break the clinch but Samyoa is controlling him.
Color takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Samyoa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Samyoa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's four 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.
Color takes an elbow to the forehead.
Samyoa slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Denis Samyoa.

Samyoa moves into the clinch.
Color takes an elbow to the forehead.
Samyoa effectively controlling the action here.
Samyoa lands a nice knee to the body.
Jason Color has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denis Samyoa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samyoa controlling the action here for a moment.
Color throws a punch but it's blocked by Samyoa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Samyoa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samyoa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Samyoa!