PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Rosenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Rosenburg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sampson
vs
Rosenburg

165 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 Helsinki, Sparky Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Isaac Rosenburg!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenburg fails to land with a series of punches.

Rosenburg has closed the distance and engaged Sampson in a clinch.
Rosenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rosenburg is keeping busy.
Sampson is pressed up against the cage. Rosenburg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sampson down to the mat. Sampson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rosenburg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sampson.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Rosenburg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Sampson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rosenburg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson tries to break free but Rosenburg pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sampson is trying to drag Rosenburg to the mat but Rosenburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Sampson is trying to drag Rosenburg to the mat but Rosenburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rosenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson can't get the takedown.
Sampson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sampson is breathing heavily.
Sampson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenburg prevents it.
Rosenburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sampson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rosenburg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenburg.
Sampson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosenburg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson stops a takedown attempt from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosenburg gets through Sampson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rosenburg.
A nice left hand lands by Rosenburg.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rosenburg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sampson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Rosenburg clinches up against the cage.
Rosenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg dodges an elbow strike from Sampson.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rosenburg lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.
Rosenburg scores with a shot to the side of Sampson's head.
A short uppercut from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg can't get the takedown.
Rosenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson has Rosenburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rosenburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
Sampson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosenburg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg lands with a light punch inside.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
Rosenburg tries for a takedown but Sampson manages to get underhooks.
Rosenburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Rosenburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
A short left from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg lands a right hand.
Rosenburg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sampson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rosenburg lands a right hand.
Sampson is working for takedown but Rosenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rosenburg has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenburg.
Sampson stops a takedown attempt from Rosenburg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sampson tries to circle away but Rosenburg has him pinned against the cage.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Rosenburg holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Rosenburg manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Rosenburg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rosenburg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sampson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rosenburg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sampson circles away.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but Rosenburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosenburg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rosenburg slaps away a takedown attempt from Sampson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Rosenburg as Sampson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenburg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sampson backs up against the cage.

Rosenburg drives through and clinches with Sampson against the cage.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson tries to pull guard but Rosenburg holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.
Sampson has Rosenburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rosenburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosenburg lands with a left to the head.
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sampson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rosenburg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosenburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Rosenburg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sampson wants to stand but Rosenburg is controlling the position.
Sampson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sampson tries to get out of the position.
Rosenburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rosenburg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rosenburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sampson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rosenburg kicks off Sampson and gets to his feet.
Rosenburg works over Sampson's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Rosenburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rosenburg.
Sampson is trying to drag Rosenburg to the mat but Rosenburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sampson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rosenburg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenburg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenburg.
Rosenburg tries to score a body lock takedown but Sampson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rosenburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sampson can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Rosenburg.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Rosenburg lands a nice uppercut.
Rosenburg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sampson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rosenburg pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburg lands with a light punch inside.
Rosenburg lands a nice uppercut.

Sampson is rocked!
Rosenburg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sampson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rosenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rosenburg throws a series of strikes that have Sampson backpedaling.
Oh Sampson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson takes one to the side of the head.

Rosenburg has managed to clinch.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Rosenburg manages to get underhooks.
Rosenburg lands a right hand.
Sampson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenburg prevents it.
Rosenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isaac Rosenburg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rosenburg.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Rosenburg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburg pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenburg.
Sampson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sampson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rosenburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Rosenburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Rosenburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
Sampson looking for a takedown.
Rosenburg lands an uppercut.
Rosenburg lands with a short shot to the head.
Rosenburg pushes Sampson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosenburg lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenburg lands a right hand.
Rosenburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sampson backwards.
Sampson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rosenburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rosenburg scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Rosenburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Rosenburg closes the distance and clinches.
Sampson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rosenburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sampson's efforts to push away.
Sampson gets underhooks to prevent Rosenburg's takedown attempt.
Sampson is working for takedown but Rosenburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rosenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rosenburg.
Rosenburg lands with a light punch inside.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sampson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rosenburg gets underhooks to prevent Sampson's takedown attempt.
Sampson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rosenburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rosenburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sampson's efforts to push away.
Rosenburg lands with a left to the head.
Rosenburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosenburg lands with a right to the head.
Sampson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Rosenburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rosenburg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sampson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
Rosenburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenburg lands with a right to the head.
Rosenburg lands a nice uppercut.
Rosenburg lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Rosenburg.
Rosenburg pushes Sampson against the cage. Rosenburg is working some dirty boxing. Rosenburg pushes off with a quick right hook! Sampson goes down! Sampson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rosenburg moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Rosenburg!