PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dosilencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sampras (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.

Dosilencer
vs
Sampras

188 cm
22
237 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dosilencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Sampras!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Dosilencer. That's going to slow Sampras down.
Sampras stuffs the takedown.
Dosilencer tries for a takedown but Sampras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dosilencer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sampras throws an overhand right that lands on Dosilencer's shoulder, as Dosilencer tries to avoid the shot.
Dosilencer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Sampras.
Dosilencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampras.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dosilencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sampras dips to his left and cracks Dosilencer with an uppercut!
Sampras fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dosilencer on the side of the head.

Sampras gets a clinch.

Dosilencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dosilencer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sampras as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dosilencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampras leaves Dosilencer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dosilencer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampras tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dosilencer is in Sampras's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dosilencer tries to stand but Sampras is controlling from the bottom.
Sampras is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dosilencer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dosilencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Sampras has his foot on Dosilencer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dosilencer works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dosilencer stopping the sweep attempt from Sampras.
Dosilencer wanted to stand there but Sampras had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampras wants to sweep but no luck.
Dosilencer trying to control but Sampras is working from the bottom.

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

Dosilencer rushes Sampras and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dosilencer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sampras just stands there and leans against the cage.

Dosilencer jumps guard.
Dosilencer keeping moving, preventing Sampras from controlling successfully.

Dosilencer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sampras trying to control the position from guard on top but Dosilencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampras tries to stand but Dosilencer is controlling from the bottom.
Dosilencer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sampras manages to get himself to full guard.
Dosilencer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sampras's guard.
Sampras is trying to get back to full guard.

Dosilencer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sampras is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampras pushes Dosilencer off looking to stand but Dosilencer dives back in and keeps control.
Sampras is looking for a sweep. Dosilencer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Sampras rushes Dosilencer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dosilencer prevents Sampras from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dosilencer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sampras wants to get back to striking at distance but Dosilencer won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Dosilencer 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.

Dosilencer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sampras but Sampras pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sampras misses with a straight right.
Sampras throws a looping overhand right but Dosilencer ducks down to avoid it.
Sampras dips to his left and cracks Dosilencer with an uppercut!
Sampras tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dosilencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampras.

Dosilencer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sampras throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dosilencer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dosilencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sampras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dosilencer throws a big right hand that misses.
Dosilencer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dosilencer wants to stand but Sampras has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampras working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dosilencer is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dosilencer fails with a takedown attempt.

Dosilencer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampras tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dosilencer is in Sampras's guard.
Sampras keeping full guard, as Dosilencer tries to pass.
Dosilencer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sampras on the ground.
Sampras is trying to keep Dosilencer in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sampras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dosilencer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dosilencer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sampras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sampras trying to keep a closed guard but Dosilencer is proving a slippery customer.
Sampras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dosilencer is one step ahead there.
Dosilencer tries to free his leg and advance position but Sampras is retaining full guard.
Junior Dosilencer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampras looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampras, not yet.
Sampras is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Dosilencer stands up and waves to Sampras to follow him.
Dosilencer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dosilencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dosilencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampras pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sampras jabs at Dosilencer's body.
Peter Sampras is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Sampras gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Dosilencer breaks the clinch.
Sampras lands with an uppercut that bounces Dosilencer off the cage and back into rage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampras fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dosilencer shoots in looking for a takedown but Sampras manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dosilencer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dosilencer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dosilencer moves away from the strike by Sampras.
Dosilencer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dosilencer ducks under a wild hook from Sampras.
Sampras misses with a hook. Dosilencer ducked under it nicely.
Dosilencer walks into a jab.
Dosilencer moves out of range of the strikes.
Dosilencer shoots for a double leg takedown but Sampras sprawls well. He's pushed Dosilencer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sampras thuds his right hand into Dosilencer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampras scores with the left hand. Dosilencer knows he should have avoided that one.
Sampras lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sampras might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dosilencer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sampras to score with a decent uppercut.
Junior Dosilencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sampras clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Sampras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sampras smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sampras throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Sampras.

Dosilencer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sampras trying to control here.
Sampras flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dosilencer wants to get back to his feet.
Dosilencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sampras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dosilencer controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Sampras actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampras is staying active underneath Dosilencer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Junior Dosilencer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sampras moves into range and clinches up with Dosilencer.
Sampras wants to break free but Dosilencer has control.

Dosilencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sampras lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Sampras misses.

Dosilencer forces Sampras back against the cage and clinches.
Sampras tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sampras can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dosilencer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sampras smiles and moves away.

Sampras closes the distance and clinches.
Dosilencer fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Sampras.

Dosilencer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dosilencer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Sampras got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dosilencer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sampras has managed to get both his arms back between Dosilencer's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sampras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sampras would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sampras trying to control the position from guard on top but Dosilencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampras would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sampras stopping the sweep attempt from Dosilencer.
Sampras throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dosilencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sampras is looking to stand up but Dosilencer won't let him.
Sampras trying to control but Dosilencer is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Peter Sampras wasn't active enough on the ground.

Sampras clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Sampras.

Dosilencer breaks from the clinch.
Sampras is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sampras looks to land a right hand but Dosilencer moved out of range.
Dosilencer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dosilencer ducks under a wild hook from Sampras.
Sampras swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dosilencer.
Dosilencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sampras throws out the jab.
A big right from Sampras misses.
Sampras throws a lazy uppercut

and Dosilencer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dosilencer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dosilencer preventing the sweep.
Sampras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Sampras.
I think Sampras has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Peter Sampras!