PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adonis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Who Let the Dogs Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Adonis Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sampson
vs
Silva

192 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

205 cm
28
271 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Demonic Steel Clothing

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adonis Silva!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Sampson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.

Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sampson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sampson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva pulls Sampson in to control the position.
Sampson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sampson throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Sampson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sampson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sampson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sampson throws a strike but Silva rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sampson keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sampson looking for a sweep. Not yet Sampson, not yet.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Sampson blocks nicely.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Sampson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Silva won't allow Sampson to sweep him here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Adonis Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sampson throws a big shot that misses.
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sampson to the mat! Sampson manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
Sampson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sampson looking to control.
Silva wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sampson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like Adonis Silva has been cut.
Silva connects with a high kick.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sampson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sampson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Sampson is proving a slippery customer.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Sampson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva sneaks back into half guard.
Sampson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sampson is working away from the top position though.
Sampson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adonis Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adonis Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sampson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Sampson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sampson is one step ahead there.
Silva controls Sampson momentarily but Sampson frees himself.
Billy Sampson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sampson lands a couple of digs.
Sampson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sampson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sampson postures up.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Sampson controlling him for the moment.
Sampson throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sampson's guard. Nice move by Silva!

Sampson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sampson keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Sampson is adopting a defensive guard.

Sampson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sampson wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sampson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Sampson eventually gives up the hold.
Silva trying to control here.

Sampson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sampson.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.
Sampson chips away with some ground and pound.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing.
Silva has control of Sampson's left arm, preventing Sampson from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Sampson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is controlling Sampson's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sampson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That has opened up Adonis Silva's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Sampson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sampson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Sampson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adonis Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.

The cut above Adonis Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sampson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is working Sampson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva postures up.
Sampson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sampson pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Sampson is trying to keep Silva in close.

Billy Sampson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Sampson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sampson's guard. Nice move by Silva!
Sampson can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Sampson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sampson wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva prevents Sampson from improving his position.

Sampson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva wants to take a breather but Sampson is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sampson won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Sampson is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva wants to take a breather but Sampson is having none of it.
Sampson wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Billy Sampson just wasn't active enough.
Silva with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sampson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sampson is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Sampson has control of the leg.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sampson.
Sampson drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.

Adonis Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adonis Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Billy Sampson!
A victorious Billy Sampson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.