PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vader Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader Flynn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Flynn
vs
Samson

186 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

173 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vader Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Samson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Flynn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flynn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Samson's waist but Samson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flynn off to one side.
Samson has a takedown stuffed.
Flynn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vader Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick from Flynn.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch but Samson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flynn scores with a kick to the body.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Samson rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flynn as Samson tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson has Flynn pushed against the cage.
Flynn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Samson can't get the takedown.
Flynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Flynn misses with a punch to the body.
Flynn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Samson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Samson can't break the clinch.
Flynn jumps guard but Samson stands there with Flynn around his waist. Flynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samson is working for takedown but Flynn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Samson jumps guard but Flynn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Samson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Samson manages to end up in side control.
Samson tries to stand but Flynn controls the position and pulls Samson into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson is looking to stand up but Flynn won't let him.
Samson looks gassed!
Samson prevents Flynn from getting back to his feet.
Flynn wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment.
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!
Flynn has control of Samson's left arm, preventing Samson from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn wants to stand but Samson is controlling the position.

Vader Flynn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Flynn lands a jab-cross combination.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samson as he avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Flynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flynn tries to clinch but Samson is having none of it.

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

Samson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vader Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flynn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Flynn throws a big right hand that misses.

Samson pushes Flynn off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samson shoots in for a double leg but Flynn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flynn.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flynn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vader Flynn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Flynn drives through and clinches with Samson against the cage.
Flynn stalling in the clinch but Samson improves position.

Flynn wants the takedown. Samson is fighting it off but Flynn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Samson's guard against the cage.
Samson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Flynn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Samson's guard.
Flynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Samson is keeping the position.

Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Samson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn throws a big elbow that misses.

Flynn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Samson, up you get!

Flynn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flynn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samson up against the cage.
Samson is trying to pull guard but Flynn has him pressed against the cage.
Flynn taking a breather.
Flynn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vader Flynn.

Flynn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson punching from the bottom.
Vader Flynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flynn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Flynn controlling his opponent.
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!
Poor strikes thrown by Flynn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Flynn looking to ground and pound but Samson is blocking nicely.
Flynn wants to control the pace but Samson is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson tries to lock up and control but Flynn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Samson taking shots to the head.
Samson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flynn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Samson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Samson blocking the ground and pound.
Flynn punching from mount but Samson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Flynn prevents Samson from getting the reversal.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Samson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn looking to ground and pound but Samson is blocking nicely.
Flynn in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Flynn throws some wild stikes that Samson manages to avoid easily.
Samson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Flynn.
Flynn wants to control the pace but Samson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn breaks from Samson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flynn wants to control the pace but Samson is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Samson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vader Flynn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Samson leaves Flynn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flynn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samson's calf.
Flynn tries to clinch but Samson moves out of range.
Samson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Samson wants it to stay on the feet.
Flynn throws a low kick but Samson moves out of range easily.

Flynn drives through and clinches with Samson against the cage.
Flynn prevents the takedown attempt.
Samson is trying to stall.
Flynn tries to stall but Samson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flynn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vader Flynn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flynn is trying to pull guard but Samson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Flynn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Samson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Flynn prevents the takedown attempt.
Samson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samson's defenses.
Flynn stalling.
Samson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Flynn pulls guard successfully.

Flynn has his foot on Samson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samson works his way back into a safe position though.
Flynn being controlled here, momentarily.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samsonis looking to pass into half guard but Flynn pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Flynn is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Flynn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Flynn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samson trying to control here.
Flynn not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Samson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flynn.
Flynn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Flynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Samson is trying to stand up.
Samson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to control but Flynn is having none of it.
Samson taking shots to the head.
Samson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Flynn.
Flynn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Flynn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flynn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vader Flynn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flynn looking to finish with strikes here!
Flynn 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn trying to control but Samson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vader Flynn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flynn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vader Flynn!