PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Samba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DEAD MAN'S GUN. Samba has chosen Bezerker by Love Among Freaks as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marciano
vs
Samba

191 cm
33
235 lbs
41 - 10 - 2

190 cm
31
234 lbs
29 - 9 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

Reaper Combatwear
Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Samba!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Samba misses with a body kick.
Samba misses with an uppercut. Marciano saw that one coming.
Samba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano moves out of range as Samba strikes.
Samba scores with a shot to the body.
Marciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samba is looking to slow Marciano down with leg kicks.
Samba throws the left hand but Marciano avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Samba.
Samba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samba misses with a leg kick.
We've been told by Marciano's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marciano avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samba.
Samba lands the left hand.
A low kick from Samba misses
and Marciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Samba misses
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Marciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Samba.
Christopher Samba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samba. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samba.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Samba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Samba throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
Samba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samba shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano takes one to the side of the head.
Samba throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Samba is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samba misses with an uppercut
and Marciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Christopher Samba has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba scoring well with a low kick there.
Samba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marciano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Samba.
Marciano slips a jab from Samba.
The crowd cheers as Samba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marciano doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Samba.
Marciano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samba.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Samba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marciano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Samba is in Marciano's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano has control of Samba's left arm, preventing Samba from doing any damage.
Samba is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Samba trying to control but Marciano is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano is trying to control the position but Samba postures up.

Marciano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samba defends it easily.
Samba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Samba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Samba's cut.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Samba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marciano.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samba.
Samba lands a two punch combo.
Samba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samba misses with an uppercut
and Marciano counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Marciano. No joy for Samba on that attempt.
A low kick from Samba misses
and Marciano counters with a body kick.
Samba throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with an inside leg kick.
Samba fails with a takedown attempt.
Samba is breathing heavily.
Marciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Samba misses.
Don Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samba throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Samba lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Samba closes the distance and clinches up with Marciano, looking for a takedown. Samba pushes Marciano against the cage but Marciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Don Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Samba.
Samba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Samba tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samba.
Samba misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Samba.
Samba scores with a jab to the body.
Samba throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samba punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Marciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Samba will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Samba misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Christopher Samba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samba lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
A jab from Samba finds it's way through Marciano's defenses.
Samba scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samba tries to score with a low kick but Marciano moves his leg out of the way.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samba shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well.
Marciano checks a low kick from Samba.
Samba throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba thows a leg kick but Marciano checks it
and Marciano counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samba throws an off balance right hand
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marciano.
A low kick from Samba is predictable there
and Marciano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Samba goes for a double leg but Marciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marciano continues to drive forward.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.
Marciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samba backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano stalling against the cage.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christopher Samba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christopher Samba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Samba throws a leg kick but Marciano moved away.
Samba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Samba throws a shot to the body.
Samba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samba, right into the meat.
Samba misses with a leg kick.
A combination from Samba does no damage.
Marciano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samba misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samba, right into the meat.
Samba throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Samba cracks a nice hook into Marciano's ribs.
A good leg kick by Samba.
Samba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samba is looking to slow Marciano down with leg kicks.
Samba swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Samba lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
Marciano blocks the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba just misses with a punch to the body.
Samba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Samba.
Don Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samba lands a high kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Samba as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Samba misses.
Samba scores with a body shot.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samba stuns Marciano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Samba throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Samba goes for a double leg but Marciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marciano continues to drive forward.
Samba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Samba controls his hands.
Samba swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marciano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marciano prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Samba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samba blocking some punches.
Marciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Samba controls his hands.
Samba working aggressively here.
Marciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Samba uses good head movement to avoid it.

Marciano manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Samba misses
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marciano's hands.
Samba tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Samba really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Samba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Samba misses with a kick to the body.
Samba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samba takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Marciano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Samba tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Samba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samba throws the kick towards the body but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba lands with a nice body punch.
Samba looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Samba misses with a low kick.
Samba misses with a low kick.
Samba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samba misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Samba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marciano checks a leg kick.
Samba goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Samba, as that shot connected.
Samba misses with a body shot
and Marciano counters with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samba thuds a left hand into Marciano's body.
Samba misses with a wild body shot.
Samba dives in for a single leg takedown but Marciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marciano.
Samba is trying to break the clinch but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.
Samba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samba throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marciano.
Samba blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samba.
A body shot lands from Marciano.
Samba tries to throw a body punch but Marciano avoids it by throwing Samba back against the cage.
Marciano gets through Samba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marciano can't find room to land a body shot as Samba controls the action.
Marciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marciano.
Marciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samba throws a head punch that misses.
Marciano lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Marciano fails to land.
Marciano stalling in the clinch but Samba improves position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Marciano looking to stall.
Samba throws a head punch that misses.
Samba misses with some punches.
Marciano working aggressively here.
Samba controlling the action here for a moment.
Marciano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Samba is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano stops a takedown attempt from Samba.
Samba lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Samba dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Samba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Samba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samba shoots in for a double leg but Marciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marciano blocks the body kick.
Samba clobbers Marciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samba is defended easily by Marciano.
Samba throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samba misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Samba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Samba thows a body shot but no joy.
Samba lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Samba.
Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Don Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Samba.
Samba wants to land a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano slips a jab and a cross from Samba.
Don Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samba digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Samba.
Horrible takedown by Samba or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano which made him look bad.
Samba is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Samba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
A low kick from Samba is predictable there
and Marciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samba throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Samba really felt that one!
Samba fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samba loads up on a big right hand but Marciano slips the punch.
Marciano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samba thuds his right hand into Marciano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samba throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Samba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samba just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marciano as he avoids it easily.
Samba misses with a low kick.
Samba thows a body shot but no joy.
Samba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Samba thows a body shot but no joy.
Samba looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samba is looking to slow Marciano down with leg kicks.
Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samba.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Samba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samba winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Samba!
Christopher Samba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Don Marciano spoke after the fight, saying 'I am an old man, somebody get me a cane or a wheel chair. I might fall apart taking these damn gloves off.'.