PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION). Barol Kedorf will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sampson
vs
Kedorf

176 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sampson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kedorf misses with a few strikes there.
Sampson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Kedorf.
Kedorf has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Kedorf.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Kedorf.
Sampson is looking to clinch but Kedorf is avoiding it.
Kedorf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sampson.
Sampson has a takedown stuffed.
Sampson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kedorf tries to sprawl out of it but Sampson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kedorf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Kedorf swinging wildly here.
Sampson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf fails to land with a series of punches.
Kedorf throws a one two combo.
Sampson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kedorf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Sampson.
Kedorf looks to land a combination but Sampson avoids it well.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Sampson misses with a head kick.
A combination from Kedorf does no damage.
Kedorf misses with a series of wild punches.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Kedorf.
Sampson slips a jab and a cross from Kedorf.
Kedorf looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kedorf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sampson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kedorf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kedorf throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Kedorf. No joy for Sampson on that attempt.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kedorf misses with the combination.
Sampson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
Sampson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
A combination from Kedorf does no damage.
Sampson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kedorf's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf avoids it really well and circles away.
Kedorf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sampson.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Sampson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sampson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sampson thows a huge punch but Kedorf dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sampson is keen to just control but Kedorf is a slippery customer.
Sampson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sampson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kedorf circles away.

Sampson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kedorf to the mat! Kedorf manages to get full guard.
Sampson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kedorf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barol Kedorf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
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.

Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
Kedorf swinging wildly here.
Sampson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kedorf misses with a series of wild punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kedorf, which made it look bad.
Danga de danga de dang - Kedorf scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kedorf as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kedorf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kedorf throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf misses with the combination.
Sampson dodges the punch combination from Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rock Sampson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sampson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kedorf tries to avoid it but Sampson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kedorf to the ground. Kedorf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sampson wants to clinch.
Sampson misses with a low kick.
Kedorf misses with a few strikes there.
Sampson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kedorf defends well and Sampson ends up having to push Kedorf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Kedorf holds him up against the cage and eventually Sampson drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf is trying to break free.
Sampson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kedorf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Sampson jumps into guard, dragging Kedorf to the mat.

Sampson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kedorf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sampson is looking to stand up but Kedorf isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sampson has his foot on Kedorf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kedorf works his way back into a safe position though.

Kedorf gets to his feet. Sampson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Kedorf. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kedorf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kedorf misses with the combination.
Kedorf throws a combination that misses
and Sampson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kedorf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sampson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kedorf circles away.
Kedorf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Kedorf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt - Kedorf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barol Kedorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sampson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barol Kedorf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
That's time! Sampson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kedorf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kedorf throws a series of punches but Sampson moves out of range.
Sampson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kedorf defends well and Sampson ends up having to push Kedorf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kedorf is trying to break the clinch but Sampson is controlling him.
Kedorf is trying to break free.
Sampson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kedorf avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Kedorf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sampson tries to pull guard but Kedorf won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sampson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kedorf walks away with a smile on his face. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kedorf!
Kedorf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that Sampson avoids nicely.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson.
Nice takedown defense from Kedorf. No joy for Sampson on that attempt.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sampson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Sampson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kedorf to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kedorf moves away from the strike by Sampson.
Kedorf looks to land a combination but Sampson avoids it well.
Kedorf misses with a wild combination.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kedorf throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kedorf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf swinging wildly here.
Sampson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kedorf.
Sampson goes for a double leg but Kedorf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kedorf continues to drive forward.
Sampson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kedorf is trying to force a seperation but Sampson has the dominant position.

Sampson breaks from the clinch.
Sampson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kedorf's waist but Kedorf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sampson off to one side.
Kedorf throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf throws a right hand that Sampson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sampson also avoids with ease.
Sampson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kedorf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sampson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kedorf throws a nice looking combination but Sampson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sampson clinches with his opponent.
Sampson tries for a takedown but Kedorf manages to get underhooks.
Kedorf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sampson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kedorf walks away with a smile on his face. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kedorf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rock Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sampson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kedorf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barol Kedorf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kedorf 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.