PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Goble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Samsa (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.

Goble
vs
Samsa

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Goble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregor Samsa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsa throws a sloppy head kick and Goble moves out of range easily.
Samsa leaves Goble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goble misses with a takedown attempt
and Samsa counters with a one-two to the body.
Goble shoots for a double leg takedown but Samsa sprawls well. He's pushed Goble's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Goble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Goble is trying to work for a kimura but Samsa is defending well.
Goble prevents Samsa from standing back up.

Goble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Samsa sees it coming and defends easily.

Goble is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goble is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Samsa is just riding it out for now. Goble eventually gives up the hold.

Goble is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Samsa is just riding it out for now. Goble eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Goble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Goble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Samsa sees it coming and defends easily.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Samsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Goble is working for a kimura but Samsa is defending it quite comfortably.
Samsa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Samsa is looking to get back to is feet but Goble passes into side control.

Goble is trying to get an arm triangle but Samsa is defending well.
Samsa wants to get back to his feet but Goble drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Goble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Samsa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Goble tries for a kimura but Samsa is defending well.
Goble is looking to take a break and control but Samsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Goble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samsa has escaped the position, nice work there.

Goble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Samsa, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Goble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goble prevents Samsa from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Goble dominated that 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.

Samsa gets caught napping as Goble dives in and scores a takedown. Samsa manages to retain guard.

Samsa pushes Goble off and scrambles back to his feet.
Goble shoots in for a takedown but Samsa shows good takedown defense.
Goble tries to clinch there but Samsa circles away.
Samsa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samsa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Samsa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samsa wants to stand up but Goble is controlling him.
Samsa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Samsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goble is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Samsa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Samsa has escaped and now he's on top!

Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samsa is looking to stand up but Goble won't let him.

Goble looking for a guillotine here but Samsa defends easily.

Goble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samsa is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Samsa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Goble changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Samsa tries to avoid it but Goble manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Samsa to the ground. Samsa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsa can do to turn this around?
Goble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Goble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samsa circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Samsa counter with a right hand.

It looks like Hans Goble has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Samsa. No joy for Goble on that attempt.
Samsa throws a nice looking combination but Goble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samsa throws a nice head kick!
Goble misses with a takedown
and Samsa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samsa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gregor Samsa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goble's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samsa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goble scrambles back to his feet.

Goble is rocked!
Goble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Goble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Samsa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goble, pushing him back against the cage.

Samsa breaks from the clinch.
Goble seems to have got his legs back now.
Samsa lands a big head kick that sends Goble to the canvas! Samsa follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Samsa!