PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willie Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo DaVinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sampson
vs
DaVinci

169 cm
22
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo DaVinci!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sampson goes for a double leg but DaVinci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DaVinci continues to drive forward.
DaVinci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sampson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DaVinci as he avoids it easily.
DaVinci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DaVinci pinned against the cage. DaVinci gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
DaVinci changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.
DaVinci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sampson shoots for a takedown but DaVinci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DaVinci drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sampson defends it well.
Sampson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sampson shoots for a takedown but DaVinci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson closes the distance and clinches up with DaVinci, looking for a takedown. Sampson pushes DaVinci against the cage but DaVinci circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DaVinci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DaVinci slaps away a takedown attempt from Sampson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DaVinci drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sampson defends it well.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
Sampson shoots for a takedown but DaVinci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DaVinci tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sampson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DaVinci swivels and escapes.
DaVinci with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from DaVinci. No joy for Sampson on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DaVinci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo DaVinci 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.

DaVinci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sampson.
DaVinci feints the counter takedown.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Sampson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DaVinci quickly recovers to half guard.

DaVinci pushes Sampson off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson goes for a double leg but DaVinci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DaVinci continues to drive forward.
DaVinci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sampson.
DaVinci slaps away a takedown attempt from Sampson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

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

DaVinci pushes Sampson off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt - DaVinci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DaVinci with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Sampson closes this distance looking for a takedown but DaVinci circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson shoots in looking for a takedown but DaVinci manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sampson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And DaVinci tries to counter it with a takedown but Sampson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. DaVinci sprawls well.
Sampson misses with a takedown attempt - DaVinci sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sampson.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown but DaVinci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sampson tries to clinch up but DaVinci circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo DaVinci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sampson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sampson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DaVinci tries to avoid it but Sampson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DaVinci to the ground. DaVinci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And DaVinci tries to counter it with a takedown but Sampson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sampson throws a half hearted mid kick.
DaVinci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaVinci was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
DaVinci drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sampson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaVinci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaVinci swats away the attempt to clinch by Sampson.
DaVinci tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sampson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DaVinci with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Willie Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DaVinci sprawls well. DaVinci wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sampson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And DaVinci tries to counter it with a takedown but Sampson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sampson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DaVinci with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DaVinci as he avoids it easily.
DaVinci tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DaVinci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sampson.
And DaVinci tries to counter it with a takedown but Sampson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sampson or perhaps it was just good defense by DaVinci, which made it look bad.
Leonardo DaVinci seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sampson tries a head kick but it misses.
DaVinci with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Sampson shoots in and drives through. DaVinci sprawls well.
DaVinci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from DaVinci. No joy for Sampson on that attempt.
Sampson shoots in looking for a takedown but DaVinci manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sampson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DaVinci with the counter takedown but Sampson avoids it easily.
Willie Sampson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo DaVinci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DaVinci sprawls well. DaVinci wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sampson gets slowly back to his feet.
DaVinci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo DaVinci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DaVinci has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo DaVinci!