PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Kain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Moby Dick. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kain
vs
Samson

208 cm
23
295 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
285 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Samson!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kain throws a leg kick but Samson checks it.
Kain shoots in and drives through. Samson sprawls well.
Samson misses with a straight left.
Kain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samson.
Kain blocks a head kick by Samson.
Samson throws a head kick but Kain moves out of range.
Samson scores with a hook.

It looks like Jacob Kain has been cut.

Samson has managed to clinch.
Samson keeps control of Kain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kain can't get the takedown.

Samson manages to break the clinch.
Kain connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson ducks right into an uppercut from Kain.
Kain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samson.
Kain blocks a jab.
Samson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kain.
Kain taking a break here but Samson is having none of it and regains half guard.

Samson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Samson.
Kain is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kain looks to land a strike but Samson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Samson pushes Kain off and gets back to his feet.
Samson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kain!
Samson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Samson moves into range and clinches up with Kain.
Samson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Samson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samson throws a sloppy head kick and Kain moves out of range easily.
Samson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kain lands with a nice body punch.

Kain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain prevents Samson from getting back to his feet.

Samson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Samson misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Samson. No joy for Kain on that attempt.
Samson shoots for a takedown but Kain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samson wants to clinch.
Samson throws a head kick that misses.
Kain tries to land a leg kick but Samson saw it coming and moves away.
Samson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kain tries to clinch but Samson moves away
and Samson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Kain gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson stops a takedown attempt from Kain.

Samson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kain tries to clinch up

and Samson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kain has Samson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Samson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Samson lands with a light punch inside.

Samson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sloppy strikes there by Kain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Samson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob Kain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samson.
Donk. Samson catches Kain right on the button with a cross.
Samson throws a looping overhand right but Kain ducks down to avoid it.
Samson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kain at a distance.
Jacob Kain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Samson moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Samson - that landed with a thud.
Samson wants a takedown but no success here.

Samson breaks the clinch.
Samson scores with a one two! Kain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Samson misses with a head kick.
Samson throws a head kick but Kain moves out of range.
Kain throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Brock Samson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Samson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kain paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kain pinned against the cage. Kain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Samson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Brock Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson stuffs the takedown.
Samson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Kain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samson circles away.
A punch combination from Samson misses.
Jab, jab by Samson - just one landing.
Kain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Samson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Samson has one foot on Kain's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Samson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kain blocks a head kick by Samson.
Kain misses with a few strikes there.
Samson throws a sloppy head kick and Kain moves out of range easily.
Kain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samson throws out the jab.
Samson misses with a head kick.
Kain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samson is fending him off so far but Kain persists. Nope, Samson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Kain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kain shoots in for a double leg but Samson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Samson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samson thows a body shot but no joy.
Samson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kain throws a series of strikes that have Samson backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson connects with a solid leg kick.

Kain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kain tries to break the clinch but Samson is controlling the position.

Samson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kain tries for a takedown but Samson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kain shoots and misses
and Samson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kain avoids the head kick by Samson.
Samson throws a combination that misses
and Kain counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kain looks for a takedown but Samson sprawls well.
Samson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Samson as he jumps to the side.
Samson misses with a combination

and Kain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Samson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Samson pushes Kain off and gets back to his feet.
Kain moves away from the strike by Samson.
Samson checks a low kick from Kain.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Kain wants to clinch
and Samson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Samson misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samson is staying active underneath Kain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Samson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Kain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Samson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Samson.
Samson throws a head kick but Kain moves out of range.
Samson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kain scores a takedown into full mount!
Samson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Kain with a couple of short strikes.
Kain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samson on the ground.
Samson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kain tries to control but Samson wriggling away.
Samson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kain. What's that going to do exactly?
Kain won't let Samson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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.
Samson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samson is looking to escape.
Samson is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samson tries to reverse the position but Kain maintains control.
Kain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Samson can't escape the position.
Kain landing punches.
Samson is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Kain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Kain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is trying to escape the mount.
Samson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kain lands with some strikes.
Samson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kain trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Samson gets back to half guard.

Samson pushes Kain off and gets back to his feet.

Samson closes the distance and clinches.
Jacob Kain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samson smiles and moves away.
Good work by Samson as he checks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Kain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Samson!